We dive into one of the most infamous series in manga fandom, Inio Asano’s Goodnight Pun Pun. Chip surprises everyone with his reaction to this quirky and dark series... but is that a good thing?
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Ep. 89: Goodnight PunPun Volume 1, by Inio Asano
This week the team digs into one of the most popular and infamous 'subculture' manga in English, Goodnight PunPun, also known as Oyasumi PunPun.
Solanin by Inio Asano
My local, independent bookstore, Second Chapter Books, has started a manga club, so I joined. Their first pick is by the author of Dead Dead Demon’s Dedededede, Asano…
Reiraku / Downfall by Inio Asano
Having reviewed Solanin for the manga club I joined, I went back and read my review of Asano-sensei’s previous work, Dead Dead Demon’s Dedededestruction. In the review I’d…
Goodnight, Punpun – Volume 3
Goodnight Punpun’s third volume begins and ends in resignation. Its front cover largely defines the drama to come: Punpun lost in a bustling crowd, just one (admittedly bird-like)…
CULTURE: Inio Asano Art Exhibition 2019
A short photo essay from the Ctril+T2 exhibition of Inio Asano's work in Ikebukuro, January 2019
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[MMV] Goodnight Punpun x My Time
Here's my Goodnight Punpun MMV! Might be a change of pace from my normal stuff, but I hope you still enjoy it! Also, if you plan to read Goodnight Punpun,…
Goodnight Punpun – My Mixed Feelings On A Manga Darling
Like with so many other stories, Goodnight Punpun loses its luster as it keeps extending itself further and further.
Wonder Egg Priority – Humanity & Adolescence | GITM Podcast Ep. 89
I’ve spoken about Wonder Egg Priority’s animation quite a lot – let’s talk about its narrative this week! WEP goes from commenting on friendship to eventually discussing wha…
PODCAST: Ep. 107: Nijishiki, by Yoshiharu Tsuge
On the perils of Japanese traditional inn ownership.
GOODNIGHT HEAD 2041
Cool-looking as it was, my enthusiasm for NIGHT HEAD 2041 was starting to fizzle out in the last couple weeks, and now I’m putting it to bed for good.…
PODCAST - Ep. 77: MOB PSYCHO 100, by ONE
A boy with immense psychic power… the nefarious people that want to use him for their own ends… is this… AKIRA? No, it very much is Not.
Anibros Podcast Episode 89 – Plane of Anime Goods
This time on the Anibros show da bruddas spill the beans and let you in on the big Sakura Con. At three days…
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 89: Whisper of the Heart 25th Anniversary with Nitro
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! 25 years ago today,…
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 - 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. 90: New Grappler BAKI by Keisuke Itagaki
David hosts this week, continuing his “Violence Hell!” picks for season 4 with BAKI, by Keisuke Itagaki! Will this hyper-violent treatise on masculinity be a big hit with…
EP 89: Most Anticipated Games of Fall 2023
This episode I take a look at what games I am excited for coming this fall. Hopefully I put some lesser known series on your radar while also…
Kaiseki Anime Ep. 89 — Tale of the Heike
Come listen to us chat about one of our favorite shows of the year! We’ll be taking a short break after this until early January. 00:00 Intro 01:13…
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
The Angel & Devil On Your Shoulder Are Roomates And They Are Cute
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. 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. 82: Division Chief Kosaku Shima, by Kenshi Hirokane
An English-language manga only available in Japan? Ooooo!
PODCAST LINK - Ep. 83: AKIRA VOL 4, By Katsuhiro Otomo
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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. 97: The Untouchable Midori-Kun, by Toyo Toyota
We're back with a new episode of the podcast!
A tour through Inio Asano’s workspace
From a 2013 article from cakes.mu, a tour through Inio Asano’s workplace. I swear this is the last Asano thing I’ll do for a long time. –So this…
Pure TokyoScope PODCAST #89: Three Million Tourists Can't Be Wrong!
Patrick Macias and Matt Alt bring you pop culture from Japan!
PODCAST - Ep. 72: Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama, and MARS by Fuyumi Soryo
Epic YA fantasy meets epic YA romance, which everyone is gonna love.
PODCAST: Ep. 67: In the Clear Moonlit Dusk, by Mika Yamamori
Diving back into the sparkling world of shojo romance
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…
PODCAST: Ep. 87 - Rose of Versailles Vol. 1, by Riyoko Ikeda
God Save The Queen, We Mean It, Man.
PODCAST: Ep. 102: Not All Girls Are Stupid, by Minami Q-ta
A provactive punk-rock title for a great & edgy 90s shoujo manga collection
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. 76: Chi's Sweet Home Vol 1&2 by Konami Kanata
The cutest cat in all of manga...!
Episode 89 - Janice Nimura
In this episode, Janice Nimura recounts the remarkable story of the women of the Iwakura Mission, three young girls sent to America in 1872 for a decade to…
Vigilantes Chapters 89-92
Welcome to the My Hero Academia Podcast! This week Kendra, and James are joined by Lum (@LumRanmaYasha, host of @manga_mavericks) as we discuss My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Chapters…
PODCAST - Ep. 100: Okinawa by Susumu Higa + Interview with Jocelyne Allen & Andrew Woodrow-Butcher
It's the 100th episode, so this week, David and Chip take over, interviewing translator Jocelyne Allen and Editor Andrew Woodrow-Butcher on the new manga Okinawa by Susumu Higa,…
PODCAST: Ep. 91 – Mangasplaining x Pure Tokyoscope: Podcast Gattai!
Digging deep into the history of otaku culture in America
Anime 89 and Chap 307
Welcome to episode 147 of the My Hero Academia Podcast. This week Kendra is joined by Allison (@meowth900), Benjamin Banks (@kingbenji_banks), and Derek (@Greatbigsword) We go over the news…
OtakuGeneration (Show #89) with Cosplay
NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 089) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Cosplay, recorded…
Review Index: 80-89/100
Heres the review index for everything Ive rated 80-89 out of 100. A Forest World - 89/100 She and Her Cat: Everything Flows - 89/100 Somali and the…
Tokyo Mew Mew, Anne of Green Gables, Flying Witch, Laid-Back Camp, Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Gegege no Kitarou (2018) – 89
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Episode 89, "The Crosseyed Villain"
On this episode of the One Piece Podcast we have The Dude, Demon Rin, Jason on his final podcast for some time, and Funkatron joining us for a…
Popcorn Pulse 89: The Light
Let’s say you managed to make a horror movie using a, then, relatively unknown paranormal phenomenon. You’ve managed to recoup your costs and make a tidy profit to…
Episode 89 – Like A Phoenix
After a month break, we are back. So much to cover on this episode of Just A Gintama Podcast. We go through episodes 282-285 of the anime and…
Episode 89 - SSAG 9 - Wrex
The SSAG returns. This time, we finish the fight by talking about Mass Effect 3. Along with your usual hosts, our good friend, Richie McBeef...
Episode 89, "The Crosseyed Villain"
On this episode of the One Piece Podcast we have The Dude, Demon Rin, Jason on his final podcast for some time, and Funkatron joining us for a…