Sesho's Anime and Manga Reviews
Sesho reviews a wide variety of manga and anime, both old and new, with a critical and passionate perspective. The podcast covers different genres and provides in-depth analysis of storylines, art, and character development. Listeners can expect honest opinions and recommendations for their next read or watch. Email feedback is welcomed at seshos@hotmail.com.
Episodes
Episode 287: Adabana Volume 1
Podcast review of Non's muder mystery manga Adabana Volume 1. LOL please forgive the mispronunciation of the book's title. On the cover and the spine, the title is done in brushstrokes, so I didn't even notice the tiny little a at the end, just thought it was a calligraphic flourish. Forgive my illiteracy!
Episode 286: Dan Da Dan: First Encounter
Podcast review of the "movie" version of the first three episodes of the anime Dan Da Dan which premiered in theaters last weekend.
Episode 285: Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Volume 1
Episode 284: Steel of the Celestial Shadows Volume 1
Episode 283: Real Account Volume 1
Episode 282: Ragnarok Volume 1
Review of Ragnarok Volume 1
Podcast Episode 281: Insomniacs After School Volume 1
Podcast review of the first manga volume of Insomniacs After School.
Podcast Episode 280: Touring After the Apocalypse Volume 1
Podcast review of the first volume of the manga Touring After the Apocalypse.
Podcast Episode 279: Summertime Rendering Volume 1
Podcast review of the manga Summertime Rendering Volume 1
Podcast Episode 278: I Can't Believe I Slept With You! Volume 1
Podcast review of the first volume of the manga I Can't Believe I Slept With You! by Miyako Miyahara.
Podcast Episode 277: Bakemonogatari Volume 1
Podcast review of the manga Bakemonogatari Volume 1.
Episode 276: Zom 100 Volume 1
Podcast review of the horror comedy manga Zom 100 Volume 1
Podcast Episode 275: Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight Volume 1
I review the first volume of the manga Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight by Rin Mikimoto.
Podcast Episode 274: Tropic of the Sea
This week I review the manga Tropic of the Sea by Satoshi Kon.
Podcast Episode 273: Magical Explorer Volume 1
Podcast review of the manga Magical Explorer Volume 1 by Iris, Yukari Higa, and Noboru Kannatuki. Translated by David Musto.
Podcast Episode 272: Not Simple
Podcast review of the manga Not Simple by Natsume Ono.
Episode 271: Konosuba Volume 1
In this podcast episode I review the first volume of the light novel series Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!: Oh! My Useless Goddess! by Natsume Akatsuki and Kurone Mishima.
Podcast Episode 270: The Beast Player
I review the young adult novel The Beast Player by Nahoko Uehashi.
Podcast Episode 269: From the Red Fog Volume 1
My review of this twisted manga take on Dickensian England.
Podcast Episode 268: Good Morning
Podcast review of the Japanese film Good Morning
Podcast Episode 267: Louie the Rune Soldier Volume 1
Podcast review of the first manga volume of Louie the Rune Soldier.
Episode 266: Fly Me to the Moon Volume 1
Podcast review of Fly Me to the Moon Volume 1.
Episode 265: The Way of the House Husband Volume 1
Podcast review of the manga The Way of the House Husband Volume 1 by Kousuke Oono.
Episode 264-- Female Prisoner Scorpion: The Complete Collection
Episode 263: Stravaganza Volume 1
Podcast Review of the first volume of Stravaganza
Episode 262: Weathering With You
Podcast review of the anime movie Weathering With You.
Episode 261: Go With the Clouds North by Northwest Volume 1
Episode 260: Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu Volume 1
Episode 259: Classroom of the Elite Novel 1
Episode 258: Aposimz Volume 1
Podcast review of Aposimz Volume 1 by Tsutomu Nihei
Episode 257: Gleipnir Volume 1
Episode 256: Godzilla King of the Monsters
My podcast review of the new movie Godzilla King of the Monsters
Episode 255: Final Fantasy
32 years after I got to a dead end on the first Final Fantasy game, I broke out my PSP version to finally finish it and start a run of all the FF series.
Podcast 254: Attack on Titan Volume 22
Eren continues to learn the truth about how his father came to be found wandering outside the walls all those years ago. Then the government must decide if the common people should know the truth about the past.
Attack on Titan Season 3, Part I
Eren and the Scouts find that the nobility and the Military Police might be bigger enemies of humanity than the Titans.
