183 - Creator Cross Section 3 - Shotaro Ishinomori

183 - Creator Cross Section 3 - Shotaro Ishinomori

Author: Manga Mac Crew March 26, 2018 Duration: 1:52:54

This week we'll be examining manga by the late, great Shotaro Ishinomori. He was a huge influence on children's superhero shows in Japan. Does his manga hold up? We're here to find out!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "A.I.am Human" by MONKEY MAJIK from Cyborg 009: Call of Justice, Opening, Introductions
  • 00:02:06 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", we confirm darfox's hand fetish as he talks about My Hero Academia
  • 00:06:23 - We discuss Kohei Horikoshi's rocky road to success with his 2 failed series, Oumagadoki Doubutsuen & Barrage
  • 00:08:36 - dakazu rants about the difficult competition between serializations in Shonen Jump
  • 00:12:15 - Updates for the tumblr, the Hakyu Hoshin Engi anime is strangely only for people who know the source material
  • 00:17:37 - dakazu reads a pretty generic zombie manga Crueler than Dead
  • 00:19:41 - The silly comedy of Space Battle Ship Tiramisù peaks dakazu's intrests while Pentabu to Sensha would be a prime example for Hayao Miyazaki's hate of military otaku
  • 00:23:51 - dakazu explains some Japanese urban legends from the horror/romance/battle manga Terror Night
  • 00:27:53 - Houkago Teibou Nisshi is a simple slice of life about fishing and reminds dakazu of similar manga like Wana Girl
  • 00:31:41 - dakazu wonders how much swearing will be in the upcoming English release of Oops! I Messed Up and Made the Wrong Person into a Magical Girl!
  • 00:34:47 - News: Paru Itagaki wore a Legomu chicken mask when accepting BEASTARS's 2018 Cartoon Grand Prize, we find out where Legomu placed on the BEASTARS character popularity poll
  • 00:38:37 - announcement of Vinland Saga anime adaptation
  • 00:41:13 - The Hi Score Girl anime is back and starting July 2018, the saga of the SNK lawsuit against Hi Score Girl
  • 00:48:41 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Anime Interlude, guest Miki's Stopwatch will join us to talk about the winter 2018 anime season and the upcoming spring titles we're looking forward to
  • 00:49:27 - Main Segment Creator Cross Section: Transition Song: "What's the justice?" by globe from Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier, we examine Shotaro Ishinomori's shonen manga: 
  • 00:56:45 - Cyborg 009,
  • 01:14:54 - Sabu & Ichi's Detective Stories,
  • 01:27:40 - Kamen Rider,
  • 01:35:52 - Robot Detective
  • we discuss his common theme of cyborgs & humanity, the unfortunately racist caricatures that reflect the 1960's, how his various projects were cross-media, and his scene transitions through paneling and backgrounds
  • 01:49:48 - new Manga Machinations Discord server, Next Week's Topic: Anime Interlude, Social Media Rundown, 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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