ScreenTone Club

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy talk about a whole heap of things that would sound daft out of context - human-chimp hybrids, Evil Obama, Maid Leg Jets, and the spreading influence of 2B's derriere! Series Discussed: Heart Gear Vol. 1 , The Darwin Incident Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Showa: A History of Japan Vol. 1 (1926 - 1939) , Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Vol...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy talk about cases where the unusual interrupts your daily life - such as when your computer starts showing all the text reversed, or when the sky turns green, or even having horns appearing on your head! Series Discussed: RuriDragon Vol. 1 , God Bless the Mistaken Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Heart Gear Vol. 1 , The Darwin Incident Vol. 1 T...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss the two most important things in this world that have tails: Cats and Son Goku! Series Discussed: Dragon Ball , Cat on the Hero's Lap Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode:  RuriDragon Vol. 1 , God Bless the Mistaken Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:30 - Podcast Humour Operating Level   0:02:00 - Elliot’s Pick: Dragon Ball 0:02:15 - Editor’s note!   0...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy indulge in a little silliness and workplace drama before checking back in with our favorite auto-biographical manga creator and get all upset! Series Discussed: 365 Days to the Wedding Vol. 1 , My Pancreas Broke But My Life Got Better Assignments for next Episode:   Dragon Ball , Cat on the Hero's Lap Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:45 - Elliot’s Pick: 365...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy talk about the power of friendship - how your best bud can help you make sense of the world, forgive your shortcomings, and also how they can shoot someone with a .45 at 100 yards.    Wait, what do you mean that last one isn't normal? Series Discussed: See You Tomorrow at the Food Court , Gunsmith Cats Omnibus Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode:...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy dive into a double billing of intense fashionable Shoujo works by Ai Yazawa! Will they Measure Up or get marked down as Seconds? Series Discussed: Paradise Kiss Omnibus , Neighborhood Story Omnibus Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: See You Tomorrow at the Food Court , Gunsmith Cats Omnibus Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:00 - Programming Update! 0:02:00...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy round out the season of episodes with questionable romances and a very questionable setting- a Magical High School! Don't groan, you know you love it. Series Discussed: Reign of the Seven Spellblades (Manga) Vol. 1 , One More Step, Come Stand By My Side Assignments for next Episode:   Paradise Kiss Omnibus , Neighborhood Story Omnibus Vol. 1 TIMEC...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy get good and comfy and discuss the joys of manga which feature two of the most vexatious kinds of people in real life: Children and Landlords. Series Discussed: Yotsuba&! Vol. 1 , Monthly in the Garden with my Landlord Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode:   Reign of the Seven Spellblades (Manga) Vol. 1 , One More Step, Come Stand By My Side TIMECO...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss Social Anxiety and how it drives main characters to do very silly things, like joining a band and solving gruesome murders! Just not at the same time, that would be silly. Series Discussed: Bocchi the Rock! Vol. 1 , Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective Assignments for next Episode: Yotsuba&! Vol. 1 , Monthly in the Garden with my Landlord V...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss Samurai Flamenco. And some manga, I guess. Series Discussed: Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Vol. 1 , Glitch Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Bocchi the Rock! Vol. 1 , Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective TIMECODES: 0:01:45 - Genshiken : True to Life??  0:03:00 - Elliot’s Pick: Go! Go! Loser Ranger!  0:03:15 - Quints = Bad  0:07:30 - “Shower Thou...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss the importance of Scatman John to the music landscape. Oh, and review some manga. Series Discussed: Wandance Vol. 1 , Helck Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Vol. 1 , Glitch Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:00 - Elliot was Not Successful 0:02:00 - Elliot's Pick: Wandance 0:05:00 - Funny Face Charm Point 0:07:15 - Comparison...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy talk all about ill-advised relationships, the benefit of having a stable polycule, and how cute it is when a character searches blindly while whimpering "megane, megane". Series Discussed: The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses Vol. 1 , Marmalade Boy: Collector's Edition Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Wandance Vol. 1 , Helck Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss a pair of autobiographical essay manga from non-binary authors and find a lot to discuss and contrast between their very different approaches. Series Discussed: X-Gender Vol. 1 , Until I Love Myself: The Journey of a Nonbinary Manga Artist Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Series Discussed: The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses Vol. 1 , Ma...