Episode 252: Barefoot Gen, The Movies 1 & 2
A young boy has to learn to survive in the aftermath of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in World War II.
Podcast Episode 251: Batman Ninja
Review of Batman Ninja, an anime movie in which Batman and his family of current and former Robins are transported back to Warring States Era Japan to fight against the Joker, Harley Quinn, Grodd, Two-Face, Deathstroke, Poison Ivy, and the Penguin, who are all plotting to take over the country
Podcast Episode 250: Lost Stars Volume 1
Podcast review of Star Wars: Lost Stars Volume 1 by Claudia Gray and Yusaku Komiyama. Published by Yen Press, $13.00
Podcast Episode 249: Happiness Volume 1
Review of Happiness Volume 1 by Shuzo Oshimi
Podcast Episode 248: Root Letter
Review of the visual novel Root Letter, available for Playstation 4 and Vita
Podcast Episode 246: Gakuen Prince Volume 1
Podcast manga review of Gakuen Prince volume 1 by Jun Yuzuki. Translated by Harumi Ueno. Adapted by Abby Denson. Originally published in Japan by Kodansha. Published in US by Del Rey, $10.99, Rated OT 16+ (Should be rated Mature for sexual situations, language).
From the back cover:
"Joshi High is an elite school that most girls in Japan only dream of attending. Then one day everything changes-- t
Podcast Episode 245: The Flowers of Evil Volume 1
Manga podcast review of The Flowers of Evil volume 1 by Shuzo Oshimi. Translated by Paul Staar. Originally published in Japan by Kodansha. Published in US by Vertical, $10.95
From the back cover:
"Nowhere to go. Nothing to do. The routine of class and endless stupidity in a provincial town is taking a toll on middle schooler Takao Kasuga. Though he gets along well enough with his peers, they'll ne
Podcast Episode 244: Sailor Moon Volume 2
After I lament the fact that Kodansha Comics has isolated itself socially, and the ongoing shortcomings of digital manga offerings, I review the second awesome volume of Sailor Moon!
Podcast Episode 243: Bloody Monday Volume 1
Podcast review of Bloody Monday volume 1. Story by Ryou Ryumon. Art by Kouji Megumi. Translated by Mari Morimoto. Published by Kodansha. Rated 13+, $10.99.
Podcast Episode 242: Sailor Moon Volume 1
Manga podcast review of Sailor Moon Volume 1 by Naoko Takeuchi. Translated and adapted by William Flanagan. Published by Kodansha Comics, $10.99, Rated 13+
My Grade: A
Podcast Episode 241: Catherine
Podcast Episode 241 is a review of the videogame Catherine for Xbox 360. Game directed by Katsura Hashino. Music composed by Shoji Meguro. Developed and published by Atlus. Available on Xbox 360 and PS3. List price: $59.99, Rated Mature 17+
From the back cover:
"Vincent is trapped in a nightmare, facing a choice of marrying his longtime girlfriend Katherine or moving on to the incredible blonde he
Podcast Episode 240: High School of the Dead Volume 1
Podcast manga review of High School of the Dead volume 1. Story by Daisuke Sato. Art by Shouji Sato. Translated by Christina Dashiell. Originally published in Japan by Fujishobo. Published in US by Yen Press, $13.99, Rated Mature.
From the back cover:
"A mysterious illness is spreading rapidly through the halls of Fujimi High School. In a matter of hours, the campus is transformed from a place of
Podcast Episode 239: A Certain Scientific Railgun Volume 1
Podcast manga review of A Certain Scientific Railgun volume 1. Story by Kazuma Kamachi. Art by Motoi Fuyukawa. Originally published in Japan by Media Works. Published in US by Seven Seas, Rated Teen, $10.99.
From the back cover:
"Welcome to a world where mysticism and science collide, and supernatural powers are derived from either science of religion. At the heart of this world is Academy City, a
Podcast Episode 238: Borders Closing & Jmanga.com Opening
Was originally going to do a manga review but got offtrack talking about Borders liquidation sale disillusionment and the exciting new Jmanga.com website coming next month
Podcast Episode 237: Cross Game Volume 1
Podcast manga review of Cross Game Volume 1 by Mitsuru Adachi. Translated by Ralph Yamada and Lillian Olsen. Originally published in Japan by Shogakukan. Published in US by Viz Shonen Sunday, $19.99, Rated T for Teen.
