Manga Mavericks

We're a podcast that talks about manga not only as a medium, but as an industry!

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Original cover artwork made for Manga Mavericks podcasts in 2022! 

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Hello everybody and welcome back to Manga Mavericks @ Movies, the show where we don’t talk smack about movies, we celebrate them, except for the rare occasions we do talk smack about movies, but that wouldn’t be very Christmasy of us would it?

Yes, it’s been a while, but we’re back to throw another log on the @ Movies fire just in time for Yule as a Christmas gift to our dear listeners, presenting our first ever special Manga Mavericks @ Movies interview with Casper Kelly, the creator of many adult swim classics like Stroker & Hoop, Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell, Too Many Cooks, Final Deployment 4, and his newest special and first ever feature film, Adult Swim’s Yule Log (aka The Fireplace)! 

Yule Log was the wonderful wintertime gift we didn’t know we wanted when it premiered after the Rick & Morty season finale last Sunday night, it’s the kind of special surprise and creative novelty that I absolutely love [adult swim] for and why they’re still the best network around, because no other network would greenlight a feature film based around a Yule Log video gone horribly wrong like this. But the film is so much more than just an inspired gimmick, and we go deep with Casper to ask burning questions about what sparks his imagination and lit the fire of the themes placed in the film, and he lays down a lot of fascinating insights you’ll want to log! 

If you have not seen Yule Log yet I highly recommend you go to adult swim’s website or HBO MAX and watch it first, going in completely blind, and then coming back to this interview. I do not avoid spoilers in my questions and one of mine involves discussing the ending of the film and its implications, so definitely watch the film first, and don’t start a flame war with me if you don’t! But enough burning the midnight oil, let’s crawl into the fireplace and chat with the man behind this Yuletime jewel sublime, Casper Kelly!

Enjoy the show, and follow us on twitter at @manga_mavericks, on tumblr at mangamavericks.tumblr.com, and subscribe to us on Youtube. You can follow the hosts on twitter at @LumRanmaYasha and @VLordGTZ. Don’t forget to also like and subscribe to us on Youtube and iTunes and leave us reviews to help us curate the show and create better content! If there are any topics, series or mangaka you would like to see us talk about on the show, drop us a line in the comments below, or e-mail us at [email protected]! Thanks for listening!

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Watch Adult Swim Yule Log on Adult Swim or HBO MAX! 

Check out more interviews with Casper Kelly in this playlist!

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It may have taken a thousand years for the dragon warriors to reunite, but it only took us a couple of weeks! We still had…

It may have taken a thousand years for the dragon warriors to reunite, but it only took us a couple of weeks! We still had so much more to explore in the world of Yona of the Dawn that we knew we had to return to answer the questions of the people! We’re once again rejoined by our own Happy Hungry Bunch, the Dragon Warriors of the Yona fandom; Marion, host of the Good Friends Anime Club, MHA Podcast, Shaman King Podcast, & The View From the Top!, Caitlin, editor for Anime Feminist and writer for Anime News Network and her own blog I Have a Heroine Problem, and Olive St. Sauver, writer for ButWhyTho?!

We discuss several thoughtful questions curious about what we think sets Yona apart from other series, as well as the strengths of its titular protagonist and her growth throughout the story. In the process, we also interrogate questions that attempt to pedestalize Yona above other shojo manga as we challenge broad assumptions about what shojo manga are like and female protagonists should be that come from perspectives seemingly formed through either innocent inexperience or myopic misogyny. We also delve deeper into themes and motifs that define the series, including various forms of symbolism in the manga and the conflicts between divinity and humanity, destiny and free will. We also speculate on the past and futures of various characters and what we may have yet to learn about them, and the development of their relationships with one another. All the while we laugh, cry, rage, and rave as we share the good word about Yona and a bunch of things it does well that makes us happy and hungry to read more! Enjoy the show, and follow us on twitter at @manga_mavericks, on tumblr at mangamavericks.tumblr.com, and on Youtube! You can also follow the hosts on Twitter at @sniperking323 and @lumranmayasha. If you’d like to help support the show financially you can pledge to our Patreon and receive some awesome rewards like our Patreon-exclusive Bonus pods! If one-time donations are more your speed you can donate to Colton’s Ko-fi here and LumRanmaYasha’s Ko-fi here, and if you want to support LumRanmaYasha’s art and other projects you can follow them @siddartworks on Instagram and Twitter and donate to their personal Patreon. Don’t forget to also like and subscribe to us on Youtube and iTunes and leave us reviews to help us curate the show and create better content!

