301 - New Chapter Check-in 4 - Chainsaw Man

301 - New Chapter Check-in 4 - Chainsaw Man

Author: Manga Mac Crew June 29, 2020 Duration: 1:03:50

Morgana and Seamus take a break this week so Darfox and dakazu can talk about the newest story arcs of their favorite popular manga! In this episode they gush over the brilliance of Chainsaw Man, comment on the endings of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and The Promised Neverland, and give their impressions on newer series like Mashle: Magic and MusclesTime Paradox Ghostwriter, and Hard-Boiled Cop and Dolphin!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Chainsaw Man" from Chainsaw Man, Opening, Introductions, Social Media, COVID-19
  • 00:01:47 - The Manga Machinations 300th episode manga giveaway contest
  • 00:03:00 - News: New Japanese law aims to target manga leech sites
  • 00:06:37 - New Gintama movie and web-anime announced
  • 00:08:02 - Inuyasha sequel Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon is scheduled to start fall 2020
  • 00:09:13 - Anomaly on Eisner Award voting website leads to re-voting
  • 00:12:10 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Triple Dip where we read the first volume of three different manga, including: A Man and His Cat by Umi SakuraiBL Metamorphosis by Kaori Tsurutani, and Hi Score Girl by Rensuke Oshikiri
  • 00:13:24 - Main Segment New Chapter Check-in, Transition Song: "Black Catcher" by Vickeblanka from Black Clover, We will be doing *FULL SPOILER* discussions on the newest story arcs of popular manga
  • 00:14:04 - Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto
  • 00:32:32 - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge
  • 00:35:08 - The Promised Neverland by Kaiu Shirai & Posuka Demizu
  • 00:39:59 We Never Learn by Taishi Tsutsui
  • 00:44:22 - Black Clover by Yuki Tabata
  • 00:48:20 - Mashle: Magic and Muscles by Hajime Komoto
  • 00:49:15 - East, Into the Night by ANGYAMAN
  • 00:52:08 Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru by Masashi Kishimoto & Akira Okubo
  • 00:54:25 - Time Paradox Ghostwriter Kenji Ichima & Tsunehiro Date
  • 00:59:14 Hard-Boiled Cop and Dolphin by Ryuhei Tamura
  • 01:02:18 - Next Week's Topic:A Man and His Cat/BL Metamorphosis/Hi Score Girl, Social Media Rundown, Transition 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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