Best Shojo Podcasts (2024)

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Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and The One I Love (with Asher Sofman) 52:48

1d ago52:48

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This episode discusses Miyuki-chan in Wonderland and The One I Love by Clamp A short episode to discuss two short Clamp works. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and her husband/journey-through-all-of-Clamp-buddy Asher recognize that hentai Miyuki-chan was perhaps.... just not at all for them. And also isn't meant to be taken seriously anyway. Which is good,…

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495 - Shojo Showdown 7 - Neighborhood Story, Yakuza Lover, A Sign of Affection 1:36:11

4d ago1:36:11

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On this episode we discuss X-Men '97, Kohri no Joheki, I'm a Wolf, but My Boss is a Sheep!, and more! Then we get ready for a Shojo Showdown with Neighborhood Story, Yakuza Lover, and A Sign of Affection! What will make our shojo-hearts go doki-doki!? We're doing a manga giveaway for our upcoming 500th episode! You can win a copy of Panorama of Hel…

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496 - Manben Machinations 2 - Kazuhiro Fujita, Akiko Higashimura, Shin'ichi Sakamoto 1:51:17

3d ago1:51:17

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This week we talk about SPY X FAMILY CODE: WHITE, She Likes Gays, but Not Me, Parasyte: The Grey, and more! Then, we examine three episodes of Manben to see how Kazuhiro Fujita, Akiko Higashimura, and Shin'ichi Sakamoto create manga!!! We're doing a manga giveaway for our upcoming 500th episode! You can win a bundel of Panorama of Hell, Invisible P…

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Ep. 36 - Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic vol. 1, by Shinobu Ohtaka 51:38

4d ago51:38

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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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494 - Triple Dip 81 - Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Papa and Daddy's Home Cooking, Kemono Jihen 1:47:16

11d ago1:47:16

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Seamus is actually out this week so we take advantage with a Triple Dip he would never agree to do! We look at Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Papa and Daddy's Home Cooking, and Kemono Jihen! We also talk about Zom 100, Wind Breaker, and more! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our websi…

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Planar Defense Agency - Mission 1B : Finding Family, Meatballs, and Dastardly Dad Jokes 1:21:03

12d ago1:21:03

1:21:03

Welcome Agents to the PDA, the Planar Defense Agency, defending reality one existential crisis at a time. This second audio recording covers the continued exploits of Agent Umber (Grayson Golka) and Agent Gumbagge Yellow (William Guryvech) in a Perils & Princesses universe. In this recording, the Agents in their princess avatars deal with exception…

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#147 - Winter 2024 Anime in Review 1:29:54

14d ago1:29:54

1:29:54

Our resident seasonal anime watchers, Sarah and Bill, are back once again for their review of the recently-wrapped winter 2024 anime season! With continuing smash hits like The Apothecary Diaries, popular adaptations like Delicious in Dungeon and Solo Leveling, and total surprises out of nowhere like Bravern, there is a LOT to cover in this one, an…

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Ep. 35 - Dogsred vol. 1, by Satoru Noda 1:06:14

17d ago1:06:14

1:06:14

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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493 - Manben Machinations 1 - Wataru Watanabe 1:37:24

18d ago1:37:24

1:37:24

It's time to examine Naoki Urasawa's Manben! We'll be diving into the episode on Wataru Watanabe and discussing his signature series, Yowamushi Pedal! We also talk about Anime Boston, Rascal Does Not Dream, Ore Yori Yowai Yatsu ni Ai ni Iku, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our…

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Legal Drug (with Asher Sofman) 58:18

23d ago58:18

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Covers all three volumes of Legal Drug by Clamp Get ready to get high. And horny. And gay. And paid. Okay, to be honest, we're not sure what the drug is, or that it's legal, but hey, we're here to talk about it anyway. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and her husband Asher continue their Clamp journey with Legal Drug, which is technically complete, in the …

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492 - One Shot 72 - Onward Towards Our Noble Deaths 1:54:55

25d ago1:54:55

1:54:55

This week we talk about X-Men '97, The End of Evangelion, The Three-Body Problem, Fujou wo Nuguu Hito, and more! Then we discuss how war is bad with a One Shot on Shigeru Mizuki's Onward Towards Our Noble Deaths!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com…

