233 - Give My Regards to Black Jack part 1

233 - Give My Regards to Black Jack part 1

Author: Manga Mac Crew March 11, 2019 Duration: 1:21:32
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On this episode we begin our retrospective review of Shuho Sato's Give My Regards to Black Jack!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "I am Just Feeling Alive" by UMI KUUN from Young Black Jack, Opening, Introductions, Curry
  • 00:01:29 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", Seamus checks out some dramatic scenes in volume 5 of Shojo Fight
  • 00:05:51 - Seamus explains the difference between cramer and cremer
  • 00:06:52 - The ending of Starving Anonymous is REALLY nuts *FULL SPOILERS*
  • 00:12:09 - dakazu reads some more Kakegurui -Compulsive Gambler - from last week's Triple Dip
  • 00:14:44 - News: 3rd season of the anime Psycho-Pass is announced
  • 00:15:50 - Darfox gives *FULL SPOILERS* on the twist of Psycho-Pass and why the protagonist Akane was great
  • 00:21:19 - The popular 90's action manga Spriggan will be getting an anime adaptation
  • 00:23:35 - Rumors about the live-action One Piece show being on Netflix and discussing what we want from it
  • 00:26:12 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Retrospective on Give My Regards to Black Jack, we will continue our comprehensive review of Shuho Sato's manga(covers volumes 5-7)
  • 00:26:47 - Main Segment Retrospective: Give My Regards to Black Jack, Transition Song: "LIFE is... 〜another story〜" by Ken Hirai from Give My Regards to Black Jack, comprehensive review of Shuho Sato's medical drama
  • 00:29:08 - We discuss the introduction of main character Eijirou Saito and his harsh reality check with the world of doctors
  • 00:31:06 - Seamus doesn't like Saito's idealistic character and would prefer the attending doctors characters who have more experience
  • 00:32:25 - We talk about the 1st story arc with the comatose old man on life support
  • 00:35:20 - We get into the heavy drama of cardiac surgery patient Mr. Miyamura and Dr. Kita's putting down the scalpel
  • 00:39:12 - Darfox recognizes Sato has an agenda when presenting the evil doctors in this arc
  • 00:42:31 - Seamus wonders if Saito will eventually suffer from burnout after caring so much for each patient
  • 00:43:37 - We laugh about how useless Saito is and the fits he throws
  • 00:44:17 - We get into the heavy subject matter of newborn intensive care unit with the prenatal twins in the 4th arc
  • 00:50:36 - We discuss the dramatic storytelling and the questionable scenes of the prenatal twins talking to each other
  • 00:58:23 - dakazu praises Sato's believable characterization of the father
  • 01:00:02 - We remember to discuss the 3rd arc about fellow intern Hisayoshi Michiba and concept of a family oriented doctor
  • 01:01:45 - We introduce some other side characters and lament that some of them don't even have names
  • 01:05:47 - Seamus enjoys the medical information introduced in this and points out that Saito is the audience surrogate to learn these facts
  • 01:09:48 - We talk about Sato's beautiful use of heavy ink lines and shadowing to show dramatic scenes
  • 01:06:49 - dakazu compares this series to another medical manga Team Medical Dragon
  • 01:14:22 - We share our thoughts about the series so far and give some predictions about what will happen next
  • 01:20:07 - Next Week's Topic: Give My Regards to Black Jack, 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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