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A book club where three survivors of corporate Japan with years of localization experience read manga in Japanese and then talk about it in English! If your mom has a favorite manga podcast, it’s this one. Just ask her!
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A podcast for weebs.... what did you think it would be?!
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A podcast dedicated to amplifying Jamaican voices in digital and tech spaces.
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The More Noise Network is homey to the “The More Noise Podcast” and the “Colored Folk and Anime” Podcast. We are based out of Milwaukee, WI. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morenoisenetwork/support
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The weird, obscure, mysterious, and lesser-known side of Disney. Hosted by major Disneyheads Natalie Palamides and Carrie Poppy.
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Zach loves anime. Mike doesn't. Join them as Zach tries to change that, one cour at a time!
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Join Zach as he dives deep into the internet's most thought provoking rabbit holes!!
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We discuss random topics and give our opinions about things people might not care about.
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Featuring a weekly podcast about anime and a monthly music and movie review, we're two friends who like arguing about geek minutiae. Check out our podcast swagger and leave us some love (or hate) in the comments, or even send us a request for something you'd like us to argue over!
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BE ENTERTAINED AS YOUR HOST TRE AND (guest host) RATE YOUR FAVORITES FROM YOUR FAVORITE SHOW, MOVIES, ANIME, ETC.. THE LIST GOES ON PEOPLE WE RATE THEM ON A SCALE OF 1-10 BASED ON HOW IMPORTANT AND IMPACTFUL TO THE PLOT THEY WHERE.
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Welcome to Nani!? Where we talk about anime! Anything you want to talk about, let me know on Twitter @starkbond
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A family-friendly podcast about gamers, for gamers. Here the 2 intellectuals, Daniel Lim and Johan Kim talk about society, anime reviews, tier lists, and much more! With special guests and explosive and cool topics every episode, it is a great podcast for fellow teens and adults
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A weekly show that has everything you need to know from a quirky, interracial couple who are obsessed with the world of Anime culture, Japanese lifestyle, mouth-watering food, and all other wild things.
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Welcome to AniKings, on this podcast we talk about anime, gaming and anything in between. Youtube Channels King https://www.youtube.com/user/King4fourChannel Yanni https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqBw4TdSfKtQfX7PPAeildQ Ryan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdTed3lKHCFR8dG8dGpk6Sw Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animekings/support
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Ep. 40 - Spacewalking with You vol. 1, by Inuhiko Doronoda
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The Roos review another winner of the Manga Taisho Award, Spacewalking with You (Kimi to Uchū o Aruku Tame ni). Self reflect on your personal difficulties in life and overcome them together with us, just like best buds Uno and Kobayashi do in this story :) It’s boys supporting one another through friendship and understanding what makes each one of …
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Ep. 39 - Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 1, by Hiromu Arakawa (feat. Alistair)
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Mangaroos double dips for the first time ever for the much-beloved Arakawa-sensei! FMA expert Alistair takes time from his pilgrimage across Shikoku to take over as guest host on a grainy green payphone to ask the Roos tough questions like what type of alchemist they would be and what exactly makes up a human body. A must listen for any FMA fan! Se…
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Ep. 38 - Skip and Loafer vol. 1, by Misaki Takamatsu (feat. Minami Sakai)
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Every day's a little more colorful when Mitsumi's around! Misaki Takamatsu's Skip and Loafer is a love story, in that it is a story that you will fall in love with, unless you have a heart of stone. Come and listen to us gush about our sparkly darling. Get in touch with us! Email: mangaroospodcast@gmail.com Everywhere else: @mangaroos…
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Ep. 37 - Fist of the North Star vol. 1, by Tetsuo Hara and Buronson
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Coming to you live from the Saizeriya in the heart of beautiful downtown Gunma! We're talking about one of the behemoths of Japanese pop culture, Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken), and yes we make all the requisite "you wa shock" jokes and "a-ta-ta-ta-ta" sound effects - don't worry. Also discussed: post-apocalypse bondage gear, Mad Max and it…
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Ep. 36 - Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic vol. 1, by Shinobu Ohtaka
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Magi is an endearing shonen adventure story with a charming little protagonist. It's got magical creatures, dungeon exploration straight out of a classic JRPG, and best-in-class reaction shots. It is also, somewhat inexplicably, the second flute-centric manga we've covered for the show. How did that happen? Get in touch with us! Email: mangaroospod…
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Ep. 35 - Dogsred vol. 1, by Satoru Noda
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With all the classic sports manga series that have come and gone over the years, it's a wonder that it's taken this long for a really great hockey series to hit the ice. And since Mangaroos is one-third Canadian, we're legally obligated to talk about it! We're giving Dogsred, by Satoru Noda, a five minute major penalty... for stealing our hearts! T…
