Best Shojo Manga Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 286: Dan Da Dan: First Encounter 14:26

1h ago14:26

14:26

Podcast review of the "movie" version of the first three episodes of the anime Dan Da Dan which premiered in theaters last weekend.By Sesho

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517 - Manga in Motion 65 - The First Slam Dunk 1:44:51

1h ago1:44:51

1:44:51

While Seamus is out we talk about Astro Bot, Dracula, Ryukishi Senmon Gakkou, Go! Happy Mania, and more! Then, our Manga in Motion on Takehiko Inoue directing debut, The First Slam Dunk, leads to divisive opinions! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com…

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516 - 10 Year Anniversary - Lupin III: Greatest Heists with Dawn "BunnyCartoon" 2:16:03

4d ago2:16:03

2:16:03

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Manga Machinations! We discuss Monkey Punch's iconic style in Lupin III: Greatest Heists with Dawn from the Anime Nostalgia Podcast! Then, we wax nostalgic on our podcasting journey!!! Listen to the Anime Nostalgia Podcast and follow Dawn! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangama…

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Ep. 44 - Tokimeki Tonight vol. 1, by Koi Ikeno 1:11:09

7d ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Being a teen in love is hard - and it's even harder when your mom is a werewolf and your vampire dad forbids you from dating humans! But with a lone wolf hunk as hunky as Makabe, falling in love might be the only way out for our hero, Ranze Eto. Wacky hijinx abound in the Looney Tunes of shojo manga, Tokimeki Tonight! Get in touch with us! Email: m…

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Episode 515 - Manga in Motion 64 - Wicked City 1:12:17

11d ago1:12:17

1:12:17

Morgana is out this week, so the guys decide to check out some "anime for adults" with Wicked City! We also discuss Alien: Romulus, Kamen Rider Black Sun, and more! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtub…

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Ep. 43 - Kagurabachi vol. 1, by Takeru Hokazono 49:35

14d ago49:35

49:35

Kagurabachi is the manga for anyone who's read Jujutsu Kaisen and wished it was good. It's a cinematic pastiche. A rush of styles and influences exploding onto the page by super-talented newcomer Takeru Hokazono that all just barely manages to hang together, like a dirt bike humming along at full throttle, as long as you never stop to think about i…

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514 - One Shot 77 - ...And the Strange and Funky Happenings One Day, The Other Side of the Clouds 1:13:39

19d ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Apologize in advance and we dealt with some technical issues recording this episode! We review upcoming Glacier Bay Books titles of ...And the Strange and Funky Happenings One Day and The Other Side of the Clouds! We also discuss the American Manga Awards and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast…

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Ep. 42 - The Summer Hikaru Died vol. 1, by Mokumokuren 57:57

21d ago57:57

57:57

This may not be news to you, but one of Alex's secret missions throughout the history of Mangaroos has been to get Mark and Jayson to read a BL manga. Well, it's finally happened! And all three of us have nothing but good things to say about the experience. The Summer Hikaru Died isn't only a BL story, though. It's also an extremely effective tale …

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Episode 285: Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Volume 1 11:11

22d ago11:11

11:11

By Sesho

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Episode 284: Steel of the Celestial Shadows Volume 1 14:11

29d ago14:11

14:11

By Sesho

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Episode 283: Real Account Volume 1 15:30

22d ago15:30

15:30

By Sesho

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Episode 282: Ragnarok Volume 1 12:09

22d ago12:09

12:09

Review of Ragnarok Volume 1By Sesho

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513 - Ooku: The Inner Chambers part 3 1:20:12

1M ago1:20:12

1:20:12

On this episode we talk about anime remakes, Isekai Mou Kaeritai, Kufuku na Bokura, and more! Then we continue to trek into Fumi Yoshinaga's Ooku: The Inner Chambers as we catch up to the reign of the 8th Shogun Yoshimune!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachin…

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Ep. 41 - Jujutsu Kaisen vol. 1, by Gege Akutami 58:45

