Night 4 of October Extravaganza brings us to another Triple Dip! We’re checking out Mermaid Saga, PTSD Radio, and The Silver Demon! dakazu also read Siren Rebirth, a reboot of a manga adaptation of the horror video game series Siren!!! Continue reading →
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439 – Triple Dip 68 – The Karman Line, WONDER HOUSE OF HORRORS, Mermaid Town
On this episode we talk about 3D/CGI anime, Chainsaw Man, She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Mujina in to the Deep, and more! Then we…
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Mermaid Saga (Volume 1) – A Mermaid Never Smiles
There is a legend that one can gain immortality by consuming a mermaid’s flesh. It’s not a legend. On his quest to find a mermaid, Yuta stumbles across…
505 – Triple Dip 83 – Vampeerz, BARBARITIES, Emanon
Seamus finally returns, as we examine Vampeerz, Barbarities, and Emanon for a Pride and Panels Triple Dip! We also talk about sitcoms, sports anime, our new YouTube show,…
Mermaid Saga Volume 1 Review
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329 – Triple Dip 47 – Basara, Claymore, MPD-Psycho
Morgana and Seamus are back to hear dakazu talk about all thing Paru Itagaki with BEASTARS, Beast Complex, and Bota Bota! dakazu also gives his impressions on the…
Episode 3: Mermaid Saga Vol.1
Episode 3 sees us tackle the work of the legendary manga creator Rumiko Takahashi, author of series including Inu Yasha, RIN, Ranma 1/2, Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, and…
Mermaid Saga Collector’s Edition: Volume 1
What would you do or what price would you pay to become immortal? That’s the question that Rumiko Takahashi’s most experimental and darkest manga sets out to examine…
Mermaid Saga (Volume 2) – Mermaid’s Mask
Yuta and Mana continue to travel the world searching for others like them. Of course, not everyone has handled the transition to immortality as well as they have.…
355 – Triple Dip 53 – Drunks, En Chan’s House, Silkscreen
This week Morgana reads the strange Monthly Shoujo Sunday, dakazu enjoys the manga reality competition show MILLION TAG, and there is a rant about Fruits Basket! Then we…
343 – Triple Dip 50 – Tokyo Revengers, Oishinbo, Generation Witch
This week dakazu learns about the birth of the first weekly seinen manga magazine with Losers ~Nippon Hatsu no Seinen Mangashi no Tanjo~! He also decides to stop…
525 – Triple Dip 85 – Resenter, Devi’s Candy, I’m the Grim Reaper
Both dakazu and Seamus are not present. Manga Machination goes to Mars to transmit this unique episode. We talk about Viz Originals Resenter, Devil's Candy, and I'm the Grim Reaper. Continue…
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TheOASG reviews the collector's edition of Mermaid Saga, where Rumiko Takahashi tells this tale in a compact, cleaner & focused way.
The Quiet Terror of PTSD Radio with Eisner-Nominated Horror Manga Creator Masaaki Nakayama
Horror fans, Masaaki Nakayama is a name you need to know. Enter his disturbing world of evil spirits and curses and learn how the slightest tweak of the…
445 – Triple Dip 71 – Dandadan, Choujin X, Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku
This week’s episode was recorded live! We were joined by friend of the podcast, Wyatt from Columbus, Ohio! We talked about Fire Punch, Do a Powerbomb, Heavenly Delusion,…
282 – Triple Dip 41 – Witch Hat Atelier, Inuyashiki, Devil’s Line
On this episode dakazu talks about amateur agriculture and Cool Japan Ambassadors with Tokachi Hitoribocchi Nouen and Nihon no koto wa, Manga to Geemu de Manabimashita.! Then we…
467 – Triple Dip 75 – The Summer Hikaru Died, ATOM: The Beginning, Boy’s Abyss
On this episode we birthday presents, Crazy Food Truck, Youkoso! FACT (Tokyo S-ku Dai Ni Shibu) e, and more! Then we dig into a Triple Dip on The…
440 – Triple Dip 69 – Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero, WIND BREAKER, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Seamus is out this week so we take advantage to compare Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero for a Triple Dip!…
340 – Triple Dip 49 – Sunny, The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service, 7 Billion Needles
On this episode we discuss localization and dakazu reads about Ichiro Inoue living out of his car in #Rikon shite Shachuuhaku ni narimashita! Then we dive into a…
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken, Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
454 – Triple Dip 74 – Until I Love Myself, To Strip the Flesh, JACKASS!