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss the tyranny of over-achievers and how they can blight your life by either punching you or by being overly houseproud! Series Discussed: Teppu Vol. 1, The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: X-Gender Vol. 1, Until I Love Myself: The Journey of a Nonbinary Manga Artist Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:02:00 - Andy’...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy try and discuss a Yuri manga without mentioning "How Do We Relationship" and fail miserably. Also, Salaryman Cardcaptor Sakura?!? Series Discussed: Magical Girl Incident Vol. 1, Assorted Entanglements Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Teppu Vol. 1, The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:30 - Ice Cream!  0:02:00 - Elli...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy get into a pair of romances of the "look, but don't touch!" variety and make harsh judgements on the attractiveness of certain corporate mascots. Series Discussed: My Girlfriend Gives Me Goosebumps!, The Untouchable Midori-kun Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Magical Girl Incident Vol. 1, Assorted Entanglements Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:02:00 - Elli...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss such important things as nominative determinism, destiny, and good romance vibes! Series Discussed: Magic Knight Rayearth Vol. 1 , The Two of Them are Pretty Much Like This Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: My Girlfriend Gives Me Goosebumps! , The Untouchable Midori-kun Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:02:15 - Elliot’s Pick: Magic Knight Rayearth 0:...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss the importance of target prioritization, kitchen appliances, and marital bliss. Series Discussed: The Valiant Must Fall Vol. 1 , My Home Hero Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Magic Knight Rayearth Vol. 1 , The Two of Them are Pretty Much Like This Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:02:15 - Elliot’s Pick: The Valiant Must Fall Vol. 1 0:05:30 - Lack of...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club realise that perhaps making an accidental themed episode around March release in May is emblematic of their podcast as a whole. Series Discussed: Crescent Moon Marching Vol. 1 , March Comes in Like a Lion Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: The Valiant Must Fall Vol. 1 , My Home Hero Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:02:15 - Elliot’s Pick: Crescent Moon Marching Vol. 1 0:04:0...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy get thrown back into the nightmare world of work and (shudder) possible romance!? Series Discussed: Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You, Yuri is my Job! Assignments for next Episode: Crescent Moon Marching Vol. 1 , March Comes in Like a Lion Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:30 - Elliot’s Pick: Yuri is my Job!   0:04:30 - Nitpicking the Concept of Trophy...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy get all emotional and then have a nice nap. Series Discussed: Monotone Blue , Insomniacs After School Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You, Yuri is my Job! TIMECODES: 0:01:00 - Jazz!  0:02:00 - Elliot’s Pick: Monotone Blue  0:02:30 - Content Warning: Sexual Assault 0:05:00 - Very “Safe” BL 0:07:15 - Cat-ness...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy dig deep into a pair of slightly older manga with their raw emotional hearts on full display. Content Warning for Self-Harm, Attempted Suicide discussion in our second topic (See Timecodes below). Series Discussed: Solanin , LIFE Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Monotone Blue Vol. 1 , Insomniacs After School Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:30 - Nerdy M...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy visit a pair of strange worlds unfamiliar to them - one trapped in an endless loop and the other in the much scarier world of (shudder) Fashion. Series Discussed: Coffee Moon Vol. 1 , Helter Skelter Assignments for next Episode: Solanin , Life Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:00:45 - Mums: They’re Good!  0:02:30 - Elliot’s Pick: Coffee Moon   0:05:30 - “Classi...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy convene at the Polar Bear Cafe to people/animal watch and talk about the important things in life: Heaping servings of good food enjoyed in good company! Series Discussed: She Loves to Cook and She Loves to Eat Vol. 1 , Polar Bear Cafe Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Coffee Moon Vol. 1 , Helter Skelter TIMECODES: 0:00:45 - MATHS!  0:02:30 - A...

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss two things that everyone loves - ladies kicking arse (ass) and ladies being idols. With some bonus reincarnation thrown in because its 2023. Series Discussed: Slasher Maidens Vol. 1 , Oshi no Ko Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: She Loves to Cook and She Loves to Eat Vol. 1 , Polar Bear Cafe Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:15 - Elliot’s Pick: Sl...