456 - Ryuko part 2

456 - Ryuko part 2

Author: Manga Mac Crew July 17, 2023 Duration: 1:15:11

On this episode we discuss Helck, One-Punch Man, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, Barbeque, Drunk Invader, Spunk, and more! Then we finish out our Ryuko Retrospective!!!

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Timestamps:

  • Intro Song: "Femme Fatale" by Jakub Pietras, Opening, Introductions, Darfox's upgraded PC, Manga Machinations Ko-fi - 00:00:00
  • Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: "Funkymania" by The Original Orchestra, Darfox and dakazu wanted more comedy from the Helck anime - 00:05:27
  • Darfox and dakazu talk about the newest One-Punch Man chapters - 00:10:26
  • Seamus arrives to tell us about his lunch at Smoque BBQ, sports team hats, and this week's #mangamacbump - 00:14:34
  • The new season of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is good - 00:24:45
  • Drunk Invader is an Isekai manga about introducing modern alcohol to an immortal witch queen - 00:27:39
  • dakazu is enjoying Hideki Arai's new S&M manga Spunk - 00:34:30
  • Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Darfox Dabbles, Darfox will revisit Shueisha's Manga Plus app to checkout their newer titles - 00:40:40
  • Main Segment Retrospective: Ryuko, Transition Song: "Midnight Blues" by AR Ferdinand, We review Eldo Yoshimizu's manga homage to film noir and Japanese gangster cinema about a beautiful Yakuza princess(covers volume 2) - 00:43:04
  • Next Week's Topic: Manga Plus, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: "Crazy for Your Love" by Orkas - 01:12:55


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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