308 - Kasane part 4

308 - Kasane part 4

Author: Manga Mac Crew August 16, 2020 Duration: 1:33:25

Our penultimate episode on Kasane has brought us on a story trajectory we're not happy about! We desperately try to predict where Daruma Matsuura is trying to lead us with the upcoming ending to these literal dramatics! We also talk about I Don't Know How to Give Birth!Meshi ni Shimashou, the cancellation of Act-Age, and more!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Black Bird" by Aimer from Kasane, Opening, Introductions, Penultimate is a good word
  • 00:01:19 - Listener Emails: Feedback on episode 306, dakazu's impressions on Dai Dark
  • 00:08:12 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", I Don't Know How to Give Birth! was a manga about giving birth that Morgana wanted
  • 00:12:38 - Morgana keeps waiting for the shoe to drop in Blue Flag
  • 00:13:58 Not Your Idol does a great job exploring how assault is processed differently between individuals and how complicated navigating life afterwards can be
  • 00:17:55 - dakazu was overjoyed to find a sequel to the unfinished Versus Earth with Versus Earth - War Hammer but that too was also unfinished
  • 00:23:29 - Meshi ni Shimashou is by Daruma Matsuura's former assistant Doumu Kobayashi and it incorporates behind-the-scenes stories from Matsuura's workplace
  • 00:27:47 - dakazu is confused why someone took the dad from Crayon Shinchan and made a decent food manga about him called Nohara Hiroshi Hiru Meshi no Ryuugi  
  • 00:33:07 - News: Act-Age has been canceled from Weekly Shonen Jump in the the wake of writer Tatsuya Matsuki arrested, Act-Age stage play is canceled, VIZ will no longer publish Act-Age
  • 00:37:38 - Pirating sites KissAnime and KissManga have been reportedly taken down
  • 00:43:02 - 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 13-14)
  • 00:43:25 - 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 10-12)
  • 01:31:51 - 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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