We Appreciate Manga
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIt starts with friends recommending their manga books. It quickly turns into a reflection on the power of storytelling and how manga can some times get you through hard times. Dive into this anime related book club and appreciate manga with us! New episodes available from August 2022.
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136 - Petshop of Horrors: Flowers and Detective
December 31, 2023 13:17 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIs this the final episode of ‘We Appreciate Manga’? I guess we will have to see… Either way James has an announcement to make but first we give a quick review of Godzilla minus one and talk about side chapters of Petshop of Horrors. Skip chapter summaries @ 15:01 Intro music courtesy of Liam Bradbury Outro music courtesy of Rifti Beats - Youtube Email: [email protected] 136: Petshop of Horrors: Flowers and Detective By Akino Matsuri Transl...
135 - Petshop of Horrors vol. 10
December 24, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBAuthor Matsuri closes out the final chapters and leaves no stone unturned, Chris speaks, Q-Chan shows off their human form and a climatic meeting with D’s father finally happens. In a clever way, Matsuri switches from an episodic structure to a serial form, bringing the narrative home! Email: [email protected] 135: Petshop of Horrors vol. 10 By Akino Matsuri Translation by Tomoharu Iwo and James Lucas Jones Lettering by Nunu Ngien The st...
134 - Petshop of Horrors vol. 9
December 17, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBListen with discretion and care since on today’s episode we speak about intergenerational trauma, modern slavery, and human trafficking. Pretty intense stuff for a fantasy manga but Akino Matsuri is an expert anthologist when it comes to episodic storytelling. Skip plot summaries @ 7:17 Email: [email protected] 134: Petshop of Horrors vol. 9 By Akino Matsuri Translation by Tomoharu Iwo and James Lucas Jones Lettering by Nunu Ngien Dreams: A...
133 - Petshop of Horrors vol. 8
December 10, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBCome join our book club and listen as we read Akino Matsuri’s horror stories, one that is about a mermaid. Another about a family that move into a house that has a dark history. And a woman who seems to have looks, fame and fortune, as well as mysterious past. Skip plot synopsis @3:34 Email: [email protected] 133: Petshop of Horrors vol. 8 By Akino Matsuri Translation by Tomoharu Iwo and James Lucas Jones Lettering by Nunu Ngien D goes to...
132 - Petshop of Horror vol. 7
December 03, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBToday we talk about the importance of character-based story telling superseding social and political commentary, be it human trafficking, weight loss and police brutality. Albeit a fantasy story, there is an argument that a character’s catharsis through such heavy and controversial topics can bring catharsis to the reader. Skip plot synopsis @ 3:37 Email: [email protected] 132: Petshop of Horrors vol. 7 By Akino Matsuri Translation by Tomoharu Iwo and Jam...
131 - Petshop of Horrors vol. 6
November 26, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBContinuing with their book club podcast, Will and James talk about volume 6 of the surreal fantasy horror josei manga, Petshop of Horrors! Today’s stories are very much a reflection on the chaos of childhood and the pressures that family can sometimes put upon us. Skip chapter summaries @ 4:22 Email: [email protected] 130: Petshop of Horrors vol. 6 By Akino Matsuri Translation by Tomoharu Iwo and James Lucas Jones Lettering by Nunu Ngien Wh...
130 - Petshop of Horrors vol. 5
November 19, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBA poignant volume that introduces a new character to the lore and explores feelings around death and childhood. And it may come as no surprise that even a horror Shoujo manga somehow has to reference ballet, we all seen Black Swan right? Skip plot summaries @ 6:11 Email: [email protected] 130: Petshop of Horrors vol. 5 By Akino Matsuri Translation by Tomoharu Iwo and James Lucas Jones Lettering by Nunu Ngien In the first chapter, ‘Dual’ a cong...
129 - Petshop of Horrors vol. 4
November 12, 2023 11:19 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBDoes anyone remember Tamagotchi? Or maybe you had a Giga-Pet growing up? Whatever the case a virtual pet goes by many brand names and today we read one story that is both inspired by the virtual pet craze of the 90’s and the lore behind hermaphrodites (that’s intersex people for those in the know). We also have one story inspired by Dracula and another involving race horses. This is gonna be a fun one! Skip synopsis @ 9:44 Email: [email protected] 129: Petshop o...
