394 - Saikyo Selections 15 - City Hunter

394 - Saikyo Selections 15 - City Hunter

Author: Manga Mac Crew May 8, 2022 Duration: 2:18:49

Welcome to the start of our Multimedia Retrospective on City Hunter! Throughout the rest of this month of May we'll be looking at various iterations of the girl chasing private detective, Ryo Saeba! For this first episode we will be examining the original manga and the various spinoffs by Tsukasa Hojo! And  stay tuned after the episode for a bonus spoiler discussion on The Batman!!!

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Timestamps:

  • Intro Song: "Crime Scene'" by DoGBeaT, Opening, Introductions, Darfox is busy from being too handsome - 00:00:00
  • Listener Mail: Our favorite "Haha" podcast moments - 00:03:55 
  • Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: "Funkymania" by The Original Orchestra, Morgana wants listeners to check out Lost Lad London and Let's Go Karaoke! - 00:10:12
  • *SPOILERS* Darfox read Oshi no Ko and enjoyed it - 00:13:28
  • dakazu thinks Koyoharu Gotouge could comfortably retire from the weekly manga grind - 00:24:37
  • Black Clover continues to be an inconsistent mess of animation quality for dakazu - 00:26:08
  • dakazu's wife was bothered by some occasional mispronounced Italian in Ristorante Paradiso - 00:27:37
  • Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Manga in Motion on City Hunter, we will review the 1993 Chinese action comedy film adaptation directed by Wong Jing and starring Jackie Chan - 00:31:56
  • Main Segment Saikyo SelectionsCity Hunter, Transition Song: "Sunset Ride" by HVRDVR, we examine the beginning of City Hunter by Tsukasa Hojo for review and we discuss the various adjacent manga series of Cat's Eye and Angel Heart - 00:33:36
  • Next Week's Topic: City Hunter, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: "Crazy for Your Love" by Orkas - 01:32:01
  • Bonus spoiler-talk about The Batman - 01:33:40

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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