The Manga Taishō is one of the most prestigious awards a series can win, with plenty of future big-hitters gracing the shortlists every year. We decided to read all the winners of the decade so far (2020-2025) and give our takes on each and why we think they did win each year.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - Discussion Manga Taishō in the context of other manga awards
2:10 Rules of the Manga Taishō Awards
5:00 Blue Period by Tsubasa Yamaguchi
13:50 Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe
21:39 The Darwin Incident by Shun Umezawa
30:38 Draw This, Then Die! (Kore Kaite Shine) by Minoru Toyoda
38:48 Spacewalking With You by Inuhiko Doronoda
47:47 Alice, All the Way to the Stars (Alice, Doko Made mo) by Kiko Urino
59:55 Who do we think should have won each year?
It’s the second LostinAnime Patron-pick this time: Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You by Jinushi. With an anime upcoming and the buzz it’s had over the years, we’ve caught up and have plenty to talk about this little series of smoke breaks, misunderstandings, and slow-burn romance.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - the second patron-picked manga for the podcast
2:16 The subject of smoking and its depiction
6:47 The misunderstanding trope with Sasaki and Yamada/Tayama
10:41 It’s origin as a web manga, the switch in tone when it starting publishing
12:51 Supporting characters: Goto and Kami-san
16:40 Anime adaption incoming and our expectations
20:09 Spoiler discussion begins
20:15 Sasaki’s age, age-gap romance, the power dynamic, and Sasaki’s shift from Tayama to Yamada
30:20 The timing of the realisations that have and will still come
35:00 The other potential ships that could happen
38:49 Sasaki’s unhealthy relationship work and his boss
43:11 Samu’s Recommendation: Kowloon Generic Romance by Jun Mayuzuki + Cat’s Eye by Tsukasa Hojo
45:45 Enzo’s Recommendation: After the Rain by Jun Mayuzuki
48:52 Overview and final scores
We have two new serialisations in Weekly Shonen Jump we’re discussing this week - a distant sequel to one of its most popular titles of the past decade, and a little romcom by a newcomer - we’re charmed by one and left indifferent by another. Tune in to find which one’s which.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - check-in on the previous serialisation round
6:13 Series that ended: Kill Blue and Nice Prison
9:48 Check-in with current WSJ titles: Otr of the Flame, Hima-Ten!, Ichi the Witch, Shinobi Undercover
19:50 Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo by Gege Akutami (Story), Yuji Iwasaki (Art)
29:03 Someone Hertz by Ei Yamano
38:55 First chapter ratings + predictions for its survivability
39:31 Looking ahead, predicting the next series to leave the magazine?
This is the second part of our conversation on the Succession Contest arc, this time discussing everything to do with Kurapika, the Kakin Empire’s political machinations, and the mafia family conflicts. And after covering the entire series we rank all the arcs in the series by our preference as well as giving our final scores for Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x Hunter.
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction - part II of the discussion
0:51 The ever-ambitious rules and layers of the Succession Contest
6:14 Standout characters from the Kakin Empire - and which prince do we think will win?
14:06 Kurapika vs Tserriednich - is Kurapika going to die in this arc?
15:44 The various other storylines ongoing right now
18:04 Which of the princes is Beyond Netero’s child?
21:36 Melody being set up to have a pivotal part in the succession contest
25:01 The mafia families - Heil-ly, Char, Xi Yu - and Morena as a standout
29:03 Prediction of an anime adaptation and the length of the Succession Contest arc
32:49 Samu’s Recommendation: Ooku: The Inner Chambers by Fumi Yoshinaga
34:19 Enzo’s Recommendation: Hyouge Mono by Yamada Yoshihiro
38:21 Overview and scores for the arc
43:15 Our ranking of all Hunter x Hunter arcs
46:36 Final scores for Hunter x Hunter
We’re catching up with Hunter x Hunter’s current arc, and despite it being unfinished there’s a plethora of storylines and characters involved that we’re splitting this discussion into the two parts it needs, like we did with Chimera Ant.
This episode we talk about the Dark Continent Expedition, Hisoka vs Chrollo, and our feelings of the Phantom Troupe’s role in the current arc. Check it out and stay tuned for the rest of the discussion next week!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - catching up to the series with the Succession Contest arc
4:20 Does the Succession Contest arc feel like a Hunter x Hunter spin-off?
14:29 A unique story arc with its sheer amount of every-expanding storylines
18:11 The Zodiacs and the expedition, Ging and Pariston rivalry early in the arc
22:48 Gon Freecss’s absence, will we cut back to him anytime soon?
25:54 Hisoka vs Chrollo at Heaven’s Arena - the fanservable fight of the series
31:52 Hisoka vs the Phantom Troupe on the boat - who is going to win?
