243 - One Shot 20 - Tekkon Kinkreet

243 - One Shot 20 - Tekkon Kinkreet

This week we take a look at Taiyo Matsumoto's Tekkon Kinkreet! We talk about Matsumoto's French comic influenced art style and his story about two orphans living in the streets of the fantastical Treasure Town!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "New Stranger" by sora tob sakana from Hi Score Girl, Opening, Introductions, WWE vs Game of Thrones, Social Media, Our new RSS feed, Upcoming Retrospective on Tokyo Tarareba Girls
  • 00:05:16 - Listener Questions: What are some series(manga, anime, etc.) you have dropped and why?
  • 00:016:57 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", dakazu decides not to spoil Naoki Urasawa's Asadora!
  • 00:18:34 - Darfox wants dakazu's thoughts on Mujirushi
  • 00:19:17 - dakazu finished and really loved Kaori Ozaki's Kin no Hitsuji
  • 00:20:00 - Kurozuka ended up having an abrupt ending along with designs lifted right from Final Fantasy VII
  • 00:25:45 - dakazu loved Sakumo Okada's Mazarian and it's gimmick of anomalies that mix people together with other objects
  • 00:31:06 - Darfox and dakazu share their thoughts on Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru which is written by Masashi Kishimoto
  • 00:34:50 - News: Square Enix will be putting out English releases of Hi Score Girl and other works through Penguin Random House Publisher Services
  • 00:40:43 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Manga in Motion for Tekkonkinkreet, we'll be reviewing the 2006 anime movie by director Michael Arias
  • 00:41:08 - Main Segment One Shot: Tekkon Kinkreet, Transition Song: "A Town In Blue" by Asian Kung-Fu Generation from Tekkonkinkreet, we review the series that launched Taiyo Matsumoto's career
  • 00:43:05 - Darfox and Seamus can't remember when we reviewed Matsumoto's No. 5 for one of our first Triple Dip episodes
  • 00:44:44 - dakazu explains the origin of the strange title
  • 00:45:36 - Darfox was impressed with how the super detailed art wasn't confusing to follow
  • 00:46:55 - dakazu and Darfox debate over how yakuza lieutenant Kimura's story arc was handled
  • 00:49:25 - The story was predictable but dakazu was surprised that Suzuki "The Rat" didn't end up being the antagonist of the series
  • 00:50:24 - Seamus points out that the story was filled with different animals and the city is a stand-in for change
  • 00:53:16 - dakazu thinks the design of the assassin leader snake is inspired by Iyami from Osomatsu-kun
  • 00:54:08 - Seamus notices how Matsumoto mixes aspects of French comics and Japanese manga to create a genre of visual storytelling
  • 00:56:26 - We discuss how White's character is very much akin to an idiot savant you find in Stephen King novels
  • 00:57:31 - The other hosts help dakazu make sense of the events during the dream-like finale
  • 00:59:16 - We dispute if White's character ever changed throughout the story
  • 01:01:05 - We explore how Black's manic decent into violence is juxtaposed with White further disassociating himself from reality
  • 01:03:46 - Seamus explains how we're able to project so many ideas on this book because it stays true to it's own internal fiction while drawing from the real world outside it
  • 01:05:17 - dakazu praises Taiyo Matsumoto's use of perspective and loves the chapter on Suzuki's demise
  • 01:07:38 - dakazu talks about the parallels between the arcs of Black & White and Kimura & Suzuki
  • 01:09:06 - We compare the theme of change to Japan's history of struggles between modernization/westernization and traditional values
  • 01:13:24 - We deliberate over the fate of White and Black at the ending
  • 01:16:49 - We give our final thoughts
  • 01:19:12 - Next Week's Topic: Tekkonkinkreet, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: "wish men" by sunbrain from Beet the Vandel Buster

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518 - Ooku: The Inner Chambers part 4

