313 - Retrospective Redux 3 - A Silent Voice

313 - Retrospective Redux 3 - A Silent Voice

Author: Manga Mac Crew September 21, 2020 Duration: 2:35:23

This week we dive into spoilers for volume 8 of BEASTARS, Morgana checks out Pop Life from Star Fruit Books, dakazu loves Requiem of the Rose King, and we rejoice at the upcoming release of Tokyo Tarareba Girls Returns! Then we revisit one of our beloved Retrospectives with A Silent Voice and find ourselves with a lot of critiques for Yoshitoki Oima's beloved series!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "My Generation" by The Who from A Silent Voice, Opening, Introductions, Discord member shoutouts
  • 00:02:12 - Listener Emails: Conveying jazz music through art in Blue Giant
  • 00:11:47 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", *SPOILERS* We discuss the contents of BEASTARS volume 8
  • 00:21:09 - We talk about eating exotic meats
  • 00:23:53 - Morgana got a copy of Pop Life by Minami Q-ta from Star Fruit Books
  • 00:28:08 - dakazu finished Semai Sekai no Identity where manga artists like Inio Asano, Shuzo OshimiKazuhiro Fujita, and Rensuke Oshikiri himself battle against evil publisher Kodensha
  • 00:31:49 - dakazu loved Requiem of the Rose King for all the reasons Seamus dropped it
  • 00:38:07 - News: Anime adaptation for Requiem of the Rose King
  • 00:39:39 - Homonculus will be adapted into a live-action movie
  • 00:41:36 - Upcoming new TV episodes of Naoki Urasawa's Manben
  • 00:48:46 - Discotek Media announces Blu-Ray releases for The Rose of Versailles and Hajime no Ippo anime
  • 00:57:21 - Kodansha Comics will digitally release Tokyo Tarareba Girls Returns on October 6th
  • 01:00:28 - Irodori Aqua, Star Fruit Books, and Glacier Bay Books team up for a small publisher manga event to announce upcoming releases like the second issue of Glaeolia
  • 01:04:40 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: New Chapter Check-in, dakazu and Darfox will be going full spoilers with the newest chapters of their favorite popular manga series
  • 01:05:16 - Main Segment Retrospective Redux: A Silent Voice, Transition Song: "Koi wo Shita no wa" by aiko from A Silent Voice, we revisit Yoshitoki Oima's series about a bully who tries to reconcile with his hear impaired victim
  • 02:31:53 - iTunes review shoutout, Next Week's Topic: New Chapter Check-in, 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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