339 - One Shot 37 - Beast Complex 1

339 - One Shot 37 - Beast Complex 1

Author: Manga Mac Crew March 21, 2021 Duration: 1:37:28

This week is all about Paru Itagaki as start with an extensive spoiler discussion on BEASTARS volume 11! Then we examine her debut manga Beast Complex, a collection of different stories that take place within BEASTARS' complex animal society!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Kaibutsu" by YOASOBI from BEASTARS, Opening, Introductions, Zack Snyder's use of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah 
  • 00:03:16 - Listener Emails: Pomadours in Hajime no Ippo, Origins of our podcast name
  • 00:08:40 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", *SPOILERS* We discuss the conclusion of Legoshi's showdown with Tem's killer in BEASTARS volume 11
  • 00:39:45 - dakazu read the newest volumes of 10 Dance and  Requiem of the Rose King
  • 00:41:41 - News: Other winners of the 2021 Japan Media Arts Festival include My Broken Mariko for Newcomer Award and Golden Kamuy for Social Impact Award
  • 00:43:28 - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End wins 14th Manga Taisho Awards
  • 00:45:24 - Aka Akasaka to serialize 3rd series in Young Jump
  • 00:46:38 - BEASTARS collaboration with #1 cosplayer Enako leads to release of gravure cosplay photobook Wild Kick
  • 00:47:41 - Voice actor Masahiro Anzai passes away at age 66
  • 00:48:25 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Triple Dip Seamus Selections, where we read the beginning of three different manga picked by Seamus, including: 7 Billion Needles by Nobuaki TadanoThe Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service by Eiji Otsuka & Housui Yamazaki, and Sunny by Taiyo Matsumoto
  • 00:50:19 - Main Segment One Shot: Beast Complex 1, Transition Song: "Yasashii Suisei" by YOASOBI from BEASTARS, We review Paru Itagaki's debut anthology about anthropomorphized animals living together in a complex society
  • 01:35:29 - Next Week's Topic: 7 Billion Needles/The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service/Sunny, 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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