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Ep. 34 - Kingdom vol. 1, by Yasuhisa Hara
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FIRST: We had to pay tribute to the late Akira Toriyama. The world lost a true legend earlier this month. SECOND: Yasuhisa Hara's epic historical action series has been appearing in Weekly Young Jump since 2006, and it's a global sensation. Everyone you know either reads ONE PIECE, or Kingdom, or both. Even Japan's Princess, Akiko of Mikasa, is a s…
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Ep. 33 - Daemons of the Shadow Realm vol. 1, by Hiromu Arakawa
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For fans of manga, Hiromu Arakawa needs no introduction. She's responsible for the mega-ultra-successful and popular Full Metal Alchemist, as well as the acclaimed Silver Spoon, among other works. Now, here comes Arakawa Sensei's latest series, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, to delight and bewilder us in equal measure. The first volume is a bit of a …
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Ep. 32 - The Promised Neverland vol. 1, by Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu
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The Promised Neverland, by Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu, begins with a simple question: What if an orphanage was also a factory farm that produced food for demonic otherworldly entities? As high concepts for shonen manga series go, that's about as compelling as they come. No wonder this series became a multimedia phenomenon in the waning days of t…
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Ep. 31 - EVOL vol. 1, by Atsushi Kaneko
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Atsushi Kaneko is an underground manga hero for a reason, revered around the world, and especially in Europe. EVOL is his wild, punk rock take on anti-super heroes and the decaying of our social fabric. In it, we find teens in mental institutions who are fed up with the hopeless world around them, heroes who uphold corrupt political agendas instead…
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Ep. 30 - Vagabond vol. 1, by Takehiko Inoue
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It's no secret that Takehiko Inoue is one of the undisputed masters of the manga art form, so it's about time we gave one of his works the Mangaroos treatment. Vagabond is an epic historical action manga, with some of the most gorgeous art to ever grace a page. It is violent and passionate and breathtaking. We discuss whether sexy cougar Okou is, i…
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Ep. 29 - To Your Eternity vol. 1, by Yoshitoki Oima
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The English title of this book is To Your Eternity, but in Japanese it's called 不滅のあなたへ (Fumetsu no Anata e). Whatever you like to call it, Yoshitoki Oima's second hit series isn't quite like anything else, in any medium. The elevator pitch is impossible. Child meets immortal thing in the forest. Alien thing becomes all different stuff, including a…
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Ep. 28 - Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar vol. 1, by Kyosuke Usuta
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Jaguar is an eccentric man with a shock of red hair, a heart full of passion, and a recorder (flute). He took Japan by storm in the early 2000s, and we are all richer for it, even if we don't realize why or how. In this life, you are either a guitar person or a recorder (flute) person. A hip hop ninja, the inherent hilarity to be found in earnestly…
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Ep. 27 - Witch Hat Atelier vol. 1, by Kamome Shirahama
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Do you wear a hat with a brim or not? We explore this question and whether art is magic in this episode about Witch Hat Atelier! Discover which witch Mark and Jayson feel affinity for as we discuss plot elements maybe beyond volume one (but no spoilers). Give this a listen and find out what makes this manga so worthy of its many awards. Get in touc…
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Fact Check: Is Nudes Bulletin Toe Tale a Tall Tale”?
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Drew refutes several details about Carrie's broken toe story from episode 28 of Hidden Mickeys. Also, Carrie challenges me (hot garbage editor Victor Figueroa) to find more than four places to put a harp transition and I spank that challenge.By Natalie Palamides and Carrie Poppy
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Natalie says fuck you to A.I. and Bob Iger while discussing the particulars of the latest SAG-AFTRA contract negotiations. The quiet thing is finally said out loud, as the person (Victor Figueroa) who edits the Hidden Mickeys podcast and wrote this blurb you're currently reading is called out for being hot garbage. And remember the time when Carrie…
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Ep. 26 - Witch Watch vol. 1, by Kenta Shinohara
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The time has finally come for Jayson to rave about his favorite current ongoing manga series! We all know how he feels about it, but what about everyone else? Is Witch Watch a subtle and hilarious love letter to manga as an art form? Or is it just I Dream of Genie in manga form? Ha! That question is impossible to answer unless you are a senior citi…
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Ep. 25 - Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun vol. 1, by Tsubaki Izumi (feat. Minami Sakai)
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The fourth Mangaroo is back! We're always happy to have Minami Sakai drop by Mangaroos Mansion, because she provides us with hard-earned manga industry insider knowledge. And what better manga to apply that wisdom to than Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun? This is a comedy series known for its inside-baseball takes on Shojo manga tropes and the manga produ…