128 - Petshop of Horrors vol. 3
November 05, 2023 12:20 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBDog lovers will love this one yet we are now seeing author Akino experiment with the characters. She also explores some social commentary and posing morally difficult questions. It goes without saying, today is a heavy episode about the horrors of fascism and war. Skip synopsis @ 7:23 Email: [email protected] 128: Petshop of Horrors vol. 3 By Akino Matsuri Translation by Tomoharu Iwo and James Lucas Jones Lettering by Nunu Ngien The f...
127 - Petshop of Horrors vol. 2
October 28, 2023 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBCat lovers will enjoy the continuation of our spooky season read along, as James and Will experience multiple stories from the Petshop of Horror. There’s one about a dangerous mermaid that resembles someone’s dead wife, another about jumping into someone else’s dream and a white cat that grants its owner good luck! Skip synopsis @ 7:40 Email: [email protected] 127: Petshop of Horrors vol. 2 By Akino Matsuri Translation by Tomoharu Iwo and James Lucas Jone...
126 - Petshop of Horrors vol. 1
October 21, 2023 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIt is horror season on our book club podcast, so it is horror manga time! Today’s manga is about a pet shop in Chinatown, where the mysterious manager sells mythical creatures and cryptids for pets, but the people who get their pets here cannot help but see these creatures as more human than animal; a mistake that will lead them to their downfall! Skip plot summary @ 7:05 Email: [email protected] 126: Petshop of Horrors By Akino Matsuri Translation by Tom...
125 - Goodbye, Eri
October 14, 2023 23:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBSteven, James and Will group up to talk about the latest one-shot manga from Tatsuki Fujimoto. Most famous for Chainsaw Man, Fujimoto flexes his storytelling muscles by occasional doing shorter stories. Perhaps this is the key to him being a good storyteller overall. In 'Goodbye, Eri' we get a meditation on how stories are powerful and reality defining. Fujimoto also experiments with a meta-narrative as we see the main character Yuta make his own story up through the course of the pages. S...
124 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time vol. 2
October 07, 2023 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBJames and Steven discuss the concluding adult arc of the manga, breaking it down using Joseph Campbell’s monomyth template. And even speak of the bonus skull kid chapters, which separate from the full story also acts as a good rendition of the hero’s journey formula. Skip synopsis @ 5:14 Email: [email protected] 124: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time vol. 2 Story and Art by Akira Himekawa Based upon the work of Yoshiaki Koizuma, Tôru Ôsawa, Kensuke Tan...
123 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time vol. 1
September 30, 2023 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThe seminal videogame was given the manga treatment in 1999, a lot has changed since then, yet it tells an ancient form of myth that permeates all cultures and spurs on our talk today. Skip synopsis @ 6:52 Email: [email protected] 123: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Story and Art by Akira Himekawa Based upon the work of Yoshiaki Koizuma, Tôru Ôsawa, Kensuke Tanabe, Yusuke Nakano and Shigeru Miyamoto Translation by John Werry, Honkyaku C...
122 - Pokémon Adventures vol. 7
July 15, 2023 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBNow that the first-generation arcs of Pokémon Adventures are over, James and Will talk about the all action finale. The brilliance of getting us to root for girls in what many consider to be a shonen manga. And we even talk about the Mewtwo versus Lance fight and Pikachu and friends versus Lance! Perhaps there is a bit too many people fighting Lance in this volume but overall, we get a satisfying conclusion. Skip plot summary @ 9:55 Email: [email protected] 122:...
121 - Pokémon Adventures vol. 6
July 08, 2023 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBComing close to the end of the yellow arc, we finally get answers to long standing questions and see an old character return in time for the final battle. Skip plot summary @ 4:25 Email: [email protected] 121: Pokémon Adventures vol. 6 Chapters 66 'Punching Poliwrath' and 78 'Victim of Venusaur' Art by Mato English Translation by Kaori Inoue Lettering and touch up by Wayne Truman Red has disappeared and it is up to his Pikachu (...
120 - Pokémon Adventures vol. 5
July 01, 2023 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBDoes Pikachu have a stand? The manga has a unique take on how and why Pikachu can surf. Did you know you could teach Pikachu to surf? Sip plot summary @ 6:40 We also talk about the inconsistent looks of Blaine the fire Pokémon gym leader. Email: [email protected] 120: Pokémon Adventures vol. 5 Chapters 53 to 65, ‘Can't Catch Caterpie’ and ‘Karate Machomp’ Story by Hidenori Kusaka Art by Mato English Translation by Kaori Inoue Lettering and tou...
