204 - One Shot 15 - Nijigahara Holograph

204 - One Shot 15 - Nijigahara Holograph

Author: Manga Mac Crew August 20, 2018 Duration: 1:28:51

On this episode we review Inio Asano's Nijigahara Holograph! Will dakazu, Darfox, and Seamus be able to decipher this strange story?

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Time Stamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "orion" by Kenshi Yonezu from March comes in like a Lion, Opening, Introductions
  • 00:01:49 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", After reading more Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Seamus draws even more parallels to Noritoshi Furuichi's novel The Happy Youth of  a Desperate Country
  • 00:12:19 - dakazu wonders why Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction was licensed in the west
  • 00:15:06 - Inio Asano's one shot Tempest questions the value of elders in society, Kengo Hanazawa's new series Takaga Tasogare is about a modern society where men no long exist
  • 00:20:22 - Darfox checks out Black Torch & Kenka Bancho Otome: Love's Battle Royale from a VIZ manga sampler, dakazu tells darfox about My Hero Academia: Vigilantes
  • 00:26:18 - dakazu learns about the life of Pliny the Elder in Mari Yamazaki's PLINIVS
  • 00:30:45 - After the surreal end of Jiro Matsumoto's Joshi Kouhei Darfox asks dakazu if they made good on the unique storytelling
  • 00:33:46 - The alternate final volumes of BTOOOM! dumbfounds dakazu
  • 00:36:51 - News: Hi Score Girl anime will come to American Netflix this December
  • 00:39:30 - Your Name., My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness, My Brother's Husband and others are nominated for the Best Manga category of the 2018 Harvey Awards
  • 00:41:42 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Saikyo Selections on Doraemon by Fujio Fujiko, we'll be taking an in-depth look at this famous children's manga series
  • 00:44:24 - Main Segment One Shot: Nijigahara Holograph, Transition Song: "Solanin" by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION from Solanin, we discuss Inio Asano's Nijigahara Holograph, attempt to explain the almost circular plot, consider the supernatural elements in the town, get disgusted by the perversions of every character, consider the real life child murders that inspired this story, compare this to Asano's other books, and ponder what attracts readers to these dark stories
  • 01:03:46 - Next Week's Topic: Doraemon, 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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