35:46 Fake!Hisoka theory coming to fruition
37:46 Phantom Troupe backstory and parallel between Chrollo and Kurapika
46:26 Tune in for Part II of the discussion!
We continue our Bleach/Rurouni Kenshin read-throughs with the famed Kyoto arc, one of Enzo’s all-time favourite of the medium which he has plenty to gush over. But will Samu feel the same way?
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - the companion piece to the Soul Society episode
5:04 Spoiler discussion warning
5:22 Himura Kenshin as a main character, comparisons to Ichigo Kurosaki?
9:48 Why is Kyoto arc considered one of the best of the series and battle shonen?
14:54 Juppongatana - standouts and our favourites
20:18 Honjo Kamatari depiction of the time, respectful or exploitative?
22:57 Samu’s many problems with Cho “The Sword Hunter”
26:22 Seijuro Hiko, Kenshin’s past, and their training
36:02 Shishio success as a villain and the influence on Horikoshi’s Stain
44:58 Our favourite fights
52:51 Kenshin vs Shishio and the implications afterlife, and the epilogue
58:51 Samu’s Recommendation: Gintama by Hideaki Sorachi
1:02:28 Enzo’s Recommendation: Dororo by Osamu Tezuka
1:06:09 Overview and final scores
Enzo continues his exploration into the Big 3, this time Bleach’s Soul Society arc, largely considered as one of the best of the series, and one of Samu’s defining experience as an animanga fan. We further discuss Kubo’s style as a writer, his influences, and the standout characters from the arc that properly put Bleach on the map.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - continuing our Bleach/Rurouni Kenshin read-throughs
1:50 Spoiler discussion warning
2:39 Soul Society arc as one of battle shonen’s best?
4:04 Samu’s personal experience and fondness with the Soul Society arc
5:18 The lack of backgrounds and concise writing style - is Kubo an architect or a gardener?
12:50 Ichigo’s role in the Soul Society arc
14:52 The interconnected thread between all the characters in Soul Society
20:50 Renj’s character arc in Soul Society, guilt about Rukia and vendetta against Byakuya
23:17 Byakuya’s focus and character shift near the end - setting up for the future
26:15 Enzo’s standouts: Shunsui, Hanataro and Ganju
31:40 Samu’s favourite character in anime and manga
35:22 Rukia and the ‘damsel in distress’ trope, how it’s handled here
39:19 Zanpakuto as a power system - a visual representation of character development
43:24 Was Kubo influenced by Watsuki and the Kyoto arc?
51:27 Villain reveal: Aizen, Gin, and Tosen’s betrayal
58:05 Enzo’s Recommendation: One Punch Man by ONE and Yusuke Murata
1:02:28 Samu’s Recommendation: Kekkaishi by Yellow Tanabe
1:03:44 Overview and final scores
This time around we finally tackle the age old fandom question: is the anime or the manga better? This episode we go through series where we prefer the source material as well as the adaptation, including some controversial hot takes you’re not likely to hear anywhere else. As is often the case, not all of them do we agree on.
Timecodes:
0:00 Introduction - setting the scene with our experience and views on anime vs manga
2:36 Manga > Anime - we preferred the source material
3:07 Recent WSJ adaptations: Sakamoto Days and Chainsaw Man, The Promised Neverland
7:36 Erased, Ooku: the Inner Chambers, Wandering Son
14:52 Anime > Manga - the adaptation exceeding the source material
15:12 WITCH WATCH, Dandadan, Heavenly Delusion, Chihayafuru, Mob Psycho 100, Blood Blockade Battlefront, Teasing Master Takagi-san
19:44 The Elusive Samurai, Nichijou: My Ordinary Life, Attack on Titan
24:48 A Silent Voice - our biggest disagreement
32:14 Bleach - does Samu prefer the anime or manga?
33:31 Our controversial takes
33:50 Samu: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, The Flowers of Evil
40:09 Enzo: Fruits Basket, Usagi Drop
46:52 Conclusion - hot takes are the interesting ones!
We have a sports-heavy four serialisation round for Weekly Shonen Jump that’s just happened so take a listen to hear our takes on what gives us most optimism between baseball, long distance running, ping pong, and… demon hunting? A unique batch in many ways, with some potential chances of success among them.
