564 - Jianghu Journeys 6 - Cowboy Bebop 6, Michiko & Hatchin 7, Samurai Champloo 7

This week we take a look at the live-action adaptation of Mob Psycho 100 on Netflix! Remember to send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our tumblr! http://mangamachinations.tumblr.com Join our Discord server and come talk to us! http://discord.me/mangamac Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro Song: “99” by Mob Choir from Mob Psycho 100, Opening, Introductions, comments from our Discord server 00:03:30 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST “Prologue”, Seamus decides to read The Happy Youth of a Desperate Country just because it was in Inio Asano’s Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction, Seamus makes a startling discovery about Violet Evergarden and stops watching it again 00:05:56 - Darfox gets his dad hooked on the Spanish edition of Vagabond 00:15:19 - dakazu didn’t enjoy the very yandere Ijousha no Ai 00:21:59 - dakazu reads an awful tale about a young girl who is beaten and sexually abused in Ai to Noroi, we discuss the appeal of shocking/violent content to younger audiences 00:27:59 - News: Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest has been licensed for an English release 00:29:44 - Manga retailer Mandarake auctioned off a manuscript page of Ai to Makoto that was stolen over 40 years ago for 4 million yen($40,000) 00:40:40 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Creator Cross Section on Inio Asano, we’ll be reading Asano’s Solanin and Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction to discuss his common themes and art style 00:43:50 - Main Manga in Motion: reviewing the live-action 12 episode drama adaptation of Mob Psycho 100, Transition Song: “Ai wa Kiseki Ja Nai” by Thinking Dogs from Mob Psycho 100, we talk about the casting choices, address the cheap production values, enjoy the bodybuilding club, compare this to the superior anime, and address the sexism & “gay panic” of creator ONE 01:21:25 - Next Week’s Topic: Solanin & Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction, House Keeping, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off, Sign Off Song: “wish men” by sunbrain from Beet the Vandel Buster

28 Mai 20181h 23min

On this episode we dive into the hilarious comedy stylings of Gintama! Remember to send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our tumblr! http://mangamachinations.tumblr.com Join our Discord server and come talk to us! http://discord.me/mangamac Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro Song: “Anata MAGIC” by monobright from Gintama, Opening, Introductions, Shoutouts, Chris from Canada’s gaming article 00:03:24 - Listener Questions: debating the difference between used books vs. scanlations 00:18:46 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST “Prologue”, Seamus checks out Usamaru Furuya’s alternative manga Garden 00:23:45 - Seamus goes on a rant about finally beating Persona 3 and comparing the similarities with shonen/shoujo manga endings 00:27:42 - Darfox will soon need to start taking notes for all the different characters in Ooku: The Inner Chambers 00:30:58 - dakazu checks out If I were a Dictator & Perfect Stealth Camouflage-style Little Match Girl and one is a typical Jiro Matsumoto manga while the other is not 00:37:47 - News: Castle of Cagliostro is available on Netflix 00:38:47 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Manga in Motion review of live-action Mob Psycho 100 on Netflix, we’ll be review all 12 episodes and comparing it to the manga/anime 00:32:31 - Main Segment Saikyo Selections: looking at a few selected story arcs to learn and comment about the long running series Gintama by Hideaki Sorachi, Transition Song: “Hana Ichi Monme” by BURNOUT SYNDROME from Gintama, we talk about the history and origin of the Gintama world, examine Madao diaries, compare the dramatic arcs to the comedy arcs, and laugh about Armstrong Cannons 01:11:35 - Next Week’s Topic: live-action Mob Psycho 100, House Keeping, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off, Sign Off Song: “wish men” by sunbrain from Beet the Vandel Buster