119 - Pokémon Adventures vol. 4
June 24, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBJames and Will talk about volume 4 of the Pokémon Adventures manga. Including the new and original “Yellow” who is perhaps the first gender neutral looking character we have seen in an otherwise shonen manga. Skip summary of the plot @ 5:15 Email: [email protected] 119: Pokémon Adventures vol. 4 Chapters 41 to 52, ‘Ponyta Tale’ and ‘Growing out of Gengar’ Story by Hidenori Kusaka Art by Mato English Translation by Kaori Inoue Lettering and tou...
118 - Pokémon Adventures vol. 3
June 17, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn volume 3 of the Pokémon manga we see many plot points start to resolve towards a satisfying climax, friends from unlikely places come together to fight the Rocket Gang and Red faces off against Mewtwo! Email: [email protected] 118: Pokémon Adventures vol. 3 Chapters 28 to 40, ‘Peace of Mime’ and ‘A Charizard… and a Champion’ Story by Hidenori Kusaka Art by Mato English Translation by Kaori Inoue Lettering and touch up by Wayne Truman ...
117 - Pokémon Adventures vol. 2
June 10, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBWill and James talk about volume 2 of today’s manga and address how the satanic panic spread to Pokémon. Email: [email protected] 117: Pokémon Adventures vol. 2 Chapters 15 to 27, ‘Wartotle Wars’ and ‘Kalling Kadabra’ Story by Hidenori Kusaka Art by Mato English Translation by Kaori Inoue Lettering and touch up by Wayne Truman The Pokémon trainer Red is witness to his Bulbasaur evolving into an Ivysaur after fighting a Manke...
116 - Pokémon Adventures vol. 1
June 03, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBHaving played the original Gameboy videogame 23 years ago, Will and James take a trip down memory lane and decide to read up on its popular manga adaptation. Does it make us want to play the game or does it make us want to read more manga? Now that is the question! Skip plot summary @ 10:11 Email: [email protected] 116: Pokémon Adventures vol. 1 Chapters 1 to 14, ‘A Glimpse of the Glow’ and ‘That Awful Arbok!’ Story by Hidenori Kusaka Art by ...
115 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 8
May 20, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThe conclusion to the manga like most Japanese slice of life and coming of age drama adds an expected air of ambiguity. But for one, we could not escape an Evangelion reference and talk musings on (or in Will’s case rant on) our nostalgia baiting consumer culture having a harmful effect on us maturing into adults. Skip plot summary @ 3:03 Email: [email protected] 115: Welcome to the NHK vol. 8 Chapters 31 to 35, Welcome to the Party! and Welcome to the NHK! ...
114 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 7
May 13, 2023 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBSteven and Will talk about the characters near the completion of their developed arcs. Specifically speaking about BPD (borderline personality disorder) and musings on what type of person has romantic affairs. Skip plot summary @ 3:25 You can also follow us on social media @Weapemanga Email: [email protected] 114: Welcome to the NHK vol. 7 Chapters 31 to 35, Welcome to the Training! and Welcome to the Desperate Liquor! Story by Tatsuhiko Takimoto Art by ...
113 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 6
May 06, 2023 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWill and Steven are perplexed by the plot as it shuffles along but find time to discuss the characters and their relationships to one and another, be it toxic or not. Skip plot summary @ 3:12 Email: [email protected] 113: Welcome to the NHK vol. 6 Chapters 26 to 30, ‘Welcome to the Migrant’ and ‘Welcome to the Shuffle’ Story by Tatsuhiko Takimoto Art by Kendi Oiwa English Translation by Katherine Schilling and Zachary Rau Lettering by Star Print Br...
112 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 5
April 29, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBToday’s episode contains explicit talk since we are talking about a manga about a porn addict who lives with his parents. It’s Welcome to the NHK! Skip plot summary @ 3:10 Email: [email protected] 112: Welcome to the NHK vol. 5 Chapters 21 to 25, ‘Welcome to the ARCADIA VILLAGE!’ and ‘Welcome to the NEXT STAGE!’ Story by Tatsuhiko Takimoto Art by Kendi Oiwa English Translation by Katherine Schilling and Zachary Rau Lettering by Star Print Brok...
