240 - Creator Cross Section 5 - Kazuo Koike

240 - Creator Cross Section 5 - Kazuo Koike

Author: Manga Mac Crew April 29, 2019 Duration: 1:05:20

On this episode we pay tribute to manga writer Kazuo Koike who passed away recently. We examine his themes of historical facts, violence, nudity, and tattoos throughout his work on Lone Wolf and CubLady SnowbloodCrying Freeman, and Mad Bull 34!!!

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Timestamps: 

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: Lone Wolf and Cub theme song by Herb Satake, Opening, Introductions, Golden Week, Social Media
  • 00:02:03 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", Seamus continues his slow journey to read more Ōoku: The Inner Chambers
  • 00:07:17 - dakazu praises the animation and soundtrack of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
  • 00:08:52 -  Ne0;lation has ended and Hell Warden Higuma looks like it will follow suit but Chainsaw Man continues for now
  • 00:12:08 - dakazu loved the listener recommended Bibliomania that was inspired by experimental animated shorts of different visual artists
  • 00:14:31 - News: 2019 Eisner Award nominees now include translator credits
  • 00:16:01 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: One Shot Retrospective on Maiden Railways, we will review this new release from Denpa Books by Asumiko Nakamura
  • 00:16:33 - Main Segment Creator Cross Section: Transition Song: Crying Freeman theme by Hiroaki Yoshino, we examine Kazuo Koike's manga:
  • 00:20:05 Lone Wolf and Cub drawn by Goseki Kojima
  • 00:34:47 - Lady Snowblood drawn by Kazuo Kamimura
  • 00:44:05 - Crying Freeman drawn by Ryoichi Ikegami
  • 00:52:43 - Mad Bull 34 drawn by Noriyoshi Inoue
  • 01:04:01 - Next Week's Topic: Maiden Railways, 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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