[00:00 - 00:08]Connor, Joey, and Garnt excitedly discuss mugs from TrashTasteMugs.com with lids

[00:15 - 00:22]Two weeks left to purchase these mugs before they are gone forever

[01:32 - 01:41]They discuss their love for manga and decide to dedicate an episode to it

[01:32 - 01:41]Each host reveals their favorite manga series and discusses their preferences for reading manga

[02:34 - 02:40]Some manga that they mention have already had anime adaptations

[04:53 - 05:01]The hosts joke about their roles as the "manga man" and "anime man"

[06:22 - 06:28]They have read both physical and digital copies of manga and have differing opinions on which is easier to consume

[06:22 - 06:28]A comprehensive discussion of their favorite manga and their preferences for reading it

[06:22 - 06:28]All hosts have different tastes and preferences when it comes to manga

[06:50 - 07:03]They try to avoid including titles that already have anime adaptations in their lists

[00:00 - 07:03]The hosts discuss their love for manga and reveal their favorite series, discussing their preferences for reading manga. They also joke about their roles as the "manga man" and "anime man".

[07:04 - 07:13] The speaker talks about not being a fan of memes or reading manga for the purpose of being an "expert" on the topic.

[07:13 - 07:26]They mention the popular manga and anime series One Piece and how they feel like it can be experienced in different ways.

[07:35 - 07:45]They discuss their experience in Japanese class and how they were distracted by thinking about One Piece.

[07:45 - 07:51]The speaker shares a personal experience of hearing a woman talk about her dress and being confused because they thought it was a reference to the One Piece series.

[10:32 - 10:38]They mention a BL manga series they enjoy and recommend.

[11:21 - 11:29]The speaker reveals a list of manga they have read, including Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Claymore, One Punch Man, Azurk, Black Butler, Gantz, Vinland Saga, and Eyeshield 21.

[11:45 - 11:50]The speaker talks about their personal experience with reading and watching One Piece and how they prefer reading the manga.

[11:45 - 11:50]They mention the differences between the manga and anime versions of Black Butler and recommend the manga.

[11:45 - 11:50]The speaker concludes by emphasizing the superiority of the manga version over the anime version.

[07:04 - 13:28]Overall, the speaker discusses their experiences and opinions on reading and watching One Piece and Black Butler, as well as their preferred format for consuming manga.

[18:23 - 18:31]The speaker discusses the art style of the manga Black Butler, describing it as gritty and dark.

[18:44 - 18:50]They mention that the manga is currently ongoing and has over 20 volumes.

[18:57 - 19:03]They praise the character of Sebastian, stating that he is a staple and iconic character in the anime and manga community.

[18:57 - 19:03]The speaker talks about the unique genre of Black Butler, which includes elements of thriller and romance.

[18:57 - 19:03]They mention that they watched the anime first and were initially unimpressed, but later got into the manga through doing character impressions.

[18:57 - 19:03]The speaker praises the manga and encourages others to give it a chance.

[19:38 - 19:44]The speaker reveals that they have read up to volume 13 and enjoyed it, but stopped reading due to burnout.

[13:28 - 19:44]The speaker discusses the art style, ongoing status, and volume count of Black Butler. They mention enjoying the character of Sebastian and the unique genre of the manga. They also reveal their personal experience with the series and encourage others to give it a chance.

[19:58 - 20:04]The speaker discusses their first manga, Black Butler, and how they got into it through a dub project.

[20:41 - 20:47]The speaker discusses how many of the manga they have read were recommended by the person they are talking to.

[21:06 - 21:16]They mention reading past the point of their initial introduction to Black Butler.

[24:11 - 24:22]They mention reading One Punch Man after watching the anime and being impressed by the artwork.

[25:49 - 26:01]The speaker talks about the different aspects of One Punch Man, including the comedy and action.

[25:49 - 26:01]They discuss how the comedic timing may not translate as well in the manga compared to the anime.

[26:11 - 26:17]In the end, the speaker says that they prefer reading jokes out loud rather than reading them in a manga.

[26:29 - 26:36]The speaker brings up Gintama as an example of a manga that has made them laugh out loud.

[26:29 - 26:36]Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is mentioned as the speaker's favorite manga.

[19:44 - 26:43]Overall, the speaker discusses their experience with reading various manga and their preferences for comedic timing and artwork.