21 Mai 20181h 13min

This week we battle against technical difficulties to review A Lollypop and a Bullet! Remember to send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our tumblr! http://mangamachinations.tumblr.com Join our Discord server and come talk to us! http://discord.me/mangamac Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro Song: “More One Night” by Chito & Yuuri from Girls’ Last Tour, Opening, Introductions, the end of the YouTube channel 00:04:11 - Comments from our Discord server about Jitsuroku: Nakumade Bokorarete Hajimete Koi ni Ochimashita 00:06:10 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST “Prologue”, darfox catches up on Fumi Yoshinaga’s Ooku: The Inner Chambers while dakazu checks out her BL book Gerard et Jacques 00:11:35 - dakazu likes the multiple arc based on different characters in Trigger but thinks the part about them having a  license to kill anyone is pretty stupid 00:17:18 - Rin and Imposing cheer was all about breaking gender stereotypes through male cheerleading 00:22:20 - News: the irony of SNK congratulating Hi Score Girl for their upcoming anime 00:26:15 - BEASTARS wins the shonen category for the 42nd annual Kodansha Manga Awards, BEASTARS is getting an official Spanish release 00:31:59 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Saikyo Selection on Gintama by Hideaki Sorachi, We’ll be reading a few different arcs from this long running comedy series 00:32:31 - Main Segment One Shot: full retrospective review of A Lollypop or a Bullet by Kazuki Sakuraba & Iqura Sugimoto,  Transition Song: “orion” by Kenshi Yonezu from March Comes in like a Lion, we discuss the obvious ending, the strange S&M scene, the brother being a surrogate for the author, and pretentiousness 01:02:54 - Next Week’s Topic: Gintama, House Keeping, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off, Sign Off Song: “wish men” by sunbrain from Beet the Vandel Buster

14 Mai 20181h 3min

Seamus is out this episode so we get darfox to weigh in on various manga from Weekly Shonen Magazine! *WARNING* Our discussion about BokoKoi is extremely mature in nature and spoiler heavy. If you are offended by adult content please skip over it. Remember to send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our tumblr! http://mangamachinations.tumblr.com Join our Discord server and come talk to us! http://discord.me/mangamac Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro Song: “Koi no Hime Hime Pettanko” by Kotori Himeno from Yowamushi Pedal, Opening,  Introductions, Listener Emails: responding to critiques, comparing Western comics to Japanese manga 00:08:55 - Talking about our experience with conventions 00:16:06 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST “Prologue”, darfox recognizes the same voice actor from My Hero Academia and Yowamushi Pedal 00:17:42 - dakazu is late to the party with the romantic comedy about high school couples, Tsure-dure Children 00:19:54 - dakazu re-visits Jitsuroku: Nakumade Bokorarete Hajimete Koi ni Ochimashita to talk about how the series explores the artist’s self-hate & gender identity issues (WARNING: heavy spoilers & mature topics) 00:48:01 - News: New bonus Yu Yu Hakusho OVA for the upcoming blu-ray release, streaming licenses ending for Case Closed & KenIchi the Mightiest Disciple at FUNimation 00:52:50 - Deb Aoki’s article on Anime News Network breaking down the profit from official English editions of manga 01:00:33 - Main Segment Darfox Dabbles: Transition Song: “Sakamichi” by Kan Sawada from Yowamushi Pedal, Darfox gives his opinion on the following manga running in Weekly Shonen Champion, including: 01:04:31 - Yowamushi Pedal 01:07:42 - Baki-Dou 01:17:08 - Shuujin Riku 01:22:27 - Bachi Bachi 01:24:25 - Magical Girl Site 01:32:04 - Harigane Service 01:35:24 - Rokudou no Onnatachi 01:40:42 - Mairimashita! Iruma-kun 01:50:35 - House Keeping, Social Media Rundown, Next Episode Preview and Rundown: One Shot of A Lollipop or a Bullet by Kazuki Sakuraba & Iqura Sugimoto, we’ll read the series for a single episode retrospective review, Sign Off, Sign Off Song: “wish men” by sunbrain from Beet the Vandel Buster

