209 - Seamus on Seinen 1 - Happiness

209 - Seamus on Seinen 1 - Happiness

Author: Manga Mac Crew September 24, 2018 Duration: 1:17:58

Darfox is out this week so we've picked a wide array of seinen titles for Seamus to check out!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Gokudoll Music" by Gokudolls Male Squad from Back Street Girls, Opening, Introductions
  • 00:02:27 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", Seamus and dakazu talk about *SPOILERS* for Land of the Lustrous
  • 00:12:47 - dakazu has been really enjoying Japanese dubs of American cartoons such as BoJack Horseman, Steven Universe and Rick and Morty
  • 00:19:42 - News: The newest Weekly Shonen Champion was dedicated to the late Hirotaka Sato and his popular sumo manga series Bachi Bachi/Samejima,
    Saigo no Juugonichi
  • 00:23:18 - Seven Seas Entertainment has licensed Akiko Higashimura's autobiography manga Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey
  • 00:25:59 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Manga in Motion, reviewing the live-action version of Bleach on Netflix
  • 00:27:43 - Main Segment Seamus on Seinen: Transition Song: "Binary Star" by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Uru from Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These, Seamus reviews a few seinen titles that dakazu mostly skims through, Including:
  • 00:32:20 - Happiness by Shuzo Oshimi
  • 00:36:05 - Back Street Girls by Jasmine Gyuh
  • 00:40:10 - Legend of the Galactic Heroes by Ryu Fujisaki & Yoshiki Tanaka
  • 00:44:41 - Jagaaaaaan by Kensuke Nishida & Muneyuki Kaneshiro
  • 00:48:30 - Kaguya-sama: Love is War by Aka Akatsuka
  • 00:51:41 - Tokusatsu Gagaga by Niwa Tanaba
  • 00:55:51 - Yamikin Ushijima-kun by Shohei Manabe
  • 01:00:10 - Ateya no Tsubaki by Kanji Kawashita
  • 01:03:40 - Ousamatachi no Viking by Sadayasu
  • 01:07:28 - Bokura Wa Mahou Shounen by Teppei Fukushima
  • 01:15:57 - Next Week's Topic: live-action Bleach, 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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