260 - 5 Year Anniversary Retrospective Redux 1 - Parasyte
Manga Machinations16 Syys 2019

260 - 5 Year Anniversary Retrospective Redux 1 - Parasyte

Come join us as we celebrate 5 years of podcasting! dakazu's made a top 5 list of the most bizarre/interesting manga he's ever talked about and we take a look back at one of our first Retrospectives ever, Parasyte!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Let Me Hear" by Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas from Parasyte -the maxim-, Opening, Reflecting on 5 years, Introductions
  • 00:02:09 - To celebrate 5 years dakazu picked the top 5 most bizarre/interesting manga he's ever talked about
  • 00:03:23 - dakazu starts his list with the ghost writer scandal from Kirby of the Stars
  • 00:07:26 - Joshi Kouhei was divisive for it's unique story telling and over-the-top fan service
  • 00:11:37 - dakazu recalls amazing behind-the-scenes reveals from ex-porn star Nayuka Mine's memoir Sexy Joyuu-chan – Girigiri Mosaic
  • 00:14:12 - Morgana has A LOT of question about dakazu's #2 choice SXMCN
  • 00:16:46 - X-Power Yojigen Nikutai Shinka might not even classify as an actual manga and might be an advertisement for a scam but it tops dakazu's list
  • 00:27:35 - We discuss the Japanese cultural reverence of Oda Nobunaga
  • 00:30:42 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Manga in Motion for A Letter to Momo, we'll be reviewing Hiroyuki Okiura's 2011 anime drama
  • 00:32:31 - Main Segment Retrospective Redux: Parasyte, Transition Song: "IT'S THE RIGHT TIME" by Daichi Miura from Parasyte -the maxim-, we revisit Hitoshi Iwaaki's classic horror series about a boy getting infected by an alien organism that replaces his right arm
  • 00:34:12 - After reading Parasyte for the first time Morgana expresses her disappointment with the female characters being mostly plot devices
  • 00:38:18 - We discuss Migi's abrupt change in relationship with Shinichi towards the end of the series
  • 00:39:55 - Morgana really liked Shinichi because he reminded her of Yusuke from Yu Yu Hakusho
  • 00:41:55 - Morgana talks about the fascinating logic the parasytes have that conflict with human morals
  • 00:43:52 - We discuss the horrors of human nature that happens at battle between the army and parasytes at the municipal building
  • 00:45:51 - An exploration of moral choices weren't what Morgana expected to read about in Parasyte
  • 00:48:34 - Morgana was surprised Shinichi was able to keep Migi a secret throughout most of the series
  • 00:50:04 - We comment on how the series ends without any focus on the parasytes
  • 00:52:55 - We explain how the certain plot points had be contrived with the modernization of the anime
  • 00:55:31 - After rereading Seamus thought many character arcs reflected the growth of a child
  • 00:57:29 - Old lady Mitsuyo and small town girl Makiko were female characters we really liked
  • 00:58:53 - Morgana wished the series explained the origin of the parasytes
  • 01:01:11 - After rereading Darfox noticed the repetitive pattern of female character deaths throughout the series
  • 01:04:10 - Now Darfox has stronger feelings towards the philosophical questions about overpopulation raised in Parasyte
  • 01:07:53 - We discuss the influence of Japanese culture that impacted the way the government reacted to the existence of parasytes
  • 01:12:18 - We appreciate that despite it's serious story Parasyte had a lot of comedic moments
  • 01:16:12 - We explore the varied personalities of the different parasytes throughout the series
  • 01:17:15 - Morgana is confused why the story abruptly stops following Yuko after her run in with the Shimada parasyte
  • 01:18:17 - dakazu talks about the various Parasyte spin-offs stories from Neo Parasyte Volume f, Neo Parasyte Volume m, Parasyte Reversi, and Neo Kiseijuu f
  • 01:24:38 - We discuss the reluctance of exploring older manga and anime in Western audiences
  • 01:26:58 - Darfox comments on the realistic portrayal of violence in Parasyte
  • 01:27:59 - Iwaaki gave thoughtful responses to reader questions but also admitted to cutting his finger with a knife
  • 01:29:21 - dakazu praises Iwaaki for his creative process that led him to end Parasyte despite it's popularity
  • 01:32:16 - During the original retrospectives Seamus made correct predictions about what would happen in the story
  • 01:34:46 - dakazu recalls the existence of a hentai doujinshi shipping Uda with Tamura Reiko
  • 01:39:18 - We praise Iwaaki's use of different techniques to make a wide range of art
  • 01:43:27 - Morgana liked how Migi and Shinichi would take time to strategize
  • 01:44:38 - Darfox had some slight complaints about some ham-fisted direct translations
  • 01:47:43 - Seamus thought Parasyte stood up well for rereading besides the final confrontation between Goto and Shinichi
  • 01:49:55 - dakazu is considering revisiting Iwaaki's current manga Historie
  • 01:51:58 - We tease a future episode about fantasy manga publishing
  • 01:54:35 - Seamus promises to catch up on Ooku: The Inner Chambers, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: "wish men" by sunbrain from Beet the Vandel Buster

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033 - Nausicaa part 5

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032 - Nausicaa part 4

032 - Nausicaa part 4

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031 - Nausicaa part 3

031 - Nausicaa part 3

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030 - Nausicaa part 2

030 - Nausicaa part 2

This week dakazu talks about another cooking manga What Did You Eat Yesterday?Kinou Nanitabeta? that's about a gay male couple, along with a Magical Girl parody manga Magical Girl Ore(Mahou Shoujo Ore)! Then we jump into Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and compare the events of both film and manga to each other!(covers vol. 2)

6 Huhti 201558min

029 - Nausicaa part 1

029 - Nausicaa part 1

We start off by delving into non-fiction manga with Ichi-F: A Worker's Graphic Memoir of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Then darfox gives an update on Jisatsutou, Seamus is back to his yuri ways in Sweet Blue Flowers, and Nana to Kaoru leads dakazu to explain censorship laws? Finally, we begin our next retrospective of Hayao Miazaki's acclaimed manga Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind!!!(covers vol. 1)

30 Maalis 20151h 8min

028 - Triple Dip 2 - Buddha, Wandering Son, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

028 - Triple Dip 2 - Buddha, Wandering Son, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

This week dakazu learns about Ainu eating habits in Golden Kamuy before have one final rant about Bunny Drop. Afterwords we have our newly named Triple Dip section! This time we take a look at 1 volume each of Wandering Son, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and Buddha!

23 Maalis 201554min

027 - Triple Dip 1 - Bunny Drop, One Punch Man, BLAME!

027 - Triple Dip 1 - Bunny Drop, One Punch Man, BLAME!

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16 Maalis 20151h 8min

026 - Anime Interlude 2 - Death Parade

026 - Anime Interlude 2 - Death Parade

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9 Maalis 20151h 39min

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