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It’s the dawn of a new podcast adventure as we’re embarking on a journey into one of the most epic modern fantasy adventure manga, Mizuho…

It’s the dawn of a new podcast adventure as we’re embarking on a journey into one of the most epic modern fantasy adventure manga, Mizuho Kusanagi’s Yona of the Dawn. And joining us on our quest are some legendary dragons of the fandom, Marion, host of the Good Friends Anime Club,  Saturday Night Shoggy, MHA Podcast, Shaman King Podcast, & The View From the Top!, Caitlin Moore, editor for Anime Feminist and writer for Anime News Network and her own blog I Have a Heroine Problem, and Olive St. Sauver, writer for ButWhyTho?! We discuss our thoughts on Yona’s growth as a heroine, the complicated relationship between her, Hak, and Su-won, and how the series challenges the concepts of prophecy and the divine authority, exploring what it means to be a leader and what it takes to lead. We also gush and argue about our favorite Dragon Warriors, and champion our favorite supporting characters like Yun, Riri, and (perhaps surprisingly?) Tae-jun! We also speculate about the direction of the story, debate the merits of the Xing arc, explore Yona’s obliviousness and Hak’s brazenness in their slow-burn romance, and explain just why Yona is both a throwback to the 90s shojo fantasies of yore while also being the best possible version of them, and why it satisfies a craving for more action-focused shojo fantasy works that’re so few and far between these days. Yona’s story and world are so rich with detail that we couldn’t contain our discussion to just one podcast, so look forward to another equally meaty Q&A podcast next week to go over even more of our thoughts and theories on the series! Enjoy the show, and follow us on twitter at @manga_mavericks, on tumblr at mangamavericks.tumblr.com, and on Youtube! You can also follow the hosts on Twitter at @sniperking323 and @lumranmayasha. If you’d like to help support the show financially you can pledge to our Patreon and receive some awesome rewards like our Patreon-exclusive Bonus pods! If one-time donations are more your speed you can donate to Colton’s Ko-fi here and LumRanmaYasha’s Ko-fi here, and if you want to support LumRanmaYasha’s art and other projects you can follow them @siddartworks on Instagram and Twitter and donate to their personal Patreon. Don’t forget to also like and subscribe to us on Youtube and iTunes and leave us reviews to help us curate the show and create better content!

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A collection of the thumbnails drawn for the Manga Mavericks and Lum Squad podcasts in 2021! 

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Manga Mavericks on Twitter

“It's our 150th episode! We celebrate our 5-year anniversary AND our 150th episode milestone by inviting on our friends and contributors @VLordGTZ, @MaxyTheBee, & @kiirobon on to reminisce about our favorite episodes, moments, and memories of the show! - https://t.co/Fehi28CFkf”

It’s the 150th episode of Manga Mavericks, celebrating 5 years of discussing manga as both a medium and as an industry!  Thank you all for listening to and supporting our show for over half a decade! Here’s to many more years of manga chatter to come! 

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Manga Mavericks on Twitter

“It's Kase-san and... a Podcast! @pinkroomba, @chestofstars, & @OkazuYuri join us to discuss the trailblazing, decade-spanning yuri hit by Hiromi Takashima! We discuss its sweet central relationship, themes of communication, flower motifs, and lots more!- https://t.co/DD8d8mFsx9”

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Manga Mavericks on Twitter

“Ep 143 of the podcast is now online! We take the time to catch up on some news, including Demon Slayers complete takeover in manga and ticket sales! As well as talk about the new @shonenjump series, Sakamoto Days! https://t.co/hcHJruNvjk”

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Manga Mavericks on Twitter

“Tite Kubo’s traded in Soul Reapers for Witches and Hollows for Dragons in his newest manga, but his storytelling is no less enchanting! Editor Pancha Diaz, translator @Jmitsu, & letterer @vsatone join us to discuss Tite Kubo's new manga, Burn the Witch! - https://t.co/Yy5DTOhnc3”

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Manga Mavericks Survey 2020

Welcome to our annual Manga Mavericks survey! This year we’re celebrating the 5th anniversary of the podcast with some questions polling your favorite episodes, moments, and more from our shows from over the past 5 years! We also want to give back to our listeners for their support, so everyone participating in this survey will be entered into a raffle to win a free manga of their choice! Folks who leave us a review on Apple Podcasts will also double their chances to win! There’ll be up to five winners who will have their pick of quite a variety of different books to choose from. Remember to leave your e-mail or preferred contact information so we can contact you if you win!