From the back cover:
"Cross Game is a moving drama that is hearfelt and true, yet in the brilliant hands of manga artist Mitsuru Adachi, delightfully flows with a light and amusing t
Podcast Episode 236: Arisa Volume 1
Manga podcast review of Arisa volume 1 by Natsumi Ando. Translated and adapted by Andria Cheng. Originally published by Kodansha in Japan. Published in US by Del Rey, $10.99, rated T Ages 13+.
From the back cover:
"Tsubasa thinks that her pretty and popular twin sister, Arisa, has the perfect life. Everyone at school loves Arisa-- unlike the hot-tempered Tsubasa, whose nickname is the demon prince
Podcast Episode 234: Day of Rage, Day of Death
My thoughts on the death of Tokypop
Podcast Episode 235: Toriko Episode 1
Podcast review of Toriko Episode 1, now being simulcast on Thursdays at 10pm EST on www.beta.funimation.com and www.hulu.com. Directed by Akifumi Zuko. Series composition by Isao Murayama.
Gourmet Hunter Toriko searches the world for exotic flavors and ingredients for his ultimate full course meal. The problem is that those ingredients are giant monsters who want to make a meal of HIM! He is aide
Manga Review: Fullmetal Alchemist Volume 18
Manga review of Fullmetal Alchemist volume 18 by Hiromu Arakawa. Translation by Akira Watanabe. Adapted by Jake Forbes. Originally published in Japan by Square Enix. Published in US by Viz, $9.99, Rated T for Teen.
At Fort Briggs in the far North, ruled over by the ice queen Major General Armstrong, things are heating up. The Homunculi have been using Winry's life as blackmail to keep Ed and Al fr
$10 Off Nausicaa Blu-Ray/DVD Coupon
I was looking on the Disney Rewards site to print out a coupon for the new Bambi blu-ray release coming out this week and was very surprised to also see an offer for Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind as well. So the deal is this: If you own ANY Studio Ghibli film (I assume only those put out by Disney), you can enter the UPC code on the Disney site and get a coupon good for $10 off the March 8 re
Podcast Episode 233: Lives Volume 1
Podcast manga review of Lives Volume 1 by Masayuki Taguchi (Battle Royale) Translated by Monica Seya Chin. Adapted by Bryce P. Coleman. Originally published in Japan by Akita Publishing. Published in US by Tokyopop, $13.99, Rated Mature 18+.
From the back cover:
"A freak meteor shower devestates the Kanto region of Japan. Those caught in the blast find themselves mysteriously transported to a stra
Podcast Episode 232: Tokyopop and Yen, the Artful Dodgers of Manga
Podcast Episode 232: In this episode I comment on the price increases of Tokyopop and Yen Press and the apathy among the manga community about the price hikes.
Among the topics covered: The schizophrenia of Yen Press prices, Tokyopop's rip-off $12.99 books, incest among publishers and bloggers, the lotus eaters of the Anime News Network forum, the current American way of charging more for less, th
Podcast Episode 231: Baccano! Volume 1
I've been neglecting my anime viewing for far too long so I just decided this weekend to start working through my backlog of dvds alphabetically. Sadly, I've had some of my dvds for YEARS and have never watched them. I know I'm probably not the only one guilty of this sin. And I really need to watch more online stuff as well.
Well, anyway, this episode I'm going to be looking at Baccano!, an anime
Podcast Episode 230: Ratman Volume 1
Podcast review of Ratman Volume 1 by Inui Sekihiko. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Adapted by Bryce P. Coleman. Originally published in Japan by Kadokawa Shoten. Published in US by Tokyopop, $10.99, Rated Older Teen 16+ .
From the back cover:
"Shuto Katsuragi is a superhero otaku. Only problem is, he's too short and always getting teased for his height...especially when he tries to emulate his favor
Podcast Episode 229: Omamori Himari Volume 1
Podcast manga reveiw of Omamori Himari Volume 1 by Milan Matra. Translated by Amy Forsyth. Originally published in Japan by Fujimishobo. Published in US by Yen Press, $10.99, Rated M for Mature.
From the back cover:
"Severely allergic to felines, Yuuto Amakawa spends his mornings nursing a drippy nose courtesy of his friend Rinko's cat. But on his sixteenth birthday, it's not just Rinko's pet that
Podcast Episode 228: Andromeda Stories Volume 2
Podcast manga review of Andromeda Stories Volume 2 by Keiko Takemiya. Story by Ryu Mitsuse. Translated by Magnolia Steele. Published by Vertical, $11.95, Rated 13+.