Timecodes:
0:00 Introduction - a four serialisation round, with three sports titles
1:59 Check-in on the previous serialisation round: Nice Prison + Otr of the Flame
13:19 Series that ended: Super Psychic Policeman Chojo, Syd Craft: Love is a Mystery, Embers, Star of Beethoven
19:13 Harukaze Mound by Togo Goto and Kento Matsuura
35:57 Kaedegami by Jun Harukawa
52:25 Ekiden Bros by Daisuke Nono
1:04:46 Ping-Pong Peril by Yoshiharu Kataoka
1:12:35 First chapter ratings + predictions for its survivability
With the anime coming next week, we decided to discuss the manga of Gachiakuta by Kei Urana - one that we’ve both been reading since it was first released. In this episode we get into inspirations for its cool factor, our highlights so far, predictions for the series’ future, and whether we think the anime will manage to reach the wider audience we expected it to by this point already.
Timecodes:
0:00 Introduction - Gachiakuta, a manga we’ve both followed since the first chapter released
5:40 The shonen “cool factor” and Bleach’s influence
11:30 Would Gachiakuta work as a Weekly Shonen Jump title?
15:04 Falling manga volume sales - will the anime give it a boost?
24:36 Rudo - a fitting main character with strong contrasts
29:54 Standouts from the supporting characters: Information Broker, Follo, Gris
32:13 Spoiler discussion begins
32:22 Follo - the late blooming supporting character who wants to be a main character
40:18 The power system: Vital Instruments + Thoughts - similarities to Zanpakuto in Bleach
43:21 What’s the deal with Tamsy - is he the final antagonist?
46:36 Do we think the series will explore Rudo’s love life?
50:31 The Watchman, The Watchman Series, are we in the future?
53:46 How long do we think the series will last?
55:11 Enzo’s Recommendation: Bleach by Tite Kubo
56:25 Samu’s Recommendation: Soul Eater by Atsushi Ookubo
57:56 Overview and final scores
1:01:10 Is Gachiakuta among our currently-running battle shonen manga?
We’ve reached the last complete arc of Hunter x Hunter: the 13th Hunter Chairman Election arc - a political thriller that picks up directly in the aftermath of the chimera ant threat. Gon is out of commission and this time Leorio and Killua get the focus split between the political and the thriller. We managed to talk the longest about one of the shortest arcs in the series, so check out to see if we think this would have been a satisfying conclusion to the series as a whole.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - the final ‘complete’ arc in Hunter x Hunter
4:44 Togashi’s most concise arc - a focused political thriller
10:14 Let’s talk about Ging - a really bad dad or the worst dad in history?
11:46 Leorio’s arc and his best moment in the series
14:20 Would we have voted for Leorio in the election after the punch?
15:33 Our favourite Zodiacs?
20:10 Pariston Hill, the intelligent troll in it for the game, his similarities with Netero - is he evil?
29:30 The B-Plot: Killua’s task to save Gon - what’s Togashi’s intent with the Alluka’s gender?
35:42 Nanika and potential Dark Continent origin, one of the Five Threats
36:38 Killua’s mindset with rescuing Gon vs the relationship with his family
41:14 Hisoka’s role in this arc as a chaos element, him “killing’ Killua
45:00 The anticlimaxes: Cheadle winning the election + Killua countering Nanika’s repercussions
49:35 Gon and Ging’s reuniting, completing Gon’s goal - is it satisfying?
56:39 Gon and Killua’s ‘Departure’- an inconclusive resolution to a broken relationship?
1:03:20 Chapter 339 - the best chapter in the entire series
1:07:40 Enzo’s Recommendation: Kingdom by Hara Yasuhisa
1:11:40 Samu’s Recommendation: ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Department by Natsume Ono
1:13:40 Overview and final scores
It’s a double bill this time as we delve into the two pillars of Mitsuru Adachi’s iconic career: Touch and Cross Game (with a bit of Mix in the mix). These two series represent a bookend (more on less) on Adachi's catalog, and are the product of a writer at two very different stages of his life and career. Do you prefer a young and vibrant wine that practically jumps out of the glass, or a mature and subtle one full of bittersweetness that demands contemplation?
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - Mitsuru Adachi, a giant in the industry, our feelings on him in general
7:56 Touch vs Cross Game
12:50 Do people expect a big twist in an Adachi series?
14:02 Touch - Why did it become a cultural phenomenon?
19:38 Touch spoiler discussion begins
20:10 The big ‘moment’ - its impact and effect on the series’ popularity
25:19 Cross Game - modern take on familiar tropes
28:00 Cross Game spoiler discussion begins
28:18 How do the twists in both series compare to one another?
32:04 Adachi’s minimalist artwork and smart way of panelling in those dramatic moments
34:34 Mix, Touch’s sequel - its own late moment and his restraint with returning characters
38:22 Which series is most focused on baseball? Comparing the Touch vs Cross Game
41:50 Aoba’s character - annoying or understandable?
