Manga Machinations

Apologies in advance, as we suffered through lots of technical issues this week! But we're excited for you to join us for our first ever Movie Machinations episode! After discussing the death of Akira Toriyama, we review Juzo Itami's "Ramen Western", Tampopo!!!

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Timestamps:

• Intro, Manga Mac Kofi - 00:00:00
• Feedback from Seamus - 00:05:13
• Disney Renaissance Movies - 00:07:32
• Piano Man - 00:10:39
• Death of Akira Toriyama - 00:14:38
• Next Episode Preview - 00:33:16
• Tampopo - 00:34:50
• Outro - 01:20:14

Songs Credits:
“Galaxy Groove” by Yarin Primak
“Slappy” by Ido Maimon
“Whipped Cream” by Steven Beddall
“Psychedelic Funkadelic” by Evert Z

Our friend Wyatt joins us to fill in for Morgana this week! We talk about The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm, Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Naniwa Tomoare, and more! Then we discuss Do a Powerbomb! and Godzilla: The Half-Century War for another non-manga Left to Right!!!

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Timestamps:

• Intro, Manga Machinations Ko-fi - 00:00:00
• Listener Email - 00:02:38
• The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm - 00:12:47
• Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt - 00:19:20
• Origin - 00:26:40
• Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree - 00:32:42
• Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender - 00:35:58
• Naniwa Tomoare - 00:37:43
• Next Episode Preview - 00:44:32
• Godzilla: The Half-Century War - 00:52:00
• Do a Powerbomb! - 01:18:57
• Outro - 01:48:40

Songs Credits:
“Galaxy Groove” by Yarin Primak
“Slappy” by Ido Maimon
“Whipped Cream” by Steven Beddall
“Psychedelic Funkadelic” by Evert Z

On this episode we talk about Verona cookies, Stray Cat & Wolf, and Avatar: The Last Airbender! Then we examine Minami Q-ta's Not All Girls Are Stupid to discuss 90's josei manga and the definition of a dry lover!!!

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Timestamps:

• Intro, Verona cookies - 00:00:00
• Listener Email - 00:06:11
• Stray Cat & Wolf - 00:12:35
• Avatar: The Last Airbender - 00:15:47
• Next Episode Preview - 00:47:22
• Not All Girls Are Stupid - 00:49:19
• Outro - 01:25:59

Songs Credits:
“Galaxy Groove” by Yarin Primak
“Slappy” by Ido Maimon
“Whipped Cream” by Steven Beddall
“Psychedelic Funkadelic” by Evert Z

This week we talk about the Solar New Year and the international popularity of Kagurabachi! Then, we look at the Birth Ceremony chapter in the Conviction arc of Berserk! We discuss Kentaro Miura's legacy for a special Saikyo Selections!!!

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Timestamps:

• Intro, Lunar and Solar New Year - 00:00:00
• Kagurabachi - 00:04:43
• Next Episode Preview - 00:11:53
• Berserk - 00:12:42
• Outro - 01:38:17

Songs Credits:
“Galaxy Groove” by Yarin Primak
“Slappy” by Ido Maimon
“Whipped Cream” by Steven Beddall
“Psychedelic Funkadelic” by Evert Z

On this episode we talk about pro-wrestling in Real vol. 13, cannibals in Astro Baby, and the suicide of Hinako Ashihara. Then, Seamus leads us in a discussion on Garth Ennis' run on The Punisher with Punisher: Born, Punisher: The End, and Punisher: The Tyger!!!

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Tom Shapira Punisher Article
https://www.thegutterreview.com/war-what-is-it-good-for-on-garth-ennis-the-punisher/

Timestamps:

• Intro, Hot pot, Manga Machinations Ko-fi - 00:00:00
• Real vol. 13 - 00:06:37
• Astro Baby - 00:16:02
• Suicide of Hinako Ashihara - 00:21:11
• Next Episode Preview - 00:40:04
• Garth Ennis' run on The Punisher - 00:42:24
• Punisher: Born - 00:47:12
• Punisher: The End - 01:08:40
• Punisher: The Tyger - 01:30:26
• Our rankings - 01:46:22
• Outro - 01:50:47

Songs Credits:
“Galaxy Groove” by Yarin Primak
“Slappy” by Ido Maimon
“Whipped Cream” by Steven Beddall
“Psychedelic Funkadelic” by Evert Z

This week we discuss impactful anime, Jurassic Park, and the historical manga Shinkuro, Hashiru!! Then we take a look at Mari Okazaki's Will I Be Single Forever? and share how it personally resonates with us!!!

