In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy take a look at the World of Japanese Comics (in particular, not just in general) before undergoing a BL Metamorphosis!Series Discussed: Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics, BL Metamorphosis Vol. 1Assignments for next Episode: Initial D Vol. 1, Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 1 If you enjoy this episode, please consider backing us on Patreon - from only US$1 a month you get bonus episodes and other perks as well, including the ability to vote on topics for us to cover!We are also now affiliates on Bookwalker! Using this link will give us a small kickback, helping cover the cost of manga for the podcast!TIMECODES:0:00:30 - REAL LIFE CONCERNS0:02:00 - Returning Champions: Please Read Chainsaw Man0:03:15 - ‘Tis Time for Torture, Princess0:05:30 - Andy’s Pick: BL Metamorphosis Vol. 10:08:30 - A healthy appraisal of fandom 0:11:00 - “Nice” 0:13:30 - Uh oh Elliot has another theory0:17:45 - A good take on Childhood Friends0:25:00 - Final Thought on the Art0:27:15 - Elliot’s Pick: Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics0:32:15 - Andy wants the even more intense version!0:36:00 - A Window into Historically Important Series0:40:30 - “You’ll Learn Things”0:42:30 - “Old Man Yells At Cloud”0:44:30 - What will be Remembered?0:47:45 - Pricing and Availability0:50:00 - Our Picks for Next Episode!0:50:45 - Closedown
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