271 – Fantasy Magazine – Horror

271 – Fantasy Magazine – Horror

This week we launch our new format called Fantasy Magazine! Morgana, Darfox8, and dakazu have all drafted non-licensed or out-of-print series to create their ultimate horror-themed manga magazine! Listen in as we present our picks of Petshop of HorrorsDai Dark, and Jisatsutou and then debate whether or not they fall under the category of horror!!!

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Freesia

Freesia

Jiro Matsumoto’s tale of alternative history Japan where Retaliatory killings are legal law.

We talked about the series on a previous podcast but I reread this reprinted “Love” version. Matsumoto’s writing style is a no-holes-barred look at a almost dystopian society. He creates vile characters and doesn’t shy away from drawing brutal misogyny and excessive violence. There’s a strange appeal to his very adult stories but you have to be willing to stomach a lot of gross things on the way. This series may turn some away but I’m fascinated with the dream-like reality main character Hiroshi lives in. Read it for yourself to decide.

~dakazu

123 – Triple Dip 20 – Welcome to the Ballroom, Freesia, Front Mission: Dog Life & Dog Style 

123 – Triple Dip 20 – Welcome to the Ballroom, Freesia, Front Mission: Dog Life & Dog Style 

On this episode Seamus explores dreamlike stories in A Single Match, darfox uncovers Social Justice themes in ole Green Lantern/Green Arrow comics, dakazu confesses he’s watching Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid and enjoying the tale of a magic cat in E no Shima Waikiki Shokudou, and we discuss Hideaki Anno teaching animation to kids! Then we get into a darker Triple Dip by checking out the beginning of Freesia, Front Mission Dog Life & Dog Style, and Welcome to the Ballroom!

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