Manga Tak

A Weekly Manga Podcast where we discuss the finest 1st volumes of manga to help you chose your next favourite title and build your collection!

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Episode 113 - Billy Bat by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki
As Billy Bat flys off American comic book shelves, it's creator, Kevin Yamagata is in emotional turmoil. After learning he may have copied the character from something he saw while stationed in Japan during the war, Kevin sets out to find it's original creator and make amends... what he finds instead is a web of conspiracy that threatens to insnare him, and the knowledge that the bat he thought he created, might be something bigger than he can ever comprehend! This week on Manga Tak, Mat sits down with Ramzee to discuss Billy Bat by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki. While they mainly try to stay on topic about the book, it's central themes of stories, creation and symbolism draw out many tangents about authorial intent, the meta levels of storytelling in comics and a whole lot besides! --- Show Notes --- Manga --- Monster by Naoki Urasawa 20th Century Boys by Naoki Urasawa Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka by Naoki Urasawa Pineapple Army by Naoki Urasawa Asadora! by Naoki Urasawa Master Keaton by Naoki Urasawa New Treasure Island by Osamu Tezuka One Piece by Eiichiro Oda Hunter x Hunter by Yoshiro Togashi Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami --- Books / TV / Essays / Ted Talks?! --- Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson The Singing Detective by Dennis Potter Manben on Naoki Urasawa (warning: contains spoilers) George Orwell's The Decline of English Murder Kirby Ferguson - Everything's a Remix Kirby Ferguson - Creativity is a remix Do Conversation by Robert Poynton --- People --- Alan Lomax Orson Welles Franz Kafka Hergé Bob Kane Bill Finger Wally Wood The Brothers Grimm Ronald Wimberly Tradd Moore Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
Monday · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 112 - Tokyo Alien Bros by Keigo Shinzo
Fuyunosuke is a quirky, fun-loving Tokyoite who's loved by his friends at the University in-spite of his idiosyncrasies (and kinks!).. But there's a reason for his odd behaviour... Fuyunosuke is an alien! His mission? Gauge Earth's potential for Alien colonisation! Except he's not doing his job! Despite being on Earth a whole year, he's failed to report back to high command, forcing them to send Fuyu's older brother, Natsutaro, down to the planet to see what's happening! This week, Mat is joined by Nick from Retrobreak to discuss Tokyo Alien Bros by Keigo Shinzo! Join us as we peel the invisible shrinkwrap on this NSFW book (and by extension podcast) to discuss it's themes, art and how it compares to Shinzo's later work, Hirayasumi! --- Show Notes --- Hirayashumi by Keigo Shinzo Midori no Hoshi by Keigo Shinzo Wash It All Away by Mitsuru Hattori The story of Keigo Shinzo's hospitalisation is in 'No Sentimental Reactions' by Keigo Shinzo, available soon from Denpa --- Keigo Shinzo Interviews! --- Mangabrog: Asano, Shinzo and Matsumoto 2018 Journal Du Japan Interview (machine translated) Misaki Takamatsu x Keigo Shinzo (machine translated) Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
July 20 · 54 min
Bonus Episode - Strange Pictures by Uketsu / Kikou Aiba
On this Manga Tak-ked On (aka a Bonus Episode), Mat is joined one again by Marg (aka margreadsmanga) to talk about Strange Pictures by Kikou Aiba, adapted from Uketsu's NYT Best Selling Novel of the same name! Join us as we discuss how manga is the perfect medium for this visual mystery, how we'd love more books in the genre and what are hopes are for the next instalment! Thanks once again to Titan Manga for sending us advanced copies of this book, available now wherever good comic books are sold! Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
July 15 · 18 min
Episode 111 - Thunder 3 by Yuki Ikeda
After borrowing a disk from their teacher that promised to open a rift between dimensions, the small three (aka Pyontaro Tezuka, Hiroshi Ochanomizu and Tsubame Azuma) find themselves in crisis when Pyon's little sister, Futaba crawls through the screen into this parallel world! But when they discover this world is filled with alien invaders who've abducted her, how will the boys overcome all odds and get her back...? This week Mat is joined once again by Georgie (aka Mainly.Manga) to talk about Thunder 3 by "Yuki Ikeda"... The Mangaka's name is in air quotes because, well, we've got some thoughts on that! Join as we get spoiler heavy on this 1st volume! Discussing it's incredible premise, how we feel about "Ikead's" other work, the value of libraries, and how we could see this idea expanded to other works / media! ---- Show Notes --- Manga --- Goodnight Punpun by Inio Asano Gantz by Hiroya Oku Inuyashiki by Hiroya Oku Gigant by Hiroya Oku --- Movies & Video Games --- Frog Fractions by Twinbeard Studios Paper Mario by Nintendo Who Framed Roger Rabbit by Robert Zemeckis Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