111 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 4
April 23, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBEXPLICIT CONTENT as we talk about mature themes, you can skip the synopsis @ 3:18 Email: [email protected] 111: Welcome to the NHK vol. 4 Chapters 16 to 17 ‘Welcome to the NO FUTURE’ and ‘Welcome to the Starry Sky’ Story by Tatsuhiko Takimoto Art by Kendi Oiwa English Translation by Katherine Schilling and Zachary Rau Lettering by Star Print Brokers Sato becomes afraid of Misaki and shuts himself inside his room. Eventually Kaoru who has been arguing with his parents b...
110 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 3
April 15, 2023 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBEXPLICIT CONTENT! Today’s episode, Will and Steve talk about videogame addiction and Hikikomori culture as it pertains to this volume 3 Welcome to the NHK. Our protagonist falls for a Pyramid scheme and Misaki’s tortuous methods to cure him do no good (no surprises there) skip plot summary @ 4:45 Email: [email protected] 110: Welcome to the NHK vol. 3 Chapters 11 to 15 ‘Welcome to the ONLINE!’ and ‘Welcome to the REFRAIN!’ Story by Tatsuhiko Takimoto ...
109 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 2
April 08, 2023 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBEXPLICIT CONTENT! Inspired by today’s manga, Will talks to Steven about his own personal ordeal with depression and suicidal ideation. They speak about their own relationship troubles. As well as how easy it is for people to become dependent on that which is not healthy for them. All in all, ‘Welcome to the NHK’ shows us that manga can deal with real, dark and murky issues albeit easily digestible when it is done with a humorous tone. Skip synopsis @ 4:19 Email: WeAppreciateManga@Gmail...
108 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 1
April 01, 2023 10:18 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWill gets Steven to read one of his fave mangas, a story that revolves around the lives of several young adults all living in or around the city of Tokyo. Many different lifestyles are shown but most of the time the story focuses on the concept of being a hikikomori (a reclusive individual who withdraws from society) and chooses to surround themselves in the comfort of all that is anime and otaku. Most of the characters experience intense feelings of depression and loneliness. You better be...
107 - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure vol. 5
March 19, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWe talk about the conclusion to the Phantom Blood arc and how author Hirohiko Araki avoids “resetting to zero” in order to have a handle on the power creep of his heroes and villains. Skip synopsis @ 5:29 Email: [email protected] 107: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure vol. 5 By Hirohiko Araki Chapters 38 to 44, The Three from a Faraway part Land part 3 and Fire and Ice part 6 Translation by Evan Galloway Lettering by Mark Mcmurray In the final volu...
106 - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure vol. 4
March 12, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWe talk about author Hirohiko Araki’s flaws and success with the Phantom Blood arc of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure. Bringing up his issue with pacing the manga against multiple set pieces and fights spanning multiple environments but also praise his use of writing brave characters that inspire empathy, as well as his ability to use real world science to explain the most bizarre parts of the action. Skip synopsis @ 5: 11 Email: [email protected] 106: Jojo’s Bizarre ...
105 - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure vol. 3
March 05, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBContinuing our read along of Phantom Blood we get our first appearance of the Yoda figure and Jobro Mr. Zepelli! A man who is willing to teach Jojo all the vegan chi powers he can muster (that’s Hamon energy to Jojoites). Now a lot of sagely teacher characters can come off dull and boring but not in Jojo’s world! We also talk about how brave characters can beget empathy from the reader and fact check the historical fantasy of the manga. Skip synopsis @ 6:47 Email: WeAppreciate...
104 - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure vol. 2
February 26, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBJames and Steven continue their read-a-long of the Phantom Blood manga. Where the author Araki pays off the last volume by having lots of gore and shirtless action. 104: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure vol. 2 Chapters 9 and 17, ‘The Stone Mask part 2’ and ’The Birth of DIO’ By Hirohiko Araki After striking a dagger at Jojo’s dad, Dio is “fatally” shot by the police. The police captain expresses guilt, knowing that Dio’s father was a dishonourable thief, he remembers when Jojo’s father droppe...
