310 - Saikyo Selections 13 - Fushigi Yûgi

310 - Saikyo Selections 13 - Fushigi Yûgi

Author: Manga Mac Crew August 31, 2020 Duration: 1:32:40

The wonderful manga letterer Sara Linsley is back to help lead this Saikyo Selection on Fushigi Yûgi! We dive into Yuu Watase's beloved shoujo series along with the newest Fushigi Yûgi: Byakko Senki which Sara lettered! We praise Watase's amazing art, appreciate the 90′s pretty boys aesthetics, discuss the often dark drama, and explore the criticisms of certain cross-dressing characters!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Itooshii Hito no Tame ni" by Akemi Satou from Fushigi Yûgi, Opening, Introductions, The language connection between Texas and Ireland, Different Fushigi Yûgi series
  • 00:03:11 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", Sara just started reading Ooku: The Inner Chambers
  • 00:07:49 -Sara revisited Again!! for a Saturday Twitter thread because the lettering is so good
  • 00:08:44 - Tite Kubo's limited series Burn the Witch was filled with element familiar to other Kubo works
  • 00:15:57 - Suicide Girl plays fast and loose with the heavy subject matters surrounding suicides
  • 00:23:50 - News: Shiro Usazaki releases statement asking fans not to blame the victims of Tatsuya Matsuki for the cancellation of Act-Age
  • 00:26:51 - Seven Seas Entertainment announces new licences of Sadako-san and Sadako-chan, The Tale of the Outcasts, Bite Maker, Magical Angel Creamy Mami
  • 00:31:07 -Kimio Alive manga artist Eguchi Kousei has passed away at age 23
  • 00:33:43 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: One Shot on Buffalo 5 Girls, we will review Moyoco Anno's tale of two sex workers who escape from their brothel and go on the run
  • 00:34:12 - Main Segment Saikyo Selections on Fushigi Yûgi: Transition Song: "Tokimeki no Doukasen" by Yukari Konno from Fushigi Yûgi, we examine the beginning of Yuu Watase famous work and the 1st volume of her newest sequel series Fushigi Yûgi: Byakko Senki
  • 01:30:53 - Next Week's Topic: Buffalo 5 Girls, 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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