dakazu is back from Japan to talk about random connections with Akiko Higashimura, the Tokiwaso Manga Museum, and more! Then we dive into Usamaru Furuya's The Music of Marie where interesting aesthetics clash with questionable philosophy!!! Continue reading →
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