[26:43 - 26:50]Yeah. But it's like timing, timing, you know, everything playing into the joke. Yeah. There's so many aspects that can help elevate the joke in anime.

[26:50 - 26:57]Manga is good at framing and Munata Yusuke is good at it.

[27:24 - 27:30]Munata Yusuke picked up the webcomic One Punch Man and drew it better before publishing it in Jump Plus.

[27:54 - 28:03]The webcomic is still ongoing, but the manga is adapting the story and expanding on it.

[28:10 - 28:22]The manga has mixed up the timing of certain events and backstories for characters.

[28:23 - 28:28]Super Black Alloy is an example of a character whose backstory was shifted to a different time in the manga.

[28:51 - 28:58]The manga is visually stunning and highly recommended for its action.

[30:34 - 30:39]Terraformers is another great action manga, set on the moon where giant cockroaches have taken over.

[30:34 - 30:39]Terraformers has 20 volumes and finished in 2014.

[31:48 - 32:00]Earth sends warriors with insect DNA to fight back against the giant cockroaches.

[32:36 - 32:46]The story also delves into political issues and conflicts between countries.

[33:28 - 33:33]Recommended for fans of One Punch Man.

[26:43 - 33:33]The text discusses the use of timing and framing in anime jokes, and the difference between the webcomic and manga versions of One Punch Man. It also recommends Terraformers, a completed action manga about a team of warriors with insect DNA fighting giant cockroaches on the moon.

[33:34 - 33:40]The speaker and the listener are discussing the manga Terraformers and how the speaker first found it.

[33:46 - 33:58]The speaker initially watched the anime adaptation of Terraformers, but was disappointed by its censorship and poor animation.

[34:39 - 34:49]The speaker's friend recommended the manga to them, and they were immediately hooked.

[35:30 - 35:37]The speaker praises the manga's intense and gory scenes, dynamic art style, and well-developed characters.

[36:12 - 36:25]The speaker compares Terraformers to another manga, Gantz, and how both have similar elements of brutality and unpredictability.

[38:41 - 38:50]The speaker mentions a memorable and controversial scene in Gantz involving a teenage boy and girl having sex.

[38:57 - 39:03]The speaker notes that Gantz is a unique and memorable manga that breaks the mold of traditional manga.

[39:27 - 39:36]The speaker briefly summarizes the premise of Gantz, where deceased individuals are given the chance to earn points by killing aliens in order to come back to life.

[39:37 - 39:43]The speaker discusses how the difficulty of killing aliens increases with each arc, leading to unexpected deaths and a sense of unpredictability.

[33:34 - 40:01]Overall, the speaker highly recommends both Terraformers and Gantz for their intense and unpredictable storytelling.

[40:07 - 40:14] Discussing part 2 and 3 of Gantz, with a focus on the existential climax

[40:15 - 40:26]Mentioning the scene with the creator of the balls and how it felt like he was on LSD

[40:48 - 40:54]Talking about other works by the same creator, including Gigant

[40:48 - 40:54]Mentioning that Gigant is still ongoing

[41:08 - 41:13]Warning about a questionable scene in the show

[41:32 - 41:39]Comparing Gantz and Terraformers as "pure bat shit insane fun"

[41:54 - 42:02]Discussing shows like Elfen Lied and Akame ga Kill as "edgy 16-year-old" shows

[42:29 - 42:41]Mentioning that Elfen Lied was considered a modern day classic at one point

[44:23 - 44:28]Talking about how Akame ga Kill is like "fairy tale with fans"

[45:20 - 45:26]Mentioning that they enjoyed Akame ga Kill despite recognizing the ending as dumb

[45:48 - 45:54]Discussing reading Deadman Wonderland and how it feels like being 16 again

[40:01 - 46:01]Summarizing the overall conversation as discussing "edgy" and "bat shit insane fun" shows and their popularity among a certain age group.

