In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy go to two alliterative extremes - the heat of a burning fire and the deep cold of darkest space!Series Discussed: Fire Force Vol. 1, Dai Dark Vol. 1Assignments for next Episode: My Alcoholic Escape from Reality, Sunny Vol. 1If 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:0:02:00 - Kentaro Miura: in memorium0:06:15 - May BONUS Episode Announcement!0:07:00 - Returning Champions: Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro Vol. 70:12:30 - Sachi's Monstrous Appetite Vol. 20:17:45 - Hair Intakes0:18:45 - Elliot’s Pick: Fire Force Vol. 10:22:30 - Getting in its own way0:36:15 - “Hey, I am not a running joke”0:40:00 - Andy’s Pick: Dai Dark Vol. 1 0:43:00 - Difficult to escape comparisons to Dorohedoro0:46:15 - EDGE0:51:15 - Fun! Also Chainsaw Man comparisons0:58:45 - Our Picks for Next Episode!0:59:45 - Nagata Kabi Interview 1:01:00 - Closedown!
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