431 - BEASTARS

431 - BEASTARS

Author: Manga Mac Crew January 22, 2023 Duration: 1:42:13

This week we share our favorite music manga, Darfox catches up on Blood on the Tracks, and dakazu reads the melancholy Nekomata to Asa Gohan! Then we finally sink our teeth into the final volume of BEASTARS and discuss our thoughts on the whole series!

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Timestamps:

  • Intro Song: "Are You Ready For Me Baby" by Funky Giraffe, Opening, Introductions, Weather and seasons, Corrections - 00:00:00
  • Listener Mail: Our favorite music manga - 00:03:10
  • Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: "Funkymania" by The Original Orchestra, *SPOILERS* Darfox caught up to new volumes of Blood on the Tracks - 00:17:59
  • Morgana has been watching her husband play Elden Ring - 00:38:13
  • dakazu did a follow up on Drowning Love and Kowloon Generic Romance - 00:44:21
  • dakazu immediately read 10 Dance volume 7 - 00:45:22
  • Nekomata to Asa Gohan is about a retired widower and his nekomata-turned-cat - 00:46:59
  • Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey, We will be discussing Akiko Higashimura's autobiographical series about her beginnings and the art teacher who whipped her into shape(covers volumes 1-3) - 00:50:42
  • Main Segment Retrospective: BEASTARS, Transition Song: "It's Over" by Generation Lost, We discuss the final volume 22 of Paru Itagaki's anthropomorphic animal drama and the series as a whole - 00:51:48
  • Next Week's Topic: Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: "Crazy for Your Love" by Orkas - 01:40:46

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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