[46:11 - 46:19]Discussing disappointment with anime endings, specifically Deadman Wonderland and Jojo

[46:19 - 46:25]Mentioning that Deadman Wonderland manga was better but still had a bad ending

[47:45 - 47:51]Noting that Part 5 of Jojo was especially successful and helped the series gain more recognition

[47:58 - 48:07]Mentioning the slow official English releases for Jojo

[48:13 - 48:22]Talking about the popularity of Jojo and how it was a niche manga before the anime came out

[50:03 - 50:12]Discussing the rise in popularity of Jojo due to memes and the anime adaptations

[50:50 - 50:57]Mentioning that Part 5 is one of the only parts that is better in anime form

[51:27 - 51:34]Praising Part 7 as the perfect Jojo part with no pacing issues and memorable characters

[51:35 - 51:41]Comparing the pacing and character development in each part of Jojo

[51:41 - 51:48]Discussion of the charm and brevity of Part 1 and the slow start of Part 4

[46:01 - 52:19]Discussing the disappointment with anime endings, specifically for Deadman Wonderland and Jojo, and the rise in popularity of Jojo due to memes and the anime adaptations. Comparing the pacing and character development in each part of Jojo and praising Part 7 as the perfect part with no pacing issues and memorable characters. Mentioning the slow official English releases for Jojo and the possibility of making a video about Jojo Part 7.

[52:19 - 52:27] Part five is solid, but one of the weaker parts compared to others in the series.

[52:37 - 52:55]Part six has a controversial ending, but some people still enjoy it.

[52:37 - 52:55]Part seven is a banger from start to finish, with well-developed characters and villains.

[52:37 - 52:55]Part seven is the least memorable part of the series.

[52:56 - 53:06]Johnny, the main character in part seven, doesn't come into his own until the last quarter.

[53:12 - 53:19]Jojo fans should read the manga to experience part seven.

[54:24 - 54:35]Vinland Saga is an amazing manga, even for those who have only read a few.

[55:04 - 55:15]The first arc of Vinland Saga is a prologue and sets the tone for the rest of the story.

[55:16 - 55:29]The farmland arc in season two changes the pace drastically.

[57:46 - 57:57]The show presents war in a realistic and horrific way.

[58:02 - 58:09]Askelad is one of the best characters in the series.

[58:45 - 58:59]Claymore has a strong first half but loses steam towards the end.

[59:22 - 59:32]There are two ways of writing stories: as an architect or a gardener.

[52:19 - 59:47]Vinland Saga is a must-read for fans of Vikings and compelling storytelling. Overall, Part seven of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is a highlight of the series, Vinland Saga is an amazing and thought-provoking manga, and Claymore has a strong first half but weak ending.

[59:47 - 59:54]Discussion of the manga Claymore and its potential pitfalls

[59:54 - 1.00:09]Comparison to the mangaka Togashi and his tendency to introduce many concepts

[1.00:55 - 1.01:03]Praise for the art in dark fantasy manga and its appeal

[1.01:49 - 1.02:04]Discussion of the popularity of rankings in Japanese culture and in sports manga, specifically in Eyeshield 21

[1.02:45 - 1.02:51]Praise for the manga I Shall 21 and its unique approach to American football

[1.04:58 - 1.05:03]Mention of the author of I Shall 21 and their other work, Dr. Stone

[1.05:39 - 1.05:54]Discussion of the host's three by three recommendations and their recommendation of the manga on Book Walker

[1.05:54 - 1.06:00]Introduction to the Book Walker sponsorship and discussion of two new exclusive titles

[1.06:01 - 1.06:09]Summarization of the two exclusive titles and their themes

[1.06:14 - 1.06:25]Spoiler warning for the manga

[59:47 - 1.07:25]Discussion of various manga titles, including Claymore, Eyeshield 21, and I Shall 21, and their unique aspects such as rankings and art. Introduction to Book Walker sponsorship and promotion of two new exclusive titles.

[1.07:28 - 1.07:33]Three friends drink beer while discussing manga titles.

[1.07:38 - 1.07:44]They debate whether the titles they are discussing are considered "normie."

[1.10:12 - 1.10:20]They talk about their experiences with buying manga volumes, including a scam.

[1.12:29 - 1.12:41]They discuss the popular manga and anime series, Hunter x Hunter.

[1.14:12 - 1.14:26]They mention the author, Tagashi, and his art style.

[1.14:26 - 1.14:33]They debate whether the anime or manga version is better.

[1.14:51 - 1.14:59]Hunter x Hunter is considered the favorite Shonen Jump title by the group.

[1.15:04 - 1.15:17]They take turns guessing and discussing various manga titles.

[1.15:24 - 1.15:31]They discuss the disappointment of waiting for new chapters of Hunter x Hunter.