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Planar Defense Agency - Mission 1A : Princesses, Beavers and Italian Food 2:00:05

1M ago2:00:05

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Welcome Agents to the PDA, the Planar Defense Agency, defending reality one existential crisis at a time. This first audio recording covers the exploits of Agent Umber (Grayson Golka) and Agent Gumbagge Yellow (William Guryvech) who were tasked with completing a quest in a Perils & Princesses universe. Agents were assigned princess avatars and task…

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491 - Twiple Dip 9 - Fool Night 2, Chainsaw Man 16, Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou 4 2:02:35

1M ago2:02:35

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On this episode we talk about Final Fantasy games, manga about dying, and manga artists saving a historical building from destruction! Then we check out the next volumes of Fool Night, Chainsaw Man, and Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou for a Twiple Dip! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website!…

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Ep. 34 - Kingdom vol. 1, by Yasuhisa Hara 1:19:35

1M ago1:19:35

1:19:35

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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490 - Movie Machinations 1 - Tampopo 1:22:54

1M ago1:22:54

1:22:54

Apologies in advance, as we suffered through lots of technical issues this week! But we're excited for you to join us for our first ever Movie Machinations episode! After discussing the death of Akira Toriyama, we review Juzo Itami's "Ramen Western", Tampopo!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check…

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The Poe Clan (with Vrai Kaiser and Megan DeYarman) 1:19:24

1M ago1:19:24

1:19:24

Covers all of the original The Poe Clan series by Moto Hagio It's time to talk about the gay vampires who built shojo manga. Year 24 author Moto Hagio, one of the most influential names in shojo, tells the tale of the Poe clan, a group composed of immortal vampirnella who turn the young siblings, Edgar and Marybelle, into one of their kind. Edgar t…

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489 - Triple Dip 80 - Don't Call it Mystery, Fool Night, Steel of the Celestial Shadows 2:12:43

2M ago2:12:43

2:12:43

Morgana is back but Seamus is out! We check out Don't Call it Mystery, Fool Night, and Steel of the Celestial Shadows for a Triple Dip! We also talk about the Comicspro conference, Anime Trivia Challenge: Black Ramen, Blue Giant Momentum, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our we…

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Ep. 33 - Daemons of the Shadow Realm vol. 1, by Hiromu Arakawa 1:04:03

2M ago1:04:03

1:04:03

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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488 - Left to Right 3 - Do a Powerbomb!, Godzilla: The Half-Century War 1:51:52

2M ago1:51:52

1:51:52

Our friend Wyatt joins us to fill in for Morgana this week! We talk about The Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm, Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Naniwa Tomoare, and more! Then we discuss Do a Powerbomb! and Godzilla: The Half-Century War for another non-manga Left to Right!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @…

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Podcast Episode 281: Insomniacs After School Volume 1 9:41

2M ago9:41

9:41

Podcast review of the first manga volume of Insomniacs After School.By Sesho

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Monster Mash - Episode 20 - Breakout the Guardian Edge 1:40:46

2M ago1:40:46

1:40:46

The gang goes to break out the rest of the Glitter Gang's members. Since it worked well the last time, Gibbles and Doctor Al attempt to distract the guards in the complex via a wonderful new product called The Guardian Edge while the rest make their way into the high security area, This episode includes profanity. Patreon: patreon.com/OWDcast Insta…

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487 - One Shot 71 - Not All Girls Are Stupid 1:28:15

2M ago1:28:15

1:28:15

On this episode we talk about Verona cookies, Stray Cat & Wolf, and Avatar: The Last Airbender! Then we examine Minami Q-ta's Not All Girls Are Stupid to discuss 90's josei manga and the definition of a dry lover!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.co…

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486 - Saikyo Selections 16 - Berserk 1:40:25

2M ago1:40:25

1:40:25

This week we talk about the Solar New Year and the international popularity of Kagurabachi! Then, we look at the Birth Ceremony chapter in the Conviction arc of Berserk! We discuss Kentaro Miura's legacy for a special Saikyo Selections!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https…

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Ep. 32 - The Promised Neverland vol. 1, by Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu 1:07:03

2M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

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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Only Wizards try to Play Kids on Bikes : A Fairy Fashion Heist - Part 3 2:13:00