Darfox returns to help finish out our Pride and Panels for Pride Month! We do a Triple Dip on Until I Love Myself, To Strip the Flesh, and…
477 – Triple Dip 78 – Innocent, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, Under Ninja
All the hosts are back to talk about Ireland riots, collapsing stairs, The Boy and the Heron, and more! Then we rally ourselves for the final Triple Dip…
448 – Triple Dip 73 – Orochi, House of Five Leaves, Saturn Apartments
Get ready for tangents galore this week as we keep veering away from a Triple Dip on manga from the new VIZ Manga subscription service! While reviewing Orochi, House of Five Leaves, and Saturn Apartments we…
363 – Triple Dip 55 – Dai Dark, Cat Eyed Boy, Otherside Picnic
It’s time for another month of horror themed episodes for this year’s October Extravaganza! We’re kicking off Night One of the festivities with a Triple Dip on Dai…
325 – Triple Dip 46 – Radiant, A Bittersweet Life, Amazing Agent Luna
This week dakazu talks about heliocentrism with Chi. ~Chikyu no Undou ni Tsuite~ and shoujo romances with Busu ni Hanataba wo.! Then the hosts dive into a non-Japanese…
470 – Triple Dip 76 – #DRCL midnight children, Panorama of Hell, Homunculus
Darfox is out sick this episode, but that doesn't stop us from getting into week 3 of October Extravaganza! We've got a horror manga Triple Dip of #DRCL…
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393 – Triple Dip 61 – The Legend of the Strongest, Kurosawa!, Sunrise Snack Bar, Ragna Chronicle
Seamus is back so we’re doing a Triple Dip based on series from Manga Planet Library! We’ll be checking out The Legend of the Strongest, Kurosawa!, Sunrise Snack…
429 – Triple Dip 67 – Tales of the Kingdom, Children of the Sea, Welcome Back, Alice
On this episode we share our most anticipated manga for 2023, Morgana talks about Embrace Your Size, Darfox has been watching Kaguya-sama: Love is War, and dakazu checks…
Children of the Sea, Kaguya-sama: Love is War, Kaina of the Great Snow Sea
279 – Triple Dip 40 – Classmates: Dou kyu sei, I Hear the Sunspot, 10 Dance
On this episode we’re doing a special Boys’ Love edition Triple Dip! Morgana leads the charge as we dive into sweet romances and problematic troupes in the first…
483 – Triple Dip 79 – March Comes in Like a Lion, Real, The Darwin Incident
On this episode we talk about broken chairs, two-page spreads, Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!, Wombs Cradle, the Water Margin Podcast, and more! Then, we discuss March Comes in…
317 – Triple Dip 44 – Chainsaw Man, Blood on the Tracks, Super-Dimensional Love Gun
For our next October Extravaganza we have a trio of horror series perfect for Halloween! We’re checking out Super-Dimensional Love Gun, Blood on the Tracks, and Chainsaw Man!…
372 – Triple Dip 58 – F, Tsukiko and the Satellite and other stories, Rabbit Game
We have another small manga publisher Triple Dip this week, this time with Glacier Bay Books! We check out Tsukiko and the Satellite and other stories, Rabbit Game,…
383 – Triple Dip 59 – Invisible Parade, Town of Pigs, From This Flame
On this episode Seamus talks about how The Secret might have helped with licensing Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou and dakazu loves the story of a granny battling hell demons…
444 – Triple Dip 70 – [Oshi no Ko], My Home Hero, Heavenly Delusion
This week we talk about collectables, The Files of Young Kindaichi, Ninja Batman, Skip and Loafer, and more! Then we examine three series that have new anime this…
471 – Triple Dip 77 – #Killstagram, Scroll if You Dare, WEBTOON at Midnight
Everyone is gone! It's up Darfox and Special Guest ARGBombshell to host the finale of the October Extravaganza for 2023. They are reading three WEBTOON series: #Killstagram, Scroll…
408 – Triple Dip 64 – Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou, Marvel’s Secret Reverse, Wolverine: SNIKT!
