184 - Anime Interlude 6 - Pop Team Epic

184 - Anime Interlude 6 - Pop Team Epic

Author: Manga Mac Crew April 2, 2018 Duration: 1:54:17

It's that time of the year again to ask our reoccurring guest, Miki's Stopwatch, to join us for an episode to recap the last season of anime!

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Time Stamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "POP TEAM EPIC" by Sumire Uehara from Pop Team Epic, Opening, Introductions, the new Manga Machinations Discord server
  • 00:03:38 - Listener Emails: how BLAME! is a great example of 'Show Don't Tell' storytelling
  • 00:10:08 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", Seamus is reading Manga Poverty by Shuho Sato while dakazu  checked out Sato's new manga version of the subject matter, Stand by Me Kakuemon, discussing if assistants get credit for the manga they help create
  • 00:19:35 - Miki has read Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey and weighs in on artist Akiko Higashimura's autobiographical work vs her fictional work
  • 00:23:18 - Miki introduces an anthology manga, Daidai wa, Hantoumei ni Nidone suru, which is filled with bizarre tales
  • 00:25:23 - The unique setting of Iceland in Go north-northwest with Clouds peaks dakazu's interests
  • 00:29:20 - dakazu talks about the importance of proper representation with singing in Hashikko Ensemble and autism in With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child
  • 00:40:30 - Fumi Yoshinaga's Anique Bakery is perfect for Seamus as it is what you get when you take out all cooking parts of What did you Eat Yesterday? and leave in all the adult drama of yaoi relationships
  • 00:45:44 - (SPOILERS)The TV drama version of Princess Jellyfish makes changes that appeal to a wider audience
  • 00:48:36 - dakazu loves Rensuke Oshikiri's Semai Sekai no Identity, a crazy series about a dystopian manga industry where battles breakout Scott Pilgrim-style
  • 00:53:19 - Mad Chimera World is not a good manga
  • 00:53:56 - News: Paru Itagaki draws human versions of BEASTARS characters for April Fool's
  • 00:55:40 - We discuss Crunchyroll's parent company Ellation outsourcing engineers to Moldova and their push for VRV
  • 01:03:26 - Main Segment Anime Interlude: Transition Song: "Hana Ichi Monme" by BURNOUT SYNDROMES from Gintama, We review anime from the 2018 winter season, Including:
  • 01:04:30 - Yuru Camp△
  • 01:07:38 - A Place Further Than The Universe
  • 01:13:35 - Pop Team Epic
  • 01:17:40 - Kokkoku
  • 01:18:44 - Darling in the Franxx
  • 01:20:15 - Teasing Master Takagi-san
  • 01:21:48 - Yowamushi Pedal:GLORY LINE
  • 01:25:27 - Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody & Overlord II
  • 01:30:30 - Record of Grancrest War
  • 01:31:48 - Killing Bites
  • 01:32:23 - After the Rain
  • 01:33:35 - The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. & The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!
  • 01:35:07 - Violet Evergarden
  • 01:37:47 - wrapping up the rest of the winter season
  • 01:39:27 - running through the upcoming 2018 spring anime season titles
  • 01:50:53 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Manga in Motion review of Mamoru Hosoda's Wolf Children, Miki is excited about the new Kunihiko Ikuhara project Sarazanmai
  • 01:52:23 - House Keeping, 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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