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In a secret ninja village, a young orphan is ostracised by the people around him for an unknown reason. Determined to prove them all wrong, this young boy fights against all odds to surpass them all and become the greatest leader the villlage has ever known. His name is Naruto Usumaki and this is his story...
This week on Manga Tak, Mat is joined by professional chef Andrea Piras to serve up the last of the big 3: Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto. Join us as we discuss how we both discovered the book as kids, how we feel it compares to the other titles that make up the 'big 3' before asking the ultimate question: would we recommend this book to a young reader today?
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Show Notes
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The link to the Kishimoto interview referenced during the podcast via fanverse.
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Manga
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Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama
Dr. Slump by Akira Toriyama
My Hero Academia by Kōhei Horikoshi
Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami
Bleach by Tite Kubo
One Piece by Eiichiro Oda
Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata
Full Metal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa
Ghost In The Shell by Masamune Shirow

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Yan's Trilogy concludes with it's exciting (orange) third volume, so Mat and Georgie (aka Mainly.Manga) jump on the mic to talk about Chang Sheng's latest work. 
Now the story's over, was it everything we hoped it would be? Was this super hero thrill ride all killer, no filler? Or did it stumble trying to keep so many plot points afloat? Listen along and find out!
Thanks again to Titan Manga for providing advanced reading copies of the book!
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Music has the power to take it's listener on a journey, and whether it's a recording of a song in an unknown language, or a scratchy bootleg from a rooftop jam session, you can find it all at Miyama Records! Sit back, relax and join us as we take a record journey of our very own!
This week, Mat is joined once again by Georgie (aka Mainly.Manga) to discuss Record Journey by Ryoichiro Kezuka. Right from the off, we dive into the strengths of this book's art and it's anthology style story set up! From there, we weigh up the books pros and cons of it's nostalgic storytelling style, before getting into a list of other music manga we'd love to see make its way into print in English!
Thanks to Titan Manga for sending advanced copies of the book for review before it's May 26th release date!
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Show Notes
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Otomachi Record by Ryoichiro Kezuka
Wandering Island by Kenji Tsuruta
Kids on the Slope by Yuki Kodama
Boku Wa Beatles by Kaiji Kawaguchi & Tetsuo Fujii
Shiori Experience by Yuko Osada & Kazuya Machida
Blue Giant by Shinichi Ishizuka
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A man with white hair in a long, brown overcoat wanders from place to place, offering help to problems with no clear solution. His name is Ginko and he is a Mushishi: someone wise in the ways of Mushi. What are Mushi? Beings beyond our comprehension, that can only be described as life in it's purest form. They sometimes unintentionally cause harm to humans, and so Mushishi wander Japan to offer aid..
This week, Mat is joined once again by Lea to discuss Mushishi by Yuki Urushibara. Join us as we discuss the differences between the original Del Rey editions and the new hardback collectors editions from Kodansha, how the book seamlessly blends melancholic vibes with slice of life storytelling, and how the stories somehow manage to be uplifting despite their similarities to campfire horror!
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God Bless The Mistaken by Nio Nakatani
Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama
Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou by Hitoshi Ashinano
Suiiki by Yuki Urushibara
Wandering Island by Kenji Tsuruta
Kino's Journey by Keiichi Sigsawa and Kouhaku Kuroboshi
Girls' Last Tour by Tsukumizu
Touring After the Apocalypse by Sakae Saito 
The Apothecary Diaries by Hyūganatsu
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe
Pet Shop of Horrors by Matsuri Akino
The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokumokuren

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In the prestigious Rigarden School of magic, young wizards hone their skills with a wand, hoping one day to ascend to the world's greatest honour: becoming one of the Magia Vander - the protectors of all. But one young man, born without magical ability, is set to change that. Wielding a sword instead of a wand, young Will Serfort aims to take on the world, graduate with honours and sit beside his childhood companion, Elfaria, as part of the Magia Vander. But with no magical ability, can Will make the cut?
This week Mat is joined by Zane Reid from the Undisputed Anime podcast to talk about Wistoria: Wand and Sword by Fujino Ōmori and Toshi Aoi just in time for the anime's second season! Join us as we get into the book's obvious comparison points, it's incredible artwork and discuss at great length about how in a time of top tier fantasy manga, the world needs more B-tier books!
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Show Notes
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Mashle: Magic and Muscles by Hajime Kōmoto
Black Clover by Yūki Tabata
Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama
Witch Hat Aterlier by Kamome Shirahama
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe
Delicious in Dungeon by Ryoko Kui
Black Torch by Tsuyoshi Takaki 
Heart Gear by Tsuyoshi Takaki

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