Episode 12- Moon Maher-vel: Talking Magical Girl History with John Maher Maher-king the end of our first season, take a John-t with us down memory lane with special guest, writer, and animation fiend, John Maher! Join us as we discuss the history of magical girl anime, the West’s influence on the genre, gasp in horror at the shows (some of us) HAVEN’T watched, and attempt to answer the question: Is Sailor Moon a Shojo show or a Shonen one?