580 – Buddha part 6
Morgana returns as we dive into non-romantic Josei recommendations, the Shogakukan Manga ONE controversy, Resident Evil Requiem, and much more! Then we continue our Retrospective on Osamu Tezuka’s Buddha, which leads to discussions on existence, attachment, and an existential crisis!!!?
Continue reading578 – Buddha part 5
This week we continue our Buddha Retrospective! Will volume 5 change our minds about Osamu Tezuka‘s entertaining art, shallow storytelling, and treatment of female characters!? We also discuss Wake Up Dead Man, Trigun Stargaze, Barubaro!, and more!!!
Continue reading577 – Jianghu Journeys 9 – Cowboy Bebop 9, Michiko & Hatchin 10, Samurai Champloo 10
On this episode we return to our tandum anime Retrospective on Cowboy Bebop, Michiko & Hatchin, and Samura Champloo! We also discuss the Flanderization of characters, BoJack Horseman, Tomorrow the Birds, and more!!!
Continue reading576 – Buddha part 4 with Vicki Dalton
We’re joined by special guest and listener Vicki Dalton as we return to Osamu Tezuka‘s Buddha this week! We also discuss Vicki’s manga & anime origins, From Far Away, Tease Me Harder, 100 Meters, JoJolion, and much, much more!!!
Continue reading566 – Buddha part 3
We’re back from our week off to talk more about Osamu Tezuka‘s Buddha! We also discuss disturbing Hong Kong cinema, Saint Catherine, the Sanda anime, A Mangaka’s Road to Japan, and more!!!
Continue reading565 – Buddha part 2
The week we continue our Retrospective on Osamu Tezuka‘s Buddha! Tune in to learn about Siddhartha’s messy teenage years and questionable coronation practices! We also discuss truly edgy media, Dandadan, Trigun Stargaze, and more!!!
Continue reading563 – Buddha part 1
On this episode we begin our Buddha Retrospective! Join us as we discuss Osamu Tezuka‘s celebrated classic on the life of Siddhartha Gautama! We also talk about Balto, SUG★R, and more!!!
Continue reading539 – Triple Dip 87 – MUJINA INTO THE DEEP, Search and Destroy, Ciguatera
Morgana is out, so it’s time for a classic lineup of seinen titles for a Triple Dip! We take a look at MUJINA INTO THE DEEP, Search and Destroy, and Ciguatera! dakazu also talks about Fujiko F. Fujio‘s Mirai no Omoide!!!
Continue reading535 – One Shot 80 – The Osamu Tezuka Story
Seamus returns from Japan to regale us with tales of manga exhibitions, food, and of course, pro-wrestling! Then we dive into The Osamu Tezuka Story to discuss the man known as the god of manga!!!
Continue reading534 – Manben Machinations 3 – Takao Saito, Shigeru Mizuki, Osamu Tezuka
This week we return to Naoki Urasawa‘s television show, Manben! We watch the episodes on Takao Saito, Shigeru Mizuki, and Osamu Tezuka! We also discuss Dragon Ball Daima, Sakamoto Days, and even have a movie quiz!!!
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