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Ep. 101: Real vol 13, by Takehiko Inoue
Wrestling, Rehab, and a Real Good Manga


BONUS: Interview with Takehiko Inoue (2007)
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THE FIRST SLAM DUNK (Takehiko Inoue, 2022)
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Who is The Real Mastermind – Law School Ep 13 Review
This is a review for Episode 13 of the Netflix Kdrama series Law School – Starring Actor Kim Bum.


Toshiyuki Inoue
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Hiroaki Inoue
For those interested: Hiroaki Inoue , co-founder of Gainax, is currently in Montreal attending the 67th WorldCon .
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 101: M0use (or Nothing Cannot Be Stolen By Mouse)
In This, the One Hundred and First Episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan introduces our New Sponsor Audible as well as Reviews the Action Adventure Ecchi Manga…


Ep. 112: AKIRA vol. 5, by Katsuhiro Otomo
Chip Zdarsky, Deb Aoki, David Brothers, and Christopher Woodrow-Butcher finish up season 4 of the Mangasplaining podcast with vol. 5 of AKIRA by Katsuhiro Otomo


Ep. 51: AKIRA Vol. 3, by Katsuhiro Otomo
This week the mangasplaining crew reads AKIRA by Katsuhiro Otomo. Kei, Kaneda, and Chiyoko take the stage this time, but where's Tetsuo hiding?


Ep. 35: City Vol 1, by Keiichi Arawi
Join the Mangasplaining team for a read through the epic comedy from Nichijou creator Keiichi Arawi, CITY Volume 1! Will this get an anime like Nichijou? Probably!


PODCAST - Ep. 93: Bleach vol 1 & vol 55 by Tite Kubo
One of the ‘big three’ series of Weekly Shonen Jump, Bleach by Tite Kubo has been a fan fave for years. But will grim reapers with big swords…


Ep. 72: Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama & MARS Vol. 1 by Fuyumi Soryo
This week the gang reads Witch hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama, and MARS by Fuyumi Soryo on the episode! Fantasy, Romance, and so much more!
Ep. 111: Heavenly Delusion Vol. 1, by Masakazu Ishiguro
Season 4 is nearing its conclusion, and it's time for David's last pick: Heavenly Delusion, by Masakazu Ishiguro! This sci-fi (comedy?) manga has a huge...


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. 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. ;)


Ep. 106: Eniale & Dewiela Vol. 1, by Kamome Shirahama
Mangasplaining reads Eniale & Dewiela by Kamome Shirahama, of Witch Hat Atelier fame! It's a buddy comedy with Angels & Demons. Like Good Omens, but manga?


PODCAST - Ep. 112: AKIRA vol 5 by Katsuhiro Otomo
We’re nearing the end of our journey through Katsuhiro Otomo’s sci-fi epic, AKIRA. With vol. 5, the action is ramping up before we get to the final book…


Ep. 81: Sweetness & Lightning Vol 1, by Gido Amagakure
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PODCAST - Ep. 99: Pluto vol. 1 by Naoki Urasawa
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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?


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?


Disclosure 101 - Two Wolves Inside You (2/13/2024)
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Kaiseki Anime Ep. 101 — Golf, Love and Kongming
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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!


PODCAST: Ep. 85 - Chainsaw Man vol 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Mangasplaining roars into Season 4 with a heartwarming tale of a boy, his chainsaw demon dog and his quest to get a decent meal and get laid before…


PODCAST - Ep. 111: Heavenly Delusion vol 1 by Masakazu Ishiguro
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PODCAST LINK - Ep. 83: AKIRA VOL 4, By Katsuhiro Otomo
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PODCAST - Ep. 80: Space Brothers vol 1, by Chuya Koyama
This week’s episode introduces us to Space Brothers, a popular, award-winning seinen manga dramedy series about two brothers who have space exploration ambitions. Also -the debut of M*A*S*H-splaining!


Ep. 104 – Blood Blockade Battlefront vol 1 by Yasuhiro Nightow
David recommends Blood Blockade Battlefront, manga meets X-Men: Inferno! But will CHip agree? Only one way to find out, listen to the Mangasplaining Podcast!


PODCAST: Ep. 106: Eniale & Dewiela Vol. 1, by Kamome Shirahama
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Ep. 104: Blood Blockade Battlefront Vol. 1, by Yasuhiro Nightow
A manga take on stylish superheroes gets a mixed response


Ep. 93 – Bleach Volume by Tite Kubo (Vol. 1 & 55)
This week the gang reads the


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?


Ep. 60: Dick Fight Island Vol 1, by Reibun Ike
The moment you've all been waiting for has arrived! Reibun Ike's DICK FIGHT ISLAND on Mangasplaining! It's the BL Manga for BL Manga fans, and ALSO for newbies!


Beastars Vol 13 Review
Yeah, Gosha is on the cover this time around. Not surprisingly, this volume features a lot of everyone’s favourite scaly grandfather and he gets plenty of opportunities to…
Tearmoon Empire, Vol. 13
By Nozomu Mochitsuki and Gilse. Released in Japan as “Tearmoon Teikoku Monogatari” by TO Books. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Madeleine Willette. I really…
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Outbreak Company, Vol. 13
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Spiraken Movie Review Ep 40: How High (or Pimpology 101 Should Be Taught By Slick Willie)
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Gundam Build Real Ep. 1: Reunion
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Episode 86: Real Eyes Realize Real Lies (Kimi Ni Todoke Eps 13-15)
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Ep. 33: Tokyo Tarareba Girls Vol. 1-3, by Akiko Higashimura
This week on Mangasplaining we read Akiko Higashimura's classic Tokyo Tarareba Girls! Romance, social commentary, advice columns? Perfect for Chip Zdarsky!


Ep.45: Devilman The Classic Collection Vol. 1, by Go Nagai
Mangasplaining checks out the inspiration for the Netflix anime DEVILMAN CRYBABY with DEVILMAN CLASSIC COLLECTION VOL 1 by Go Nagai!


PODCAST: Ep. 87 - Rose of Versailles Vol. 1, by Riyoko Ikeda
God Save The Queen, We Mean It, Man.