7 Mai 20181h 52min

On this episode we watch Pom Poko in honor of the late Isao Takahata! Remember to send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our tumblr! http://mangamachinations.tumblr.com Join our Discord server and come talk to us! http://discord.me/mangamac Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro Song: “Main Theme” by Hasso Gakudan from Pom Poko, Opening, Introductions, Manga Machinations Discord server, new YouTube video 00:03:10 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST “Prologue”, Seamus is reading more The Land of the Lustrous 00:05:32 - My Hero Academia did cross promotional videos with Avengers: Infinity War 00:09:12 - dakazu is watching Persona 5 the Animation in lieu of playing the game 00:11:38 - Yotsuiro Biyori is  a surprise hit for dakazu 00:13:53 - dakazu checks out both the manga and Netflix drama of Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman 00:15:35 - dakazu thanks Chris from Canada for suggestion of Sexual Hunter Riot 00:19:39 - dakazu highlights manga artists Atsushi Kaneko & Santa Inoue for their distinct art styles 00:21:05 - News: Golden Kamuy wins  grand prize and BEASTARS wins the new creator award at the 22nd annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize awards 00:23:01 - live-action drama of Mob Psycho 100 will premier on Netflix on May 22, new gaiden series for Houshin Engi 00:25:04 - We weigh in on Rurouni Kenshin returning to publication this June after creator Nobuhiro Watsuki was fined for possessing child pornography 00:34:32 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: we’ll be looking at manga from Weekly Shonen Champion for another Darfox Dabbles 00:35:48 - Main Segment Manga in Motion: Transition Song: “The Tanukis Now…” by Hasso Gakudan from Pom Poko, review of Isao Takahata’s Pom Poko, we discuss raccoon dogs, the quality and timelessness of the animation, the dense and sometimes adult story, Nasu no Yoichi, the representation of tanuki in Japanese culture, and lots of testicles 00:59:35 - Next Week’s Topic: Darfox Dabbles on Shonen Champion, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “wish men” by sunbrain from Beet the Vandel Buster

30 Apr 20181h 1min

This week we revisit Helter Skelter and give it a full review! Remember to send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our tumblr! http://mangamachinations.tumblr.com Join our Discord server and come talk to us! http://discord.me/mangamac Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro Song: “More One Night” by Chito & Yuuri from Girls’ Last Tour, Opening, Introductions, addressing last week’s discussion about Jitsuroku: Nakumade Bokorarete Hajimete Koi ni Ochimashita 00:04:50 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST “Prologue”, Seamus thinks To Your Eternity is going to go on for a long time 00:12:28 - dakazu loves a particular member of the cast of the Golden Kamuy anime 00:14:02 - We talk about the comic book Saga and how Image Comics allows creators to create original stories, discussing the book being challenged as anti-family 00:29:39 - dakazu pulls a Seamus maneuver and spoils himself on Legend of Galactic Heroes, darfox is over shock-based stories 00:37:27 - dakazu is impressed with how Please tell me! Galko-chan subverts stereotypes and fan service 00:42:27 - Dorei-ku: Boku to 23-nin no Dorei makes good use of interweaving plots and creative mind games 00:46:03 - Mahou Shoujo Site has improved with live-action ending songs, Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku is a cute series with a great opening song 00:48:44 - dakazu loves how Butter!!! focues on characters and relationships instead of Ballroom dancing as a sport 00:53:37 - dakazu gives some quick impressions on Tokyo Ghoul:re, Gurazeni: Money Pitch, and Cutie Honey Universe 00:55:26 - News: trailer for live-action BLEACH movie, correction about the In This Corner of the World drama 00:57:11 - live-action movie announcement for Kingdom, new Hiro Mashima manga starting at end of June 2018, new edition of Slam Dunk being published this summer 01:01:39 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: anime review of Isao Takahata’s Pom Poko 01:02:35 - Main Segment One Shot: full retrospective review of Helter Skelter by Kyoko Okazaki, Transition Song: “orion” by Kenshi Yonezu from March Comes in like a Lion, we discuss the unfinished story, the obvious Twin Peaks references, Okazaki’s accident that ended her career, and more 01:25:19 - Manga Machinations Discord server shout-out, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “wish men” by sunbrain from Beet the Vandel Buster