July 13 · 59 min
Episode 110 - Ichi The Witch by Osamu Nishi and Shiro Usazaki
Ichi is a orphaned hunter who lives his life by one motto: Death for Death: he only hunts creatures that seek to harm humans and come at him with the intent to kill. Which is why when he stumbles upon a battle between the world's most powerful witch, Desscaras, and the King of Majik, Uroro, he throws himself into the fray! But in this world, magic can only be controlled by women, and is not learned by earned by overcoming the trial of majiks: wild, animal-like forces that form the basis of a witch's power. Somehow, Ichi is the rare exception and becomes the world's first male witch! When Desscaras offers him the chance to hunt more majiks, of course he jumps at the chance! But what will the world make of it's first male witch? This week Mat chats with Undisputed Anime's Zane Reid to discuss Ichi The Witch by Osamu Nishi and Shiro Usazaki. Join us as we get into the world's interesting magic system, discuss how it mixes shoujo magical girl tropes with shonen battle manga and speculate on it's place in this golden age of fantasy manga! --- Show Notes --- Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama One Piece by Eiichiro Oda MamaYuYu by Yoshihiko Hayashi Hunter x Hunter by Yoshihiro Togashi Cardcaptor Sakura by CLAMP Act-Age by Tatsuya Matsuki and Shiro Usazaki Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun by Osamu Nishi Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe Wistoria: Wand and Sword by Fujino Ōmori and Toshi Aoi Delicious In Dungeon by Ryoko Kui Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirohama Full Metal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa Tower Dungeon by Tsutomu Nihei Bleach by Tite Kubo Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun by Iro / Aida Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto Kagurabachi by Takeru Hokazono Dandadan by Yukinobu Tatsu Blue Lock by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
July 6 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 109 - Neon Genesis Evangelion by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
As mankind tilts on the edge of the apocalypse, a young boy named Shinji Ikari travels to Tokyo-3 after receiving a cryptic message from his estranged father. But the summons isn't the reunion Shinji was hoping for: instead of reconnection, he is asked to pilot a giant robot known as an Eva... And just like that the fate of the entire human race rests on one boy's shoulders... This week, Mat sits down once again with Tom to discuss Neon Genesis Evangelion. While they try to stick to Volume 1 of the manga bu Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, the boys cannot help but spill into broader discussion about Evangelion as a whole, so BIG SPOILER WARNINGS for the anime / End of Eva / the Rebuild Movies if you haven't seen them! If you have watched the anime (or just don't care about spoilers) get on your plug suit and sync up as we discuss the manga's similarities to the anime, it's length serialisation and how it's totally ok dropping a huge spoiler right in the 5th chapter! For Eva fans, this isn't one to miss! --- Show Notes --- There aren't any ;) We somehow just manage too keep things to Eva, but for those a little confused about releases: Neon Genesis Evangelion Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth Neon Genesis Evangelion: End of Evangelion The Rebuild Movies! The Next Eva Project Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
June 29 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 108 - Psyren by Toshiaki Iwashiro
After the disappearance of his classmate, mysterious telephone card leads Ageha Yoshina into an alternative reality called Psyren where his life is always at stake and things aren't quite as they seem... Can Ageha figure out the mystery of this death game? Can he save his friend Sakurako? And just who is the mysterious figure, Nemesis Q who's seemingly pulling the strings...? On this week's episode, Mat is joined once again by Tsutsudae of the Undisputed Anime to discuss Psyren by Toshiaki Iwashiro. This is one title from the golden age of Weekly Shonen Jump that isn't often discussed, but with it finally getting an Anime adaptation in October, we thought now was the right time to get listeners in on the ground floor! Join us as we talk about what works about the book, notice it's similarities to Gantz and finally land on why we think this book wasn't held to the same lofty heights of it's contemporaries in WSJ. --- Show Notes --- Gantz by Hiroya Oku Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto Bleach by Tite Kubo Zombiepowder. by Tite Kubo One Piece by Eiichiro Oda D. Gray-Man by Katsura Hoshino Reborn! by Akira Amano Mieru Hito by Toshiaki Iwashiro Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
