With special guest Sarah, we deconstruct the Magical Girl genre of anime and manga, briefly recapping the history and evolution of tropes and analyzing the role it has played in changing perceptions of gender and femininity over the years. Do Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura commodify the female body or do they empower young girls to embrace their inner strength of character? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below or tweeting at us @talkingtropesWatch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/xyREwlZM_Ok