From the back cover:
"The machine race known only as the "Enemy" has swiftly taken over the Cosmoralian Empire, but Queen Lilia and her son, Prince Jimsa, manage to flee. The only place to escape to, however, is the desert wasteland wh
Podcast Episode 227: Andromeda Stories Volume 1
Podcast manga review of Andromeda Stories Volume 1 by Keiko Takemiya. Story by Ryu Mitsuse. Translated by Magnolia Steele. Published by Vertical, $11.95, Rated 13+.
From the back cover:
Cosmoralia's Prince Ithaca is about to wed Princess Lilia of Ayodoya and be crowned Astralta III. The apparently favorable celestial bearings mean he will be no mere monarch but holy king of a new "papacy". Alas, t
Manga Review: The Prince of Tennis Volume 12
Manga review of The Prince of Tennis Volume 12: Invincible Man by Takeshi Konomi. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Michelle Pengilinan. Originally published in Japan by Shueisha. Published in US by Viz Shonen Jump, $7.95, Rated A for All Ages.
Seishun is tied 1-1 with Yamabuki after losing one of their doubles matches. Now it's on to the singles as Momo takes on Kiyosumi "Lucky" Sengoku. Ki
Podcast Episode 226: One Piece Volume 3
Podcast manga review of One Piece Volume 3: Don't Get Fooled Again by Eiichiro Oda. Translated by Andy Nakatani. Adapted by Lance Caselman. Originally published in Japan by Shueisha. Published in US by Viz Shonen Jump, $7.95, Rated T for Teen. Show correction: I said "Jolly Roger" when I meant to say "Gold Roger". Please forgive me!
From the back cover:
"Sure, lots of people say they want to be th
Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 Demo Ready To Download
Just checking out the Playstation Store and was happily surprised to see the demo for the new Naruto Shippuden videogame. Definitely gotta check it out. I never got around to playing the first one. I was quite happy playing Ubisoft's Naruto Rise of a Ninja at the time and didn't see any sense in repeating myself with the same storyline. But I'm definitely excited about playing through the more mat
Podcast Episode 225: Afterschool Charisma Volume 1
Podcast manga review of Afterschool Charisma Volume 1 by Kumiko Suekane. Translated by Camellia Nieh. Originally published in Japan by Shogakukan. Published in US by Viz SigIkki, $12.99, Rated T+ (Older Teen) for boobs.
From the back cover:
"St. Kleio Academy is a very exclusive school. To enroll, a student must be a clone of a famous historical figure. Wolfgang Mozart, Queen Elizabeth, Sigmund F
Warning! A Huge Podcast About Japanese Videogames
Ok, I hardly ever talk about videogames on this site, not because I don't play them, but just because I've never gotten around to it. I wish I had done a review for the Naruto Xbox 360 game, which was excellent or for the Wii's Sky Crawlers, but I just never did. I hope to rectify that in the future. Because to me at least, Japanese anime, manga, novels, movies, and games all flow together as one
Manga Review: Blade of the Immortal Volume 2
Manga review of Blade of the Immortal Volume 2: Cry of the Worm by Hiroaki Samura. Translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith. Originally published in Japan by Kodansha. Published in US by Dark Horse, $14.95.
Rin has decided that it's a wasted cause to track down every member of the Itto-Ryu sword school to take her revenge since they will just recruit more swordsmen to replace the ones she and Manj
Podcast Episode 224: One Piece Volume 2
Podcast manga review of One Piece Volume 2: Buggy the Clown by Eiichiro Oda. Translated by Andy Nakatani. Adapted by Lance Caselman. Originally published in Japan by Shueisha. Published in the US by Viz Shonen Jump, $7.95, Rated T for Teen.
From the back cover:
"As a kid, Monkey D. Luffy vowed to become King of the Pirates and find the legendary treasure called the "One Piece". The enchanted Gum-G
Manga Review: The Prince of Tennis Volume 10
Manga review of The Prince of Tennis volume 10: "Seize the Moment" by Takeshi Konomi. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Gerard Jones. Originally published in Japan by Shueisha. Published in US by Viz Shonen Jump, $7.95, Rated A for All Ages.
Volume 10 opens with Ryoma being conned into taking over his dad's tennis lessons (he's probably too busy looking at porn). Suprisingly, his tutorees end
Podcast Episode 223: Blade of the Immortal Volume 1
Podcast manga review of Blade of the Immortal Volume 1: Blood of a Thousand by Hiroaki Samura. Translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith. Originally published in Japan by Kodansha. Published in US by Dark Horse, $14.95.