518 - Ooku: The Inner Chambers part 4

On this episode we return to the world of Fumi Yoshinaga's Ooku: The Inner Chambers! We discuss the end of the Redface Pox vaccination arc! We also talk about physical media, Ookiku Nattara Onnanoko, Lorn's Lure, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new commentary channel! https://www.youtube.com/@MangaMacWatches Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Listener Question - 00:03:54 Darfox on Soju Wanna Read Manhwa - 00:14:06 Beetlejuice - 00:15:39 Ookiku Nattara Onnanoko - 00:18:23 Lorn's Lure - 00:29:51 Next Episode Preview - 00:33:38 Ooku: The Inner Chambers - 00:34:04 Outro - 01:10:54 Songs Credits: "Kumiko" by Roie Shpigler "Slappy" by Ido Maimon "Reflection" by Aves "Psychedelic Funkadelic" by Evert Z

22 Sep 20241h 12min

517 - Manga in Motion 65 - The First Slam Dunk

517 - Manga in Motion 65 - The First Slam Dunk

While Seamus is out we talk about Astro Bot, Dracula, Ryukishi Senmon Gakkou, Go! Happy Mania, and more! Then, our Manga in Motion on Takehiko Inoue directing debut, The First Slam Dunk, leads to divisive opinions! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new commentary channel! https://www.youtube.com/@MangaMacWatches Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Astro Bot - 00:09:25 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - 00:12:14 Dracula (1931) - 00:14:55 Ryukishi Senmon Gakkou - 00:23:57 Go! Happy Mania - 00:27:41 Next Episode Preview - 00:31:01 The First Slam Dunk - 00:31:50 Outro - 01:43:14 Songs Credits: "Galaxy Groove" by Yarin Primak "Slappy" by Ido Maimon "Whipped Cream" by Steven Beddall "Psychedelic Funkadelic" by Evert Z

15 Sep 20241h 44min

516 - 10 Year Anniversary - Lupin III: Greatest Heists with Dawn "BunnyCartoon"

516 - 10 Year Anniversary - Lupin III: Greatest Heists with Dawn "BunnyCartoon"

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Manga Machinations! We discuss Monkey Punch's iconic style in Lupin III: Greatest Heists with Dawn from the Anime Nostalgia Podcast! Then, we wax nostalgic on our podcasting journey!!! Listen to the Anime Nostalgia Podcast and follow Dawn! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new commentary channel! https://www.youtube.com/@MangaMacWatches Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Hoopla - 00:07:04 Next Episode Preview - 00:24:53 Lupin III: Greatest Heists - 00:25:24 10 Years of Manga Machinations - 01:18:12 Outro - 02:12:55 Songs Credits: "Galaxy Groove" by Yarin Primak "Slappy" by Ido Maimon "Whipped Cream" by Steven Beddall "It's Over" by Generation Lost "Psychedelic Funkadelic" by Evert Z

8 Sep 20242h 16min

Episode 515 - Manga in Motion 64 - Wicked City

Episode 515 - Manga in Motion 64 - Wicked City

Morgana is out this week, so the guys decide to check out some "anime for adults" with Wicked City! We also discuss Alien: Romulus, Kamen Rider Black Sun, and more! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new commentary channel! https://www.youtube.com/@MangaMacWatches Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Jungle Juice - 00:04:20 Alien: Romulus - 00:06:04 *SPOILERS* Kamen Rider Black Sun - 00:16:26 Shin Kamen Rider Spirits - 00:38:58 Next Episode Preview - 00:42:09 Wicked City - 00:43:23 Outro - 01:10:09 Songs Credits: "Galaxy Groove" by Yarin Primak "Slappy" by Ido Maimon "Whipped Cream" by Steven Beddall "Psychedelic Funkadelic" by Evert Z

2 Sep 20241h 12min

514 - One Shot 77 - ...And the Strange and Funky Happenings One Day, The Other Side of the Clouds

