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Kieta Hatsukoi / My Love Mix-Up (Vol. 1) by Hinekure Wataru / Aruko
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Ep. 68: MASSIVE by Various, and Lone Wolf & Cub Vol. 1 by Koike and Kojima
This week the team takes a decidedly NSFW dive into the surprising world of gay manga, with the MASSIVE Anthology! How does it compare to BL? How does…
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!
Ep. 42: Wotakoi: Love is Hard for an Otaku Vol 1, by Fujita
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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!
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…
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. 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. 81: Sweetness & Lightning Vol 1, by Gido Amagakure
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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!
PODCAST - Ep. 99: Pluto vol. 1 by Naoki Urasawa
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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?
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…
Anime Like My Love Story
With his tall stature, bulky muscles, and mean face, Takeo Gouda is not exactly a hit with the ladies. Men and women alike find him terrifying, but he…
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PODCAST - Ep. 73: Witchcraft Works vol 1 + You're My Pet vol 1
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My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 1 – It’s Complicated
One of my goals for this year was watching and reading more material that make me uncomfortable and pushing my own boundaries a bit more. Based on the…
EP. 57: AJIN: Demi-Human Vol. 1, by Gamon Sakurai and Tsuina Miura
This week the gang reads AJIN: Demi-Human Volumes 1 and 2 by Gamon Sakurai! Will the Mangasplaining Crew love it? Will it creep them out? Only one way…
Ep. 60: Dick Fight Island Vol 1, by Reibun Ike
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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. 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
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PODCAST: Ep. 85 - Chainsaw Man vol 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
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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. 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?
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Today we discuss two pleasant anime with a similar theme surrounding clothing. Enjoy! 00:00 Intro 01:00 Akebi’s Sailor Uniform 11:30 My Dress-Up Darling 26:55 Outro Music Credits “Clover…
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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!
Ep.45: Devilman The Classic Collection Vol. 1, by Go Nagai
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