589 - Manga in Motion 71 - Shojo Tsubaki

589 - Manga in Motion 71 - Shojo Tsubaki

Author: Manga Mac Crew May 25, 2026 Duration: 1:38:38

*CONTENT WARNING: Sexual assault, graphic violence, sexual violence towards minors*
The original trio examines the most banned anime in the world by watching the Suehiro Maruo anime, Shojo Tsubaki! We discuss the contrast of the graphic content with the surprising amount of artistic intent. We also talk about Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, BEM, The Boys finale, and more!!!

Send us emails!
mangamachinations@gmail.com 

Follow us on Social Media!
@mangamacpodcast

Check out our website!
https://mangamachinations.com

Support us on Ko-fi!
https://ko-fi.com/mangamac 

Check out our YouTube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv

Check out our new gaming channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@NakayoshiGaming/ 

Timestamps:

  • Intro - 00:00:00
  • Listener Email - 00:04:07
  • Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe - 00:16:05
  • Obsession - 00:32:36
  • BEM - 00:36:13
  • The Boys - 00:42:11
  • Next Episode Preview - 00:55:11
  • *CONTENT WARNING: Sexual assault, graphic violence, sexual violence towards minors* Shojo Tsubaki - 00:55:38
  • Outro - 01:36:34

Song Credits:
"Forever Funk" by Akolo
"We Don't Stop" by 2MooveKa
"Groovy Panda" by IamDayLight
"God Mode" by Konstantin Garbuzyuk


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Manga Machinations
Podcast Episodes
559 - Triple Dip 90 - Tower Dungeon, The Climber [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:20
This week we check out Tsutomu Nihei's current series, Tower Dungeon, and Shin'ichi Sakamoto's earlier series, The Climber! They have much more in common than we originally thought! We also discuss beverages, publisher l…
556 - One Shot 85 - A Smart and Courageous Child [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:45
With Darfox and Seamus out this week, dakazu and Morgana team up to review Miki Yamamoto's A Smart and Courageous Child! They dive deep into the theme of pregnancy and the lovely colored artwork! They also discuss King i…
555 - Seamus Selections 1 - Takopi's Original Sin, Inside Mari [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:08
Morgana is out this week so Seamus has selected 2 series for us to check out: Takopi's Original Sin and Inside Mari! We also discuss Summer 2025 anime, the Gundam Card Game, Barefaced ~Koan wo Satta Otoko~, and more!!! S…