103 - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure vol. 1
February 19, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThe first part of Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure (Phantom Blood) is best described as Dracula starring Jean Claude Van Damme with costume design by Jean Paul Gaultier, and you know something? It is a good read! Blending Shonen anime spectacle with the influence of classical literature. We see if the manga has stood the test of time since its 80’s debut. Skip synopsis @ 6:32 Email: [email protected] 103: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure vol. 1 Chapters 1 to 8, ‘Prologue’ and ‘The S...
102 - Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back
February 12, 2023 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBWe delve into Chainsaw Man author Tatsuki Fujimoto’s coming of age one shot. A story that explores budding rivalry and companionship, as well as the artist’s calling in a cruel and random world. Skip synopsis @ 9:52 Email: [email protected] 102: Look Back By Tatsuki Fujimoto Translation by Amanda Haley Lettering by Snir Aharon Edited for English by Alexis Kirsch Fujino is the manga artist of the school newspaper until it becomes app...
101 - Death Note 2020 Special One-Shot
January 29, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB14 years after the original Death Note run ended, we were blessed with the return of familiar characters and introduced with a new one, Minoru Tanaka. A character whose ingenious actions causes the Shinigami king to create a new rule. This will be the last Death Note related episode between the boys as they discuss the manga’s legacy and more. Skip synopsis @ 6:52 Email: [email protected] 101: Death Note 2020 Special One-Shot Story by Tsugumi Ohba Art by Takeshi O...
100 - Death Note Pilot ⁓ The Taro Kagami Story
January 22, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBToday’s episode has Will, James and Steven talk about the pilot chapter to Death Note, this would have been the first one shot published, and although it may not have too much in common with the Light vs. L story it did pave the way for it. The boys also review the recent Simpsons’ Tree House of Horror special that paid homage to Death Note as well as talk about the Death Note videogame spin offs and crossovers. Skip synopsis @ 3:55 Email: [email protected] 100: Death N...
099 - Death Note vol. 12
January 15, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBListen in on James, Will and Steven as they talk all about the final chapters of Death Note, discussing their favorite tricks that the characters utilised and more. What was your favorite trick? But beware! there are spoilers of both the 2006 Japanese two-part movie as well as the manga and the anime! Otherwise come and listen in! Skip synopsis @ 5:02 Email: [email protected] 099: Death Note vol. 12 ⁓ Finis Story by Tsugumi Ohba Art by Takeshi Obata Translation by Tet...
098 - Death Note vol. 11
January 08, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBOn today’s episode we compare the manga to the anime, specifically some key scenes set before the final chapters. As well as share some facts on the setting of Death Note and compare them to the real-world place they are based on. Skip synopsis @ 4:01 Email: [email protected] 098: Death Note vol. 11 ⁓ Kindred Spirits Story by Tsugumi Ohba Art by Takeshi Obata Translation by Tetsuichiro Miyaki Lettering by Gia Cam Luc With the battle now set to end in Japan...
097 - Death Note vol. 10
January 01, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThe two friends brace themselves for the final volumes of Death Note and James compares Near's/Ohba's comments on the Kira worshippers to that of the most avid of Trump supporters, albeit such riot scenes are all too common in the real world. Skip synopsis @ 4:31 Email: [email protected] 097: Death Note vol. 10 ⁓ Story by Tsugumi Ohba Art by Takeshi Obata Translation by Tetsuichiro Miyaki Lettering by Gia Cam Luc After Near and Mogi escape an attack from Kira worshipp...
096 - Death Note vol. 9
December 18, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBJames tells Steven all about the Netflix Death Note movie whilst sharing opinions on volume 9 of the manga. And some talk around the effects of the Death Note and the how it functions as a magical almost Lovecraftian object of cosmic or psychological horror. Skip synopsis @ 4:25 Email: [email protected] 096: Death Note vol. 9 ⁓ Contact Chapters 71 and 79 ‘Contact’ and ‘Lies’ Story by Tsugumi Ohba Artwork by Takeshi Obata Translation by Alexis Kirsch Lettering by G...
095 - Death Note vol. 8
December 11, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBDid you know there was a musical based on the Death Note manga? And that Demon Kaka (formerly Kogure) made a Death Note tribute song? James tests Steven by seeing if he can connect the characters to their respective songs. As well as giving their impression and thoughts on volume 8 of the Shonen masterpiece. This episode also marks the reveal of one lucky manga winner. So come and appreciate manga with us! Skip synopsis @ 3:43 095: Death Note vol. 8 ⁓ Target Chapters 62 and 70 ‘Decision’...
