Manga Machinations
Manga Mac Crew**New Episodes every Monday!** Join hosts dakazu, darfox8, Seamus2389, and Morgana Santilli for Manga Machinations! Our weekly manga discussions focus on introducing lots of unknown manga and doing in-depth retrospective reviews of titles such as 'Tokyo Tarareba Girls', 'BLAME!', Tezuka Osamu's 'Phoenix', and more! Get more info at mangamachinations.com and send emails to mangamachinations@gmail.c... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 596 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsLeisureAnimation & MangaBooks | |||
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It's time for more of our triple anime Retrospective on Samurai Champloo, Michiko & Hatchin, and Cowboy Bebop! We also discuss Animal Signal, MARRIAGETOXIN, Boichi's thoughts on manga piracy, and more!!!
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After almost 2 years, we're finally delivering on our promise and starting our Retrospective on Land of the Lustrous! We dive into Haruko Ichikawa's amazing artwork, Buddhist-inspired world and characters, and slightly confusing perspectives! We also... more
Get ready for a Hong Kong action movie takeover! Morgana is out, and dakazu has let Darfox and Seamus run amok! We reviewed Meltdown, a movie famous for being Wong Jing's Jackie Chan diss track! We also discuss Ryuko 3, Baby Assassins Everyday, The F... more
Morgana is back as we continue our Jianghu Journey more Michiko & Hatchin, Samurai Champloo, and Cowboy Bebop! We also discuss what makes us drop long running series, Nippon Sangoku, Backrooms, Famiresu Ikou, and more!!!
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This was my first time listening but I could only get through some of the multi part episode of Aku no Hana. Couldn't finish it. Morgana and Shamus come off as weirdly judgemental and nitpicky. And I hate when people project what they WANT to happen in a story and use that as a critique against the actual story. Also, Morgana just straight up gives out a false lesson on female anatomy lol. The main guy was enjoyable to listen to though (Dakuzu?). The one that speaks Japanese. From what I could e... more
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United States9 months ago Manga Machinations is an excellent manga podcast with a lot to offer for enjoyers of the medium, especially if you are looking for more exposure to indie and lesser known manga. The hosts are charming, have good rapport with one another and each bring a different perspective to the discussions.
For a show that's been running for as long as it has, it's impressive how they've continued to keep things fresh by not sticking to any particular format for too long. Whether it's reviewing 1-2 volumes ... more
Podchaser52 years agoXtineThere's lots of manga out there, & it's overwhelming to decide which series to invest in. MangaMac helps me stay in-the-know with current & popular titles, while peering under the surface & discovering highbrow ignored gems. Most importantly, the episodes feel fun! The crew have great chemistry, & it shows. They do some fun deep dives into obscure manga, in an approachable way. They cover manga for all, but as a queer listener, I appreciate how they cover LGBT titles like Until I Love Myself.
Podcast Addict52 years agoWarpSpeedMolasses- 4 Friends + popular manga + obscure manga - bad vibes = MangaMac
There’s so much manga out there, and it feels overwhelming to decide which titles to invest my time and money on. This podcast helped me stay in-the-know with popular releases, while also peering under the surface, and discovering highbrow ignored gems. Overall, it’s a great mix. But most importantly, the episodes feel fun! The crew have great chemistry and it shows and carries through. It all feels approachable, (and at the risk of sounding corny) like casually hanging with buddies while learni... more
Apple Podcasts5WarpSpeedMolassesUnited States2 years ago The podcast does a great job of covering multiple types of manga and adjacent materials. Not just the go to main stream but some of the coolest off beat and unknown manga. The crew has also been growing to get more community involvement with live
streams and weekly mahjong games with fans. Never to late to click with the best manga podcast out there not talking about all the same stuff as the others.
Podchaser52 years agoNerdbility
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Apple Podcasts | #151 | United States/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #144 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #159 |  Canada/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #158 |  Germany/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  Australia/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
Apple Podcasts | #39 |  Philippines/Leisure/Animation & Manga |
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Manga-focused discussion show that blends deep-dive retrospectives with timely takes on a broad range of manga, including overlooked titles and creator studies. Episodes routinely feature multi-title arcs, creator-focused cross-sections, and long-form examinations of art, translation notes, and the cultural context around publishing. A standout aspect is the diverse panel of hosts who bring distinct backgrounds (translation, regional perspectives, and different genres), which yields both rigorous analysis and lively banter. The show regularly ties in translations, industry trivia, and reader/community interaction, making it a valuable listen for fans seeking nuanced critique, historical perspective, and serendipitous manga discoveries.
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Manga Machinations launched 12 years ago and published 596 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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