28d ago58:45

58:45

Jujutsu Kaisen: modern Shonen Jump classic, or merely the inspiration for an amazing anime adaptation? We'll get to the bottom of this mystery, while also discussing gnarly old finger-shaped convenience store snacks, and finding out exactly what "Jujutsu Kaisen" really means! Get in touch with us! Email: mangaroospodcast@gmail.com Everywhere else: …

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512 - Ooku: The Inner Chambers part 2 1:33:39

1M ago1:33:39

1:33:39

This week, we talk about Hell is Dark with No Flowers, Secret Steward, Shin Kamen Rider, Amakute Karakute Suppai, and more! Then we continue to crawl through the annals of Fumi Yoshinaga's alternate Edo period Japan, with more Ooku: The Inner Chambers!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out ou…

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511 - Ooku: The Inner Chambers part 1 2:06:21

1M ago2:06:21

2:06:21

Welcome to our long awaited Retrospective on Ooku: The Inner Chambers! We're starting our full review of Fumi Yoshinaga's alternate Japanese history manga where the Edo era shoguns were women! We also discuss The Ghost in the Shell, No\Name, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our…

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Ep. 40 - Spacewalking with You vol. 1, by Inuhiko Doronoda 1:11:00

2M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

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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510 - Shojo Showdown 8 - My Love Mix-Up!, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, Otomen 1:28:41

2M ago1:28:41

1:28:41

This week, it's time for another Shojo Showdown! We discuss My Love Mix-Up!, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, and Otomen! We also talk about Sanzoku Diary, Komen Fufu, Jungle Juice, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube chan…

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509 - One Shot 76 - Until I Met My Husband 1:03:50

2M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Join us for an extra episode of Pride and Panels! We cover the manga adaptation of gay rights activist Ryousuke Nanasaki's memoirs in Until I Met My Husband! We also discuss long running manga, Hyper Hard Boiled Gourmet Report, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! http…

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Ep. 39 - Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 1, by Hiromu Arakawa (feat. Alistair) 1:06:39

2M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

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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508 - Twiple Dip 11 - The Summer Hikaru Died 2, Don't Call It Mystery 3-4, Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai 2 1:33:21

2M ago1:33:21

1:33:21

Join us as we continue to take advantage of Seamus's absence and revisit some manga for a Twiple Dip! We check out The Summer Hikaru Died 2, Don't Call it Mystery 3-4, and Dragon Quest: The Adventure Dai 2!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check…

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507 - One Shot 75 - Beast Complex 2 + 3 1:17:58

2M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Morgana is back but sick. Still, it doesn't stop us from returning to Paru Itagaki's unhinged animal kingdom with Beast Complex 2 + 3! We also talk about hot lettuce, Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood, Ramen Akaneko, Maru Sankaku Shikaku, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out …

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Hot Gimmick Pt. 1 Discussion (with Naja B. of Blerdy Otome) 1:52:26

3M ago1:52:26

1:52:26

This episode discusses the first half (volumes 1-6) of Hot Gimmick by Miki Aihara It's here. It's finally here. Shojo & Tell host Ashley has been trying to make this episode happen for at least two years. And now, here we are. We're talking about the first half of Hot Gimmick, aka, Hot Trash, aka Hot Mess. Seriously: Content warning for basically e…

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506 - One Shot 74 - Sexy Voice and Robo 1:05:13

2M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

The original trio dive into an art-driven tale of a plucky teen and her hapless lackey in Sexy Voice and Robo! We also discuss Tom King, Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction, Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com…

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505 - Triple Dip 83 - Vampeerz, BARBARITIES, Emanon 1:33:29

3M ago1:33:29

1:33:29

Seamus finally returns, as we examine Vampeerz, Barbarities, and Emanon for a Pride and Panels Triple Dip! We also talk about sitcoms, sports anime, our new YouTube show, Head to Head, Ossan no Pantsu ga Nandatte Ii janai ka!, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https…

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504 - Manga in Motion 63 - BL Metamorphosis 1:18:58

3M ago1:18:58

1:18:58

This week we officially start this year's Pride and Panels by watching the live-action BL Metamorphosis movie! The sweet story of friendship is hampered by a snail-like pace! We also discuss anime for triathlon training, examine beauty discrimination with Busu Nante Iwanaide, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twit…

