419 - Chainsaw Man part 1

419 - Chainsaw Man part 1

Author: Manga Mac Crew October 31, 2022 Duration: 2:01:41

October Extravaganza comes to a bloody end with the start of our Chainsaw Man Retrospective. But not before our special guest schools us on some of the current anime airing this season. Dawn from the Anime Nostalgia Podcast talks to us about Urusei Yatsura, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, and more!

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Timestamps:

  • Intro Song: "The One Eyed Captain - Captain Qubz Remix" by Captain Qubz, Opening, Introductions - 00:00:00
  • The Crew asks Dawn about her Halloween traditions. - 00:02:12
  • Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: "Can't Look Down" by Ty Simon, Dawn talks about the absolutely stacked anime season - 00:05:27
  • Darfox and Dawn talks about the new Urusei Yatsura anime series and the audio commentary Dawn is making for each episode - 00:06:56
  • An interloper shows up and interrupts our guest in the middle of her segment. He talks about The Right Way to Make Jump by Takeshi Sakurai - 00:09:34
  • Dawn talks about Go For It Again, Nakamura!! by Syundei, Orochi by Kazuo Umezu, and the 90s Berserk anime - 00:13:52
  • Darfox talks about the live action movies based on The Fable by Katsuhisa Minami - 00:17:53
  • Darfox and Dawn talk about Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury - 00:24:38
  • Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Retrospective continuation on Chainsaw Man. dakazu and Morgana will return, reuniting the main crew but they will also be joined by a very special guest: Whimsy! We will read volumes 4, 5, 6 all available on the Shonen Jump App. - 00:32:18
  • Main Segment Retrospective: Chainsaw Man. Transition Song: "K.I.T.T. Vs. K.A.R.R" by Ian Post, The crew talk about their introduction to Chainsaw Man and the contrast with some of Tatsuki Fujimoto previous works - 00:32:57
  • The crew talks about how the author makes storylines about heavy subjects but lets the audience discover what it's about on their own, such as Denji and Makima's relationship - 00:50:18
  • We discuss the finer points of Chainsaw Man's anatomy - 01:01:42
  • We analyze the lore behind the devils and specifically the political aspects of the Gun Devil - 01:06:03
  • The crew talks about the infamous "kiss" scene - 01:31:46
  • Anime vs Manga: we talk about the ways the anime looks good and how the manga's art is irreplaceable for us. - 01:42:33
  • We complain about manga fans who can't help hint and spoil stuff for anime watchers, and we dissect the anime OP's movie references - 01:46:50
  • Darfox makes the realization that the unique Ending Song for the Chainsaw Man episodes will ruin him in anime music quiz - 01:52:05
  • Next Week's Topic: Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: "Ghost Waltz" by Ziv Moran - 01:59:12

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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