2M ago2:13:00

2:13:00

The heist crew moves deeper into Titania's factory, trying to dodge enchanting traps and deadly workplace safety violations. Can they overcome the obstacles to steal the slippers from Titania's fashion vault? This episode has references to drug use. and profanity. Patreon: patreon.com/OWDcast Instagram: @owdcast…

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485 - Left to Right 2 - Punisher: Born, Punisher: The End, Punisher: The Tyger 1:53:13

2M ago1:53:13

1:53:13

On this episode we talk about pro-wrestling in Real vol. 13, cannibals in Astro Baby, and the suicide of Hinako Ashihara. Then, Seamus leads us in a discussion on Garth Ennis' run on The Punisher with Punisher: Born, Punisher: The End, and Punisher: The Tyger!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Chec…

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Ep. 31 - EVOL vol. 1, by Atsushi Kaneko 1:05:24

3M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

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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484 - One Shot 70 - Will I Be Single Forever? 1:19:09

3M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

This week we discuss impactful anime, Jurassic Park, and the historical manga Shinkuro, Hashiru!! Then we take a look at Mari Okazaki's Will I Be Single Forever? and share how it personally resonates with us!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Che…

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483 - Triple Dip 79 - March Comes in Like a Lion, Real, The Darwin Incident 2:03:47

3M ago2:03:47

2:03:47

On this episode we talk about broken chairs, two-page spreads, Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!, Wombs Cradle, the Water Margin Podcast, and more! Then, we discuss March Comes in Like a Lion, Real, and The Darwin Incident for a Triple Dip!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! h…

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Ep. 30 - Vagabond vol. 1, by Takehiko Inoue 1:21:25

3M ago1:21:25

1:21:25

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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#146 - Attack on Titan (Season 1, Part 1) 1:17:08

3M ago1:17:08

1:17:08

On that day, this podcast feed received a grim reminder. Humanity lives in fear of yet another episode of the Third Impact Anime Podcast. Not only is this our first proper episode of 2024, it's the beginning of a retrospective looking back at the one and only Attack on Titan, a series that defined the 2010s and finally wrapped up last year. How wel…

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482 - One Shot 69 - Hen Kai Pan 1:28:05

3M ago1:28:05

1:28:05

Seamus is back! He talks about pro wrestling shows and convenient stores from his trip to Japan! We discuss if manga makes us feel dumb! Then we return to the amazing art of Eldo Yoshimizu by examining Hen Kai Pan!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.c…

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Ep. 29 - To Your Eternity vol. 1, by Yoshitoki Oima 1:05:55

3M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

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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Juline Manga Discussion (with Megan DeYarman of Manga Test Drive) 1:02:00

3M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

This episode discusses all volumes (1-5) of Juline by Narumi Kakinouchi. When you think "shojo manga," you typically don't think "ninjas." But that's just a stereotype, and we're here to defy stereotypes. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and Megan DeYarman, of the sites Manga Test Drive and Renaissance Josei, talk about Juline, a manga series from animator…

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481 - Manga in Motion 60 - Netflix Yu Yu Hakusho 1:34:12

3M ago1:34:12

1:34:12

Morgana returns this week as we take a deep dive into the live-action Yu Yu Hakusho! We also discuss the anime of Delicious in Dungeon and Solo Leveling along with some delicious delinquent manga!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our Y…

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Ep. 28 - Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar vol. 1, by Kyosuke Usuta 1:10:50

4M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

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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480 - New Chapter Check-in 12 - Weekly Shonen Jump 57:36

4M ago57:36

57:36

A very tired dakazu and Darfox ring in the new year with a New Chapter Check-in! As they breakdown the newest chapters of Chainsaw Man, Black Clover, and One Piece, they realize it may be time to retire this episode format!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachi…

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Kotatsu Corner #6 - Our Favorite Things in 2023 1:26:26

4M ago1:26:26

1:26:26

Happy New Year, everyone! We hope your 2023 ended on a high note and your 2024 has begun with the same. Much like last year, Tobias presents a few segments from TIA members reflecting on a few of the anime, manga, video games, books, movies, TV series, concerts, experiences, or life events that we found meaningful this past year. We hope you enjoy …

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Cowboy Bebop Shojo Manga Discussion (with Asher Sofman) 59:54

