224 - One Shot 16 - In Clothes Called Fat

224 - One Shot 16 - In Clothes Called Fat

Author: Manga Mac Crew January 7, 2019 Duration: 50:48

This week we look into Moyoco Anno's character study of an obese woman with In Clothes Called Fat!

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Time Stamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "New Stranger" by sora tob sakana from Hi Score Girl, Opening, Introductions, Holidays, Awesome Games Done Quick, MOBA manga
  • 00:03:14 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", The premise of a fictional manga artist's one-sided rivalry against Osamu Tezuka in Chaser has dakazu hooked
  • 00:07:57 - dakazu has gone full-in with The Full-Time Wife Escapist and even watched the live-action drama adaptation
  • 00:13:37 - Darfox takes the fidelity of old video game scanlines in Hi Score Girl very seriously
  • 00:18:56 - The ridiculousness of BAKI is entertaining for Darfox
  • 00:21:07 - Darfox checks out some more manga on from the Shonen Jump app
  • 00:41:42 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: One Shot Retrospective on An Invitation from a Crab, we will review this indie manga by panpanya
  • 00:24:09  - Main Segment One Shot: In Clothes Called Fat, Transition Song: "Freebird" by New Cinema Tokage from Project ARMS, we discuss Moyoco Anno's In Clothes Called Fat
  • 00:25:52 - dakazu makes comparisons to Darren Aronofsky's movie about drug addiction, Requiem for a Dream
  • 00:28:22 - We explain the Japanese business practice of window seat jobs
  • 00:30:46 - We discuss the similarities to Kyoko Okazaki's Helter Skelter
  • 00:34:31 - We debate the use of simple one-dimensional side characters
  • 00:36:25 - Darfox praises the main character and discusses his own experiences with body image
  • 00:38:28 - dakazu thought that mixing the chronological order of event in the ending was interesting
  • 00:40:58 - We all agree that this manga is a mixed bag of really good parts and some more disappointing parts, we praise the way Anno drew the pretty women to be visually off-putting
  • 00:43:15 -We debate if this book is worth recommending, Darfox compares it against A Silent Voice
  • 00:47:21 - Seamus finds similarities of the boyfriend character and the main character of the French novel series In Search of Lost Time
  • 00:48:57 - Next Week's Topic: An Invitation from a Crab, 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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