303 - One Shot 28 - Same Cell Organism

303 - One Shot 28 - Same Cell Organism

Author: Manga Mac Crew July 13, 2020 Duration: 1:34:12

This week Darfox recommends the luxurious indie comics anthology Glaeolia while dakazu shares the horrifying true story of child abuse in Uchi no Yome wa Jidougyakutai Survivor. Then we discuss the days of early BL by talking about Same Cell Organism by Sumomo Yumeka for our newest One Shot review!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Massara" by KANA-BOON from Sarazanmai, Opening, Introductions
  • 00:01:48 Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", Darfox and dakazu praise Glaeolia for being an excellent collection of independent manga and a great gateway into the genre
  • 00:17:42 - *CONTENT WARNING: Child Abuse, Rape, Torture, Domestic Violence* Uchi no Yome wa Jidougyakutai Survivor recounts the terrible child abuse the manga artist's wife experienced from her parents
  • 00:27:21 - News: Ahiru no Sora creator Takeshi Hinata condemns the on-going anime adaption
  • 00:37:37 - Kodansha Comics will be releasing Shaman King manga digitally under ComiXology Originals
  • 00:39:00 - Glacier Bay Books set to release Ripples by Rei Hagiwara and Children of Mu-Town by Jūshichi Masumura this year
  • 00:40:46 - A reconstruction of apartments where manga legends lived opens as the Tokiwaso Manga Museum
  • 00:47:00 - Manga artist Meiji Merou self published an English translated preview of their current series Jyukoku no Panagia over Twitter
  • 00:52:40 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Retrospective on Kasane, A complete review of Daruma Matsuura's drama about an ugly girl who uses a magical lipstick to pursue a career in acting(covers volumes 1-3)
  • 00:55:04 - Main Segment One Shot: Same Cell Organism, Transition Song: "Fiction" by sumiko from Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, we review Sumomo Yumeka's collection of BL stories
  • 01:32:36 - Next Week's Topic: Kasane, 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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