From the back cover:
"Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, has been cursed with immortality. To rid himself of this curse, regain his mortality, and end his life of misery, Manji
Manga Review: The Prince of Tennis Volume 9
Manga review of The Prince of Tennis volume 9: "Take Aim!" by Takeshi Konomi. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Gerard Jones. Originally published in Japan by Shueisha. Published in US by Viz Shonen Jump, $7.95, Rated A for All Ages.
The City Tournament is in full swing as Seishun finds itself all tied up 1-1 after its doubles matches with St. Rudolph. Seishun's "Golden Pair" of Eiji and Shui
Podcast Episode 222: Polyphonica Cardinal Crimson Volume 1
Podcast manga review of Polyphonica: Cardinal Crimson volume 1. Original story by Ichiro Sakaki and ocelot. Illustrated by Tomo Hirokawa. Translated and adapted by Sheldon Drzka. Originally published in Japan by Flex Comix. Published in US by CMX, $9.99, Rated Teen+.
From the back cover:
"There's a magical place known as Polyphonica, where humans and spirits live side by side. In face, spirits ar
Podcast Episode 221: 11Eyes
Podcast anime review of 11Eyes, Episodes 1-12. Directed by Masami Shimoda (Ai Yori Aoshi, Boys Be, Saber Marionette J). Series composition by Kenichi Kanemaki (Hell Girl, El Cazador de la Bruja, Negima). Animation by Dogakobo. Series currently streaming at: http://www.crunchyroll.com/11eyes
Satsuki Kakeru and Minase Yuka have been best friends ever since they were in an orphanage together. They've
Podcast Episode 220: I'll Give It My All...Tomorrow Volume 1
Podcast manga review of I'll Give It My All...Tommorow volume 1 by Shunju Aono. Adapted by Akemi Wegmuller. Originally published by Shogakukan in Japan. Published in US by Viz Signature Ikki Comix, $12.99, Rated T+ for Older Teen.
From the back cover:
"Shizuo Oguro is living his dreams...sort of. A complete waste of a human life until now, 40-year-old Shizuo breaks free from the corporate rat race
Manga Review: The Prince of Tennis Volume 6
Manga review of The Prince of Tennis volume 6: Sign of Strength by Takeshi Konomi. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Gerard Jones. Originally published in Japan by Shueisha. Published in US by Viz Shonen Jump, $7.95, Rated A for All Ages.
Volume 5 ended with Tezuka asking Coach Ryuzaki to let him play Ryoma. We don't really get to see the match in Volume 6. We just see the end and the effect
Manga Review: Blame! volume 4
Manga review of Blame! Volume 4 by Tsutomu Nihei. Translated by Stephen Paul. Originally published in Japan by Kodansha. Published in US by Tokyopop, $9.99, Rated OT, 16+.
The Safeguard, the rogue security system put in place by the Authority to combat unauthorized access to the Netsphere, continues its assault on Toha Heavy Industries. With Cibo dead, Killy basically has to take on a Safeguard a
Manga Review: The Prince of Tennis Volume 5
Manga review of The Prince of Tennis volume 5: New Challenge by Takeshi Konomi. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Gerard Jones. Originally published in Japan by Shueisha. Published in US by Viz Shonen Jump, $7.95, Rated A for All Ages.
Seishun only has to win one more match against the unseeded but talented Fudomine tennis team to win a berth in the City Tournament. Ryoma faces off against a
Manga Review: Blame! Volume 3
Manga review of Blame! volume 3 by Tsutomu Nihei. Translated by Stephen Paul. Adapted by Brandon Montclare. Originally published in Japan by Kodansha. Published in US by Tokyopop, $9.99, Rated OT 16+.
Killy and Cibo have finally come upon a structure left over from a time when humans could still communicate with the Netsphere. It is not part of the city so the Authority holds no sway there, which
Manga Review: The Prince of Tennis Volume 4
Manga review of The Prince of Tennis volume 4: The Black Unit by Takeshi Konomi. Translated by Joe Yamazaki. Adapted by Gerard Jones. Originally published in Japan by Shueisha. Published in US by Viz Shonen Jump, $7.95, Rated A for All Ages.
If seeds in a tournament were guaranteed wins everybody would win the NCAA basketball March Madness brackets every year. There's always a team that comes out
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