Episodes & Show Notes, Mangasplaining

Upcoming Manga Reads

February 3, 2021February 23, 2021 MangasplainingLeave a comment

Want to read great manga along with us? Here’s what we’ll be reading:

Ep 1: Akira Volume 1, by Katsuhiro Otomo, Published by Kodansha (Available Now)
Ep 2: Delicious in Dungeon Volume 1, by Ryoko Kui, Published by Yen Press. (Available Now)
Ep 3: Mermaid Saga Volume 1, by Rumiko Takahashi, Published by VIZ Media. (Mar 2)
Ep 4: Helter Skelter, by Kyoko Okzaki, Published by Vertical Inc. (Mar 9)
Ep 5: What the Font?!, by Kuniichi Ashiya, Published by Seven Seas Entertainment (Mar 16)

Find these books at your local comic/manga specialty shop or independent bookstore.

Episode 3: Mermaid Saga Vol.1

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 MangasplainingLeave a comment

Episode 3 sees us tackle the work of the legendary manga creator Rumiko Takahashi, author of series including Inu Yasha, RIN, Ranma 1/2, Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, and even more! We delve into her horror series, Mermaid Saga, with these fancy new re-releases from VIZ Media. What will Chip think of this one…?

Mermaid Saga Vol. 1 (of 2), by Rumiko Takahashi

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Episode 2: Delicious in Dungeon Vol 1

February 23, 2021February 24, 2021 MangasplainingLeave a comment

It’s time for the second episode of MANGASPLAINING! In this episode Chip is introduced to action and food manga Delicious in Dungeon, by Ryoko Kui. Does he like it? Deb, Christopher, and this week’s host David, will find out! Thanks to D.A.D.S. for the music and support your local comic and manga shop, visit comicshoplocator.com.

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Episode 1: Akira Vol 1

February 9, 2021February 14, 2021 MangasplainingLeave a comment

It’s the first episode of Mangasplaining, the podcast where we make Chip Zdarsky Read Great Manga to see what he thinks! Featuring Chip, Deb Aoki, David Brothers, and this episode’s host Christopher Butcher. So what did Chip think of the legendary manga classic Akira? Listen to find out!

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Episode 0: Welcome To Mangasplaining!

February 9, 2021February 14, 2021 MangasplainingLeave a comment

Welcome to Mangasplaining, the manga podcast! In this first episode you’ll get to know the team including Deb Aoki, David Brothers, Christopher Butcher, and Chip Zdarsky. We’ll also talk about the dark secret of the podcast… getting Chip to read manga, and hopefully you read along with him, enjoy some great books, and maybe learn a little something along the way.

Episode 0: Listen here or on your favourite Podcast app

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