Mangasplaining: Read Great Manga

Tagged: Seven Seas

14

Blog / Show Notes & Episodes

Ep. 34: BL Metamorphosis vol. 3-5 by Kaori Tsurutani

This is it, the first ever time we’ve returned to finish up a series that we loved! Kudos to Kaori Tsurutani’s BL Metamorphosis for this incredible honour. So it’s pretty clear that we liked it, but how did we like it? Why did we like it? And perhaps most importantly, will Ichinoi be okay in the end? Listen on to...

12

Blog / Show Notes & Episodes

Ep. 31: Blank Canvas vol. 1 by Akiko Higashimura

All of the Mangasplainers loved this week’s pick, Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey by Akiko Higashimura. It actually led to the crew sharing their own experiences with art, school, and even occasionally art school. A great, chatty episode that you’ll totally love even if you haven’t read the book yet (but you totally should!). In this episode:00:00 Blank Canvas...

7

Blog / Show Notes & Episodes

Ep. 24: Franken Fran vol. 1-2 and ZOM 100 vol. 1-2

It’s our second two-fer episode! First up, David leads the gang through the ero-guro-comedy Franken Fran by Katsuhisa Kigitsu! Then after the break at 45:00, the team checks out #sponsored read ZOM 100 by Haro Aso and Kotaro Takata. It’s a very creepy, crawly, and occasionally unsettling episode! Listener beware! Powered by RedCircle

10

Blog / Show Notes & Episodes

Ep. 23: BL Metamorphosis vol. 1-2 by Kaori Tsurutani

It’s an incredibly wholesome and sweet episode this week, as the gang read a heartwarming tale of a May/December friendship, based on somewhat un-wholesome manga! Yup, we’re talking about boys’ love (BL) and yaoi, thanks to the ‘gateway’ manga BL Metamorphosis, by Kaori Tsurutani. Spoilers: It’s really, really good. Powered by RedCircle

15

Blog / Show Notes & Episodes

Ep. 17: Even Though We’re Adults vol. 1 by Takako Shimura

Mangasplainer Chip Zdarsky wanted to read something aimed at a grown-up audience this week, after a few weeks of reading about teens and their problems. So this episode we jump into Takako Shimura’s down-to-earth, complex, and beautifully illustrated LGBTQ romance story Even Though We’re Adults! Will it be just what the doctor ordered? Spoilers: Yes. It’s very good. Powered by...

7

Blog / Show Notes & Episodes

Ep. 5: What The Font?!

What if fonts (typefaces?) were cute manga characters who told you all about themselves? Well then you’d have What The Font?!, by Kuniichi Ashiya and published by Seven Seas! What will graphic designer Chip Zdarsky think of this manga that’s stepping to his turf? Listen on to find out… Powered by RedCircle