241 - One Shot 19 - Maiden Railways

241 - One Shot 19 - Maiden Railways

Author: Manga Mac Crew May 6, 2019 Duration: 1:03:11

This week we read about relationships that meet and travel at trains and train stations in Asumiko Nakamura's Maiden Railways!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "New Stranger" by sora tob sakana from Hi Score Girl, Opening, Introductions, Social Media, Update to our RSS feed
  • 00:02:14 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", Seamus gets to talk about Kiss and White Lily for My Dearest Girl because dakazu started reading it
  • 00:07:08 - *SPOILERS* dakazu breaks down the entire story of Boku no Namae wa 'Shonen A'
  • 00:14:11 - Fukushuu no Miboujin goes to a darker place that dakazu wasn't expecting
  • 00:17:13 - dakazu loved the short series about the world's luckiest girl trying to save a boy who's misfortune is causing the moon to fall on Earth in Yakubyougami to Baka Megami
  • 00:20:19 - News: The conversation about Crunchyroll's translator fee takes us into tangents of wrestling and Walmart
  • 00:33:10 - Denpa Books will be distributed by Consortium in September 2019
  • 00:33:54 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Manga in Motion for The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl, we'll be reviewing Masaaki Yuasa's 2017 movie about a girl who likes to drink and read books
  • 00:35:00 - Main Segment One Shot: Maiden Railways, Transition Song: "Catch up, latency" by Union Square Garden from Run with the Wind, we review this collection of stories about relationships and trains by Asumiko Nakamura
  • 00:36:55 - Darfox really enjoyed this manga
  • 00:38:03 - Seamus noticed the characters all had long bodies 
  • 00:39:51 - dakazu was surprised to see how much of a train otaku Nakamura was
  • 00:41:23 - dakazu explains how shoujo magazines often release one shot stories that are later collected into a volume release
  • 00:43:09 - dakazu liked how Nakamura used atypical shoujo-style backgrounds in panels
  • 00:44:15 - We love the ghost story Night after Night
  • 00:46:41 - We compare the husband and wife relationships of Savarin Thursdays and All Aboard for a Romantic Getaway
  • 00:48:45 - We discuss He Lives in Iriuda
  • 00:50:32 - Seamus really liked Overpass Crossing and Blue and White Ream
  • 00:54:04 - Darfox and dakazu learn's that they're at bad at picking up queer ques from LGBTQ+ relationships
  • 00:56:08 - dakazu thinks A Day Off was and extra chapter Nakamura added to the volume release
  • 00:56:58 - Seamus notes how trains and train stations are used to help represent the status of relationships
  • 00:58:15 - dakazu points out the significance of the Katase-Enoshima train station
  • 00:59:49 - We give our final thoughts
  • 01:01:56 - Next Week's Topic: The Night is Short, Walk on Girl, 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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