[1.07:28 - 1.15:48]Overall, the friends have a civilized and enjoyable discussion about various manga titles and their experiences with them.

[1.19:45 - 1.19:53]Black cat is mentioned and compared to You Haka Show

[1.21:13 - 1.21:25]The podcast hosts discuss their experiences with You Haka Show, one having watched the anime and the other having only read the manga

[1.23:37 - 1.23:46]The first few arcs of You Haka Show are described as starting off as a comedy and then becoming an action series, similar to Dragon Ball

[1.23:37 - 1.23:46]The main character's death in the first panel is mentioned

[1.23:37 - 1.23:46]The bad guy and tournament arc are discussed

[1.23:37 - 1.23:46]The hosts debate the aging of manga and anime, specifically in the case of You Haka Show and Slam Dunk

[1.23:37 - 1.23:46]The anime adaptation of You Haka Show is praised, but the manga is recommended as well

[1.23:37 - 1.23:46]The pacing of sports anime is discussed, with examples from Haiku and Kuroko's Basketball

[1.23:37 - 1.23:46]Slam Dunk is mentioned as a more realistic sports manga without superpowers

[1.23:51 - 1.23:58]The hosts have differing opinions on Slam Dunk's adaptation in comparison to Kuroko's Basketball

[1.23:51 - 1.23:58]Slam Dunk's impact on Japanese culture is noted

[1.15:48 - 1.23:58]The podcast hosts discuss their experiences with You Haka Show and Slam Dunk, comparing the manga and anime adaptations and discussing the impact of these series on Japanese culture. They also discuss the pacing of sports anime and the aging of manga and anime.

[1.23:58 - 1.24:03]Old taxi driver asks if the speaker likes anime, specifically Slam Dunk

[1.24:08 - 1.24:22]Slam Dunk was a cultural phenomenon in Japan, increasing attendance in basketball clubs by 600%

[1.24:44 - 1.24:49]Black Cat is a manga and anime that the speaker likes

[1.24:50 - 1.24:57]The speaker's YouTube avatar is based on Black Cat's character

[1.25:05 - 1.25:21]The author, Yabuki Kentai, has a recurring easter egg of a white cat in his manga

[1.26:29 - 1.26:39]Black Cat was the first show that the speaker was wowed by and showed that not every anime is above a 7/10

[1.26:59 - 1.27:09]Black Cat follows an assassin named Train who leaves his organization and is chased by them

[1.27:20 - 1.27:38]The main antagonist is a male yandere, a rare character in shonen manga

[1.29:29 - 1.29:54]Black Cat has good character designs and solid art

[1.29:29 - 1.29:54]The speaker recommended Black Cat to fans of Yabuki Kentai and those who enjoyed To Love Ru

[1.30:38 - 1.30:48]The story has a good conclusion and the final fight is with the male yandere antagonist

[1.30:55 - 1.31:06]The speaker realized that not all anime have good endings after starting with Death Note and Code Geass

[1.23:58 - 1.31:25]The speaker discusses their love for Black Cat, a manga and anime with good character designs and solid art. They also mention the cultural impact of Slam Dunk and their realization that not all anime have good endings after starting with Death Note and Code Geass.

[1.34:55 - 1.35:24]Discussion about an anime show not having a third season

[1.35:53 - 1.36:19]Discussion about anime shows not finishing and comparison to American TV shows

[1.36:43 - 1.36:50]Comparison between Baki and Beastars

[1.37:22 - 1.37:31]Mention of popular anime shows that may not have a conclusion

[1.37:22 - 1.37:31]Discussion about the ending of Beastars and its reception

[1.37:22 - 1.37:31]Appreciation for epilogues in anime and manga

[1.37:56 - 1.38:08]Comparison between "It's your 100%" and quintessential quintuplets

[1.38:24 - 1.38:39]Brief summary of "It's your 100%" manga series

[1.38:39 - 1.38:58]Mention of Baki and its unique qualities

[1.31:25 - 1.38:58]Discussion about anime and manga series without clear winners and the lack of conclusive endings in the medium.

