#CLAMPCast in Wonderland

[animenostalgia]

This month on the podcast! Yen Press recently started re-releasing one of CLAMP's earliest professional works, Tokyo Babylon--so what better time to revisit it! And I'll be joined by Lucy and Robin of CLAMPcast in Wonderland to chat about what we love (and maybe don't) about this older, pretty gay CLAMP title.

Have any questions, comments, or topics you’d like to hear on this episode? Feel free to leave a comment, send a DM/ask, or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com!

Want to get a special shout-out on the episode? Tip me 2 or more “coffees” at my Ko-fi account here to get your name included in my Special Thanks segment!

Get your questions & tips in before June 14th , 2024!

[shojoandtell]

Our newest episode discussing the first half of MARS with @lucyinbookland of @clampcastpod is out now!

We continue our melodrama mood with the late 1990s/early 2000s series, MARS. Kira Aso is a quiet girl who loves to paint. Rei is a bad boy who loves to race motorcycles. Naturally they fall in love, and all the dark secrets come out about them both. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and Clampcast in Wonderland co-host Lucy discuss what makes this series so gripping despite it being over the top, how iconic the art is, the portrayal of America, how cute Rei and Kira are, and much more.

Find us in your favorite podcast app as Shojo & Tell.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ChPN2QxOGeZuMzVpcqo31?si=6YProfuIRFm6fa8SQhW9iw

YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hjfbVQleEaE&t=4s&pp=ygUOU2hvam8gYW5kIHRlbGw%3D

[thegorgonist]

Happy CLAMP day and happy fake birthday to Seishirou Sakurazuka. Here's a Subaru-as-Hanged-Man and Seishirou-as-Death to help celebrate because decades later I'm still not over Tokyo Babylon and X.

[angelheart96]

ATTENTION TO ALL FANS OF CLAMP!

Just today I was searching for a new podcast to listen to after catching up on my back log when i stumbled upon a new podcast. Clampcast in Wonderland is for those who are "new" or "experts" of CLAMP. I was able to find the episodes on Spotify but episodes 1 and 2 are missing. Episode 3 starts on the OVAs of RG Veda. I found the two host to be charming and fun to listen to. I did learned a bit more about some of the series they have currently covered and I'm excited to see when they hit my favorite, Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle/ World Chronicle. Please take a listen and give them a chance. I hope you find joy in listening to them where ever you may be. I am just so happy that there are people out there who really enjoy what CLAMP does to the point they make a podcast! Ain't that cool! It's the first CLAMP podcast I have ever heard! Please give them a little listen. I'm sure you'll learn something new! Oh! I almost forgot the most important thing!! At the end of the episodes they share a themed drink recipe to make at home! Each series so far has a drink that fits it! Ain't that cute! Highly recommend! 10/10! The drink for Man of Many Faces is simple but seems so sweet!! Cant wait to give that one a try!!

[clampcastpod]

Lucy and Robin dive headfirst into the wild, sexy, nonsensical world of Miyuki-chan in Wonderland.

CW: sexual content; assault. It’s a light touch (there’s not much content in Miyuki-chan), but if you find that distressing, maybe give this episode a pass.

Listeners can join our Lesbian Ferret Club (inspired by Miyuki’s cameo in CLAMP School Detectives) by getting Robin’s ferret pin for 10% off. Just use the coupon code GORGONFOREVER10.

Order here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/937684327/white-pet-ferret-ermine-mink-rose-gold

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[renquise]

Tagged by @ariadne-mouse, ty!! Oh man an excuse to talk about cool stuff I’ve been sticking in my face.

Last Song: Oh man I just got linked to Kaho Nakamura, and Lindy is a GREAT song. That bouncy guitar line! The way Nakamura’s percussive vocals nimbly skip and stumble and skid through the instrumental! So good.

Last Movie: Just watched Babushkas of Chernobyl, which is really lovely. Old ladies are just some of the most fascinating people to talk to.

Currently Reading: Ha ha ha five things at once and not finishing any of them, as is my wont these days. Just started Never Have I Ever, by Isabel Yap, which is a great collection of fantasy/sci fi short stories so far, often drawing on Filipino folklore! And just finished A Desolation Called Peace, which was everything I wanted from a sequel.

Oh wait and I’m rereading Ancillary Justice and screaming into my hands because I love spaceships so much. (So much.)

Currently Watching: I think CR is the only thing that I’m watching regularly, haha. Wait no, I’m finally finishing Nirvana in Fire, which I have managed to stretch over the course of literally four years despite (because of??) the fact that it’s wrenching and fascinating and great.

Currently Listening: Adding this category because I wanted to shout out two of my favorite podcasts these days: Cracked Spines (Extremely funny book discussions. I know many of you, like me, deeply enjoy books about Arctic Bad Times, and this podcast is aimed at exactly that reading demographic. Please listen to the one about Island of the Lost and join me in requesting books about obscure New Zealand shipwrecks from your local public library.) and CLAMPcast in Wonderland (a really thoughtful read-through and discussion of CLAMP’s oeuvre, for those like me who have done their time in the clamp mines. :Db)

What is antipoetry to you: Mostly I am desperately curious about the originator of this meme and what their beef/lack of beef with this bizarrely specific poetic movement is.

