309 - Kasane part 5

309 - Kasane part 5

Author: Manga Mac Crew August 24, 2020 Duration: 2:00:19

It's time to bust out your Manga Machination bingo cards as we hit on all our classic references for this final Retrospective episode on Daruma Matsuura's Kasane! The hosts share their thoughts on the mawkish and shocking ending and the series as a whole! We also tease future BEASTARS volumes and have a lengthy conversation about depictions of sexual violence in shonen manga!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Black Bird" by Aimer from Kasane, Opening, Introductions
  • 00:00:55 - Listener Emails: Feedback on Kasane, Thoughts on F-Ken and Claymore, Inquiry for a Retrospective on Homunculus
  • 00:10:16 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", dakazu checks out Ayami Kazama's Renai Sanjigen Debut ~Sanjudai Otaku Mangaka, Kekkon e no Michi.~ and Totsuidemo Otaku desu only to be horrified that she married Azure Konno
  • 00:28:25 - dakazu thinks Seamus would enjoy a dark sci-fi series about a military genius repeatedly sacrificing regenerating teen soldiers in This Communication
  • 00:34:09 - Morgana has read volume 9 of BEASTARS and now she "knows"
  • 00:36:15 - News: All digital editions of Act-Age has been removed from Japanese and English storefronts
  • 00:39:07 - Online petition "We Boys are not Wolves" demands Weekly Shonen Jump put content warnings on panels depicting sexual violence
  • 01:01:59 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Saikyo Selections on   Fushigi Yûgi by Yuu Watase with Sara Linsley, Manga letterer Sara will join us as we discuss the popularity of this series about two teenager girls who are pulled into the world inside a mysterious book and the recently released prequel Fushigi Yûgi: Byakko Senki
  • 01:03:11 - 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 13-14)
  • 01:58:29 - Next Week's Topic: Fushigi Yûgi & Fushigi Yûgi: Byakko Senki, 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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