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Timestamps:

• Intro, Royal Rumble, Manga Machinations Ko-fi - 00:00:00
• Listener Question: Impactful anime - 00:04:23
• Jurassic Park - 00:23:42
• Shikuro, Hashiru! - 00:28:45
• Next Episode Preview - 00:41:09
• Will I Be Single Forever? - 00:43:47
• Outro - 01:17:17

Songs Credits:
“Galaxy Groove” by Yarin Primak
“Slappy” by Ido Maimon
“Whipped Cream” by Steven Beddall
“Psychedelic Funkadelic” by Evert Z

Seamus is back! He talks about pro wrestling shows and convenient stores from his trip to Japan! We discuss if manga makes us feel dumb! Then we return to the amazing art of Eldo Yoshimizu by examining Hen Kai Pan!!!

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Timestamps:

• Intro, Seamus' trip to Japan - 00:00:00
• Manga Machinations Ko-fi update - 00:19:48
• Listener Email: Are we stupid? - 00:21:24
• Basara - 00:38:16
• Nikaido Jigoku Golf - 00:42:17
• Next Episode Preview - 00:49:05
• Hen Kai Pan - 00:50:31
• Outro - 01:26:09

Songs Credits:
“Galaxy Groove” by Yarin Primak
“Slappy” by Ido Maimon
“Whipped Cream” by Steven Beddall
“Psychedelic Funkadelic” by Evert Z

Morgana returns this week as we take a deep dive into the live-action Yu Yu Hakusho! We also discuss the anime of Delicious in Dungeon and Solo Leveling along with some delicious delinquent manga!!!

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Timestamps:

• Intro, Manga Machinations Ko-fi - 00:00:00
• Listener Question: Dragon Ball DAIMA - 00:03:43
• Edward Scissorhands - 00:08:37
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine mug - 00:16:07
• Delicious in Dungeon - 00:18:02
• Solo Leveling - 00:22:27
• Akira No. 2 - 00:27:05
• Itadaki! Nariagari Meshi - 00:30:10
• Next Episode Preview - 00:33:44
• Netflix Yu Yu Hakusho - 00:34:30
• Outro - 01:32:12

Songs Credits:
“Galaxy Groove” by Yarin Primak
“Slappy” by Ido Maimon
"Whipped Cream" by Steven Beddall
“Psychedelic Funkadelic” by Evert Z

A very tired dakazu and Darfox ring in the new year with a New Chapter Check-in! As they breakdown the newest chapters of Chainsaw Man, Black Clover, and One Piece, they realize it may be time to retire this episode format!!!

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Timestamps:

• Intro, Darfox's workout - 00:00:00
• Next Episode Preview - 00:06:17
• New Chapter Check-in - 00:07:04
• *SPOILERS* Chainsaw Man - 00:09:23
• *SPOILERS* Black Clover - 00:16:59
• dakazu's thoughts on Weekly Shonen Jump - 00:20:24
• *SPOILERS* My Hero Academia - 00:37:51
• Listener Question: Best Japanese manga magazine - 00:42:02
• *SPOILERS* One Piece - 00:47:35
• Outro - 00:55:14

Songs Credits:
“Are You Ready For Me Baby” by Funky Giraffe
“It’s Over” by Generation Lost
“Crazy for Your Love” by Orkas

Happy holidays everyone! Welcome to our annual awards show! dakazu, Darfox8, Morgana, and seamus2389 celebrate with their individual awards, such as Why Are These Boy Problems™ So Fucking Boring and Not All Teen Fiction! Then we share our top manga picks of the year!!!

