265 - Anime Interlude 12 - Fire Force

265 - Anime Interlude 12 - Fire Force

Author: Manga Mac Crew October 21, 2019 Duration: 2:14:59

Miki's Stopwatch returns to join us for another episode of Anime Interlude! We discuss our favorite series from the summer 2019 season and our impressions of new anime from fall 2019. Also dakazu won't shut up about his man-crush Kenjiro Tsuda!!!

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Time Stamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Inferno" by Mrs. GREEN APPLE from Fire Force, Opening, Introductions, Older and younger sisters
  • 00:02:14 - Miki has been analyzing Studio Ghibli movies on the Nausicaäst
  • 00:04:24 - Miki talks about his future project to figure out the best anime of 2010′s with his brother 
  • 00:06:38 Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", dakazu gives some clarification on why they play the Astro Boy theme at the Takadanobaba train station
  • 00:08:21 - Miki loves the small town community in Barakamon
  • 00:14:07 - Miki realizes Yona of the Dawn is still heavily inspired by Japanese Role Playing Games
  • 00:18:08 - News: Production on Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop has been delayed after John Cho was injured on set
  • 00:21:39 - Nagata Kabi's new manga will be coming out on Nov. 7th 2019
  • 00:25:39 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: One Shot Retrospective on H.P. Lovecraft's The Hound & Other Stories, we will review Gou Tanabe's manga adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft
  • 00:26:44 Main Segment Anime Interlude: Transition Song: "Good Morning World" by BURNOUT SYNDROMES from Dr. STONE, We review anime from the 2019 summer season and discuss anime from the upcoming 2019 fall season
  • 00:28:18 O Maidens in Your Savage Season
  • 00:36:33 - Are You Lost?
  • 00:39:11 - Fruits Basket
  • 00:40:38 - Fire Force
  • 00:43:03 - Vinland Saga
  • 00:46:28 - Cop Craft
  • 00:51:17 Carole & Tuesday
  • 00:54:35 Astra Lost in Space
  • 00:56:55 Dr. STONE
  • 00:58:07 - Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 2 
  • 01:00:59 - Miki explains why you should watch Chihayafuru
  • 01:02:58 - Darfox is apprehensive about PSYCHO-PASS 3
  • 01:04:57 - BEASTARS
  • 01:25:40 - Blade of the Immortal
  • 01:31:03 - Africa Salaryman
  • 01:34:52 Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit
  • 01:37:59 - Kemono Michi: Rise Up
  • 01:43:52 - ORESUKI Are you the only one who loves me?
  • 01:48:37 - Stars Align
  • 01:50:51 - Ahiru no Sora
  • 01:55:50 We Never Learn: BOKUBEN Season 2
  • 01:57:03 My Hero Academia Season 4
  • 02:00:10 Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life
  • 02:01:39 Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun
  • 02:06:36 - Miki gives a quick rundown on other fall 2019 shows
  • 02:08:53 - True Cooking Master Boy
  • 02:09:58 - No Guns Life
  • 02:13:30 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: H.P. Lovecraft's The Hound & Other Stories, House Keeping, 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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