283 - Saikyo Selections 12 - Space Brothers

283 - Saikyo Selections 12 - Space Brothers

Author: Manga Mac Crew February 24, 2020 Duration: 1:11:27

This week Darfox talks about Masaaki Yuasa's Ride Your Wave and dakazu is saddened by the abrupt ending of Oni Shine. Then we examine the long running popular series Space Brothers! What will Seamus and Darfox think of Chuya Koyama's comedic tale of two brothers pursing their childhood dreams of going to space!?

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Feel So Moon" by Unicorn from Space Brothers, Opening, Introductions, Request for more emails
  • 00:02:00 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", Darfox thought Ride Your Wave was the most straight forward Masaaki Yuasa anime he's seen
  • 00:13:19 - *SPOILERS* Oni Shine ended abruptly due to cancellation and dakazu is upset with the ending
  • 00:18:17 - *SPOILERS* dakazu was enjoying Aura Battler Dunbine until the morose ending that reflected director Yoshiyuki Tomino's depression
  • 00:24:43 News: New Seven Seas Entertainment licenses include Blue Giant and What the Font?! – A Manga Guide to Western Typeface
  • 00:28:21 - Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth is a metrodvania-style platformer coming soon to Steam
  • 00:29:51 - Kodansha is releasing a 20th Anniversary edition of Chobits
  • 00:30:49 - Witch Hat Atelier creator Kagome Shirahama will guest at this year's Toronto Comic Art Festival
  • 00:31:54 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Retrospective on Girls' Last Tour, we will be reviewing this series by Tsukumizu about two girls wandering through a desolate world(covers volumes 1-3) 
  • 00:33:05 - Main Segment Saikyo Selections: we examine the beginning and parachute drone arc of Space Brothers by Chuya Koyama, Transition Song: "Space Brothers' Theme" by Toshiyuki Watanabe from Space Brothers
  • 00:38:37 - Darfox thinks the first chapter of Space Brother is one of the strongest openings to any series
  • 00:42:22 - dakazu points out the obvious comparisons of Pico and Vincent's backstory to October Sky
  • 00:43:29 - Darfox and dakazu love how Mutta has an ability to succeed by failing forward
  • 00:45:25 - Seamus was uninterested in the positive space romanticism and we make comparisons to Planetes and Moonlight Mile
  • 00:48:05 - We discuss the wide all-ages appeal of Space Brothers and how it's surprisingly funny
  • 00:52:24 - *SPOILERS* We talk about the framing of the world from current arcs of Space Brothers compared to real-life geopolitics
  • 00:57:54 - *SPOILERS* Darfox asks dakazu if there is an ending coming soon
  • 01:00:33 - dakazu explains how new chapters are released semi-weekly despite Space Brother serialization in Weekly Morning Magazine
  • 01:01:42 - We compare Koyama's clean and unique character art style to Naoki Urasawa
  • 01:05:22 - dakazu explains the underwater training arc that he originally wanted to cover for the podcast
  • 01:08:43 - We wrap up our final thoughts on Space Brothers
  • 01:10:07 - Next Week's Topic: Girls' Last Tour, 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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