*CONTENT WARNING* This episode discusses sexual abuse and violence against children . Listener discretion is strongly advised
The guys discuss the oddities of the East once again, this time joined by Trevor from the TROOTH web channel! Specifically, the three men discuss the contrasting marketability between what’s allowed in Japan vs. what’s sold to Americans. Their case study? The Seinen Fantasy/Horror series “Made in Abyss”.
*CONTENT WARNING* This episode discusses sexual abuse and violence against children . Listener discretion is strongly advised
Topics for this episode include…
RIP Kentaro Miura
Tales from the Bookstore…
Deconstructing Fantasy
Faith in Humanity
The future of artist indulgence
Music Included: “Sudachi no Uta” by Anemoneria, “The Homework Never Ends (ENG)” by Sara White
FURTHER READING:
Fact Check: Did Demon Slayer Really Outsell all American Comics?
The Censorship Problems Faced by Manga and Anime Fans
Shrink Wrapping stops, Boost in Sales
NEXT TIME…
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