There is no surprise that the anime and manga scene have become massive over the last few years. Whether you’re getting ready to purchase your first manga, or you’re looking to add yet another series to your already-packed bookshelf; Project Tsundoku is here to help! We deep dive into the manga world to bring you heartfelt reviews on a range of titles. Looking to win a FREE MANGA? We give away a copy of each title we review, check us out on Instagram and Twitter to learn more @projecttsundoku.
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Vincent van Gogh once said, “I put my heart and soul into my work, and I have lost my mind in the process." You see, not only does one need a sound mind and body to thrive within this world; but also an unwavering soul that knows only one bound, fear.By Project Tsundoku
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How far would you go for a family member? Would you let them live with you in their time of need? Lend them some money while they are in a bind? Or maybe... put them in a box and carry them on your back while you fight flesh eating demons all night and travel from village to village during the day in search for a cure to a disease that might not ev…
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Words can be weapons...weapons for all causes, both good and bad. Imagine, anything you hated - removed from this realm in an instant; but a newly born evil would take its place. All you would have to do is say a few words. Would you utter your wish into existence?By Project Tsundoku
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It’s summertime in the mountains of Japan. You’re prepping for your next downhill race and all of a sudden, a pair of headlights appear in the distance. These headlights are tracking you down like a famished mountain lion. You’re rolling in a top of the line R-X7, plus your skills are well known through the drift scene. There’s no way someone can o…
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Nobody is a villain in their own story. Depending on which side of the coin you’re on, you could truly believe you’re the hero. Some may say the only real difference between the two is how they wield their power, and sometimes...only history is the one who will decide the true heroes and villains.By Project Tsundoku
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Akame ga kill follows a boy named Tatsumi, who is on his way to the capital in search of fame and riches in order to save his poor and starved village. The idea of the capital is grand; it is where everyone flocks to in order to make it big. Gold, glory, fame and freedom come to those who make it in the capital. But.... at what cost? Tatsumi quickl…
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There ain’t no business like show business...so they say. I think it’s safe to assume that aspiring young actors and actresses' dreams must burn brighter than the lights they hope to perform in front of one day. We always see the rich and famous living lavish lives on tv and social media, but what is life like behind the screen? Is it filled with l…
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To kill or be killed. It sounds simple, but is it truly? People have been throwing around the term “Kill” like it’s no big deal for years. "I’ll kill you if you do that", "Stop, you’re killing me!". What does it take to kill? What does it mean to be killed? The world of assassination holds many questions... and secrets.…
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A tall, tall wall looms in front of me. What’s the view on the other side? What does it look like? The view from the top…it’s a view I could never see on my own. But…if I’m not doing it alone…I just might be able to see it.By Project Tsundoku
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Have you ever wanted something with your whole body, mind and soul? It’s the first thing you think about in the morning and the last thing you think about before you go to sleep. You might even wish, that if you were born with natural talent, you would finally be able to achieve your dreams. Conor McGregor once said… "Talent does not exist, we are …
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Where do you draw your power from? Is it courage, fame or unrevealed strength? Does your power come from something darker? Such as pain, despair or regret? The funny thing about the truly powerful; is that we never wonder what fuels their fire that becomes larger than life. But.. does it really matter in the end? They say time makes everyone equal.…
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Do you ever feel like your life has set limitations? Almost as if the universe set a limiter on your abilities? What would you do if no matter how much you pushed or trained yourself, you would be stuck in the same place you are now? Giving up is easy. Believing in one’s self, even if no else does, is not. How will you increase your level when no o…
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What is right and what is wrong? Who is truly in charge of such a concept? Most grew up under some sort of parental figure - the person who would become the dictator of morale. It isn’t until we grow into ourselves that we begin to see freely and create our own foundational beliefs. With seeing freely, comes exposure; conflict can arise with those …
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We all have a favorite station that we tune into. Some love funny, yet insightful podcasts - that leave you with a smile on your face...Project Tsundoku by chance? Others love horror. The adrenaline pumping through your veins that make you feel as as though you are flying through spookyville. The manga we are reviewing today doesn’t just fly throug…
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Ending the year with a recap episode; going back and finishing up our last thoughts on all the series we reviewed on 2023.By Project Tsundoku
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We have heard countless tales, painting the picture of how our world, and humanity, came to be. Some believe in the Big Bang, various types of evolution, with the most common one being - Chuck Norris feeling lonely, so he created everything in the universe just to have people to play with. As humanity began to develop, most civilizations had some b…