[1.40:57 - 1.41:07] Manga series discussed: Colostomy's, Uzamaki, Jiu-Jitsu, Bojack Horseman, OAS Mipun

[1.42:50 - 1.42:56]Uzamaki is a horror manga with a long form storyline and one-shot stories

[1.42:50 - 1.42:56]Jiu-Jitsu is a horror manga with disturbing and macabre elements, best to start with the one-shots

[1.42:50 - 1.42:56]Bojack Horseman is a series that is both depressing and captivating

[1.43:52 - 1.44:05]OAS Mipun is considered one of the greatest manga series ever made and is emotionally impactful

[1.44:05 - 1.44:18]Colostomy's is a harram rom-com manga that features robots and explores themes of love and programming

[1.44:25 - 1.44:31]OAS Mipun is a manga that follows the life of a bird character named Poon Poon as he grows up and faces various challenges

[1.44:39 - 1.44:50]Poon Poon is a metaphor for the main character and his life, with his appearance changing to represent different points in his life

[1.38:58 - 1.46:22]The group discussed various manga series, including Colostomy's, Uzamaki, Jiu-Jitsu, Bojack Horseman, and OAS Mipun. They explored themes of love, programming, horror, and the human experience, with a particular focus on the emotional impact of OAS Mipun.

[1.46:45 - 1.46:54] The speaker discusses a manga called Gasme Poon Poon and how they first heard about it from their partner, who was emotionally invested in the story.

[1.48:29 - 1.48:44]They mention the unique and powerful storytelling ability of the author, Inio Asano, and how he seamlessly incorporates a bird character into a realistic setting and characters.

[1.50:26 - 1.50:34]They then discuss their love for shonen jump manga, and how it continues to produce globally popular and successful series.

[1.51:57 - 1.52:03]The speaker acknowledges that while Gasme Poon Poon may not have been their favorite manga, it is still one of the best they have read.

[1.53:01 - 1.53:12]The speaker also mentions their respect for Berserk, and how it is a one-of-a-kind manga.

[1.53:01 - 1.53:12]They recommend several other manga, including Beastars and Slam Dunk.

[1.54:15 - 1.54:28]The speaker takes a break to promote their sponsor, Manscaped, and their new product the Lawnmower 4.0.

[1.46:22 - 1.54:28]The comprehensive summary is that the speaker discusses their experiences with several manga, including Gasme Poon Poon, and their admiration for the storytelling abilities of Inio Asano and the success of shonen jump manga. They also mention their love for Berserk and recommend several other manga. They also take a break to promote their sponsor, Manscaped.

[1.54:28 - 1.54:35] It's hot and the speaker is promoting Manscaped products to keep their "nuts" cool and well-groomed.

[1.54:46 - 1.54:57]The speaker presents the "performance package 4.0" which includes various grooming products and can be ordered from different countries.

[1.55:59 - 1.56:08]The discussion turns to manga recommendations, starting with titles like "Great Teacher Onizuka," "Kingdom," and "Vinland Saga."

[1.56:24 - 1.56:50]The speaker mentions "The Breaker," a manwa that combines martial arts and superpowers in a standard shonen formula.

[1.59:57 - 2.00:10]The speaker praises the art and action in "The Breaker" and compares its world-building to that of "John Wick."

[2.01:14 - 2.01:24]"Kingdom" is mentioned as a manga with over 500 chapters, which the speaker became obsessed with for a month.

[2.01:25 - 2.01:45]The speaker enjoys getting absorbed in manga and anime and finds it pure enjoyment.

[2.01:54 - 2.02:01]The speaker leaves a manga cafe to continue reading "Kingdom" and is excited to continue reading it.

[2.02:21 - 2.02:30]The manga is set during the fragmentation of China into seven kingdoms.

[2.02:21 - 2.02:30]"Kingdom" is recommended and the speaker gives a brief overview of the story.

[1.54:28 - 2.02:30]The speaker promotes Manscaped products and discusses manga recommendations, praising "The Breaker" for its art and action and "Kingdom" for its long and engaging story set during the fragmentation of China. They enjoy getting absorbed in manga and anime and recommend "Kingdom" as a must-read.

[2.02:59 - 2.03:15] Kingdom is an epic story about a farm boy who becomes the greatest general of China.

[2.07:31 - 2.07:39]The battles depicted in the manga are incredibly detailed and can take up to 100 chapters to complete.

[2.07:46 - 2.07:51]The manga is currently over 500 chapters and is only halfway through the story.

[2.08:50 - 2.08:58]The battles are like a game of 5D chess between two skilled players.

[2.08:58 - 2.09:09]The story follows the main character, Shin, as he meets a future king and helps unite the kingdoms of China.