Currently craving: holy geez would i do unspeakable things for a good bagel right now

Tagging, if you like, I love hearing about what people are up to! @themythicalcodfish @thenjw @blotthis @dathen @mllekurtz @tin-tweezers @the-kaedageist @therealmoogler & anyone else who might want to!! :D

[alkcomics]

Sumeragi Hokuto, from CLAMP's Tokyo Babylon 🌸💄🗼✨

I'd never read it before, but the CLAMPcast in Wonderland podcast's latest episode made me rethink my hesitation and give it a go. If you're a fan of CLAMP or are interested in the 4-mangaka superstars, I'd highly recommend giving the podcast a listen!

CLAMPcastinwonderland . com

[melancholyjones]

* = haven't updated in 6+ months

✔ = complete

Barbie Movies Slap @barbieslaps (Barbie filmography)

The Jem Jam @thejemjam (Jem & the Holograms TV series & comics)* ✔

Magic Winx Clubhouse @magicwinxpod (Winx Club TV series)

PreCure! Podcast Engage! @PrePodEngage (Pretty Cure TV franchise)

Shojo & Tell @shojoandtell (various shoujo manga series)

Sparkleside Chats @magicalgirlayu (various magical girl anime & western tv series)

Sailor Business @sailorbusiness (Sailor Moon 90s anime)✔

CLAMPcast in Wonderland @clampcastpod (various series created by mangaka group CLAMP)

Talking Dolls (lesser known &/or vintage fashion doll lines)*

Lore School @Loreschoolpod (Monster High, explores the folklore characters are based off more than talking about the show/films)

I Will Fight You @crookedrussiancam (made by the hosts of The Jem Jam, general pop culture commentary, focused primarily but not exclusively on 80s/90s/00s media aimed at/popular with teen girls & young women, as well as online fandom culture)

If you like ttrpg podcasts, the Jem Jam/I Will Fight You hosts also have a Spelljammer (DnD space fantasy a la Treasure Planet) show, JemJammer. It's extremely gay (the 3 main hosts are all sapphic), leans unashamedly into chick-lit romance cliches, & even features a recurring mini series where they read bad erotica excerpts in-character (which is uploaded separately from the main episodes, so you can skip them if that's not your thing).

Can anyone recommend podcasts like The Pink Aisle by @henrykathman ? Podcasts that discuss nostalgic kids media or other franchises marketed to girls (so, like Monster High, brats, my scene, tinker bell/pixie hollow stuff. Obviously these things aren’t only for girls but hopefully you know why I mean by marketed to little girls) from an adult perspective?

[animenostalgia]

The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 132: Tokyo Babylon with Lucy & Robin

This episode is sponsored in part by Tokyo Treat! To get $5 your first box of delicious snacks & treats delivered from Japan straight to your door, AND to help support my little podcast, use code "NOSTALGIA" at my link here!

For June, I'm discussing one of my favorite shoujo manga: CLAMP's Tokyo Babylon! So of course, I had to recruit Lucy & Robin of the wonderful CLAMPcast in Wonderland to help me do an extra long deep dive of this bold & stylish, supernatural queer cult classic: What makes it so special, why it being "problematic" is actually important, how it's themes & story elements are still relevant over 30 years later, and most importantly: THE FASHION! We discuss the basics of the characters and story up until the SPOILERS, which start around 1:50:00. Enjoy!

Stream the episode above or [Direct Download] Subscribe on apple podcasts | Spotify

Relevant Links:

Listen to ep #60 of the podcast for my chat about CLAMP & their history with our dearly departed NewtypeLady

Buy YenPress' release of Tokyo Babylon via my affiliate links on Bookshop.org,��Crunchyroll Store, or Amazon!

Buy the 90s release of the Tokyo Babylon OVA on DVD!

Check out Chibi Yuuto's site for tons of CLAMP news, translations, and info!

Examples of Studio Gohands' "plagiarized" fashion from their now cancelled anime series

Follow Lucy & Robin, and their podcast, CLAMPCast in Wonderland!

My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!

See how you can get access to behind-the-scenes stuff, early access to the podcast, and a BRAND NEW subscriber exclusive podcast with my new Ko-fi Subscriptions!

As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.

Thanks for listening!

[clampcastpod]

Before they jump back into Rayearth, Lucy and Robin take a look at CLAMP’s short collection of comics and essays, The One I Love (Watashi no Sukinahito).

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[clampcastpod]

Lucy and Robin discuss volume 4 of Rayearth (or volume 1 of Rayearth II, whatever you prefer). It’s time to go back to Cephiro, but it feels a lot different this time around.

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Website | Patreon | Bookshop.org | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Instagram

[animenostalgia]

Hello, friends!