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What does it mean to be a truly ninja? A ninja or shinobi is a covert agent, mercenary, or guerrilla warfare expert in Japan. The functions of a ninja include infiltration, ambush, reconnaissance, espionage, deception, and even body-guarding. Their fighting skills flow like crunchy tacos into Alex’s belly, seamlessly. They embody the true essence o…
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What’s more sweet than a mothers love? If you’re lucky, you were blessed with a loving mother whose care could caress even the deepest parts of the sea. A mothers love is unconditional; it is one the thing can warm the soul on a the coldest of days Its unfazed light can cut through pure darkness and it’s the one thing in life that we are taught to …
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Once one has fame, wealth, and power; what else would you want? Freedom. Freedom to do whatever one’s heart desires. You could be trying to escape the rat race or have already built a dynasty. Either way, we all strive to be free at one point or another. But what does being free truly mean? Who is the one to dictate whether you are free or not? I’d…
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Which is more dangerous, love or hate? Time after time we see characters emulating the most intense forms of vengeance. Some say it’s because they are evil or carry so much hatred that they could never steer away from darkness. You see, the greater the light, the greater the shadow that can be cultivated from it. Love is the ultimate light and love…
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There are so many wonderful things things in this world. We see sunsets that paint over the everlasting sky, oceans that sparkle as if they are filled with priceless jewels; but one thing stands above all, and that would be life itself. You see, all of these beautiful things would have no meaning if we didn't experiencing the flip side of these eup…
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Episode 27: Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead
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Monday morning: 8am, clock in, Monday evening: 5pm, clock out. Tuesday morning: 8am, clock in, Tuesday evening: 5pm, clock out. Wednesday: clock in, Wednesday: clock out, Thursday: clock in ,Friday: clock out. Two days of freedom until we are right back to the grind. It makes you wonder, who are the real zombies in this world?...Well, maybe it’s ti…
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They say a person dies twice. Once when their heart stops beating, and again when the memories of themselves begin to fade from the hearts of their loved ones. Death is probably one of the most complex experiences in the human realm. Some try to do whatever they can to stay away from its doorstep. Meanwhile, other rush it's forthcoming like Alex wh…
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A philosopher from the edo period once said, "It's the eye of the tiger. It's the thrill of the fight. Rising up to the challenge of our rival. And the last known survivor, stalks its prey in the night. And he's watching us all with the eye...of the tiger." Life will forever be filled with trials and tribulations; sometimes, all you can do - is gri…
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Life and death is a concept that has been pondered about since the dawn of time. Some say if you worshiped God, the gates of heaven will loft open to you, as a breeze does - on a warm summer day. Others, think that sin will set your soul ablaze; such as Sacramento does on a warm summer day. The most perplexing piece to these theories is that no one…
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It is said that the soul dwells in things we cherish. Then what dwells in trash that has been discarded? Going back as far as I can remember, I have always heard the saying “One man’s trash in another man’s treasure”. Oh how the world would change if all of us learned how to truly treasure our treasures. In today's world, people are more likely to …
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The human race has been carelessly seeping negative emotions, since the dawn of mankind. It is so easy to walk throughout our day to day life; carrying a glass half full. Unfortunately, with the way our society is trending, it is easier to let negativity run as rampant as wild horses back in 1550. Nothing positive will cultivate from harsh, painful…
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People will go to extreme lengths when it comes to revenge. It is easy to lose one’s sense of self when all you can see is rage. Imagine your foe has monstrous power that no human could obtain on their own. Would you become the thing you hate the most just to obtain the power needed to destroy your enemies?…
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What does it mean to be a true warrior? It’s fair to assume that you would need to be physically strong. One would think that slaying all enemies and yielding to none would lead you in the right direction. BUT, you must become more than that! You must be the full moon of the battlefield with a presence that can shift the tide of war. Killing become…
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How far would you go to protect what you love? Would you turn against friends? Would you go as far to turn against humanity as a whole? Would you place your trust within someone who was once a sworn enemy destined to destroy your way of life? Life itself is ever changing; you never know who will be an enemy, or which enemy might turn out to be an a…
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One of the great pains of this world, is staying in a tanning booth for too long. You step out of the booth and your body is left feeling fried and your skin is now the same texture of your ex-girlfriends' fake Louis purse. Let’s imagine this effect on a larger scale. What happens when a cosmic disaster occurs giving radiation equivalent to a billi…
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It’s safe to say if you’re listening to our podcast that you have most likely had a few different jobs in your lifetime. Before we started this podcast I was working in marketing and Alex was doing slam poetry during the day and dancing for singles at a local bar at night. Even though those days were fun, a time will eventually come when it’s time …