514 - One Shot 77 - ...And the Strange and Funky Happenings One Day, The Other Side of the Clouds

Apologize in advance and we dealt with some technical issues recording this episode! We review upcoming Glacier Bay Books titles of ...And the Strange and Funky Happenings One Day and The Other Side of the Clouds! We also discuss the American Manga Awards and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new commentary channel! https://www.youtube.com/@MangaMacWatches Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 American Manga Awards - 00:02:56 Licensing Announcements from Anime NYC - 00:07:15 Atsuko Tanaka - 00:13:22 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - 00:16:27 Ie Meguri - 00:21:53 Next Episode Preview - 00:28:39 The Other Side of the Clouds - 00:32:34 ...And the Strange and Funky Happenings One Day - 00:48:48 Outro - 01:11:14 Songs Credits: "Galaxy Groove" by Yarin Primak "Slappy" by Ido Maimon "Whipped Cream" by Steven Beddall "Psychedelic Funkadelic" by Evert Z

25 Aug 20241h 13min

513 - Ooku: The Inner Chambers part 3

513 - Ooku: The Inner Chambers part 3

On this episode we talk about anime remakes, Isekai Mou Kaeritai, Kufuku na Bokura, and more! Then we continue to trek into Fumi Yoshinaga's Ooku: The Inner Chambers as we catch up to the reign of the 8th Shogun Yoshimune!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new commentary channel! https://www.youtube.com/@MangaMacWatches Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Listener Question - 00:04:24 Isekai Mou Kaeritai - 00:23:04 *CONTENT WARNING* Kufuku na Bokura - 00:26:18 Next Episode Preview - 00:35:26 Ooku: The Inner Chambers - 00:36:31 Outro - 01:18:07 Songs Credits: "Kumiko" by Roie Shpigler "Slappy" by Ido Maimon "Reflection" by Aves "Psychedelic Funkadelic" by Evert Z

18 Aug 20241h 20min

512 - Ooku: The Inner Chambers part 2

512 - Ooku: The Inner Chambers part 2

This week, we talk about Hell is Dark with No Flowers, Secret Steward, Shin Kamen Rider, Amakute Karakute Suppai, and more! Then we continue to crawl through the annals of Fumi Yoshinaga's alternate Edo period Japan, with more Ooku: The Inner Chambers!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new commentary channel! https://www.youtube.com/@MangaMacWatches Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Listener Question - 00:04:05 Hell is Dark with No Flowers - 00:10:42 The Boys - 00:15:23 Secret Steward - 00:18:34 Amakute Karakute Suppai - 00:22:20 Shin Kamen Rider - 00:25:53 Next Episode Preview - 00:31:39 Ooku: The Inner Chambers - 00:31:53 Outro - 01:31:39 Songs Credits: "Kumiko" by Roie Shpigler "Slappy" by Ido Maimon "Reflection" by Aves "Psychedelic Funkadelic" by Evert Z

11 Aug 20241h 33min

511 - Ooku: The Inner Chambers part 1

511 - Ooku: The Inner Chambers part 1

Welcome to our long awaited Retrospective on Ooku: The Inner Chambers! We're starting our full review of Fumi Yoshinaga's alternate Japanese history manga where the Edo era shoguns were women! We also discuss The Ghost in the Shell, No\Name, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Check out our new commentary channel! https://www.youtube.com/@MangaMacWatches Timestamps: Intro - 00:00:00 Listener Question - 00:02:56 The Ghost in the Shell - 00:12:52 My Brain is Different: Stories of ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders - 00:23:12 No\Name - 00:25:22 Batman: Caped Crusader - 00:42:32 Next Episode Preview - 00:49:38 Ooku: The Inner Chambers - 00:49:57 Outro - 02:04:08 Songs Credits: "Kumiko" by Roie Shpigler "Slappy" by Ido Maimon "Reflection" by Aves "Psychedelic Funkadelic" by Evert Z

4 Aug 20242h 6min

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