June 22 · 56 min
Episode 107 - The Bugle Call: Song of War by Mozuku Sora and Higoro Toumori
Arboral Year 1294. It was an age when wars were fought over the spires. In the shadows of the battlefield lies one young boy, shunned by the mercenary troupe he accompanies because of a single horn growing from his head and bleeding out from a wound in battle, he desperately tries to sound the retreat... only for his song to unlock something within him he didn't know was possible. His name is Luca and he is one of the Branch-hexed. In a world plagued by war, all he wants is to stop using music as a tool for war and play for pleasure, but first he must help The Pontiff, the head of religion called Spiralism, defeat a mysterious power known only as The Garland. Does Luca have what it takes? And even if he succeeds, will The Pontiff keep his word? On this week's episode, Mat is joined once again by SonMangaKing to chat about Vol. 1 of The Bugle Call: Song of War written by Mozuku Sora and illustrated by Higoro Toumori. Join us as we discuss the book's clear influences in other Seinen fantasy, how Luca's powers are used to dazzling effects on the page and why we'll be reading on with the story despite some initial apprehension! --- Show Notes --- Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama Berserk! by Kentaro Miura Vagabond by Takehiko Inoue Vinland Saga by Makoto Yukimura Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto Claymore by Norihiro Yagi --- Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
June 15 · 55 min
Episode 106 - Yotsuba&! by Kiyohiko Azuma
When the quirky green haired Yotsuba and her father, Yousuke Koiwai, move in next door, the Ayase family don't know what to think. What soon become apparent to them (and us as readers) though is that this little girl is a ray of sunshine who's childlike curiosity and ability to find wonder in the most mundane of subjects is an infectious sight to look up! This week, Mat is joined once again by AC MacDonald of Twistwood Tales to discuss Yotsuba&! by Kiyohiko Azuma. We discuss the Mangaka's past hit Azumanga Daioh and how Azuma's start in Yonkoma bleeds into his long form comic work, why this series is a masterclass in character writing, and why we think this series is a home made soup for the soul! --- Show Notes --- Find the interview with Kiyohiko Azuma on Mangabrog here. --- Manga / Comics --- Azumanga Daioh by Kitohiko Azuma Hunter x Hunter by Yoshihiro Togashi (listen to the previous pod here) Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Waterson Garfield by Jim Davis Wash It All Away by Mitsuru Hattori (listen to the previous pod here) --- Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
June 8 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 105 - Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto
In a secret ninja village, a young orphan is ostracised by the people around him for an unknown reason. Determined to prove them all wrong, this young boy fights against all odds to surpass them all and become the greatest leader the villlage has ever known. His name is Naruto Usumaki and this is his story... This week on Manga Tak, Mat is joined by professional chef Andrea Piras to serve up the last of the big 3: Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto. Join us as we discuss how we both discovered the book as kids, how we feel it compares to the other titles that make up the 'big 3' before asking the ultimate question: would we recommend this book to a young reader today? --- Show Notes --- The link to the Kishimoto interview referenced during the podcast via fanverse. Follow Andrea's Copenhagen Pop-ups! --- Manga --- Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama Dr. Slump by Akira Toriyama My Hero Academia by Kōhei Horikoshi Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami Bleach by Tite Kubo One Piece by Eiichiro Oda Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata Full Metal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa Ghost In The Shell by Masamune Shirow Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
June 1 · 1 hr 3 min
Bonus Episode - Yan Volume 3
Yan's Trilogy concludes with it's exciting (orange) third volume, so Mat and Georgie (aka Mainly.Manga) jump on the mic to talk about Chang Sheng's latest work. Now the story's over, was it everything we hoped it would be? Was this super hero thrill ride all killer, no filler? Or did it stumble trying to keep so many plot points afloat? Listen along and find out! Thanks again to Titan Manga for providing advanced reading copies of the book! Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
May 27 · 15 min
Episode 104 - Record Journey by Ryoichiro Kezuka