On this episode we answer some emails, dakazu finishes rewatching Black Clover, and Morgana is enjoying Netflix’s The Sandman. Then we get into a new Triple Dip episode…
Black Clover, Chainsaw Man, Wolverine, Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou
383 – Triple Dip 59 – Invisible Parade, Town of Pigs, From This Flame
On this episode Seamus talks about how The Secret might have helped with licensing Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou and dakazu loves the story of a granny battling hell demons…
446 – Triple Dip 72 – PANDORA, Mothers, A Favorable Wind on Full Sails
Seamus and Morgana are back as we try out another live recording this week! We discuss shonen manga, Free Comic Book Day, Skip and Loafer, The Prince of Tennis, and…
409 – Triple Dip 65 – Kowloon Generic Romance, Lost Lad London, Heterogenia Linguistico
Morgana is out so the guys check out Kowloon Generic Romance, Lost Lad London, and Heterogenia Linguistico for a Yen Press Triple Dip! dakazu also read Sachiko Takeuchi‘s…
362 – Triple Dip 54 – Uncle From Another World, Mieruko-chan, Eniale & Dewiela
Ryan aka RUSH is back to fill in for Morgana and Seamus! He’s been reading Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Claymore, BEASTARS, BLAME!, World Trigger, and more to impress…
497 – Triple Dip 82 – Breakfast with My Two-Tailed Cat, Nyankees, Nekogahara
On this episode Darfox steps in to host for a feverish dakazu. We discuss Gunpla, Famiresu Iko., and more! Then we check out Breakfast with My Two-Tailed Cat,…
The Mad Mermaid
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522 – Triple Dip 84 – The Horrors of Noroi Michiru, Phantom Tales of the Night, Parasyte Reversi
Join us for the start of this year's October Extravaganza! We're starting things off with a horror themed Triple Dip on The Horrors of Noroi Michiru, Phantom Tales…
320 – Triple Dip 45 – Everyone’s Getting Married, The Prince in His Dark Days, Complex Age
We are back with a new Triple Dip! This time we focus on Josei series including Everyone's Getting Married, The Prince in His Dark Days, and Complex Age.…
489 – Triple Dip 80 – Don’t Call it Mystery, Fool Night, Steel of the Celestial Shadows
Morgana is back but Seamus is out! We check out Don't Call it Mystery, Fool Night, and Steel of the Celestial Shadows for a Triple Dip! We also…
353 – Triple Dip 52 – Dick Fight Island, FAKE, Manly Appetites: Minegishi Loves Otsu
We’re ending our Pride Month Spectacular with a BL-themed Triple Dip! We’re looking at Dick Fight Island, FAKE, and Manly Appetites: Minegishi Loves Otsu! dakazu also checked out…
417 – Triple Dip 66 – Franken Fran, Wonderland, Muhyo & Roji’s Bureau of Supernatural Investigation
October Extravaganza continues with Morgana and Darfox returning from New York Comic Con! We discuss their trip, Bad Boys, Happy Home, Fire Punch, Chainsaw Man, and more! Then…
331 – Triple Dip 48 – Blue Giant, My Dress-Up Darling, My Androgynous Boyfriend
This week we share our favorite social media content and dive into a massive spoiler discussion for BEASTARS volume 10! Then it’s time for a new Triple Dip…