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Review: Opus by Satoshi Kon

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  Satoshi Kon is perhaps the most famous anime auteur director in the West other than Hayao Miyazaki. His credits include Perfect Blue, Paprika, and Paranoia Agent among others. Kon had a talent for crafting psychological thrillers that crossed cultural barriers and transcended anime fandom into wider recognition. He died in 2010 of pancreatic cancer. His illness progressed rapidly and he chose not to make it public. It came as a shock to the film and animation world. He was only 46, and still had much of his career ahead of him.  Kon is primarily known for his work in anime, but before he was a director he was an equally skilled mangaka. He worked on several series, one of which was Opus, an unfinished series that would foreshadow elements of his future work. Dark Horse released the collected chapters in English as an Omnibus in 2014, unfortunately, I slept on it for quite a while.  Now, 10 years after its release in English I've finally sat down to read it. Immediately, I was str

Shonen Jumping the Gun: Dandadan

It's an extra special double feature this week! Since the anime movie is dropping, Kermit D. Grog and Isekai Sensei-Sama are checking out the first chapter of  Dandadan . Sugoi Mart  is your one-stop shop for the best Japanese snacks, candy, toys, and merch!  Click here  or use code  APR15  at checkout  to get 15% off your first order . Don't forget to find us on  Twitter ,  Faceb ook ,  and  YouTube , and subscribe so you don't miss new episodes. We'd love to hear from you, so send us a message or comment. If you have an Isekai question, email Isekai Sensei-Sama at  IsekaiSenseiSama@gmail.com  and your question may be featured in a future episode.

Shonen Jumping the Gun: Ichi the Witch

The first of three new series in three weeks, Kermit D. Grog and Isekai Sensei-Sama are checking out  Ichi the Witch . Sugoi Mart  is your one-stop shop for the best Japanese snacks, candy, toys, and merch!  Click here  or use code  APR15  at checkout  to get 15% off your first order . Don't forget to find us on  Twitter ,  Faceb ook ,  and  YouTube , and subscribe so you don't miss new episodes. We'd love to hear from you, so send us a message or comment. If you have an Isekai question, email Isekai Sensei-Sama at  IsekaiSenseiSama@gmail.com  and your question may be featured in a future episode.

Shonen Jumping the Gun: Demon Slayer

Hey hey hey! It's time to check out D-D-D-D- DEMON SLAYER !!!! Buckle up for this crazy ride! You won't know what hit 'cha! Sugoi Mart  is your one-stop shop for the best Japanese snacks, candy, toys, and merch!  Click here  or use code  APR15  at checkout  to get 15% off your first order . Don't forget to find us on  Twitter ,  Faceb ook ,  and  YouTube , and subscribe so you don't miss new episodes. We'd love to hear from you, so send us a message or comment. If you have an Isekai question, email Isekai Sensei-Sama at  IsekaiSenseiSama@gmail.com  and your question may be featured in a future episode.

Heroine Addiction: I Shall Master This Family!

Have we mastered this podcast? Who knows? Who cares! Isekai Sensei-Sama and Bento Baggins are checking out  I Shall Master This Family! Brad Ben Content and Ideas 5 5 Pacing and Structure 5 5 Characters 4 4 Art Competency 4 4 Artistic Flourish 5 5 Personal Preference 5 5 Recommendation Strength 5 5 Total 92 92 Sugoi Mart  is your one-stop shop for the best Japanese snacks, candy, toys, and merch!  Click here  or use code  APR15  at checkout  to get 15% off your first order . Don't forget to find us on  Twitter ,  Facebook ,  and  YouTube , and subscribe so you don't miss new episodes. We'd love to hear from you, so send us a message or comment. If you have an Isekai question, email Isekai Sensei-Sama at  IsekaiSenseiSama@gmail.com  and your question may be featured in a future episode.