304 - Kasane part 1

304 - Kasane part 1

Author: Manga Mac Crew July 20, 2020 Duration: 2:04:32

Welcome as we begin our newest Retrospective on Daruma Matsuura's Kasane! We're excited to dive into this dark fairy tale of Kasane Fuchi and her magical lipstick that allows her to swap her hideous face with others. Join us as we discuss everything from Kasane's addiction to beauty to the Japanese ghost story it's based on!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Black Bird" by Aimer from Kasane, Opening, Introductions
  • 00:00:59 - Seamus surprises us with his thoughts about last episode's Same Cell Organism
  • 00:05:37 Listener Emails: Suggestion for Amazing Agent Luna and non-Japanese manga
  • 00:09:35 - Discussing deluxe editions of physical manga and sharing our physical book collecting habits
  • 00:36:21 Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", Morgana read Nagabe's anthology of love stories between humans and anthropomorphic animals, Love on the Other Side - A Nagabe Short Story Collection
  • 00:39:20 - Morgana got Manhwa Contemporary Korean Comics for Free Comic Books Day
  • 00:41:00 - Denjin N is the current horror series from the creators of Starving Anonymous
  • 00:43:55 - *SPOILERS* dakazu feels like Seamus after finishing Ryuma no Gagou because of an ever so common story troupe
  • 00:49:38 - *SPOILERS* Battle Ground Workers premise makes for an easily predictable twist
  • 00:58:52 - News: Over 100 manga artists like Tetsuya Chiba join the MANGA Day to Day project to create daily comics about COVID-19
  • 01:01:42 - 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 4-6)
  • 01:01:58 - Main Segment Retrospective: Kasane, Transition Song: "Dance of Salome" by Yugo Kanno from Kasane, Comprehensive review of Daruma Matsuura's dark fairy tale about a girl with an ugly face who uses a magical lipstick to swap faces and become an actress like her mother(covers volumes 1-3)
  • 02:02:48 - 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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