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Timestamps:

• Introductions - 00:00:00
• Best for Manga Machinations Award - 00:04:14
• Best Livestream Chatter Award - 00:08:30
• "Why Are These Boy Problems™ So Fucking Boring" Award - 00:12:13
• Best Reread by Seamus Award - 00:14:06
• Best Reread by dakazu Award - 00:14:32
• Best Use of Livestreams So Far - 00:16:38
• Most Enjoyable Manga Mac Discussion Award - 00:21:06
• Not All Teen Fiction Award - 00:24:03
• Best Ramrodded Hong Kong Cinema Conversation - 00:26:21
• Style is Substance Award - 00:34:02
• Most Surprising Manga Award - 00:38:18
• The Obliteration of the Self Award - 00:41:44
• Best Older Unknown Manga Award - 00:43:05
• Most Majestic Manga Mac Mahjong Meme - 00:45:04
• "Fuck This" Hall of Fame - 00:50:29
• List of Vintage Horror Award - 00:54:38
• Clever But Not Smart Award - 00:57:40
• Manga Machinations Listener Popularity Award - 01:10:22
• Food Interlude - 01:12:39
• Seamus’ Top Manga of 2023 - 01:20:41
• dakazu’s Top Manga of 2023 - 01:25:32
• Morgana’s Top Manga of 2023 - 01:31:04
• Darfox’s Top Manga of 2023 - 01:34:55
• Final reflection on 2023, Thank yous - 01:45:08

Songs Credits:
“Christmas is Here” by The Delegates
“Here Comes Christmas” by Bob Hart
“Auld Lang Syne” by Lone Star Vibes

On this episode we thank our Ko-fi supporters, give our choices for anime adaptations, give impressions on the Netflix Yu Yu Hakusho, and discuss the use of AI in manga creation. Then, we look at the cute report manga The Right Way to Make Jump! that also reveals a bigger industry issue!!!

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Timestamps:

• Intro - 00:00:00
• Thanking our Ko-fi supporters - 00:01:23
• Listener Email - 00:05:55
• Netflix Yu Yu Hakusho - 00:23:24
• Tezuka 2023 Black Jack - 00:42:59
• Next Episode Preview - 00:52:32
• The Right Way to Make Jump! by Takeshi Sakurai - 00:53:43
• Outro - 01:30:16

Songs Credits:
“Are You Ready For Me Baby” by Funky Giraffe
“Funkymania” by The Original Orchestra
“It’s Over” by Generation Lost
“Crazy for Your Love” by Orkas

All the hosts are back to talk about Ireland riots, collapsing stairs, The Boy and the Heron, and more! Then we rally ourselves for the final Triple Dip of the 2023! We review Innocent, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, and Under Ninja!!!

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Timestamps:

• Intro, Manga Machinations Ko-fi - 00:00:00
• Catching up with the hosts - 00:03:24
• The Boy and the Heron - 00:15:29
• *SPOILERS* Kimi ni Todoke: From me to You - 00:30:31
• Next Episode Preview - 00:38:45
• Main Segment: Triple Dip - 00:40:20
• Under Ninja by Kengo Hanazawa - 00:41:47
• Orb: On the Movements of the Earth by Uoto - 01:10:56
• Innocent by Shin'ichi Sakamoto - 01:31:54
• Our rankings - 01:55:48
• Outro - 01:57:36

Songs Credits:
“Are You Ready For Me Baby” by Funky Giraffe
“Funkymania” by The Original Orchestra
“It’s Over” by Generation Lost
“Crazy for Your Love” by Orkas

In this episode Morgana leads the charge as we examine Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Deborah is My Rival, and Ceres: Celestial Legend for a Shojo Showdown! We also discuss music, Don't Call it Mystery, Scott Pilgram Takes Off, Nobu and her? and more!!!

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Timestamps:

• Intro, Thanksgiving turkey, Manga Machinations Ko-fi - 00:00:00
• Corrections about Joji Morikawa - 00:03:24
• dakazu revisits music from his past - 00:07:36
• Darfox’s bought more Pocky - 00:20:40
• Don't Call it Mystery - 00:22:34
• Scott Pilgram Takes Off - 00:26:38
• Nobu and her? - 00:31:35
• Next Episode Preview - 00:34:58
• Main Segment: Shojo Showdown - 00:36:20
• Deborah is My Rival by Kaoru Tada - 00:37:45
• *SPOILERS* for Deborah is My Rival - 00:53:20
• Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You by Karuho Shiina - 01:02:43
• Ceres: Celestial Legend by Yuu Watase - 01:23:59
• Our rankings - 01:39:29
• Outro - 01:44:04

Songs Credits:
“Are You Ready For Me Baby” by Funky Giraffe
“Funkymania” by The Original Orchestra
“It’s Over” by Generation Lost
“Crazy for Your Love” by Orkas

This week dakazu returns as Seamus leaves for Ireland! We discuss the end of Attack on Titan, Sexy Tanaka-san, Akuma-kun and more! Then we dive into Poppy Pesuyama's Until I Love Myself for a tough but ultimately positive autobiographical journey about workplace harassment and trauma!!!

