295 - Yu Yu Hakusho part 3

295 - Yu Yu Hakusho part 3

Author: Manga Mac Crew May 18, 2020 Duration: 1:45:44

This week Morgana teases more BEASTARS, Seamus can't process what's happening in Land of the Lustrous, and dakazu read a manga adaptation of Nobel Prize winning The Unwomanly Face of War! We also discuss Shueisha's JUMP Manga School before getting back to our Yu Yu Hakusho Retrospective where we examine the Dark Tournament and find it exactly like wrestling booking!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Smile Bomb" by Matsuko Matawari from Yu Yu Hakusho, Opening, Introductions, The correct inflection of Yu Yu Hakusho
  • 00:01:05 Listener Emails: Power scaling in shonen battle manga
  • 00:06:42 Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", We talk around spoilers of BEASTARS Vol. 7
  • 00:12:46 - Seamus isn't sure how to process what happens in Land of the Lustrous yet
  • 00:16:13 - dakazu is enjoying a manga adaptation of Svetlana Alexievich's Nobel Award winning The Unwomanly Face of War
  • 00:19:20 - News: Tsutomu Nihei designs his own stylized Japanese font called TOA Heavy Industries
  • 00:22:04 - JUMP Manga School is a 10-part course on creating manga taught by JUMP editors and manga artists
  • 00:38:19 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Retrospective on Yu Yu Hakusho, a comprehensive look at Yoshihiro Togashi's popular manga about a teenage delinquent turned spirit detective(covers volumes 11-13)
  • 00:39:37 Main Segment Retrospective: Yu Yu Hakusho, Transition Song: "The Homework Doesn't End" by Matsuko Matsuwari from Yu Yu Hakusho, comprehensive review of Yoshihiro Togashi's manga about Yusuke Urameshi's journey from ghost to spirit detective!(covers volumes 7-10)
  • 01:44:19 - Next Week's Topic: Yu Yu Hakusho, 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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