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Ep. 109: River’s Edge, by Kyoko Okazaki
Jumping into 2024 with River's Edge by Kyoko Okazaki on Mangasplaining! Deb Aoki, David Brothers, Christopher Woodrow-Butcher, and Chip Zdarsky talkin' manga!
Kyoko Suiri (In/Spectre) – 4 [Idol Dies by Steel Beam]
3D life has taken its toll on Amun, but we’re back with our favorite amputee and spooky company! First of all, Saki. I haven’t seen a supporting character…
Book Review: ‘Things Remembered and Things Forgotten’ By Kyoko Nakajima
More usually a fan of non-fiction books about Japan it was with some uncertainty that this book was purchased on the back of the author’s reputation alongside a…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 523: River’s Edge
In this Episode, Xan reviews a dramatic slice of life manga by the queen of Josei Manga series. How impactful is it? Well, sit back and find out…
Kaiseki Anime Ep. 109 — Summer 2022 Anime Review
What did you all think of this past season? Anything good we missed? Starting this week, we also have an episode transcription! Marina made this with the help…
Black Summoner, The Devil is a Part-Timer!, The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 109: ReView: Lily C.A.T.
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another sh...
Lily C.A.T., Robot Carnival, They Were 11, Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge, Vampire Hunter D
Time Stranger Kyoko and Moteki
The White Sox are nearly incapable of winning a game – their best pitcher this year only...
Time Stranger Kyoko and Moteki
The White Sox are nearly incapable of winning a game – their best pitcher this year only lasted 2+ innings this evening – and the AL Central is…
Revisit: Strobe Edge
Well would you guess what was sitting on the library shelf for me to go back to.
Edge of Empire: Thoughts on “Siberia Under Snow” by Kuroshima Denji
Kuroshima Denji’s Siberia Under Snow is, on the surface, a powerful critique of Japanese expansionism and warfare. Denji uses the theme of isolation to highlight war’s unforgiving nature…
Episode 109 – Love Wins
Small delay but we are back to bring you a double dose of entertainment. We have two episodes of the Gintama anime as we continue through The Battle…
Review #1 – Cluster Edge
Name: Cluster Edge (クラスターエッジ)Format: DVDRelease Date: November 2012Age Rating: 13+Number of Episodes: 24Themes: war, pretty boys/bishounen, action/shounen, dramaLanguage Watched: Japanese with Engl…
Episode 74 - The Edge
This episode ended up being too big for firmware. It’s really hard for me to come up with a funny intro to this episode. As you should know…
Manga Review: Strobe Edge
Author: Sakisaka, Io The story revolves around a lively and cheerful high-school girl named Ninako Kinoshita who is innocent to the word “Love”. While riding the train on…
CodeMiko: Bleeding-Edge VTubing
CodeMiko has constantly been pushing the envelope of what's possible with VTubers. Click here if you want to know more about her!
Artists on the Edge
The trials and tribulation of fringe manga artists.
Crafting Psychological BL Manga with Kyoko Aiba
Manga creator Kyoko Aiba discusses Derail, a compelling portrait of two men attempting to hide their vulnerabilities while simultaneously pulling the other one into closer and closer intimacy.
My Hero Academia Episode 109
My Hero Academia Episode 109 is all about best (villain) girl Himiko Toga! Pony is best (hero) girl, in case you're wondering.
Episode 109 - December 30, 2014
Unless something gets recorded within the next couple of hours of this episode getting posted, this will be our last episode of 2014. A lot ...
There’s A Lot Of Anime Coming Out In 2022 | GITM Podcast Ep. 109
The new year is approaching and a there’s a lot of anime on the way. On this week’s episode of Get In The Mecha I take a look…
Popcorn Pulse 60: Dark Edge
This week is another one of choices. Whereas Tim put forth Brainscan prior, he offered something a little more palatable for Weltall. This might be due to him…
The Edge For A Dream
Upgrade ma shit Glowing cities like New York and Tokyo I think lie about achieving big dreams.
Issue #79: On the Edge
Exploring the new kegøn album, MAX's breakthrough single, and the songs of the 2010 film Solanin
Holiday Review #5: RIVER'S EDGE
We haven't seen a new Kyoko Okuzaki work in English in well over a decade, back in the glory days of Vertical. Naturally, when Kodansha pu...
Holiday Review #5: RIVER'S EDGE
We haven't seen a new Kyoko Okuzaki work in English in well over a decade, back in the glory days of Vertical. Naturally, when Kodansha pu...
My Future Starts Today ~Miku&Kyoko~, Volume 1
Do you remember Blue Drop? It began as a manga, then had a couple of Drama CDs. Some years later it was given an anime that was both…
Ep. 100: Okinawa, by Susumu Higa
It's the 100th episode, and the team are doing something special! This week David and Chip take over, interviewing translator Jocelyne Allen and Editor...