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Ep. 24 - A Bride's Story vol. 1, by Kaoru Mori
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If you've never read A Bride's Story before, then throw all your preconceptions about it out the window. Unless one of those preconceptions is about it being an absolute masterpiece—keep that one. We're talking perfectly paced action scenes. Impeccable, intricate line work that recreates the craftsmanship of a bygone age. Historical fiction on a re…
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Ep. 23 - Bleach vol. 1, by Tite Kubo
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We're back! This week we're discussing one of the so-called "Big Three" from the Shonen Jump boom of the early-2000s. Bleach is a rock and roll song in manga form. It's a battle manga with supernatural flair. It's a wildly incoherent blend of ideas and styles that somehow just works... For the most part! Get in touch with us! Email: mangaroospodcas…
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Ep. 22 - Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta vol. 1, by Sumiko Arai
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WE'RE BACK. Did you have a fun summer vacation? We did! And now we're back to discuss Kininatteru Hito ga Otoko ja Nakatta (The Guy She Liked Wasn't a Guy At All!) by Sumiko Arai, a Twitter sensation published in book form! (Twitter still existed when we recorded this episode.) This manga brings you the awkwardness of high school crushes, the impor…
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Ep 27: Natalie and Carrie fulfill their episode promise
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Natalie and Carrie record a fucking episode despite Nat being in Ireland. EnjoyBy Natalie Palamides and Carrie Poppy
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Ep. 21 - Erio to Denki Ningyou (Erio and the Electric Doll) vol. 1, by Mujirushi Shimazaki and Kuroimori
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The war against AI is over, and humanity is attempting to rebuild, having suffered devastating defeat. And what's crazy is, that's also the plot of this manga! Erio is a naive young woman with unusual electric powers, in a world where electricity is outlawed! She's in love with a heartless murder robot who depends on Erio for said electricity! It's…
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Ep 26: Interview with Justin Davies, an OG member of Disneyland social club the Neverlanders
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Carrie and Natalie speak to Justin Davies, an original member of the Neverlanders, the FIRST Disneyland “social club” for denimmed Disney adults. It’s NOT A GANG; it’s a SORORITY. Anyway, Natalie got some weird mail.By Natalie Palamides and Carrie Poppy
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Ep. 20 - Kindergarten Wars vol. 1, by You Chiba
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A kindergarten for the children of the world's super-elite, where the staff are all ex-prisoner lethal assassins? What could possibly go wrong! Kindergarten Wars combines the unconventional work/life dynamics of Spy x Family with the over-the-top violence of Chainsaw Man, and throws in some shojo manga tropes for comedic effect. It's quite a combin…
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Ep 25: Natalie's Disney origin story
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Natalie and Carrie speak with a couple of special guests who explain Natalie’s Disney origin story. One of the guests loves to “drink around the world.” Also, is hanging a fake wolf by a noose for Halloween cool? That issue is not really discussed, but Natalie loved the decoration.By Natalie Palamides and Carrie Poppy
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Ep. 19 - Usuzumi no Hate (Mission in the Apocalypse) vol. 1, by Haruo Iwamune
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What would YOU do if you were the only person left in society? Would you go looking for survivors with a weird little mouse creature as your companion? Eat super-spicy instant curry while driving around blasted-out cityscapes? Or just watch old movies on an endless loop? Come reflect on the fragility of existence and "a story of loneliness and beau…
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Ep 24: Natalie and Carrie review the live action Disney film 'Little Mermaid' (2023)
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The ladies get all horny'd up while watching 'Little Mermaid' and discuss what an A+ review score is while not trying to be boring as fuck.By Natalie Palamides and Carrie Poppy
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Ep. 18 - Parallel Leap Syndrome vol. 1, by Nobuyuki Takahashi
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Science fiction, romantic comedy, and slapstick cartoonery all co-exist in the same beautifully-drawn timeline, in Parallel Leap Syndrome by Nobuyuki Takahashi! What moment in your life would you return to, as many times as it took, just to get it right? Which tired old rom-com tropes need to be left in the past for good? Are you a Haruko or a Sato…
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Ep. 17 - Tonari no Hyakkai Kenbunroku (Mysterious Encounters in My Neighbourhood) vol. 1, by Yoshiko Watanuki
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Step into the spirit world with us as we take a look at a brand-new series, Tonari no Hyakkai Kenbunroku, by Yoshiko Watanuki. Points discussed: creepy peach girl, wallets stolen by ghosts, neighbors and whether or not you're entirely sure they exist, falling in love with an older man, and the difference between true romance and fujoshi bait (it ex…
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Power Dynamics and World-Building in Black Clover
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On this episode of The AfrOtaku Podcast, MGG shares his thoughts on various anime and TV shows. He recommends a comic book that had both sad moments and was hard to put down. MGG also talks about two new anime shows he's watching, 'Watching is Handyman in Another World' and 'The Misfit of a Demon King Season 2,' and shares some funny moments. He di…