Music has the power to take it's listener on a journey, and whether it's a recording of a song in an unknown language, or a scratchy bootleg from a rooftop jam session, you can find it all at Miyama Records! Sit back, relax and join us as we take a record journey of our very own! This week, Mat is joined once again by Georgie (aka Mainly.Manga) to discuss Record Journey by Ryoichiro Kezuka. Right from the off, we dive into the strengths of this book's art and it's anthology style story set up! From there, we weigh up the books pros and cons of it's nostalgic storytelling style, before getting into a list of other music manga we'd love to see make its way into print in English! Thanks to Titan Manga for sending advanced copies of the book for review before it's May 26th release date! --- Show Notes --- Otomachi Record by Ryoichiro Kezuka Wandering Island by Kenji Tsuruta Kids on the Slope by Yuki Kodama Boku Wa Beatles by Kaiji Kawaguchi & Tetsuo Fujii Shiori Experience by Yuko Osada & Kazuya Machida Blue Giant by Shinichi Ishizuka Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
May 25 · 51 min
Episode 103 - Mushishi by Yuki Urushibara
A man with white hair in a long, brown overcoat wanders from place to place, offering help to problems with no clear solution. His name is Ginko and he is a Mushishi: someone wise in the ways of Mushi. What are Mushi? Beings beyond our comprehension, that can only be described as life in it's purest form. They sometimes unintentionally cause harm to humans, and so Mushishi wander Japan to offer aid.. This week, Mat is joined once again by Lea to discuss Mushishi by Yuki Urushibara. Join us as we discuss the differences between the original Del Rey editions and the new hardback collectors editions from Kodansha, how the book seamlessly blends melancholic vibes with slice of life storytelling, and how the stories somehow manage to be uplifting despite their similarities to campfire horror! --- Show Notes --- God Bless The Mistaken by Nio Nakatani Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou by Hitoshi Ashinano Suiiki by Yuki Urushibara Wandering Island by Kenji Tsuruta Kino's Journey by Keiichi Sigsawa and Kouhaku Kuroboshi Girls' Last Tour by Tsukumizu Touring After the Apocalypse by Sakae Saito The Apothecary Diaries by Hyūganatsu Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe Pet Shop of Horrors by Matsuri Akino The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokumokuren Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
May 18 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 102 - Wistoria: Wand and Sword by Fujino Ōmori and Toshi Aoi
In the prestigious Rigarden School of magic, young wizards hone their skills with a wand, hoping one day to ascend to the world's greatest honour: becoming one of the Magia Vander - the protectors of all. But one young man, born without magical ability, is set to change that. Wielding a sword instead of a wand, young Will Serfort aims to take on the world, graduate with honours and sit beside his childhood companion, Elfaria, as part of the Magia Vander. But with no magical ability, can Will make the cut? This week Mat is joined by Zane Reid from the Undisputed Anime podcast to talk about Wistoria: Wand and Sword by Fujino Ōmori and Toshi Aoi just in time for the anime's second season! Join us as we get into the book's obvious comparison points, it's incredible artwork and discuss at great length about how in a time of top tier fantasy manga, the world needs more B-tier books! --- Show Notes --- Mashle: Magic and Muscles by Hajime Kōmoto Black Clover by Yūki Tabata Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama Witch Hat Aterlier by Kamome Shirahama Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe Delicious in Dungeon by Ryoko Kui Black Torch by Tsuyoshi Takaki Heart Gear by Tsuyoshi Takaki Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
May 11 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 101 - Me and The Alien Mumu by Hiroki Miyashita
Facing extinction, an alien race travels to Earth and decides to blend in amongst the population to rediscover the technological secrets it has lost. After scanning the planet's inhabitants and declaring it's rulers to be cats, they descend upon the planet... Mumu, one such invader finds himself in the home of Sakurako Umeyashiki, a freshman university student who's a bit of shut in. Together, the two become proud members of the Human Regeneration Study Group in order to understand technology better! This week on Manga Tak, Mat is joined by Ginta1jm to discuss the sci-fi comedy/explainer manga Me and The Alien Mumu by Hiroki Miyashita. Join us as we deconstruct this book and put it back together again, talking about it's similarities to other explainer manga, how effective it's comedy can be and why this might just be the cat manga Mat's been searching for all his life! --- Show Notes --- Find Ginta's Tiktok here --- Manga --- Slam Dunk by Takehiko Inoue Dr. Stone by Riichiro Inagaki & Boichi Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction by Inio Asano Mujina Into The Deep by Inio Asano Set it and Forget it! by Kakaru, Kiri Tono & Five-star Rice Meister Rie Shibuya Yotsuba&! by Kiyohiko Azuma Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
May 4 · 42 min
