This week’s episode introduces us to Space Brothers, a popular, award-winning seinen manga dramedy series about two brothers who have space exploration ambitions. Also -the debut of M*A*S*H-splaining!
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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.
Space Brothers
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PODCAST - Ep. 99: Pluto vol. 1 by Naoki Urasawa
The manga you’ve been waiting for us to talk about is here! This week, we get into PLUTO volume 1, Naoki Urasawa’s epic reimagining of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro…
PODCAST: Ep. 95 - The Boxer vol. 1 by JH
Wait, is this episode MANHWAsplaining? It's true! Deb leads the team through their first-ever Korean webtoon pick, JH's The Boxer, a sports story that's out now in print…
PODCAST - Ep. 93: Bleach vol 1 & vol 55 by Tite Kubo
One of the ‘big three’ series of Weekly Shonen Jump, Bleach by Tite Kubo has been a fan fave for years. But will grim reapers with big swords…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 436: Space Brothers
In this episode, Xan reviews the perfect example of a "Dad Manga". Is it worth checking out? Well sit back and enjoy as he reviews the science fiction,…
PODCAST - Ep. 103: What's Michael vol 1 by Makoto Kobayashi
Chip did it, he called our bluff! So we’re discussing the funny orange comic book cat phenomenon, centering on Makoto Kobayashi’s What’s Michael, plus Heathcliff and Garfield too!
PODCAST: Ep. 106: Eniale & Dewiela Vol. 1, by Kamome Shirahama
The Angel & Devil On Your Shoulder Are Roomates And They Are Cute
PODCAST - Ep. 111: Heavenly Delusion vol 1 by Masakazu Ishiguro
Heavenly Delusion is a sci-fi (comedy?) manga that has a huge fan-following, thanks to its great art and story AND an anime too! But will that be enough…
PODCAST: Ep. 85 - Chainsaw Man vol 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Mangasplaining roars into Season 4 with a heartwarming tale of a boy, his chainsaw demon dog and his quest to get a decent meal and get laid before…
PODCAST: Ep. 87 - Rose of Versailles Vol. 1, by Riyoko Ikeda
God Save The Queen, We Mean It, Man.
Space Brothers – Anime Review
Japanese Title: Uchuu Kyoudai Similar: Moonlight Mile A Place Farther than the Universe Watched in: Japanese Genre: Comedy Slice of Life Length: 99 episodes Positives:…
PODCAST - Ep. 76: Chi's Sweet Home Vol 1&2 by Konami Kanata
The cutest cat in all of manga...!
PODCAST - Ep. 69: All-Rounder Meguru vol. 1 & 7, by Hiroki Endo
Get in the ring for some hard-hitting mixed-martial arts action (and few laughs) with All-Rounder Meguru, a sports manga series by Hiroki Endo, creator of Eden: It's an…
PODCAST - Ep. 65: Dai Dark Vol. 1
Dorohedoro Q Hayashida is back with a gritty dark fantasy manga that'll make you laugh out loud.
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PODCAST - Ep. 112: AKIRA vol 5 by Katsuhiro Otomo
We’re nearing the end of our journey through Katsuhiro Otomo’s sci-fi epic, AKIRA. With vol. 5, the action is ramping up before we get to the final book…
PODCAST: Under Ninja Vol. 1, by Kengo Hanazawa
The team gets meta with a postmodern ninja epic.
Podcast: Blue Period Vol. 1, by Tsubasa Yamaguchi
Following your passion right into art school.
Ep. 64 Podcast Pre-Read: Blue Giant Vol. 1-4 by Shinichi Ishizuka
[Deb:] So in our next episode of Mangasplaining, we're doing something a little different - we're NOT starting from volume 1! This time, we're diving...
PODCAST - Ep. 73: Witchcraft Works vol 1 + You're My Pet vol 1
The witch-y month of August continues with our second manga about witches, Witchcraft Works, plus You're My Pet, an unconventional josei manga love story
Ep. 35: City Vol 1, by Keiichi Arawi
Join the Mangasplaining team for a read through the epic comedy from Nichijou creator Keiichi Arawi, CITY Volume 1! Will this get an anime like Nichijou? Probably!
PODCAST LINK - Ep. 83: AKIRA VOL 4, By Katsuhiro Otomo
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283 – Saikyo Selections 12 – Space Brothers
This week Darfox talks about Masaaki Yuasa’s Ride Your Wave and dakazu is saddened by the abrupt ending of Oni Shine. Then we examine the long running popular…
Ep. 72: Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama & MARS Vol. 1 by Fuyumi Soryo
This week the gang reads Witch hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama, and MARS by Fuyumi Soryo on the episode! Fantasy, Romance, and so much more!
