170 - 2017 Year End Review

170 - 2017 Year End Review

Author: Manga Mac Crew December 25, 2017 Duration: 1:47:02

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays! Our final podcast of 2017 will be our year end review where we cover our favorite manga and anime from the past year!

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Time Stamps

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Back Alley Space Boy" by The Cobra Twisters from Daiguard, Opening, Introductions, Holiday greetings
  • 00:03:45 - Listener Emails: discussing the difference between common tropes and copying ideas with two similar manga
  • 00:09:51 - Nick Simmons blatantly copying Bleach, Marvel's new Editor in Chief C.B. Cebulski moonlighting as an Asian writer
  • 00:16:27 -Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", darfox and dakazu check out a new manga Blue Phobia
  • 00:19:45 - News: The Promised Neverland places first in This Manga is Amazing! 2018 list and BEASTARS places second, Seamus reads the first volume of The Promised Neverland
  • 00:24:42 - Seamus finally finds a BL manga he likes with I hear the Sunspot
  • 00:30:52 - dakazu rants about the heavy handed themes of Shin Jidoyogo Shisetsu no Kodomotachi and whether they're exploitative or not
  • 00:39:30 - Fire Punch is ending while Helck, Tokkou no Shima, and Mob Psycho 100 have ended
  • 00:43:33 - New Chapter Check In: Chi no Wadachi
  • 00:47:43 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: darfox on Shonen, dakazu will be presenting manga from Weekly Shonen Sunday and Weekly Shonen Magazine to darfox and he'll give his reactions
  • 00:48:46 - Main Segment 2017 Year End Review, Transition Song: "Free Bird" by New Cinema Tokage from Project ARMS, discussing the types of episodes we did this year, listener twitter suggestion PTSD Radio
  • 00:52:35 - manga discussion and our Top 3 of 2017
  • 01:17:35 - anime discussion and dakazu's Top 3 of 2017
  • 01:43:15 - 2018 goals, Thank yous, House Keeping, Social Media Rundown, Next Week's Topic: darfox on Shonen, Sign Off, Sign Off Song: "wish men" by sunbrain from Beet the Vandel Buster

Every Monday, the Manga Machinations podcast gathers for a conversation that feels like pulling up a chair with friends who are deeply passionate about comics from Japan. Hosted by dakazu, darfox8, Seamus2389, and Morgana Santilli, the discussions are less about the biggest mainstream hits and more about the hidden gems and foundational works that often fly under the radar. You’ll hear them introduce a wealth of unknown manga you’ve likely never encountered, alongside thoughtful, in-depth retrospective reviews of significant titles. These deep dives have covered works like the poignant comedy of 'Tokyo Tarareba Girls', the cyberpunk dystopia of 'BLAME!', and the legendary, epic scope of Tezuka Osamu's 'Phoenix'. The charm of this podcast lies in the hosts' genuine enthusiasm and varied perspectives, which can make a niche title sound like your next must-read. It’s a weekly exploration for anyone looking to move beyond the surface of manga, offering both discovery and a deeper appreciation for the art form’s vast landscape. For more from the Manga Mac Crew, you can visit their website or reach out via email.
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