4M ago59:54

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We discuss the two shojo manga versions of Cowboy Bebop: Cowboy Bebop by Hajime Yatate [Sunrise staff] and Cowboy Bebop: Shooting Star by Cain Kuga Ask an anime fan above the age of 30 what their favorite anime is, and chances are high they'll say Cowboy Bebop. The music, the animation, the mood — it's iconic. And then there are the two shojo manga…

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479 - Manga Machinations Awards 2023 1:56:12

4M ago1:56:12

1:56:12

Happy holidays everyone! Welcome to our annual awards show! dakazu, Darfox8, Morgana, and seamus2389 celebrate with their individual awards, such as Why Are These Boy Problems™ So Fucking Boring and Not All Teen Fiction! Then we share our top manga picks of the year!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodca…

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#145 - Anime Secret Santa 2023 2:28:41

4M ago2:28:41

2:28:41

And if youuuuu caaaaannnn believe it, it's Christmas once again! We're happy to present (ha) our 2023 Anime Secret Santa Special! If you're not familiar with this project, the kind folks over at the Taiiku Podcast (formerly the All Geeks Considered Podcast, formerly more-so the Reverse Thieves Podcast) organize an annual Secret Santa swap between v…

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478 - One Shot 68 - The Right Way to Make Jump! 1:32:06

4M ago1:32:06

1:32:06

On this episode we thank our Ko-fi supporters, give our choices for anime adaptations, give impressions on the Netflix Yu Yu Hakusho, and discuss the use of AI in manga creation. Then, we look at the cute report manga The Right Way to Make Jump! that also reveals a bigger industry issue!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Tw…

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Ep. 27 - Witch Hat Atelier vol. 1, by Kamome Shirahama 1:13:34

4M ago1:13:34

1:13:34

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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Monster Mash - Episode 19 - Fifty Shades of Greyfax 1:50:57

4M ago1:50:57

1:50:57

The crew saves Essina from the dastardly plans of Greyfax, only to learn their coven is in even greater danger than they realized. Having to save both the Glamour Gang's leader and prepare for the coming assault, they make a dangerous deal with an individual they never thought would be able to help. This episode includes profanity. Patreon: patreon…

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The Vision of Escaflowne (with Asher Sofman) [Shonen Exception #5] 1:45:56

4M ago1:45:56

1:45:56

This episode discusses all volumes (1-8) of The Vision of Escaflowne by Katsu Aki The Vision of Escaflowne is the anime that got Shojo and Tell host Ashley into anime. It sparked one of only a handful of great obsessions in Ashley's life. It's probably the reason this podcast exists at all. Katsu Aki's shonen manga version of the story is..... not …

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477 - Triple Dip 78 - Innocent, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, Under Ninja 1:59:36

4M ago1:59:36

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All the hosts are back to talk about Ireland riots, collapsing stairs, The Boy and the Heron, and more! Then we rally ourselves for the final Triple Dip of the 2023! We review Innocent, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, and Under Ninja!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! htt…

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#144 - Con-versations: Anime Weekend Atlanta 2023 1:29:10

5M ago1:29:10

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After a years-long absence, we one again returned to the hallowed halls of the Renaissance Waverly/Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, Georgia for the final year of Anime Weekend Atlanta... in that venue, at least. Austin, Tori, and Tobias reflect on being back after a while, the convention moving on to a bigger and (hopefully) better location next year, and…

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Anime Tourism, What No One Talks About…. 24:40

5M ago24:40

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Some people online called me an anime tourist, so I travelled to Japan and became one. For context: Anime Tourist- in the way that people on twitter (X) use it - is meant to imply I'm not a true anime fan because they believe I'm trying to impose my values on a medium that comes from a different culture. And I decided to combine this with actual An…

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476 - One Shot 67 - My Pancreas Broke, But My Life Got Better with Jocelyne Allen 1:13:08

5M ago1:13:08

1:13:08

We've got a special episode this week! dakazu and Morgana are joined by translator Jocelyne Allen as she returns to chat about the newest Nagata Kabi book My Pancreas Broke, But My Life Got Better! We also include discussion on My Wandering Warrior Eating Disorder!!! Follow Jocelyne! https://brainvsbook.wordpress.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/did:p…

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Ep. 26 - Witch Watch vol. 1, by Kenta Shinohara 1:01:58

5M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

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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