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Whether you would like to admit it or not, we all have a monster within us. Some people have conquered the beast, some fight every single day to keep their monster at bay, and others have succumbed to the will of the demon within. Some monsters are small and try to make you take part in your deepest desires. Others are so violent, that they only lo…
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What do you use to escape life? Drugs, booze, Lizo’s album special? Or maybe it’s something more physical, like manga?! Have you thought to yourself “wow, if I could be the mc of a manga my life would be so much better”. What kind of genre would you want your life to be like? Slaying monsters and saving humanity would be pretty sweet. Slapping wall…
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The setting is Japan, year 1954, you’re finally on a date with the girl of your dreams. The sun is shining, birds are chirping and the wind gently moves the cherry blossom trees creating the prefect ambience. You’re about to finally make your move. Your palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy. You dropped sushi on your hoodie already - fish co…
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Desire. This singular element in life can be the monument piece to propel you forward, or the earth shattering item that brings pure chaos. If we lived in a world where one’s desires could manifest into physical form, what would that look like? Would you look like a humanoid $100 bill? Would you morph into a monstrous version of the person you have…
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Valentine’s Day is here. It may be cold outside, but the feelings between two lovers are heating up. The aroma of love, lust, and romantic date jitters loft over us all like a cloud on a warm summer afternoon. As butterflies fill your stomach, you may nervously creep into the deepest corners of your mind as well. Up until recently - being into anim…
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Sometimes, the one who shrouds thyself in the most darkness is actually the one who can see the light in its purest form. Have you ever felt like everyone, not only in the world, but the entire galaxy is after you? We all may have been there a time or two. Maybe you feel like if you could just make one of your wishes come true, life itself would fi…
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Have you ever felt lost in life? The world itself seems like a giant pasture and you’re just MOOving around, wondering what all of this is even about? Dreamers will dream they say. But, what does that truly mean? Is it okay to just have a dream? How many of us are even able to grasp such a concept with the ever taxing pressures of life swirling aro…
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The year is 2577, the earth is struggling to sustain itself due to overpopulation. Humanity is on the brink of destruction. With nowhere else to turn, scientists gaze upon the stars and find salvation on Mars.By Project Tsundoku
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Sports anime have been around for a while now. We all can think back to a time when we watched an unlikely group of kids put their differences aside and become a family. Teamwork makes the dream work, they say. If you’re the type of person who loves a feel-good sports anime, then feel free to stop listening to this podcast right now because at Blue…
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What is one supposed to do when you’re born into a magical realm and yet you are born magical less? Best solution, get absolutely jacked! Mashle is set in a magical world in which an individual's position within society is defined by the power of one's magic; however, Mash Burnedead is a young man without so much as an ounce of magic in his blood. …
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Japanese war stories revolving around the time of the Edo period, following both hero and villain, have been seen countless times in both animated and live action depictions. However, none quite like this. Pain, sorrow, glory…immortality. All the paths one must take when walking through the hellish lands - paths…that have overlapped and created the…
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Episode 5: Tokyo/Fokyo Revengers (Bruised Fist & Bloody Lips)
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During the early 90s, gang themed manga started to make their blockbuster debut! Some of the early heavy hitters were Crows, GTO, and Sanctuary. The best part about these gangsta themed mangas is that they all have a twist. So why not add time travel to the mix as well? Cue Tokyo revengers!By Project Tsundoku
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With series like Mieruko-Chan, Corpse-Party and Aliens Area - there is without a doubt that spine chilling stories of the occult peak the interest of both believers and non-believers everywhere. Bringing yet another hit title to the popular theme, today we will be reviewing the action filled, sci-fi based - occult exploring series known as Dandadan…
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Episode 3: 5 Finger Combo (Spy x Family, Mob 100, Blue Lock, C.M & Bleach)
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With several manga giants making both their return and debut to the anime world this month; Project Tsundoku deep dives this week in celebration of the long anticipated series' release. Tune into this weeks 5 finger combo serving up Spy X Family, Mob Psycho 100, Blue Lock, Chainsaw Man & Bleach content.…
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Gigantic creatures of all forms wreaking havoc across Japan is nothing new to the sci-fi scene; however, this particular story's protagonist might bring a whole new level to the meaning of hero. This week, we dive into the kaiju world and give our personal review on the kaiju slaying series: Rooster Fighter.…
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17 year old Japanese high school student known as Kei Nagai has his world ripped apart after his sudden death….and resurrection. Tune into Project Tsundoku's first "review" episode as we deep dive into the plot and mangaka’s background to give you guys an overall scope and review of what you can expect from the slightly gory, action packed - human …
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Project Tsundoku has finally arrived! Get to know your hosts Drew and Alex as they tell you about their journey into the anime/manga realm. Stay tuned for what they have coming up next!By Project Tsundoku
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