We’re approaching both the 150th episode of this podcast, and even more significantly – our 5th year anniversary! Why, our annual Manga Mavericks survey of course! But this won’t be a normal yearly survey, no, this one will encompass the entirety of the podcast’s history from our very first episode in 2016 to the present! You can vote for your favorite episodes, guests, moments, and so much more from the past five years of the show as well as your favorite manga and news stories. But that’s not all, because we want to give back to our listeners for supporting us these past five years, and we’re doing so with another manga giveaway! All survey takers will be entered for a chance to win a free manga volume of their choosing from our catalog, which includes fresh hits like Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun and High Score Girl to classics like Video Girl Ai and even some old Shonen Jump issues! To top it off, you can earn even more entries in the giveaway if you guys also write us a review on Apple Podcasts between now and when the survey closes and send proof of your review to us via our e-mail at [email protected] or Twitter, and if  you send us an e-mail sharing your thoughts on the show and your experiences with it since you’ve started listening! By doing all three you can potentially triple your chances of winning a free manga volume in our giveaway! The survey is open until Sunday morning, January 24th, so you have just a bit over three weeks to submit your entries! We look forward to seeing your guys’ feedback and discussing the results of the survey on our upcoming 150th episode spectacular – celebrating the 5th anniversary of this podcast is gonna be a magical moment!

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Manga Mavericks 5th Anniversary Survey Giveaway Prizes! 

A Centaur’s Life v14

Black Jack v5

Case Closed v31

Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro v1

Excel Saga v27

Fruits Basket Sticker Collection

Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest v3

The Golden Sheep v2

Hi Score Girl v1

Hi Score Girl v2

Hi Score Girl v3

Kino’s Journey - The Beautiful World - v4

Kodansha Comics Manga Hits! 2018-2019

Kodansha Comics Manga Hits! 2019-2020

Lupin III v5

Slayers v4 (light-novel, Tokyopop ver.)

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun v1

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun v2

Video Girl Ai v1

Video Girl Ai v10

Viz Manga Sampler 2019

Shonen Jump Issue (Feb 2006, Apr 2006, Sep 2007, Nov 2008-Dec 2008, Aug 2009-Dec 2009, or Oct 2010)

Take the survey today and enter for a chance to win! 

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Full collection of all the original Manga Mavericks thumbnails that have been drawn for the show so far! 

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Manga Mavericks on Twitter

“Check out our interview with @ill_iterate, cofounder of @gaymanga! Anne shares her her background in manga publishing, insights on Gengoroh Tagame and translating My Brother’s Husband, thoughts on the future of gay manga, and even some colorful news! - https://t.co/Woks1l4MDm”

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Manga Mavericks on Twitter

“Our Our Dreams at Dusk podcast is finally public! Translator @brainvsbook joins us to share her insights on the series as its translator, discussing everything that makes this manga a dream come true for queer manga fans of all ages! Sweet dreams! - https://t.co/8rG5453GMg”

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Manga Mavericks on Twitter

“Happy Halloween from the Manga Mavericks!! In celebration of the season tricks and treats, we're treating listeners to an extra episode of the podcast featuring our review of Kazuki Takahashi's The Comiq (/w special guest @SteadyStudios)! https://t.co/nsX9ODFQDM”

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Manga Mavericks on Twitter

“Boo! That's the sound of a vuvuzela announcing our newest episode! @CoyboyBeboy joins us to discuss Naoki Urasawa's Mujirushi, a very timely manga in more ways than one! What story does Urasawa tell using anime's most famous francophile? Allons-y! - https://t.co/kQ4J9X3za1”

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Manga Mavericks on Twitter

“New episode! We cover the latest series from Shonen Jump, Manga Plus, & Mangamo! Then, we review Sawanabe Zombie from Star Fruit Books and The Promised Neverland & Demon Slayer one-shots! Plus, a news round-up covering new licenses we're excited about! - https://t.co/CSGJcSWafX”