298 - Yu Yu Hakusho part 5

298 - Yu Yu Hakusho part 5

Author: Manga Mac Crew June 8, 2020 Duration: 1:51:06

Join us for the penultimate episode of our Yu Yu Hakusho Retrospective! We discuss Yoshihiro Togashi's deteriorating art quality, major issues with the English translation, and parallels between the events of Chapter Black and current events! Also Seamus talks about Ooku: The Inner Chambers, dakazu follows up on last week's INVESTOR-Z and I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die, and we discuss the manga nominees for the 2020 Eisner Awards!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Smile Bomb" by Matsuko Matawari from Yu Yu Hakusho, Opening, Introductions
  • 00:00:53 - Discussing Black Lives Matter and Police Brutality
  • 00:05:58 - Reminder about the Manga Machinations 300th episode manga giveaway contest, Upcoming interview of Sara Linsley
  • 00:07:59 Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", *SPOILERS* Seamus and dakazu discuss the events of Ooku: The Inner Chambers Volume 16
  • 00:22:12 - Morgana enjoyed Love Me for Who I Am but is concerned about the representation of the non-binary protagonist
  • 00:28:20 - dakazu read through INVESTOR-Z to find that the theme was 'Love Money'
  • 00:33:45 - Reading more I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die has dakazu hooked for even more
  • 00:36:10 - dakazu found that the unfinished chapter 197 of World Trigger was much more finished than he expected
  • 00:37:33 - News: Manga selected for the 2020 Eisner Award Nominations
  • 00:43:50 - Denpa licenses Shuzo Oshimi's digital one-shot MISS KUSAKABE
  • 00:50:31 - 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 17-19)
  • 00:51:31 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 14-16)
  • 01:49:28 - 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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