Episode 100 - Ping Pong by Taiyo Matsumoto
Ping Pong. For two young boys, Smile and Peco, it isn't just a game. For Peco, it's a way of life. For Smile, it's a way of keeping close to his childhood friend... but it soon becomes apparent that they both must walk their own paths in order to grow as players and as people. But with Peco so convinced he's invincible, and Smile not really invested in the game, will the two ever achieve their potential? On this 100th episode, as requested by you, the audience, I'm joined once again by tattooist and comic book artist CROM to discuss the epic Ping Pong by Taiyō Matsumoto. Join us as we gush about the book, ruminate on it's characters and reflect on where this book falls on our personal listings of Matsumoto's work! --- Show Notes --- Interview with Matsumoto from 1995 Bird King Vol. 4 by Daniel Freedman & CROM Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
April 27 · 1 hr 5 min
Bonus Episode - Unemployed Killers Support Group by RIO
Locker Loyed, one of the underground's best snipers, it forced to take early retirement after a job gone wrong. In the assassination industry, these things happen! Fortunately for Locker, his handler tells him that there's a support group for people like him, but as he soon learns maybe his past isn't quite done with him... On this Manga Tak-ked On (i.e. a Bonus Episode), Mat is joined one again by Georgie to discuss the newly released Unemployed Killers Support Group by RIO, published in English by Titan Manga! Join us as we give our quick takes on the book's unconventional take on hitmen, it's blend of dark and slapstick humour, as well as it's incredible art style! Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
April 22 · 11 min
Episode 99 - Baki The Grappler by Keisuke Itagaki
When an unknown 17 year old enters the 18th annual Real Fight Tournament, everyone is amazed as this kid takes down every pupil of the legendary Shinshinkai dojo... Even the tournament's reigning champion, Suedo, is no match! Just who is Hanma Baki? How did he get so insanely strong? And more importantly, why is he trying to become the world's strongest fighter? This week, Mat is joined once again by a formidable opponent: Georgie of the Shojo Style. Listen as they go toe-to-toe, squaring off to discuss Itagaki's unique illustration style, cackle at the book's irreverent violence and, with Kodama Tales being a new challenger to the English manga market, give their thoughts on the quality of the book overal! It's a bout not to be missed! --- Show Notes --- Manga --- Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama Fist of The North Star by Buronson and Tetsuo Hara Sun-Ken Rock by Boichi Lone Wolf and Cub by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kiojima Me and The Alien Mumu by Hiroki Miyashita Ichi The Killer by Hideo Yamamoto Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama The Climber by Shin-ichi Sakamoto Jojo's Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki --- NHK interview with Keisuke Itagaki Wiki article on Kazuo Koike, featuring a section on the Gekika Sonjuku School Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
April 20 · 56 min
Episode 97 Audio Issues Now Fixed!
Hey folks, just a quick update from me explaining some of the unfortunate audio errors in the Witch Hat episode - hopefully the file should be fixed now and available for your listening pleasure! Sorry to those who listened and thanks to the eagle eared listener who flagged it... Fingers crossed they're not present in episode 98 or any future episodes! New processes will be implemented (and old mice reinstated) to make sure this doesn't happen again... Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
April 14 · 2 min
Episode 98 - March Comes In Like A Lion by Chica Umino
Rei Kiriyama is a shogi prodigy who has overcome incredible hardship to become a professional player. Despite having his own Tokyo apartment at 17, he's incredibly lonely. After a young hostess takes pity on him, Rei is invited more and more to spend time with the Kawamoto sisters, who are themselves dealing with grief... Can they help to heal each others wounds? Or will they sink under the weight of their collective grief? This week, Mat is joined once again by Ramzee to discuss the excellent March Comes In Like A Lion by Chica Umino. Join us as we discuss the thawing of Rei's emotions, our hopes and fears about how this series balances tragedy on a knife's edge, and the excellent cat (and dog) energy that can be found within! --- Show Notes --- Link to the Manben Episode with Chica Umino Link to Ramzee and Claude T.C's new book, Rex Power! --- Manga --- Hikaru No Go by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata Yu-Gi-Oh by Kazuki Takahashi Ping Pong by Taiyō Matsumoto Hunter x Hunter by Yoshihiro Togashi Honey and Clover by Chica Umino --- Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music! Find us on: X: Manga Tak Pod Bluesky: Manga Tak Pod Instagram: Manga Tak Pod
April 13 · 53 min

