188 – Manga in Motion 28 – Pom Poko

188 – Manga in Motion 28 – Pom Poko

On this episode we watch Pom Poko in honor of the late Isao Takahata!

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155 – Saikyo Selections 7 – Cobra

155 – Saikyo Selections 7 – Cobra

This week Seamus checks out a new yuri manga After Hours, dakazu checks out both the manga and live-action drama of Otoko Meshi, darfox gives a questionable synopsis of the Rurouni Kenshin anime as we discuss it’s re-serialization in Jump SQ, and we do a quick update on new Chi no Wadachi and BEASTARS chapters. Then we take a look at Cobra for Saikyo Selections! We examine the originality of Buichi Terasawa ’s design, see the influence of James Bond and Total Recall in the story and characters, and discuss the pop culture significance the series had on future anime, manga, and media all around the world!

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037 – Triple Dip 4 – Rurouni Kenshin, Devil Ecstasy, Holyland

037 – Triple Dip 4 – Rurouni Kenshin, Devil Ecstasy, Holyland

On this episode Seamus jumps into World War II with Onward Towards our Noble Deaths, we have a quick Billy Bat update, and dakazu loves crazy shogi battles in 81 Diver. Then we dive into another Triple Dip with Devil Ecstasy, Rurouni Kenshin, and Holyland!!

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