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Timestamps:

• Intro, The truth behind Seamus - 00:00:00
• dakazu's Chicago trip - 00:03:49
• Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning - 00:08:26
• Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS - 00:19:22
• Ghostbusters - 00:28:40
• My Wandering Warrior Eating Disorder - 00:37:48
• Sexy Tanaka-san - 00:47:49
• Akuma Kun - 00:52:40
• Pluto - 00:55:45
• Netflix Yu Yu Hakusho - 01:00:24
• Next Episode Preview - 01:10:55
• Until I Love Myself by Poppy Pesuyama - 01:14:36
• Outro - 02:16:42

Songs Credits:
“Are You Ready For Me Baby” by Funky Giraffe
“Funkymania” by The Original Orchestra
“It’s Over” by Generation Lost
“Crazy for Your Love” by Orkas

Darfox is reunited with ALMOST all the crew. dakazu is still gone but Morgana and Seamus help Dar record a fun tangent filled podcast. With a great conversation about Daisuke Igarashi's Witches: The Complete Collection in the main segment.

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Timestamps:

• Intro Song: “Are You Ready For Me Baby” by Funk Giraffe, Opening, Introductions - 00:00:00
• Talk about decorating empty rooms and Metal Gear Solid 2 - 00:07:19
• Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: “Funkymania” by The Original Orchestra, Morgana has been watching the classic horror film Nosferatu with her daughter - 00:15:28
• Alan Wake 2 talk and the whole Remedy-verse - 00:27:00
• Disco Elysium talk and the ramification of role-playing unsavory choices - 00:34:38
• Pluto Anime Talk. Dar watched episode two - 00:39:33
• Next Episode Preview and Rundown: One Shot - Until I Love Myself by Poppy Pesuyama - 00:45:18
• Main Segment One Shot: Witches: The Complete Collection by Daisuke Igaraishi, Transition Song: “It’s Over” by Generation Lost, we talk about the art and the type of magic these Witches use - 00:46:47
• We talk about the depiction of women bodies and thematically how it shows their strengths and growth - 00:54:53
• Seamus talks about how some of the ideas seem familiar after reading various 80s-90s British comics - 01:04:48
• We talk about some of the similarities to the Robert Eggers film The VVitch - 01:10:24
• Next Week’s Topic: Until I Love Myself, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “Crazy for Your Love” by Orkas - 01:25:36

Everyone is gone! It's up Darfox and Special Guest ARGBombshell to host the finale of the October Extravaganza for 2023. They are reading three WEBTOON series: #Killstagram, Scroll if You Dare, and WEBTOON at Midnight!!!

Soju Wanna Read Manhwa
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Timestamps:

• Intro Song:  “The One Eyed Captain - Captain Qubz Remix” by Captain Qubz, Opening, Introductions, Darfox and ARGBombshell talk about their New York Trip - 00:00:00
• Whatchu Been Reading: “Can’t Look Down” by Ty Simon, ARG talks about a variety of books she read including Go With the Clouds North by Northwest Vol 6 - 00:17:28
• Dar and ARG talk about the Pluto anime on Netflix - 00:22:02
• Next Episode Preview and Rundown: One-shot of Witches: The Complete Collection by Daisuke Igarashi - 00:41:13
• Main Segment Triple Dip: #Killstagram, Scroll if You Dare, WEBTOON at Midnight, Song: “K.I.T.T. Vs. K.A.R.R” by Ian Post, we read 3 different WEBTOONS and compare them - 00:42:03
• Dar and ARG go deep in #Killstagram and the messy drama it provides - 00:43:02
• Dar and ARG run down their favorite stories in the Scroll if You Dare anthology - 01:14:37
• WEBTOON at Midnight is the final DIP and it's kinda a let down - 
• Next Week’s Topic: Witches: The Complete Collection by Daisuke Igarashi, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “Ghost Waltz” by Ziv Moran - 01:37:15