185 - Manga in Motion 27 - Wolf Children

185 - Manga in Motion 27 - Wolf Children

Author: Manga Mac Crew April 9, 2018 Duration: 1:10:57

This week we check out another Mamoru Hosoda film, Wolf Children!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Ne ne" by Masakatsu Takagi from Wolf Children OST, Opening, Introductions
  • 00:01:18 - Manga Machinations Discord server, reading a comment about outsourcing
  • 00:04:01 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", Darfox brings up the controversy over female characters in the anime of My Hero Academia
  • 00:06:39 - Seamus runs into some backstory and swearing with more Frau Faust and The Ancient Magus' Bride
  • 00:10:35 - The modern storylines of Gegege no Kitaro & Lupin III are fun but the art of Kitaro is strange
  • 00:14:12 - Devils Line is reminiscent of True Blood, dakazu is jumping into Legend of Galactic Heroes with the new anime
  • 00:17:33 - The inside baseball you learn in Gurazeni: Money Pitch is fascinating
  • 00:19:28 - Magical Girl Ore is a hilarious comedy but dakazu didn't like the pop songs, the first episode of Magical Girl Site borders on torture porn
  • 00:24:42 - dakazu couldn't put down the exciting sci-fi/military drama Juuza no Ulna
  • 00:30:08 - Ginga no Shinanai Kodomotachi e is a disturbing tale of immortality that kept dakazu up at night
  • 00:35:54 - News: The Seven Deadly Sins season 2 is being released on a weekly schedule on Netflix
  • 00:38:25 - upcoming live-action drama of In This Corner of the World, Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata has passed away
  • 00:41:53 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Triple Dip where we read the first volume of three different manga, including: Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou by Hitoshi Ashinano, Helter Skelter by Kyoko Okazaki, and Hanako and the Terror of Allegory by Sakae Esuno
  • 00:43:49 - Main Segment Manga in Motion: Transition Song: "Meguri" by Masakatsu Takagi from Wolf Children OST, review of Mamoru Hosoda's Wolf Children, we discuss common Hosoda themes of heavy breathing & montages, the simple yet emotional story, Hosoda's fursona, how it glorifies country life, and compare this to other Hosoda films.
  • 01:09:06 - Next Week's Topic: Triple Dip on Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou, Helter Skelter, and Hanako and the Terror of Allegory, 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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