[2.09:20 - 2.09:30]The author of the manga has a deep understanding of warfare and strategy.

[2.09:20 - 2.09:30]The manga has one of the best arcs in all of manga with multiple generals using their intelligence and strategy to outsmart each other.

[2.09:20 - 2.09:30]The manga is a great read for anyone looking for an epic story with complex and intelligent characters.

[2.02:30 - 2.10:28]Kingdom is an epic manga that follows a farm boy as he becomes the greatest general of China, with incredibly detailed battles and intelligent characters.

[2.10:45 - 2.10:53]Main character is a delinquent named Zuka who becomes a teacher

[2.11:33 - 2.11:40]He initially struggles but learns to love and help his students

[2.11:33 - 2.11:40]He aspires to be the greatest teacher in all of Japan

[2.11:33 - 2.11:40]He is given a problematic class

[2.11:33 - 2.11:40]He teaches life lessons instead of academic lessons

[2.12:31 - 2.13:08]Main character is goofy and badass

[2.14:08 - 2.14:34]Manga uses comedy to teach important life lessons

[2.14:08 - 2.14:34]Manga is a feel-good story and is popular in Japan

[2.15:28 - 2.15:33]Siren is a manga that was cancelled and ran for 100 chapters

[2.15:53 - 2.16:03]Main character runs a service that solves problems

[2.16:12 - 2.16:17]He helps a girl and gets transported to another world with her

[2.16:17 - 2.16:24]His location, time period, and how he got there are all mysteries

[2.16:37 - 2.16:51]They are in a barren wasteland and have special psychic powers

[2.16:51 - 2.17:02]Manga has a twist that keeps readers hooked

[2.17:02 - 2.17:14]They participate in a death game to survive

[2.17:43 - 2.17:59]Main character discovers he is in a post-apocalyptic Japan

[2.10:28 - 2.18:16]Siren is a manga about surviving a post-apocalyptic Japan with supernatural powers and a death game, with the main character trying to figure out how he got there and where he is.

[2.18:16 - 2.19:04]Love Hina is a shonen jump action manga with a mystery core, where the main character goes back to his own world to figure out what happened

[2.21:52 - 2.22:01]Another similar manga that suffered the same fate was M0, about a kid with zero magic abilities in a world where magic is everything

[2.22:11 - 2.22:23]It was not very popular and eventually got cancelled due to the stacked competition in shonen jump at the time

[2.23:27 - 2.23:44]Love Hina is about a guy who moves into his grandma's onsen that is also a girls' dormitory

[2.24:13 - 2.24:25]It was the first manga the speaker ever read and it helped change their perception of manga

[2.24:49 - 2.25:07]The manga has many twists and turns as the main character tries to unravel the mystery

[2.25:07 - 2.25:33]The manga is a solid 6 or 7 out of 10 for the speaker

[2.25:34 - 2.25:44]Love Hina is a classic haramanga (harem manga)

[2.25:44 - 2.25:50]The speaker enjoys haramanga because of the multiple romantic interests and the excitement of "rooting" for a certain girl

[2.25:58 - 2.26:11]The speaker has a complex against haramanga and initially did not want to read it, but was invested in the story enough to continue

[2.25:58 - 2.26:11]Reading a haramanga is like watching a sports match for the speaker

[2.18:16 - 2.26:11]Love Hina is a classic, cancelled shonen jump manga with a mystery core and haramanga elements, about a guy trying to unravel a mystery while living in a girls' dormitory, a genre that the speaker enjoys for its multiple romantic interests and the excitement of "rooting" for a certain girl.

[2.26:11 - 2.26:19]Discussion about rooting for a team and getting emotionally invested

[2.26:35 - 2.27:06]Being a sports fan and the happiness of winning

[2.26:35 - 2.27:06]Watching harams with a community and the fun of shitting on losing fans

[2.28:24 - 2.28:41]Domestic Girlfriend and its impact on hentai taste

[2.28:24 - 2.28:41]Domestic Girlfriend's premise and characters

[2.31:45 - 2.31:53]The well-written characters and trashy situations in the manga

[2.32:11 - 2.32:17]Comparing it to Kingdom

[2.32:33 - 2.32:42]The anime's poor adaptation

[2.33:12 - 2.33:17]The speaker's three by three lists with incest content

[2.33:22 - 2.33:44]The speaker's dislike for stepmom porn

[2.33:44 - 2.33:52]Transition to discussing 20th Century Boys

[2.34:12 - 2.34:23]20th Century Boys being the speaker's favorite manga

[2.34:12 - 2.34:23]Final thoughts on 20th Century Boys and its impact

[2.34:23 - 2.34:31]Holding off on reading it until the right time

[2.26:11 - 2.34:31]Discussion on rooting for a team, becoming a sports fan, trashy situations with well-written characters in Domestic Girlfriend, the speaker's three by three lists with incest content, and the speaker's favorite manga 20th Century Boys.