23 Apr 20181h 27min

On this episode we check out Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou, Hanako and the Terror of Allegory, and Helter Skelter for another round of Triple Dip! Apologies in advance for some technical problems toward the end of the podcast. Remember to send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our tumblr! http://mangamachinations.tumblr.com Join our Discord server and come talk to us! http://discord.me/mangamac Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro Song: “More One Night” by Chito & Yuuri from Girls’ Last Tour, Opening, Introductions, Listener Emails: Catching up with Dwayne 00:05:42 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song:Dragon Ball Z OST “Prologue”, darfox is ready to start watching the My Hero Academia so he can finally enjoy the most important part of anime: the openings and endings! 00:09:19 - we give our thoughts on the Golden Kamuy anime 00:14:40 - darfox loves Eyeball Daddy in Gegege no Kitarou with 00:18:19 - we praise Megalo Box for it’s high production values 00:21:20- You Don't Know Gunma Yet andIIsekai Izakaya: Japanese Food From Another World both have live-action sections that surprised dakazu 00:28:15 - dakazu talks about non-fiction series Moto Fuuzokujou ga Kanemochi Tsuma ni Narimashita and Jitsuroku: Nakumade Bokorarete Hajimete Koi ni Ochimashita and how these artists’ life accounts can be disturbing and questionable 00:43:19 - dakazu learns that Nobunaga no Chef ain’t nothing compared to Marie Antoinette’s Chef 00:47:16 - Main Segment Triple Dip: Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou/Hanako and the Terror of Allegory/Helter Skelter,  Transition Song: “Cafe Alpha” by Choro Club from Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou, we’ve read the beginning of each manga for discussion and then pick our favorite 00:48:23 - Hanako and the Terror of Allegory by Sakae Esuno 1:00:52 - Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou by Hitoshi Ashinano 1:15:55 - Helter Skelter by Kyoko Okazaki 1:24:45- Next Episode Preview and Rundown: One Shot of Helter Skelter by Kyoko Okazaki, we’ll read the rest of the series for a single episode retrospective review 01:27:12 - Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “wish men” by sunbrain from Beet the Vandel Buster

16 Apr 20181h 28min

This week we check out another Mamoru Hosoda film, Wolf Children! Remember to send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our tumblr! http://mangamachinations.tumblr.com Join our Discord server and come talk to us! http://discord.me/mangamac Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro Song: “Ne ne” by Masakatsu Takagi from Wolf Children OST, Opening, Introductions 00:01:18 - Manga Machinations Discord server, reading a comment about outsourcing 00:04:01 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST “Prologue”, Darfox brings up the controversy over female characters in the anime of My Hero Academia 00:06:39 - Seamus runs into some backstory and swearing with more Frau Faust and The Ancient Magus’ Bride 00:10:35 - The modern storylines of Gegege no Kitaro & Lupin III are fun but the art of Kitaro is strange 00:14:12 - Devils Line is reminiscent of True Blood, dakazu is jumping into Legend of Galactic Heroes with the new anime 00:17:33 - The inside baseball you learn in Gurazeni: Money Pitch is fascinating 00:19:28 - Magical Girl Ore is a hilarious comedy but dakazu didn’t like the pop songs, the first episode of Magical Girl Site borders on torture porn 00:24:42 - dakazu couldn’t put down the exciting sci-fi/military drama Juuza no Ulna 00:30:08 - Ginga no Shinanai Kodomotachi e is a disturbing tale of immortality that kept dakazu up at night 00:35:54 - News: The Seven Deadly Sins season 2 is being released on a weekly schedule on Netflix 00:38:25 - upcoming live-action drama of In This Corner of the World, Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata has passed away 00:41:53 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Triple Dip where we read the first volume of three different manga, including: Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou by Hitoshi Ashinano, Helter Skelter by Kyoko Okazaki, and Hanako and the Terror of Allegory by Sakae Esuno 00:43:49 - Main Segment Manga in Motion: Transition Song: “Meguri” by Masakatsu Takagi from Wolf Children OST, review of Mamoru Hosoda’s Wolf Children, we discuss common Hosoda themes of heavy breathing & montages, the simple yet emotional story, Hosoda’s fursona, how it glorifies country life, and compare this to other Hosoda films. 01:09:06 - Next Week’s Topic: Triple Dip on Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou, Helter Skelter, and Hanako and the Terror of Allegory, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “wish men” by sunbrain from Beet the Vandel Buster

9 Apr 20181h 10min