That One Time We Read Manga

This week on your favorite sea going podcast, many traumatic things have and will happen. We discover that Luffy can't function alone. We meet a lot of ladies... some of them kick puppies. People die, and Luffy finds Dante's Inferno. Is the puppy kicker the most evil villain thus far? Will Luffy ever find love? Does Kuma know what you REALLY want? Will Luffy make it to Ace in time? Have Du...

This week, the crew explores new territory in the... vampire genre! That's right. You heard it. We read Seraph of the End. A story set in a world where just like livestock, humans are kept, farmed, and consumed by vampire societies across the world. How fun would a vampire pirate manga be? How much story is too much for one chapter? Is this finally an example of a fully fleshed out horror mang...

In this episode, the crew explores the world of spirits, demons, and exorcists as they discuss Nue's Exorcist. We discuss this titles similarities and lack thereof to other stories we all know and love. We discuss the very gray line of fan service as it relates to modern works, and just how cool a really old demon lady is! Who in the crew has the strongest moral compass? Just how strong is Nue...

This week, the crew discusses the end of Thriller Bark, Kuma, and nothing else because nothing happened. Prepare to cry as Oda bullies us into submission and begins turning this upbeat pirate adventure into potentially painful experience. What did Kuma do to the crew? What's going on with Ace? When did the crew become power rangers? What denomination of Christianity does Kuma practice? Is Zoro a m...

This week, the crew discusses the aristocracies arrival and they are better than everyone. We discuss some very interesting Celestial Dragons (not as cool as it sounds), and Supernovas! Also, everyone... goes away. Complete anarchy occurs as humans are trafficked and new pirates enter the scene. Will Luffy come to the aid of Ace? Is Hachi a cannibal? Who should be at the top of the Supernova Tier...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! You may think we would skip a week to spend it with families, but no! We’re as committed to this podcast as Santa is committed to decking your halls. This week however, is not about manga. It’s about Christmas. What is the best way to celebrate Christmas you ask? By watching and discussing what we…. all… believe to be the best Christmas movie of all, Elf! Exciti...

This week, the crew explores the SPOOOKY island of Thriller Bark! Something or things lurk in the shadows of this island while the Straw Hats continue to split up and make new friends. What could possibly be so scary about the massive mansion surrounded by a graveyard? How much salt do you need to kill a zombie army? Can skeletons see even though they don't have eyes? What're gas prices like in yo...

This week, the crew discusses reading a manga about reading manga! Oh, how far we've come. We discuss the life of Teppei Sasaki, a mangaka trying to make it in the world of Shonen Jump while trying to get his own story serialized. What kind of challenges does a mangaka have to overcome when publishing a successful story? Just how useful are microwaves? Is crushing a child's dreams worth it...

This Thanksgiving, the crew discusses not manga... but life in general. We give thanks to the many facets and folks of our lives that have brought us to where we are today. We talk about Thanksgiving traditions (experiences may vary) and the many foods that we consume. What are the best foods for a festive feast? Does Duncan hate fish? Does Tim appreciate his mother's cranberry sauce? What kind of...

This week, the crew is unsteadily navigating a lore-heavy mini-arc with the integral input of Nate.... who's audio crashed after most of the recording. So, Tim did his best to edit everything to sound as natural as possible. Good job Tim! To the questions! What does Nate think about this arc? Is Garp a powerful friend or foe? What does Monkey D. Dragon have to offer to the pirate world? What d...

This week, the crew scrambles their way back into a sub-par (which is actually a good thing) manga about golf! That’s right, we’re reading golf again! We discuss the trials Robo as he advances to the pro circuit of Japanese golf. Will Robo systematically beat down every other golfer on the course? Does Nate have what it takes to be a caddy? Is skydiving to the golf course an appropriate way to mak...

This week, the crew abandons ship and goes all in to the utter destruction of CP9 and rescue Robin! Meanwhile, the TOTWRM crew fights tooth and nail about the most impactful moments in the arc. How cool would it be to become a giraffe? Can Star Wars apply to every part of our lives? What gear is the best gear? Why cant the guys just use character's correct names!? Has the Going Merry gone away...