[2.36:18 - 2.36:46] The speaker discusses a manga called "20th century boys" and praises it as their favorite manga of all time, with a complex and mysterious plot.

[2.39:57 - 2.40:13]The speaker describes "Beck" as a simple and character-driven story about a boy who joins a band and tries to make it big.

[2.42:16 - 2.42:21]They then mention another manga called "Beck", a music anime that they believe is better than the anime version.

[2.42:21 - 2.42:32]They mention that the manga captures the love for rock music and covers various songs throughout the story.

[2.42:21 - 2.42:32]The speaker shares a "life hack" for reading the manga, which involves playing your own favorite songs during the concert scenes.

[2.34:31 - 2.42:52]Overall, the speaker highly recommends both "20th century boys" and "Beck" as must-read manga titles.

[2.43:21 - 2.43:40]Discusses how the manga "captures the energy of a concert" and compares it to seeing a live band.

[2.44:55 - 2.45:01]Mentions that the manga features references to real life bands and scenes that are "five times as hype" as anything in "Grateful Sounds."

[2.46:25 - 2.46:32]Mentions that "Berserk" is a manga that all three speakers have on their three by three lists.

[2.47:30 - 2.47:59]Summarizes the plot of "Berserk," mentioning the main character, his upbringing, and his journey to "get over bad things" and "accept people and love again."

[2.49:39 - 2.49:48]Talks about how the manga is not overhyped and how the speaker never felt like "speedrunning" through any part of it.

[2.49:48 - 2.49:54]Discusses the art of "Berserk" and how it "has something for everybody."

[2.50:01 - 2.50:08]Mentions that the quiet and beautiful moments in "Berserk" are what stand out, despite the initial impression of a "musty man with big sword."

[2.50:08 - 2.50:26]Talks about the manga "Beck" and a scene that made the speaker feel "hyped."

[2.50:08 - 2.50:26]Discusses the scene of "god standing in a field of flowers" as an example of the beautiful moments in the manga.

[2.42:52 - 2.50:26]The speaker discusses how the manga "Berserk" captures the energy of a concert, features references to real life bands, and has scenes that are more hype than anything in "Grateful Sounds." They also mention other manga, such as "Beck," and the plot of "Berserk," as well as the art and the fact that it is not overhyped. They highlight the quiet and beautiful moments in the manga and give an example of one such scene.

[2.50:26 - 2.50:32] The speaker discusses a favorite moment in a "mini arc" of the manga Berserk.

[2.50:32 - 2.50:56]The arc highlights the relatable themes of feeling lost or uncertain in life.

[2.50:57 - 2.51:13]The main character, Guts, goes through a journey that reflects the realizations many people have in life.

[2.51:19 - 2.51:26]Despite his physical strength, Guts learns that he cannot solve every problem through violence.

[2.52:11 - 2.52:23]The speaker also mentions a scene that sold them on the manga, where Guts realizes that killing a hundred men in battle means nothing to him.

[2.52:42 - 2.52:56]They discuss the structure of the manga and speculate if it would have been better to start from a later point in the story.

[2.53:20 - 2.53:33]The speaker's perspective on unfinished media has been changed by Berserk, considering it a masterpiece despite being incomplete.

[2.53:59 - 2.54:07]The speaker encourages others to read Berserk and listen to Guts's theme, even if they are not typically fans of dark fantasy.

[2.54:25 - 2.54:33]They mention other recommendations and ask listeners to share their "three by three" (top 9) manga choices.

[2.55:15 - 2.55:23]The speaker thanks their Patreon supporters and invites listeners to follow them on social media.

[2.50:26 - 2.56:43]The episode ends with a concise summary of the discussion and a goodbye from the hosts.