This week the Mangang covers Pluto: Urasawa X Tezuka, one of the most requested-books-to-cover since we started making the podcast... 99 episodes ago!?
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The manga you’ve been waiting for us to talk about is here! This week, we get into PLUTO volume 1, Naoki Urasawa’s epic reimagining of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 51: Naoki Urasawa’s Pluto (or Robotic Murder & Intrigue)
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Naoki Urasawa is on YouTube and it’s Rocking my World
Naoki Urasawa is on YouTube, did you know that? Not a random interview or anything, he has his own channel! You should subscribe!
Ep. 35: City Vol 1, by Keiichi Arawi
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The theme of duality in MONSTER , Studio Madhouse (original work, Naoki Urasawa)
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The theme of duality in MONSTER , Studio Madhouse (original work, Naoki Urasawa)
Monster is an introspective work on the human condition; it challenges our understanding of good and evil through the collection of very personal stories interwoven with our protagonist’s…
The theme of duality in MONSTER , Studio Madhouse (original work, Naoki Urasawa)
Monster is an introspective work on the human condition; it challenges our understanding of good and evil through the collection of very personal stories interwoven with our protagonist’s…
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Monster is an introspective work on the human condition; it challenges our understanding of good and evil through the collection of very personal stories interwoven with our protagonist’s…
Tezuka World x Nouen Collab
The Japanese mobile/browser game Nouen Hokkorina by Mobage is currently running an event featuring Osamu Tezuka's characters!
Ep. 72: Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama & MARS Vol. 1 by Fuyumi Soryo
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PODCAST - Ep. 93: Bleach vol 1 & vol 55 by Tite Kubo
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In 2023 Netflix released an 8 episode ONA based on Naoki Urasawa's manga, Pluto. Which in itself is a darker adaptation of a part of Osamu Tezuka's Astro…
Ep. 111: Heavenly Delusion Vol. 1, by Masakazu Ishiguro
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Ep. 41: Golden Kamuy Vol. 1, by Satoru Noda
This week the gang dives into Golden Kamuy, by Satoru Noda. The frozen north of Hokkaido! Ainu traditions in the face of colonialism! Action, adventure, dudes!
Ep. 38: RaW Hero Vol 1, by Akira Hiramoto
This week on Mangasplaining the team reads RaW Hero Vol 1, resulting in an extremely NSFW discussion and shownotes. But will Chip Zdarsky like it?
Ep. 88: Under Ninja Vol. 1, by Kengo Hanazawa
The Mangasplaining crew dive into Under Ninja by Kengo Hanazawa, a comedy about a loser ninja who is thrust into... Less-loser-ness. ;)
PODCAST: Ep. 95 - The Boxer vol. 1 by JH
Wait, is this episode MANHWAsplaining? It's true! Deb leads the team through their first-ever Korean webtoon pick, JH's The Boxer, a sports story that's out now in print…
Ep. 85 – Chainsaw Man vol 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
This week the Mangasplaining gang reads Chainsaw Man, by Tatsuki Fujimoto! They already skipped ahead and read LOOK BACK, so how will they dig this one?
Ep. 81: Sweetness & Lightning Vol 1, by Gido Amagakure
This week Chip hosts his pick from our
Osamu Tezuka x Hardcore Chocolate 2024
Hardcore Chocolate has a released a new set of shirts featuring Osamu Tezuka characters. Check out the new Unico t-shirt and order one for yourself!
Shinichiro Inui x Tezuka World Collab
The special collaboration with artist Shinichiro Inui will be live on April 28, 2023 (Friday)! Series like Astro Boy, Jungle Emperor, Princess Knight, Black Jack, and Unico will…
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Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the manga Astro Boy, the Osamu Tezuka Characters x GraffArt Pop Up Shop will be held.
Spy x Family, Vol. 1
By Tatsuya Endo. Released in Japan by Shueisha, serialization ongoing in the magazine Shonen Jump+. Released in North America by Viz Media. Translated by Casey Loe. I have…
023 - X-Day vol. 1
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PODCAST - Ep. 103: What's Michael vol 1 by Makoto Kobayashi
Chip did it, he called our bluff! So we’re discussing the funny orange comic book cat phenomenon, centering on Makoto Kobayashi’s What’s Michael, plus Heathcliff and Garfield too!
Ep. 119: Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 1, by Naoya Matsumoto
A Japanese take on superheroes? A henshin series? A kaiju/giant monsters manga? A workplace drama? The new-ish Shonen Jump series Kaiju No. 8 is all of these and more! But will the…
Ep. 60: Dick Fight Island Vol 1, by Reibun Ike
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PODCAST: Ep. 106: Eniale & Dewiela Vol. 1, by Kamome Shirahama
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Ep. 93 – Bleach Volume by Tite Kubo (Vol. 1 & 55)
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Ep. 104: Blood Blockade Battlefront Vol. 1, by Yasuhiro Nightow
A manga take on stylish superheroes gets a mixed response
PODCAST - Ep. 111: Heavenly Delusion vol 1 by Masakazu Ishiguro
Heavenly Delusion is a sci-fi (comedy?) manga that has a huge fan-following, thanks to its great art and story AND an anime too! But will that be enough…
Ep. 79 – Kowloon Generic Romance Vol. 1, by Jun Mayuzuki
This week Deb leads the crew to Kowloon Walled City, and the new manga Kowloon Generic Romance by Jun Mauzuki! Will Chip like this unique seinen romance?
PODCAST: Ep. 85 - Chainsaw Man vol 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
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PODCAST - Ep. 80: Space Brothers vol 1, by Chuya Koyama
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Medalist Vol 1 by Tsurumaikada
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Ep.15: Naruto Vol 1
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Ep. 66: Cross Game Vol. 1 by Adachi, and To Strip the Flesh by Toda.
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