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This week, the crew dives into the world of PPPPPP. An interesting story in which we read music! But, not in the way you think. We read about music... and read people... playing... music. Look. If Ludwig Beethoven didn't need to hear the music being played, neither do we. We will discuss the trials of Lucky, a monster of a pianist on his path of redemption and forgiveness. What can the boys en...

This week, the crew wants to live! Meaning that we want to see Nico Robin return. We learn of Robin's tragic backstory and Luffy gears up for new fights.... get it? Hah. The Enies Lobby arc is under way with big fights and even bigger ones to come! Will Robin live? How do you pronounce Blueno? How many gears does the Luffy engine have? Does the UN have secret pirate assassins? What do we not k...

This week, we make our way back to the magical world of Mashle because we just can't get enough of this one. This time, we discuss the Magia Lupus arc. Gold coins are the name of the game, and there are so many magical face lines accompanied with much violence. Are doors just scared of Mash? Does the Magia Lupus have a single member who can stand up to Mash? Can cream puffs be substituted for...

This week, the crew embarks on a train... in the sea... a sea train. Robin is still being emotional, but Luffy doesn't care. Also, a new companion arrives. He's a sniper. How convenient! Will Robin ever return? Just who is this mysterious masked man? Can a boat destroy the world? Does Franky do Jiu-Jitsu? Can we just use a sea train from now on? They're so cool. Maybe you'll find o...

This week, the hollow crew jumps ankle deep into the vast story of Bleach! We follow the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, a brand new Shinigami who must learn to defeat various Hollows and Enemies to unravel many mysteries. Can a substitute shinigami rise to the occasion of a full scale shinigami? Can a middle aged man finally appreciate a timeless classic? What makes this series so iconic, given it'...

This week, the crew encounters the shipwrights of Water 7. Why? Because Merry isn’t doing too well. Our ship has seemingly encountered a sudden case of broken and needs some serious repairs. However, many obstacles sit in the way of fixing her up… if she can be fixed. Bones are broken and cyborgs drink cola in this gill gripping arc. What can be done to fix our beloved Merry Go? What’s going to ha...

This week, the gang tees off on a golf manga adventure! We explore the world of ROBOTxLASERBEAM, a golf manga centered on the life of Robota Hatohara. Robo is essentially a savant who has little interest in... anything. He eventually finds the sport of golf and becomes addicted like so many of us have. On an endeavor to grow and defeat his new rival, Robo must overcome many hurdles before he can a...

This week, the crew continues the whimsical world of One Piece again in a FILLER ADVENTURE! It may not actually be filler, but it sure felt like it. In this episode, the boys get distracted alot. But, they discuss the escapades of a very loooong island with long aaaaaanimals. Can Jon and Duncan's bloodthirst be quenched? What gas station is the best of all? Should Luffy keep his Hercule Hairdo...

This week, the boys explore a true classic. Knights of the Zodiac, in some cases known as Saint Seiya! The crew learns of a true fictional story about fictional and mythological beings which are... true. It makes sense when you read the story. We meet Saint Seiya as he is on a road to gain ultimate power bestowed upon him in the form of a cloth while maintaining a goal to ultimately get his sister...

In this episode, Duncan returns from his European sabbatical. Also, we read more One Piece. The Strawhats finish up their time in Skypiea. They fight the closest thing to a god in Skypiea, which proves to be a most difficult task. Does Luffy have what it takes to defeat someone revered as a god? How many people need to die before Duncan and Jon's bloodthirst is quenched? Who knew that Nolan th...

This week, the crew finger tuts their way into the jutsu slinging world of Naruto! We explore the first arc that covers some important backstory, an introduction to ninjas named Naruto and ninjas not named Naruto, the evolution of brand new ninja, and Team 7's very first mission. What mysterious ninja magic tricks will we learn today? What can serialized content do to a society over 20 years?...

In this episode, everything is perfectly normal. The crew, the same one as always... joins the Straw Hats in THE SKY. Apparently there's an ocean up there. In this ocean of clouds and mystery, the crew encounters a very odd society that has a very different set of laws, physics, and deities. What dangers await the crew in the sky ocean? Sharingan? What happens when a bird becomes a horse? How...