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In this episode we begin to examine this phenomenon. Is there anything wrong with throwing some service to the females watching a show theoretically for guys? Also what makes the male fans go nuts over this phenomenon in the first place? This will surely only be part one in a ongoing dialog as we are sure everyone has more to say on this issue. Download This Episode

The drink: The Pink Lady

*1 1/2 oz gin
*1 tsp grenadine syrup
*1 tsp light cream
*1 egg white

Shake ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.

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Show Notes:

Opening song: The Sherlock Hound Opening: Sora Kara Koboreta Story (A Story that Fell from the Sky) by Da Capo.

[00:16] Intro: Just in case you wanted to know who we are and what we are about. We also give all the standard contact info as we introduce ourselves.

Including:

• Our Blog: Reverse Thieves

• Our Host Site: Anime 3000

• The Podcast's Website: The Speakeasy

• The Reverse Thieves e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Alain's Twitter - HisuiRT

• Kate's Twitter - NarutakiRT

[02:10] News:

• Kekkashi Premieres on Adult Swim this May.

• Right Stuf picked up the Dirty Pair TV series.

[04:12] Transition Song: "Piece of Heaven" by Weiß

[07:42] The Cocktail: Invasion of the Beautiful Boys!

• Why is there a backlash against attractive guys in modern anime?

[12:29] Not all girls are fujoshi!

[15:28] Appealing to a female audience is not new.

• Women have been writing for shonen for a long time.

• Original Gundam's first fans were women.

[24:10] Before we start talking about Legend of the Galactic Heroes we have to define what a bishonen is.

• If you have to use a Japanese term from a good looking guy who is not bishonen use the term ikemen.

• More like BLegend of the Galactic Heroes.

[30:50] An examination of why male characters will often have these close friendships.

• Fist of the North Star gets a free pass.

• Sengoku Basara is a fujoshi show?

[38:45] Men tend to be more visual engaged where as women tend to be more emotionally engaged.

• There is a BL following for Akagi!

• Jojo's appeal is a great examination of the divide between men and women.

[47:44] Breaking the barrier by being so BAD-ASS.

• Griffith from Berserk.

• Does Alucard from Hellsing provide some insight into where the bad-ass line is?

[54:38] What does this all mean?

[58:48] Ending:

• Last Full Otaku Diaires Post

Ending song: Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century