About this episode

The episode discusses the anime 'Wish Upon the Pleiades' and its potential as a magical girl show versus its advertising nature.

Today's episode is brought to you by your local Subaru dealer! Just kidding, but we are starting the Subaru and Gainax (RIP) co-produced anime Wish Upon the Pleiades. Is this a sleeper hit of a magical girl show or just blatant advertising? Or perhaps something else entirely? Let's find out!Anime Discussed: Wish Upon the Pleiades 1-6Next time: Wish Upon the Pleiades 7-12Send us your questions! You can email us at underthekotatsu.anime@gmail.com or DM us on twitter @underthekotatsu and on bluesky @underthekotatsu.bsky.social

People in this episode

Hosts: Daniel, Austin, Danielle

Topics covered

• anime
• magical girl
• advertising
• Gainax
• Subaru
• Wish Upon the Pleiades

Keywords

• anime
• magical girl
• Wish Upon the Pleiades
• Gainax
• Subaru
• advertising

Sponsors

Subaru

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gainax

Books & works: Wish Upon the Pleiades, Wish Upon the Pleiades 1-6, Wish Upon the Pleiades 7-12

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