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Ep. 16 - Ajin: Demi-Human vol. 1, by Gamon Sakurai (and Tsuina Miura)
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Drawing motorcycle action this well is such a flex. In what may or may not be the last episode in our "thrillers" arc (we're not sure), we discuss Ajin: Demi-Human. Presenting a vision of immortality that can best be described as "badass," Ajin is a story about a select group of humans who cannot be killed, but can project "black ghosts" who, uh, l…
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Denzel for Magneto: A Controversial Casting Choice for the MCU
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On this episode of The AfrOtaku Podcast, we discuss various anime-related topics, from remakes of old shows with modernized adjustments to Korean dramas and the strategic skills of anime characters. We delve into the possibilities of Denzel Washington playing Magneto in the MCU and how it can impact the character's arc. Additionally, we review Emin…
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Ep. 15 - My Home Hero vol. 1, by Naoki Yamakawa and Masashi Asaki
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Experience the kind of suspense that could only happen when a white collar, mystery-loving dad takes on the yakuza, in volume one of My Home Hero! What would you do if you found out your child was dating a violent criminal? How well would each Mangaroo deal with covering up a murder? And what's the deal with thought bubbles? Get in touch with us! E…
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Ep. 14 - Blood on the Tracks vol. 1, by Shuzo Oshimi
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This week, it's all about deeply creepy mom stuff, as the Roos discuss the first volume of Shuzo Oshimi's psychological horror story, Blood on the Tracks. Also discussed: Gunma prefecture, Kyoko Fukada, passive dads, mystery insects, and sticky ickies. Get in touch with us! Email: mangaroospodcast@gmail.com Everywhere else: @mangaroos…
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Ep. 13 - Marathon Man vol. 1, by Masaharu Inoue
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Mark's bringing the nostalgia to our lives this week with Marathon Man, a manga from the early 90s by the iconic Masaharu Inoue. Can a deadbeat dad earn the respect (and custody) of his son by reclaiming his former marathon-running glory? Discussed: unequipping your party members in Final Fantasy IV, how to make dads cry, and accepting gifts from u…
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Ep. 12 - Haikyu!! vol. 1, by Haruichi Furudate
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Haikyu!! is one of the most beloved Shonen Jump properties in recent years, a consensus pick for the Best Sports Manga Hall of Fame, and easily the premier high school volleyball manga in history. But, is volume one any good? Listen in to find out, and stick around for hot takes on Little Giants, Wingless Crows, and what it takes to be a real tosse…
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Ep 23: Natalie and Carrie review the Disney film 'Dinosaur' (2000)
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The ladies do the normal stuff – watch the movie Dinosaur, talk about how much stuff costs – but this time in front of a live studio audience of strong women’s favorite legal mind, Matthew Strugar! Natalie calls her brother.By Natalie Palamides and Carrie Poppy
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Ep. 11 - Dance Dance Danseur vol. 1, by George Asakura
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Get enamored with the glamour! This week, we discuss a manga that captures the fluid grace and athleticism of ballet. But George Asakura's Dance Dance Danseur isn't only a visual spectacle! It addresses issues, too. What does it really mean to be "masculine"? How do the choices we make at a young age come to define who we are? Does Swan Lake even h…
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Ep. 10 - Ooku: The Inner Chambers vol. 1, by Fumi Yoshinaga (feat. Minami Sakai)
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This week we're joined by the illustrious Minami Sakai, creator of 爆死して乙女ゲーに転生したので推しルートを攻略します!("I Bombed a Pull So Bad it Yeeted Me into an Otome Game, so I'm Gonna Clear My Best Boy's Route!") Fumi Yoshinaga's Ooku: The Inner Chambers offers an elegant and thought provoking first volume. What if the Tokugawa Shogunate had been run entirely by powe…
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Ep. 9 - Sayonara Sorcier vol. 1, by Hozumi
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You're familiar with the works of Vincent van Gogh, but are you aware of his younger brother, Theodorus? Well what better way to learn about both of them than a slice of life josei manga! This week the Mangaroos get educated. How much sensuality is appropriate when playing chess in public? Who or what was Tolouse-Lautrec? And what even is art anywa…
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Ep. 8 (not 7) - Ya Boy Kongming! vol. 1, by Yuto Yotsuba and Ryo Ogawa
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What happens when the celebrated Three Kingdoms statesman and military strategist Kongming is transported to the nightlife scene in modern-day Shibuya? A whole lot of nonsense, mostly, and some lovingly illustrated butts! Get in touch with us! Email: mangaroospodcast@gmail.com Everywhere else: @mangaroos…
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Ep. 7 - Space Pirate Captain Harlock vol. 1, by Leiji Matsumoto
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It's a special episode this week, in celebration of a lost legend, Leiji Matsumoto. Leaving behind an immeasurable impact on the history of manga, Matsumoto is best known for his work in the 1970s, including Space Battleship Yamato and Galaxy Express 999. But we chose to spend time with perhaps his most enduring character, Captain Harlock (or Herlo…
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