I know that right now is kind of a scary time for many, so I wanted to take a moment to make a post of free resources that you could utilize to try relax & take you mind off of things if you’re having trouble finding ways to spend your time while you’re stuck at home! (Please note: since I’m in North America, most of these are most likely limited to America & Canada, but may work in other regions. If you have any suggestions for things outside of North America, please drop me a line and I’ll see if I can include them in this post!) This is going to be a fairly long post, so please bare with me!

Free, Legal anime you can watch!

No money for paid streaming subscriptions? No problem! I have a Master Post of free & legal old-school anime you can watch from various resources around the internet! Many of these places like Pluto TV & Tubi TV have PS4, tablet, and phone apps you can download as well, so you can watch them on your TV or on your preferred devices. Pluto TV also just recently launched a channel JUST for classic tokusatsu shows Ultraman and Kamen Rider, so definitely check that out if that interests you!! Viz.com also has a nice variety of anime to watch, old and new, including classic Sailor Moon!

Currently on Youtube, there’s some great free & legal anime you can watch as well, including the official English dub of Moomin, the official English dub of Anne of Green Gables, all of Revolutionary Girl Utena subbed or dubbed, all of Slayers & Slayers Next, Mashin Hero Wataru, Ghost in the Shell, and Sailor Moon R: The Movie dubbed! Many of these channels offer even more free & legal anime, so check out their playlists if you have time! 

Free, Legal anime music to stream!

If you’re in the mood to listen to some official anime music soundtracks, then AniPlaylist is a HUGE help! With this website, you can look up what official anime soundtracks have been added to Spotify--not only that, but you can see what is available specifically by country! Links to the music will open directly in Spotify, and you can make your own anime playlists with your favorites with your Spotify account! Some of my favorites: Maison Ikkoku, Yu Yu Hakusho, Escaflowne, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and a HUGE selection from the Gundam franchise! There’s thousands of titles available, and it’s constantly updating, so you’ll find lots to chose from!

Free, Legal manga to read!

Looking for some manga? If you have a library card, you may have access to Hoopla--a free, online digital library of ebooks, audio books, music, and streaming media! While their manga selection is limited, you can read a few classic manga there free with your library card, including the classic 60s Batman Manga, Blade of the Imortal, and Lone Wolf & Cub. 

You can also read select chapters of official Shueshia manga for free on Manga Plus (which is actually available in many countries, and in some cases multiple languages!), free first volumes to read at Manga Planet (may I suggest the classic Toward The Terra?), and free chapters/volumes at Comic Walker (in Japanese and English!), including Gundam The Origin! Website Yatta-Tatchi has a great comprehensive list of manga sites and what they offer as well if you’re looking for free vs purchase options, so check it out!

More anime/manga related goodies to check out!

If you’ve grown a little bored with the usual stuff, here’s a few misc. things you can try out! Avane has scans of vintage Sailor Moon & Utena anime coloring books that are easy to print up and color! 

If you enjoy cooking, website YumPenguinSnacks is a site dedicated to replicating recipes from anime! 

Anime Music Quiz is a site where you can basically play “Name That Tune” with anime songs! Challenge yourself, or play with friends online to see who can name the most!

If you want to read some great articles related to older anime fandom & otaku culture, there’s some great stuff online in Zimmerit’s archives! 

And of course, if you like podcasts, you can always catch up with episodes of The Anime Nostalgia Podcast here! If you’re already caught up, might I recommend checking out a few lesser-known podcasts, such as CLAMPcast in Wonderland (where the hosts read through CLAMP’s entire manga catalog, starting from the very beginning...and they create recipes for CLAMP-themed drinks!), and Zannen Canada (a Canadian anime podcast, which periodically discusses the history of shows and fandom as released in Canada--which is often VERY different than how it was in America!)

I hope this post gives you a few new things to try out, and helps you take your mind off of stressful stuff for a little while! I spent a while gathering all of these resources, so if you found this useful you can always say thanks by tipping me a virtual coffee at my ko-fi account here! Take care, friends!

[thegorgonist]

Hey everyone!  My pal Lucy and I do this cute CLAMP podcast where we’re discussing all of their works chronologically--both the comics themselves and their influences--plus their influence on us as industry professionals and storytellers! Today we posted episode 8!  I’m so pleased with this new outlet for discussion and enthusiasm!

[thegorgonist]

SO I started a podcast with @lucyinbookland​ where we re-read and discuss all of CLAMP, and how CLAMP’s works influenced our childhoods, our careers, and our friendship with each other!  

This first episode is just a little intro, on the 18th of April we’ll post our first of 3 episodes covering RG Veda!

Please give it a listen, and we’ll eventually want to interview other people, too, so feel free to get in touch <3

[clampcastpod]

Our latest episode is on its way, and this time we're interviewing Ian Wolf about his upcoming book CLAMPdown. Listen to find out about the project, and how you can support it!

[Image description: A photo of a display of Miyuki-chan in Wonderland at the British Museum, taken by Ian Wolf. CLAMPcast graphic is overlaid, along with the episode title: "Ep. 65: CLAMPdown | an interview with author Ian Wolf".]

[clampcastpod]

Today, on a very special episode of CLAMPcast in Wonderland, we do a deep-dive into the link between CLAMP and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, with guest Karleen!