225 - One Shot 17 - An Invitation from a Crab

225 - One Shot 17 - An Invitation from a Crab

Author: Manga Mac Crew January 14, 2019 Duration: 1:12:24

On this episode we review the surreal stories in An Invitation from a Crab by panpanya!

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Time Stamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "New Stranger" by sora tob sakana from Hi Score Girl, Opening, Introductions, Pepsi vs. Coke
  • 00:02:44 - New update on Manga Machinations podcast hosting
  • 00:04:02 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", Darfox is interested to read more of the brand new Chainsaw Man
  • 00:09:03 - We give quick impressions of Mob Psycho 100 II and The Promised Neverland
  • 00:11:05 - Boss Renoma: Shuujin Riku Gaiden is a prequel that dakazu liked but ultimately didn't really need
  • 00:13:08 - Seamus checks out vol. 3 of Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction and has some wild speculations about where the plot
  • 00:25:08 - News: We discuss some highlights from Inio Asano's manga exhibition Ctrl+T2
  • 00:28:18 - Seven Seas Entertainment publishing announcements for Nicola Traveling Around the Demon's World and The Wize Wize Beasts of the Wizarding Wizdoms
  • 00:30:06 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Manga in Motion, reviewing studio Ghibli's From Up on Poppy Hill
  • 00:30:50 - Main Segment One Shot: An Invitation from a Crab, Transition Song: "Book-end, Happy-end" by TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND feat. Hiroshi Takano from Skull-faced Bookseller Honda-san, we discuss panpanya's An Invitation from a Crab
  • 00:33:29 - Seamus explains how the stories all presented "as is" without context or explanation
  • 00:36:13 - dakazu theorizes that panpanya takes real-life photographs and then deconstructs them to create the unique backgrounds
  • 00:39:45 - Darfox compares THE PERFECT SUNDAY to Wallace and Gromit
  • 00:40:54 - dakazu explains why he feels this manga is closer to fine art than commercial entertainment akin to movies like Under the Skin and Upstream Color
  • 00:42:30 - Seamus explores how this manga uses defamiliarization to give the reader an emotional reaction
  • 00:45:33 - We praise the shifting art styles that sometimes occur from panel to panel
  • 00:49:39 - Darfox explains how after he stopped trying to find consistent themes he enjoyed the book as an emotional trip with some reoccurring images
  • 00:53:03 - Seamus compares the surrealist themes of this book to other alternative manga
  • 00:54:37 - We talk about the numerous written passages scattered within the book
  • 00:57:24 - dakazu expresses his struggle with the kindle browser reader
  • 00:59:41 - We discuss the Index and Table of Contents in this book
  • 01:03:32 - We each give our final thoughts
  • 01:06:41 - Seamus wants to know about manga that satire manga genres
  • 01:10:32 - Next Week's Topic: From Up on Poppy Hill, 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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