094 - Death Note vol. 7
December 04, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBA turning point in the manga’s original run spurs conversation around what Hirohiko Araki (Author of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure) called “a return to zero”, or as the boys like to call it, “the Dragonball problem”, a problem that all long running Shonen authors tend to face. Beware, we got plenty of spoilers in this one! Skip plot synopsis @ 3:15 Email: [email protected] 094: Death Note vol. 7 ⁓ Zero Story by Tsugumi Ohba Artwork by Takeshi Obata Translation by Alexis Kirsch...
093 - Death Note vol. 6
November 27, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBSteven and James share their thoughts on the Yotsuba arc of Death Note. Particularly showing appreciation on how character's thoughts can create plenty of twists and turns, in what is an undoubtedly seminal non-battle manga. skip plot synopsis @ 3: 00 093: Death Note vol. 6 ⁓ Give-and-Take Story by Tsugumi Ohba Artwork by Takeshi Obata Translation by Alexis Kirsch Lettering by Gia Cam Luc With evidence gathered by Aiber and Wedy, the Kira investigation team learn that one of ...
092 - Death Note vol. 5
November 20, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBEver wondered why the English names in Death Note sound so odd? Well today’s episode has Steven and James talk about why that is as well as the “Yotsuba arc” of Death Note, besides expressing their thoughts and opinions on the art and pacing of the story. Beware of spoilers! Skip synopsis @ 3:10 Email: [email protected] 092: Death Note vol. 5 ⁓ Whiteout Chapters 35 to 43 “Whiteout” and “Black” Story by Tsugumi Ohba Art by Takeshi Obata Translation by Alexis Kirsch ...
091 - Death Note vol. 4
November 13, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBToday the guys talk about the impressions they have from the characters Rem and Misa Amane, the latter arguably being the most iconic alternative emo / gothic chick to ever step off from the pages of manga and into a hot topic. Skip synopsis @ 3:13 Email: [email protected] 091: Death Note vol. 4 - Love Story by Tsugumi Ohba Art by Takeshi Obata Translation by Alexis Kirsch Lettering by Gia Cam Luc The detective L has Light Yagami join him on the investigation of t...
090 - Death Note vol. 3
November 06, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThe dudes talk about the Death Note’s impact as a “non-battle” manga and their feelings to what can be best described as the “Dragonball problem” James and Will also describe the very first panels they saw of the manga and how it convinced them to buy the manga, panels that appeared in volume 3. Skip synopsis @ 7:19 Email: [email protected] Death Note vol. 3 - Hard Run Chapters 17 to 25 ‘Trash’ and ‘Fool’ Story by Tsugumi Ohba Art by Takeshi Obata Translation by Po...
089 - Death Note vol. 2
October 31, 2022 12:19 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWill, James and Steven talk about the controversy around Death Note at the time of its translation as well as the character Naomi Misora. Skip synopsis @ 7:47 Listeners and readers may also find the following subject matter upsetting. Discretion is advised. If you would like to enter for our chance prize manga giveaway and support the podcast simply follow the links below to our social media pages. Offer ends on 10th of December 2022. Email: [email protected] 089: Dea...
088 - Death Note vol. 1
October 22, 2022 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBFor the Halloween holidays all 3 dudes, James, Will and Steven talk about one of the most successful manga of all time, and that is Death Note! Wherein a bored schoolboy picks up the grim reaper’s notebook. It reads “The Human whose name is written in this note shall die” Skip synopsis @ 7:07 Email: [email protected] 88: Death Note vol. 1 ~ Boredom Story by Tsugumi Ohba Art by Takeshi Obata Translation by Pookie Rolf Lettering by Gia Cam Luc “The Human whose name is ...
087 - All You Need is Kill vol. 2
October 15, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBSteven and James return to talk about Takeshi Obata’s vision of ‘All You Need is Kill’, and in turn compare the changes to the original light novel as well as the Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt movie adaptation, ‘The Edge of Tomorrow’ a.k.a. ‘Live, Die, Repeat’. Both measuring the pros and cons of the differing plot points. Skip synopsis @ 5:00 Email: [email protected] 087: All You Need is Kill vol .2 Original Story by Hiroshi Sakurazaka Art by Takeshi Obata With Storyboa...