Ep. 81: Sweetness & Lightning Vol 1, by Gido Amagakure
This week Chip hosts his pick from our
Ep. 88: Under Ninja Vol. 1, by Kengo Hanazawa
The Mangasplaining crew dive into Under Ninja by Kengo Hanazawa, a comedy about a loser ninja who is thrust into... Less-loser-ness. ;)
Ep. 111: Heavenly Delusion Vol. 1, by Masakazu Ishiguro
Season 4 is nearing its conclusion, and it's time for David's last pick: Heavenly Delusion, by Masakazu Ishiguro! This sci-fi (comedy?) manga has a huge...
Ep. 41: Golden Kamuy Vol. 1, by Satoru Noda
This week the gang dives into Golden Kamuy, by Satoru Noda. The frozen north of Hokkaido! Ainu traditions in the face of colonialism! Action, adventure, dudes!
Ep. 38: RaW Hero Vol 1, by Akira Hiramoto
This week on Mangasplaining the team reads RaW Hero Vol 1, resulting in an extremely NSFW discussion and shownotes. But will Chip Zdarsky like it?
Ep. 85 – Chainsaw Man vol 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
This week the Mangasplaining gang reads Chainsaw Man, by Tatsuki Fujimoto! They already skipped ahead and read LOOK BACK, so how will they dig this one?
Anime Talk: Space Brothers Anime Review Discussion
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PODCAST - Ep. 64 Pre-Read: Blue Giant Vol. 1-4
We're taking a break this week, but now you can catch up on jazz manga Blue Giant vol. 1-4 before we talk about vol. 5-6!
PODCAST - Ep.62: My Love Mix-Up! Vol. 1 (Pt 1/2)
Covering the shojo manga and a little bonus chat!
PODCAST- Episode 60: Dick Fight Island vol. 1 by Reibun Ike
Our long-awaited visit to Dick Fight Island is here! Chip hosts! It's very NSFW but we think you're ready for this...
Ep. 79 – Kowloon Generic Romance Vol. 1, by Jun Mayuzuki
This week Deb leads the crew to Kowloon Walled City, and the new manga Kowloon Generic Romance by Jun Mauzuki! Will Chip like this unique seinen romance?
Ep. 60: Dick Fight Island Vol 1, by Reibun Ike
The moment you've all been waiting for has arrived! Reibun Ike's DICK FIGHT ISLAND on Mangasplaining! It's the BL Manga for BL Manga fans, and ALSO for newbies!
Ep. 104 – Blood Blockade Battlefront vol 1 by Yasuhiro Nightow
David recommends Blood Blockade Battlefront, manga meets X-Men: Inferno! But will CHip agree? Only one way to find out, listen to the Mangasplaining Podcast!
Ep. 104: Blood Blockade Battlefront Vol. 1, by Yasuhiro Nightow
A manga take on stylish superheroes gets a mixed response
Ep. 93 – Bleach Volume by Tite Kubo (Vol. 1 & 55)
This week the gang reads the
Podcast: AKIRA Vol. 3, by Katsuhiro Otomo
Whenever Tetsuo's not on screen, all of the other characters should be asking "Where's Tetsuo?"
Ultraman 80: Now That’s What I Call Ultraman Vol. 80
I know my post of Ultraman Taro was not that long ago. I will admit me having this Ultraman speed run is very much because of these official…
The Chiodo Brothers: Killer Klowns from Outer Space
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Medalist Vol 1 by Tsurumaikada
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PODCAST: Ep. 107: Nijishiki, by Yoshiharu Tsuge
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PODCAST - Ep. 66: Cross Game vol. 1 & To Strip the Flesh
This week, the crew reads Cross Game by Mitsuru Adachi, a truly memorable and masterfully-told story about baseball, friendship, family and much more
Wonder Egg Priority Analysis | GITM Podcast Ep. 80 – Why Character Acting Matters
Wonder Egg Priority (2021) has been the craze of the Winter 2021 Anime Season for many great reasons, from its staff to its writing. While watching this anime,…
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You know those ship dynamic preference memes going around on social media recently? They look something like this: There are a lot of these, but I have not…
Ep.45: Devilman The Classic Collection Vol. 1, by Go Nagai
Mangasplaining checks out the inspiration for the Netflix anime DEVILMAN CRYBABY with DEVILMAN CLASSIC COLLECTION VOL 1 by Go Nagai!
Ep. 33: Tokyo Tarareba Girls Vol. 1-3, by Akiko Higashimura
This week on Mangasplaining we read Akiko Higashimura's classic Tokyo Tarareba Girls! Romance, social commentary, advice columns? Perfect for Chip Zdarsky!