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PODCAST: Ep. 95 - The Boxer vol. 1 by JH
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PODCAST - Ep. 103: What's Michael vol 1 by Makoto Kobayashi
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PODCAST - Ep. 80: Space Brothers vol 1, by Chuya Koyama
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!
PODCAST: Ep. 106: Eniale & Dewiela Vol. 1, by Kamome Shirahama
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PODCAST: Ep. 85 - Chainsaw Man vol 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
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Under Ninja #01 — Day Drinking With Loose Women
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PODCAST: Ep. 87 - Rose of Versailles Vol. 1, by Riyoko Ikeda
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PODCAST- Episode 60: Dick Fight Island vol. 1 by Reibun Ike
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Medalist Vol 1 by Tsurumaikada
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Kaketa Tsuki to Donuts / Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon (Vol. 1 & 2) by Usui Shio
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PODCAST - Ep. 76: Chi's Sweet Home Vol 1&2 by Konami Kanata
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PODCAST - Ep. 69: All-Rounder Meguru vol. 1 & 7, by Hiroki Endo
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Under Ninja #02 — Bras, Penises, Breast Milk, and Russians
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PODCAST - Ep. 112: AKIRA vol 5 by Katsuhiro Otomo
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PODCAST - Ep. 73: Witchcraft Works vol 1 + You're My Pet vol 1
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Ep. 72: Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama & MARS Vol. 1 by Fuyumi Soryo
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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.
PODCAST - Episode 57: AJIN: Demi-Human vol. 1 by Gamon Sakurai and Tsuina Miura
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