288 - Manga in Motion 42 - BEASTARS

288 - Manga in Motion 42 - BEASTARS

Author: Manga Mac Crew March 30, 2020 Duration: 1:23:55

It finally time for Manga Machinations to review the BEASTARS anime! We have A LOT to say about the choices made adapting Paru Itagaki's phenomenal manga and we're not pulling any punches when it comes to this beloved series!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Wild Side" by Ali from BEASTARS, Opening, Introductions, Upcoming return of dakazu's reading
  • 00:03:22 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", Seamus returns to Shojo Fight! and reaches the arc that connects the series to G Senjou Heaven's Door
  • 00:10:50 - Darfox really appreciates ONE's comedic art in Mob Psycho 100
  • 00:15:00 - *SPOILERS* The final arcs leading to the ending of The Seven Deadly Sins finally makes sense to dakazu now that they've announced a sequel series
  • 00:22:22 - dakazu was disappointed that Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth was an early access game
  • 00:24:43 PSYCHO-PASS 3: First Inspector is a great end cap to the PSYCHO-PASS 3
  • 00:26:43 NewsKengo Hanazawa's Under Ninja has been licensed for release in April 2020
  • 00:28:30 - Dark Horse Comics licenses Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! for release in September 2020
  • 00:29:56 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Retrospective on No Longer Human, we'll be reading Junji Ito's manga adaptation of Osamu Dazai's famous novel(covers chapters 1-12)
  • 00:31:18 - Main Segment Manga in Motion: BEASTARS, Transition Song: "BEASTARS" by Satoru Kosaki from BEASTARS, we review the 1st season of the anime adaptation by studio Orange
  • 00:34:16 - The Spanish cast had passionate performances that Darfox finds common in Spanish dubbing while dakazu questioned some of the English casting choices
  • 00:41:06 - dakazu found a multitude of questionable translation choices in the subtitles and English dub script
  • 00:49:56 - We get into our issues with the 3D animation and it's combinations with interspersed traditional 2D animation
  • 00:53:47 - Darfox compares the fight sequence between Legoshi and the Shishigumi Boss against the moment Legoshi pounces on Haru
  • 00:57:11 - We discuss numerous scenes like that were cut from the story
  • 01:00:11 - We explain why scenes like Legoshi's blood boiling fail to capture the dense world building Itagaki has put into the manga
  • 01:04:50 - The short cameo of Legomu along with complete omissions of of favorite manga scenes left us unsatisfied
  • 01:09:27 - We praise how Haru was extremely well represented in the anime and we examine the 2 experimental animated sequences
  • 01:14:37 - We quickly run through various points including the multiple endings and subdued sexual tension between Legoshi and Louis
  • 01:17:53 - We attempt to wrap up our thoughts on this anime adaptation
  • 01:22:38 - Next Week's Topic: No Longer Human, 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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