Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf. In honor of Halloween Month, join hosts Amanda and Carola in a trip down memory lane where we discuss how ed…

Today on Evaludate, we wish we could forget about all this murder-witch nonsense and play a game of HORSE with our best friend Zenn, Lucien can't be the cool one for two seconds, and Madelyn fails to frame Crius for murder. Follow Us: Twitter Tumblr Content Warnings: The subject of capital punishment/the death penalty comes up in this episode. In l…

This episode is sponsored by: Filthy Figments! Check them out for diverse and smutty 18+ webcomics! filthyfigments.comIn this episode, hosts Amanda and Carola discuss the history of queer representation in early BL and yaoi, how far we've come when it comes to queer representation and where readers can find the representation we are all so desperat…

In this episode, hosts Amanda and Carola discuss the yaoi and BL con scene including it's past, present and discuss the fact that BL fandom has always been part of convention culture. Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism an…

In this month's episode, to celebrate our birthdays: we're finally talking about Axis Powers: Hetalia, the fandom, the shipping, the less than stellar fan behavior and whether this titan of early fandom is worth watching! Follow us on Twitter! -https://twitter.com/yaoishelfImportant Links:https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/Our 18+ Discord: https://disco…

Today on Evaludate, Air and Madelyn start the indisputable Best Route In The Game (

Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf. In this episode of The Yaoi Shelf, hosts Amanda and Carola discuss naming conventions in the boy's love and …

Today on Evaludate: Madelyn's opinion on Tyril completes its 360-degree rotation, the game gets a little bit Hayes Code-y, and the religious world-building needs a little work. Follow Us: Twitter Tumblr Content Warnings: We spend a lot of time in this episode discussing sexual assault and rape, please take care in listening or skip if you need to. …

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We go back in time to discuss a game series that never made it's way to the west until 2017 with Dynasty Warriors God Seekers Want Ad Free Episodes and other Perks ... Be sure to Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sugoi Mart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use code code GALP for 15% off) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Today on Evaludate: actually we have more to say about that weird CPR kiss last time, this game's theology is kind of wack, and oh yeah, remember how there's actual witch panic going around alongside the fun murder mystery stuff? Follow Us: Twitter Tumblr Content Warnings: Cannibalism: 4:25 - 8:45Af Air & Madelyn

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Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf. In this month's episode, hosts Amanda and Carola are joined by the super talented, Blerdy Otome, to discuss …

Continuing our "Dynasty Warriors" mini series looking back at Dynasty Warriors 6, our guilty pleasure Musou Game, in time for #MusouMay Want Ad Free Episodes and other Perks ... Be sure to Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠Sugoi Mart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use code code GALP for 15% off) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

In this episode of The Yaoi Shelf, hosts Amanda and Carola talk about the career of famed mangaka Nakamura Asumiko, the perils of recommendations in especially early yaoi fandom and the performative angst that was a huge part of 2000s fujin culture. Important Links: https://theyaoishelf.carrd.co/Support The Show: Patreon.com/theyaoishelfOur 18+ Dis…

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This week we are discussing Lollipop Chainsaw an amazing Arcade Style Zombie Hack N Slash as well as it's newly announced Re Master Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Want Ad Free Episodes and other Perks ... Be sure to Subscribe to our ⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠& Join our ⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crunchyroll ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠J-List⁠⁠ (use code code G…

Today on Evaludate: hazardous weather conditions and wizard curses aren't going to stop us from recording our 100th episode, Madelyn drops the bit, witch trials continue to be a shameful blight on human history, and oh good lord there is always some shit happening to children in this game. Follow Us: Twitter Tumblr Content Warnings: Discussion of i…

On today's TWO HOUR EVALUDATE SPECIAL, we're getting into the real-world history of witch hunting and witch trials around Europe and North America, Madelyn insists that everyone else insisting that she would like Tyril is still wrong, and being a murder suspect is boring now--it's time to get deputized. Follow Us: Twitter Tumblr Content Warnings: D…

Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.In this month's episode of The Yaoi Shelf, hosts Amanda and Carola discuss piracy in BL fandom, the death of …

Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf We're back with our first guest of the year: Sam from the incredibly important Fujoshi.Info and of several ac…

Today on Evaludate: Both hosts wish the love interest of this route was swapped out, Madelyn is unfair to a videogame man, and Air vents their publishing grudges. Follow Us: Twitter Tumblr Content Warnings: Suicide: 1:29 - 1:48, 9:30 - 9:52, 11:01 - 11:36, 26:34 - 27:00 CSA: 5:02 - 5:09, 8:04 - 11:01 Sexual Assault: 24:57 - 25:35…

Send us a text Note: We're using new software for recording and are still figuring the technical stuff out. Apologies if anything funky pops up! We took a break so it's time to play a game! Vki and Vka round out 2023 with another episode of Otome Superfight. Which means we spend an hour talking about nonsense hypotheticals. Who turns everything the…

Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf. We're back! Join hosts Amanda and Carola as they discuss the queer shipping side of some of your favorite We…

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Welcome to the return of Weekly GALP, and what a return with this month's theme "Dynasty Warriors" and we start with Bish's first and favourite Game , Dynasty Warriors 2 & 3 真・三國無双 Thanks to Koei Tecmo (コーエーテクモ) for creating and continuing to support this wonderful game franchise ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our NEW Discord !⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crunchyro…

Today on Evaludate: Your "seemingly perfect" romantic lead needs more layers, boy howdy this route is all over the place, and Finally, Clown vs Clown action. Follow Us: Twitter Tumblr Content Warnings: Child Abuse: 14:47 - 15:57, 18:29 - 18:40, 39:42 - 40:29 Incest: 21:00 - 21:49Af Air & Madelyn

In this month's episode and the final episode of 2023, we're gonna talk about hauls, haul culture, capitalism and what turned hauls from social fun to social performance. Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along …

This Episode we continuing our GALP Mini Series on Yakuza /Like A Dragon Game Franchise with our first impressions on the newest title Like A Dragon Gaiden : The Man Who Erased His Name. Thanks to SEGA Europe for providing review code for this title. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our NEW Discord !⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crunchyroll ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sugoi Mart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

This Episode we are covering the New Bandai Namco Cross Store in Camden Market, featuring an interview with members of the Bandai Namco Amusements Europe Team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our NEW Discord !⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crunchyroll ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sugoi Mart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use code code GALP for 15% off)

Today on Evaludate: who has time for witch trials and murder mysteries when there's BIRD POLITICS afoot! Commander Crius gets slut-shamed, and we ponder the motivations of our catboy timeloop administrator. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings: Self-harm: 36:21 - 36:29 Suicide: 43:25 - 45:15 Child abuse: 55:47 - 56:12…

Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf. This month, hosts Amanda and Carola are here to talk about a very "serious" condition: Fujin BrainRot. We're…

Today on Evaludate: the new protagonist is Batman-coded, a cat boy we can trust (maybe), enforced route order locks away our favorite guys, and time loop logistics make things a little bit weird. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings: Suicide: 48:41 - 49:10, 59:53 - 59:57Af Air & Madelyn

Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.Let's get spooky! Join hosts Amanda and Carola in a very long and very informative conversation about villain…

Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf. In this month's episode, Amanda and Carola talk about a podcast favorite: Antique Bakery by Fumi Yoshinaga. …

Today on Evaludate: The twist is shocking because you didn't build to the twist; Bustafellows continues to tangle with subject matter it refuses to treat with respect; and Air and Madelyn once again encourage patricide. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings: The Auld Lang Syne segment of this episode discusses rape and incest to an extent…

This episode we cover some Fate/Samurai Remnant News from Koei Tecmo LINKS : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our NEW Discord !⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crunchyroll ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sugoi Mart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use code code GALP for 15% off)

Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf. In this month's episode, Amanda and Carola go back to their roots to talk about BL fanfic, writing conventio…

Bish is back with Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening and he really enjoyed it, GG ! Big Thanks to Koei Tecmo Europe for providing codes for Nobunaga's Ambition : Awakening LINKS : ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our NEW Discord !⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crunchyroll ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sugoi Mart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use code code GALP for 15% off)

Today on Evaludate: the game walks back any competence it has ever implied for any of its lead characters, the maddest we have ever been at a player character, and gratuitous bad endings. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings: Suicide: 31:16 - 37:26, 52:11 - 53:38, 54:23 - 58:34, 1:07:15 - 1:07:21 Gun Violence: 42:37 - 44:24, 58:02 - 58:1…

Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.In this month's episode, hosts Amanda and Carola celebrate their birth month by tackling the important topic …

Today on Evaludate: you know who's Really hurt by the oppression of immigrants? This old-money white American lawyer. Adam continues to steal Limbo's route, and Bustafellows decides their narrative space is better spent on an Inspirational Terminal Child than building any chemistry between its leads. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn Content Warnings:…

Send us a text IT'S FINALLY HERE!!! The game Vka has been waiting for for YEARS. Join us as we dive in to a sneak peak of Jack Jeanne, the rhythm-stats-raising-otome that takes you on a musical journey! Thank you to Aksys Games for providing us with a copy of Jack Jeanne for review. Games discussed: Code Realize: Future Blessings, Jack Jeanne, Ikem…

Send us a text THIS IS LATE we are sorry Vka lost her voice and Vki also got sick and has been doing overtime. Excuses excuses, our apologies. Sneak peak of the newly released otome game, Winter's Wish: Spirits of Edo! Super fun, super tropey, supernatural historical Japanese otome game. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Thank you to Aksys Games…

Join hosts Author Carola and AichiYume in a fun jaunt to The Yaoi Shelf: an exploration of yaoi, shonen ai, and boy's love while discussing tropes, media criticism and more along the way. Grab a seat and get comfy, welcome to The Yaoi Shelf.In this month's episode, Amanda and Carola are joined by famed BL and queer media scholar: Dr. James Welker, …

Will and Bish Discuss a bunch of stuff on this fantastic GALP Episode, including Advanced Wars, Fire Emblem Engage, Toothpaste ??? and most importantly Disgaea 6 and the Future of the series Big Thanks to NISA and Reef Entertainment for providing codes for Disgaea 6 LINKS : ⁠⁠⁠Join our NEW Discord !⁠⁠⁠ Show Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Crunchyroll ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sugoi …

Today on Evaludate: Air and Madelyn will talk about anything but the man they're supposed to talk about, contractual Otome Heroine niceness, and Bustafellows revs up to do another route about human trafficking and immigration after it handled the subject So Well last time around. Follow Us: Podcast Air Madelyn…

On this Episode we take a look at one of our first Reviews on the website and have an extended Discussion surrounding the Criminal Girls series as well as Poison Control by NIS America Big Thanks to NISA and Reef Entertainment for providing code for Criminal Girls and Poison Control LINKS : ⁠⁠Join our NEW Discord !⁠⁠ Show Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠Crunchyroll ⁠…

Our Special Guest, Carl Joins us on the podcast to discuss Final Fantasy 7 in depth, including the original Playstation Game, Remake and Crisis Core. As well as our thoughts on the future of this mega franchise and Sephiroth's Hair Care Routine ! Big Thanks to Square Enix EU for providing code and shout out to Ria, Ibs and Melissa for just being su…

Send us a text Oh hey, we did a collab with Blerdy Otome! We're ranking LIs. It's fun. We all like Olympia Soiree. And each other. There are no spoilers. This is a placeholder description because I feel like someone is squeezing my uterus. I promise I'll do better with the next one. Games discussed: Angel or Demon?, DRAMAtical Murder, Norn9: Var Co…