Sesho's Anime and Manga Reviews

Sesho's Anime and Manga Reviews

Author: Sesho Language: English Episodes: 530
For over a decade, Sesho's Anime and Manga Reviews has been a consistent voice in the fandom, offering deep dives into the stories that captivate us. Host Sesho approaches each title with the dual perspective of a dedicated fan and a thoughtful critic, creating conversations that are as insightful as they are enthusiastic. This isn't just about what's new and trending; you'll find classic series discussed with the same reverence as the latest seasonal hit, exploring how they hold up and why they mattered. Each episode of the podcast feels like a detailed, personal analysis, breaking down narrative themes, artistic choices, and character development without relying on simple thumbs-up or thumbs-down verdicts. Whether it's a sprawling shonen epic, a poignant slice-of-life manga, or an avant-garde anime film, Sesho examines the work on its own terms. Listeners get a blend of informed critique and genuine passion, making it a perfect companion for anyone who wants to move beyond surface-level reactions. The show covers the vast spectrum of Japanese storytelling, from mainstream pillars to obscure gems, all through a critical and passionate eye. Tune in for a podcast that treats anime and manga with the serious discussion they deserve, while never losing sight of the fun and wonder that draw us to them in the first place.
Episodes
Episode 44: Dark Moon Diary Volume 1 by Che Gilson and Brett Uher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:01
Episode 44: Manga Podcast Review for Dark Moon Diary volume 1. Story by Che Gilson. Art by Brett Uher. Published by Tokyopop, $9.99, Rated T for Teen Ages 13+. After her parents die, 15-year-old Priscilla does not have a…
Mar Volume 15 by Nobuyuki Anzai [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Manga review for Mar Volume 15 by Nobuyuki Anzai. Translated by Kaori Inoue and adapted by Gerard Jones. Published September 2007 by Viz for $7.99 Rated "T" for Teens. Originally published in Japan by Shogakukan in 2003.…
Episode 43: Kamiyadori Volume 3 by Kei Sanbe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:31
Episode 43: Manga Podcast Review for Kamiyadori Volume 3 by Kei Sanbe. Translated by Ray Yoshimoto and adapted by Mike Wellman. Published by Tokyopop for $9.99. Originally published in Japan by Kadokawa Shoten in 2005. J…
Mushi-Shi Volume 1 Anime DVD Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Mushi-Shi Volume 1 Anime DVD Review. Director and Series Composer: Hiroshi Nagahama. Funimation, $29.98. Volume 1 contains Episodes 1-5 and runs about 125 minutes. Mushi are the oldest lifeforms in existence, even below…
Episode 42: Chibi Vampire Volume 5 by Yuna Kagesaki [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:37
Episode 42: Podcast manga review for Chibi Vampire Volume 5 by Yuna Kagesaki. Translated by Alexis Kirsch. Originally published in Japan by Fujimishobo in 2005. Published in the States by Tokyopop for $9.99. For Older Te…
Episode 41: The Key to the Kingdom Volume 1 by Kyoko Shitou [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:44
Episode 40: Podcast manga review for The Key to the Kingdom Volume 1 by Kyoko Shitou. Translated and adapted by Sheldon Drzka. Originally published in Japan by Kadokawa Shoten in 2003. Published in US by CMX, $9.99. Rate…
Air TV Volume 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Air TV Volume 2 Anime DVD Review. Released 9/25/07 by ADV Films, 100 Minutes, List Price: $29.98. Yukito's quest for the winged girl beyond the clouds takes second priority as the girls around him face large problems tha…
Maison Ikkoku Volume 14: Welcome Home by Rumiko Takahashi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Manga Review for Maison Ikkoku Volume 14: Welcome Home by Rumiko Takahashi. Translated by Mari Morimoto. Adapted by Gerard Jones. This is for the first American edition printed in May 2000 by Viz in a flipped and slightl…
Hayate the Combat Butler Volume 4 by Kenjiro Hata [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:04
Episode 40 gives an introduction to Hayate the Combat Butler for those who have not read any volumes of the series and then focuses on Volume 4. Hayate Ayasaki is a teenager who has had hard luck since the age of nine be…
Episode 39: The Fall of Geneon and a Review for Witchblade Volume 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:35
First up, some thoughts on the continually expanding mess that is Geneon... Hmmm.....rhymes with Enron...hmmmm...then it's on to a review of the first volume of the Witchblade anime from Funimation. Six years ago Masane…