Manga Tak

Episode 113 - Billy Bat by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki

Episode 112 - Tokyo Alien Bros by Keigo Shinzo

Bonus Episode - Strange Pictures by Uketsu / Kikou Aiba

Episode 111 - Thunder 3 by Yuki Ikeda

Episode 110 - Ichi The Witch by Osamu Nishi and Shiro Usazaki

Episode 109 - Neon Genesis Evangelion by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto

Episode 108 - Psyren by Toshiaki Iwashiro

Episode 107 - The Bugle Call: Song of War by Mozuku Sora and Higoro Toumori

Episode 106 - Yotsuba&! by Kiyohiko Azuma

Episode 105 - Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto

Bonus Episode - Yan Volume 3

Episode 104 - Record Journey by Ryoichiro Kezuka

Episode 103 - Mushishi by Yuki Urushibara

Episode 102 - Wistoria: Wand and Sword by Fujino Ōmori and Toshi Aoi

Episode 101 - Me and The Alien Mumu by Hiroki Miyashita

Episode 100 - Ping Pong by Taiyo Matsumoto

Bonus Episode - Unemployed Killers Support Group by RIO

Episode 99 - Baki The Grappler by Keisuke Itagaki

Episode 97 Audio Issues Now Fixed!

Episode 98 - March Comes In Like A Lion by Chica Umino