391 - Blue Giant part 2

391 - Blue Giant part 2

Author: Manga Mac Crew April 18, 2022 Duration: 1:58:50

On this episode we preview Doomsday Cleaning, Darfox and dakazu talk about Chinese splatter film Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky, and they praise Tatsuki Fujimoto's latest one shot Goodbye, Eri! Then we wrap up our Retrospective on Shinichi Ishizuka's jazz manga Blue Giant!!!

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro Song: "Jazz it Up" by Wesly Thomas, Opening, Introductions
  • 00:01:19 Listener Mail: Our recommendations for comedy manga and our favorite comedic manga moments
  • 00:15:14 - Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: "Funkymania" by The Original Orchestra, We love the beautifully drawn post-apocalypse short story of Doomsday Cleaning
  • 00:19:18 - Chinese cult film Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky is a surprisingly faithful adaptation of the manga
  • 00:30:06 - *SPOILERS* Darfox and dakazu rave over Tatsuki Fujimoto's Goodbye, Eri
  • 00:42:44 - Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Morgana's Manga Makeup, Morgana will read manga previously covered on Manga Machinations before she joined, including: The Fable by Katsuhisa MinamiGambling Apocalypse Kaiji by Nobuyuki Fukumoto, and Crocodile Baron by Takuya Okada
  • 00:44:23 - Main Segment Retrospective: Blue Giant, Transition Song: "A Sophisticated Place" by John Van Houdt, We review Shinichi Ishizuka's jazz manga about Dai and his journey to become the greatest saxophone player in the world(covers omnibuses vols. 7-10)
  • 01:57:21 - Next Week's Topic: The Fable/Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji/Crocodile Baron, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: "Crazy for Your Love" by Orkas

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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