197 - Darfox Dabbles 3 - JUMP START

197 - Darfox Dabbles 3 - JUMP START

Author: Manga Mac Crew July 2, 2018 Duration: 1:48:00

On this Seamus-less episode we check out some new manga that have begun their serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump this year! Will darfox be able to guess which ones are popular, struggling, or outright canceled? Tune in to find out!

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Time Stamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "PAiNT it BLACK" by Bish from Black Clover, Opening, Introductions, Listener Comments
  • 00:05:58 - Thanking listeners for iTunes ratings & reviews
  • 00:07:08 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", the title of When a Stupid FPS Player Falls to Another World goads dakazu into reading it
  • 00:10:40 - dakazu is excited by the sequel series Kiseijuu Reversi on Comic-Days
  • 00:15:04 - The archaic English in Ooku: The Inner Chambers doesn't bother darfox
  • 00:18:45 - After catching up on the My Hero Academia anime darfox appreciates Kohei Horikoshi's realistic tone of superhero school life
  • 00:25:01 - News: Hiro Mashima's new manga Eden's Zero is being stimulpublished in 5 different languages
  • 00:31:07 - Seven Seas Entertainment is licensing popular LGBTQ+ manga Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare
  • 00:34:10 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: One Shot of My Solo Exchange Diary by Kabi Nagata, we'll be reading this sequel to My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness and discussing it with special guest Jocelyn Allen who translated the book
  • 00:36:09 - Main Segment Darfox Dabbles: Transition Song: "Peace Sign" by Kenshi Yonezu from My Hero Academia, we talk about 6 rookie manga that are featured in Viz Media's JUMP START series and whether they stack up to the other giants of Weekly Shonen Jump, Including:
  • 00:40:09 - Momiji no Kisetsu by Masayoshi Satoshou
  • 00:47:28 - comparing the JUMP START site and manga reader to other sites
  • 00:53:23 - Ziga by Kentarou Hidano & Rokurou Sano
  • 01:01:08 - Jujutsu Kaisen by Akutami Gege
  • 01:06:18 - Kimi wo Shinryakuseyo! by Kazusa Inaoka
  • 01:14:02 - BOZEBEATS by Ryoji Hirano
  • 01:20:09 - Noah's Notes by Haruto Ikezawa
  • 01:25:43 - darfox picks his favorite JUMP START series and guesses if they're popular, unpopular, or already canceled
  • 01:36:59 - We talk about the struggle JUMP START series have and why they fail to compete against Black Clover or One Piece in popularity polls
  • 01:46:31 - Next Week's Topic: My Solo Exchange Diary, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: "Mountain A Go Go Two" by Captain Straydum from Naruto

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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