Ep. 95: The Boxer, by JH
Wait, is this episode MANHWAsplaining? It's true! Deb leads the team through their first ever Korean Webtoon, JH's The Boxer from Yen Press.
Ep. 36: DanDaDan, by Yukinobu Tatsu
Deb leads the crew through Shonen Jump's Hot New Title, DanDaDan, by Yukinobu Tatsu.
Ep. 107: Nijishiki, by Yoshiharu Tsuge
This week the Mangasplainers learn all about running traditional Japanese Inns... the wrong way... in Yoshiharu Tsuge's classic manga NEJISHIKI.
OtakuGeneration (Show #109) with Peelander-Z
NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 109) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With an interview…
Anibros Podcast Episode 109 – Fighty Days
We finally conclude our review of every anime on Netflix! In this episode you can find completely accurate and honest descriptions of every…
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan 109
NYAA ANIDEX MEGA ULOZ.TO BITCHUTE (shiteater) Dr. Slump & Arale-chan 109 [CBAE448B] shiteatersubs presents Dr. Slump & Arale-chan episode 109 in Japanese with English subtitles. Translated …
Episode 109 - Dr. Paul Barclay (Lafayette)
In this episode, Dr. Barclay reorients modern Japanese history to the perspective of the periphery, focusing on Japan's first colony of Taiwan. We discuss Indigenous Taiwanese resistance to…
MHAP 109- Vigilantes Chapters 66-79
Welcome to the My Hero Academia Podcast! This week we are joined by Nick (@nickarot) as we discuss My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Chapters 66-79 (5:46). @MHAPOD www.mhapod.com
Business Owner Kyoko Nagano Shares What’s Behind Her Passion
A desire to help safeguard the future of Japan’s traditional industries is driving Kyoko Nagano forward.
462 – One Shot 60 – River’s Edge
On this episode we talk about anime shops, Check, Please!, Meanwhile, Black Clover, and more! Then, we explore the tragic and extraordinary lives of troubled teens in Kyoko…
Review: Man on the Edge (2022)
Man on the Edge 边缘行者 China/Hong Kong, 2022, colour, 2.35:1, 112 mins. Director: Huang Mingsheng 黄明升. Rating: 6/10. Above-average Hong Kong crime drama has a strong raft of…
Cosplay Beats! Rebecca’s on the Edge
REBECCA!!! I loved cosplaying this spitfire! I wanted to try something different and she’s definitely out of character for me. While this Cyberpunk: Edgerunners shorty is not for the…
MARS RED Edge of the Nightmare
If you enjoyed the show, the story acts as a nice companion to the events of the anime, and several familiar characters from the Code Zero crew like…
Tales of Vesperia: The Ambitious Edge
Boy it has been a long time since I’ve talked about a video game that wasn’t No More Heroes or Suda related for a whole blog post. The…
Ep. 49: Blue Period, by Tsubasa Yamaguchi
This week! Deb leads the team through an artistic journey in Blue Period, by Tsubasa Yamaguchi, published by Kodansha! Find your passion, find yourself!
PODCAST: Ep. 107: Nijishiki, by Yoshiharu Tsuge
On the perils of Japanese traditional inn ownership.
Ep. 80: Space Brothers, by Chuya Koyama
This week we read the digital-only series SPACE BROTHERS, by Chuya Koyama, published by Kodansha! A huge series in Japan! Plus: MASH-Splaining, about M*A*S*H.
Ep. 31: Blank Canvas, by Akiko Higashimura
All of the Mangasplainers loved this week’s pick, Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey by Akiko Higashimura.
Ep. 40: Vinland Saga, by Makoto Yukimura
VIKINGS! Pillaging, looting, making great art! Deb leads the team through VINLAND SAGA by Makoto Yukimura, and we all love it! On Mangasplaining.
Ep. 59: Ping Pong by Taiyo Matsumoto
This week on Mangasplaining we cover Ping Pong by Taiyo Matsumoto, published by VIZ Media. You will not believe that a manga about Ping Pong can be this…
Ep. 105: Goodbye, Eri, by Tatsuki Fujimoto
This week, the Mangasplainers go back for a TRIPLE Chip-Dip into the oeuvre of one Mr. Tatsuki Fujimoto, creator of Chainsaw Man and Look Back
Ep. 77 – MOB PSYCHO 100, by ONE
This week on the podcast, David hosts a story about a young boy with immense psychic power, and the nefarious forces that want to control them.
Ep. 78 - Our Colors, by Gengoroh Tagame
Tagame's second-ever SFW manga!