Episode 47: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing (Fruits Basket Eps 19-21)

In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and a podcast review episodes nineteen through twenty-one of Fruits Basket (2019). In episode 19, the interpretation of the Sohma’s acceptance, or lack thereof, of Ritsu’s identity differs amongst the ladies. Ritsu’s gift of books about fruit as opposed to actual fruit for Tohru also banana splits the ladies’ (mainly Giana’s) opinions. The non-humor of Mitsuru’s drastic measures due to Shigure’s antics gets a heavy helping of hot fudge. In episode 20, Hiro Sohma gets on EVERYBODY’S last nerve. Giana mistakes a Twilight quote for some old, fancy poem. While this episode is centered more on Hiro Sohma, Chika points out that it brings more to light about Kisa’s trauma and unsettling relationship with her mother. In episode 21, the expectations versus reality of Hanajima’s home gives everyone a good laugh. Matoko’s and the Yuki Fan Club’s behavior gets a heavy scoop of I Scream, You Scream.

Grab your spoons, and let’s dig in!

This episode is edited by Delaney Jordan.

EPISODE 19

Trigger warning: Suicide, suicide ideation, suicide note, depression, anxiety starting at 13:00.

[1:59] About Podcast

[13:00] Soft Serve Summary

[16:14] Sprinkles on Top 

[24:34] Floats Your Boat

[36:38] Banana Split

[44:20] Rocky Road

[47:07] Hot Fudge

[51:01] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 20

[54:34] Soft Serve Summary

[55:56] Sprinkles on Top

[1:01:25] Floats Your Boat

[1:04:38] Banana Split

[1:06:20] Rocky Road

[1:06:43] Hot Fudge (Trigger Warning: Suicide ideation at 1:12:39)

[1:12:47] I Scream, You Scream

EPISODE 21

[1:14:29] Soft Serve Summary

[1:16:02] Sprinkles on Top

[1:21:18] Floats Your Boat

[1:29:45] Banana Split

[1:32:10] Hot Fudge

[1:33:29] I Scream, You Scream

About Shoujo Sundae:

Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive.

Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a dueling pianist by daylight.

Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight.

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A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments:

-A Soft Serve Summary (episode recap)

-Sprinkles on Top (symbolism portrayed in the episode)

-Floats Your Boat (positive aspects from the episode)

-Banana Split (moments that are neither good or bad)
-Rocky Road (moments that are emotional/sad)

-Hot Fudge (hot takes or rants)

-I Scream, You Scream (bad moments)