357 - Shojo Showdown 1 - Magic Knight Rayearth, From Far Away, Red River

357 - Shojo Showdown 1 - Magic Knight Rayearth, From Far Away, Red River

Author: Manga Mac Crew August 22, 2021 Duration: 1:42:06

This week dakazu reads about an adorable/horrifying cat creature with Neko wo Hirotta Hanashi. and about a romance between divorcee and spoiled teen with Promise Cinderella! Then we launch another Triple Dip offshoot called Shojo Showdown by looking at isekai shojo titles Magic Knight RayearthFrom Far Away, and Red River!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Now We're Hurlin'" by Captain Moonlight, Opening, Introductions, CM Punk
  • 00:01:25 - Support us through Ko-Fi, Coffee prices
  • 00:04:25 - Listener Mail: Insight on the lettering for Blue Giant
  • 00:07:19 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: Dragon Ball Z OST "Prologue", dakazu knows Morgana will love the cat-like monster of  Neko wo Hirotta Hanashi.
  • 00:10:45Manga Analyst's recommendation of an age gap romance between a divorcee and spoiled rich teen in Promise Cinderella wasn't for dakazu
  • 00:17:27 - Jokes and yokes and sneakers on telephone lines
  • 00:20:41 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Saikyo Selections on Yu-Gi-Oh!, We'll be taking an in-depth look at Kazuki Takahashi's popular series about teenager Yugi becoming the host for the spirit of the Millennium Puzzle(Covers Yu-Gi-Oh! chapter 1-3 & 50-59, Yu-Gi-Oh!: Duelist chapter 1-4, Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium World chapter 1-5)
  • 00:24:24 - Main Segment Shojo ShodownRed River/From Far Away/Magic Knight Rayearth, Transition Song: "Asu e no Yuuki" by Keiko Yoshinari from Magic Knight Rayearth, we read the beginning of each shojo manga for discussion and to see if we'd continue reading it before picking our favorite of the three, Including:
  • 00:25:29 - Red River by Chie Shinohara
  • 00:42:33 - From Far Away by Kyoko Hikawa
  • 00:59:33 - Magic Knight Rayearth by CLAMP
  • 01:36:58 - We wrap up our discussion and pick our favorite series
  • 01:40:15 - Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: "Miseria Cantare" by AFI

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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