258 - State of Shonen 1 - We Never Learn

258 - State of Shonen 1 - We Never Learn

Author: Manga Mac Crew September 2, 2019 Duration: 2:28:15

When Seamus is away, shonen will save the day! Morgana is back as an official member of the hosts this episode so we discuss the current arcs and happenings of our favorite shonen manga series, such as We Never LearnBlack CloverFire Force, and more!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Seishun Seminar" by Study from We Never Learn, Opening, Morgana's official host debut, Introductions, Social Media
  • 00:02:31 - Listener Emails: Manga suggestions for Tokyo Shinobi SquadSpy x FamilyHEART GEAR
  • 00:07:47 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", Darfox accidentally read Mission: Yozakura Family instead of Spy x Family
  • 00:11:50 - We talk about the difficulty of predicting manga success in Weekly Shonen Jump
  • 00:15:13 - Darfox checked out some newly released episodes of Carole & Tuesday on Netflix
  • 00:17:17 - Taiyo Matsumoto's Cats of the Louvre is a strange manga about cats that Morgana loved
  • 00:20:34 - Morgana is reading Parasyte and surprised she didn't read it sooner
  • 00:21:29 - Neil Gaiman's Snow, Glass, Apples is a beautiful dark twist on Snow White
  • 00:24:09 - dakazu found a sequel to Nana to Kaoru called Nana to Kaoru Last Year
  • 00:29:06 - Franken Fran Frantic is sequel that seems like a cash-in to dakazu
  • 00:30:26 - Vampire familiars battling in Shiga Hime isn't original but filled with amazing body horror art
  • 00:33:15 - dakazu read Natsume Ono's Have a Great Sunday and loved the story about an old writer hanging out with his son and son-in-law every Sunday
  • 00:35:55 News: Controversy over scanlations with the Manga Rock app on Apple and Google Play stores
  • 00:45:11 - We discuss the reality of manga artists like Junji Ito who need to work constantly to make a living
  • 00:51:18 - An anime for Junji Ito's Uzumaki will be airing on Toonami in 2020
  • 00:54:20- The Japanese voice actors were interviewed for the 25th anniversary of Yu Yu Hakusho
  • 00:57:35 - Leaked outtake recordings from Funimation have cast members of Dragon Ball Z making juvenile jokes and homophobic slurs
  • 01:03:06 Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Creator Cross Section, where we examine CLAMP and their manga throughout their career: including XCardcaptor SakuraCloverChobitsxxxHOLiC, and Gate 7
  • 01:04:29 - Main Segment State of Shonen, Transition Song: "Inferno" by Mrs.GREEN APPLE from Fire Force, we discuss the current arcs and happenings of various shonen manga series, Including:
  • 01:06:16 - We Never Learn by Taishi Tsutsui
  • 01:15:16 - Fire Force by Atsushi Ohkubo
  • 01:21:51 - Yu Yu Hakusho by Yoshihiro Togashi
  • 01:25:42 Dr. STONE by Riichiro Inagaki Boichi
  • 01:28:53 - Black Clover by Yuki Tabata
  • 01:39:57 - My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi
  • 01:44:41 - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge
  • 01:47:34 - Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto
  • 01:59:30 - Hajime no Ippo by George Morikawa
  • 02:14:03 - Komi Can't Communicate by Tomohito Oda
  • 02:20:38 - Boys Over Flowers by Yoko Kamio
  • 02:22:26 Yowamushi Pedal by Wataru Watanabe
  • 02:25:43 - Next Week's Topic: Creator Cross Section on CLAMP, 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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