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503 - Twiple Dip 10 - #DRCL midnight children 2, Innocent 2, Chainsaw Man 17 2:02:45

3M ago2:02:45

2:02:45

Join us as we read the next volumes of #DRCL midnight children, Innocent, and Chainsaw Man for another installment of Twiple Dip! We also talk about the American Manga Awards, Jump Toon, Keibuho Daimajin, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.c…

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502 - Darfox Dabbles 9 - MANGA Plus 5 1:20:23

4M ago1:20:23

1:20:23

Seamus and Morgana are out this episode, so dakazu gets Darfox to read a variety of new series for a Darfox Dabbles! We discuss Dear Anemone, Navigatoria, GHOST FIXERS, and more!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! ht…

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (with Joshua McHugh) 1:29:02

4M ago1:29:02

1:29:02

This episode discusses all of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days (volumes 1-6) by Fumino Hayashi. Shinji, get in the robot! Shojo & Tell host Ashley and the guy previously known as Ashley's "Cyborg 009 buddy," Josh McHugh, delve into this version of the beloved series Neon Genesis Evangelion, which is an alternate universe of the video game Neon…

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Ep. 38 - Skip and Loafer vol. 1, by Misaki Takamatsu (feat. Minami Sakai) 1:00:44

4M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

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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501 - Movie Machinations 2 - Velvet Goldmine 56:57

4M ago56:57

56:57

This week we discuss the end of Nobunaga no Chef and the connection of Sunny Sunny Ann! with Glaeolia 2! Then, we examine the glam-rock Velvet Goldmine for Movie Machinations, to see it's connection to Paradise Kiss!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations…

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500 - One Shot 73 - Paradise Kiss 1:49:59

4M ago1:49:59

1:49:59

Come join us as we celebrate 500 episodes of Manga Machinations! After announcing the winner of our giveaway, dakazu leads the hosts in a game of Wavelength! Then we dive into the world of fashion and teen drama with Ai Yazawa's Paradise Kiss!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website…

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499 - Manga in Motion 62 - Blue Giant 1:12:39

4M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

It's time to tear our guts out this episode! dakazu won't shut up about how amazing the Blue Giant movie is, while Darfox says the CG animation is unforgivable! We also discuss Artemisa, the new volume of My Love Story!!, and more!!! We're doing a manga giveaway for our upcoming 500th episode! You can win a bundel of Panorama of Hell, Invisible Par…

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498 - Manga in Motion 61 - Inu-Oh 1:32:24

4M ago1:32:24

1:32:24

Seamus returns to derail us with butter talk! We discuss Black Clover, VERSION, Rokyo Bakuto-den Soga, and more! Then, we explore Masaaki Yuasa's revisionist rock opera, Inu-Oh for a new episode of Manga in Motion!!! We're doing a manga giveaway for our upcoming 500th episode! You can win a bundel of Panorama of Hell, Invisible Parade, From This Fl…

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Ep. 37 - Fist of the North Star vol. 1, by Tetsuo Hara and Buronson 57:36

5M ago57:36

57:36

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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497 - Triple Dip 82 - Breakfast with My Two-Tailed Cat, Nyankees, Nekogahara 1:22:14

5M ago1:22:14

1:22:14

On this episode Darfox steps in to host for a feverish dakazu. We discuss Gunpla, Famiresu Iko., and more! Then we check out Breakfast with My Two-Tailed Cat, Nyankees, and Nekogahara: Stray Cat Samurai for a Catastic Triple Dip!!! We're doing a manga giveaway for our upcoming 500th episode! You can win a bundel of Panorama of Hell, Invisible Parad…

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

5M ago1:51:17

1:51:17

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

5M ago52:48

52:48

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

5M ago51:38

51:38

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

5M ago1:36:11

1:36:11

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

5M ago1:47:16

1:47:16

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

6M 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

6M 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

6M ago58:18

58:18

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

6M 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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491 - Twiple Dip 9 - Fool Night 2, Chainsaw Man 16, Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou 4 2:02:35

6M ago2:02:35

2:02:35

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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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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