49:19 Enzo’s love for Kou Kitamura as a protagonist
50:45 Supporting cast, Adachi’s fanservice critique, breaking the fourth wall
54:00 Comparing the endings
55:36 Samu’s Recommendation: Straighten Up! Welcome to Shika High's Competitive Dance Club by Takuma Yokota
59:15 Enzo’s Recommendation: Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day by Chou Heiwa Busters and Izumi Mitsu
1:02:58 Touch - overview and final score
1:04:39 Cross Game - overview and final score
1:07:00 Mix - overview and final score
We’re bringing back the JUMPing to Conclusions format, where we check-in on the new Weekly Shonen Jump serialisations (Nice Prison and Otr of the Flame) to give our initial impressions and give our predictions on their chances of survival in the roster, while also doing a check-in on what else has left us (Astro Royale) and how we’re feeling of the magazine as of late. If you’re curious for a new potential breakout then perhaps you’ll fine one here after listening to our thoughts!
Timestamps:
0:00 Returning feature: JUMPing to Conclusions
8:11 Check-in from previous serialisation round: Embers + Star of Beethoven
12:26 Saying goodbye to the series that left - Astro Royale
16:40 Jump Future Project 2025 one-shots
17:27 Nice Prison by Tatsuya Suganuma
29:59 Otr of the Flame by Yuki Kawaguchi
51:49 First impressions ratings + predictions for its survivability
Continuing on our arc-by-arc breakdowns of our personal favourite battle shonen, we’re onto Samu’s all-timer: Bleach by Tite Kubo. Much like with Rurouni Kenshin we’re focusing on the first arc (Agent of the Shinigami) for this episode. Check it out to get a glimpse into Enzo’s first proper experience with any of the Big 3!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - Samu’s journey with his favourite manga
6:27 Enzo’s experience with the Big 3 and expectations for Bleach specifically
8:32 Comparing the first arcs of the Big 3
9:05 Ichigo as a main character - not having an obvious goal, a more human motivation
14:35 Bleach’s ‘cool factor’
15:17 Tite Kubo’s efficient artwork, critiques of the lack of backgrounds, prioritising panel flow
20:49 Bleach has the best chapter title pages in manga, period
21:34 A series that feels like it’s made to be in black and white - it’s meant to be a manga?
23:51 The volume poem’s - Orihime’s being the highlight of this arc
24:46 Spoiler discussion begins
24:58 Orihime’s character - Samu’s love for her, her mistreatment by fans, her tragic backstory
29:21 June 17th, Grand Fisher/Masaki Storyline and Ichigo’s guilt and white knight complex
33:30 Rukia’s character, her dynamic with Ichigo + a fight to protect life or to preserve honour
36:49 Isshin Kurosaki - Enzo’s least favourite character so far
39:52 The hit-or-miss humour (Kon and Don Kanoji), exceptions that are actually funny
41:10 Chad - Enzo’s favourite character so far
45:56 Uryu Ishida, the Quinces - the rival to Ichigo and the Shinigami
48:09 Byakuya and Renji’s arrival - when Bleach truly ‘begins’; set-up for Soul Society arc
52:36 Kisuke Urahara as a mentor/training figure
55:48 What currently running Jump series is the most direct descendent of Bleach?
1:01:02 Samu’s Recommendation: Yu Yu Hakusho (Spirit Detective arc) by Yoshihiro Togashi
1:02:26 Enzo’s Recommendation: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Kyoharu Gotougehi
1:05:18 Overview and final scores
We’ve decided to take on two more of our personal favourite Weekly Shonen Jump series through arc-by-arc breakdowns, similar to what we’ve done with Hunter x Hunter. First up, one of Enzo’s favourite: Rurouni Kenshin by Nobuhiro Watsuki - a series absent from Samu’s WSJ resume which is partly complete now with this discussion of the initial Tokyo arc. Tune in next episode when it’s Samu’s turn to introduce his favourite to Enzo!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - A new arc-by-arc coverage of our favourite Weekly Shonen Jump hits
5:31 What is it about Rurouni Kenshin that made it popular?
11:20 Nobuhiro Watsuki - the difficulty of separating the art and the artist
14:52 Is Rurouni Kenshin a traditional battle shonen?
16:28 The impact page approach to action - the depiction of Kenshin’s speed
19:34 Main cast; Yahiko in particular, our feelings on him as a self-insert character
25:14 Do Weekly Shonen Jump mangaka struggle with future series after a monster hit?
31:41 Spoiler discussion begins
31:47 Sanosuke/Captain Sozo backstory being the lowest popularity in the series - why is that?
35:41 Oniwabanshu/Megumi storyline - Samu’s disappointment vs general consensus with fans
37:44 Yutaro’s character as a mirror to Yahiko + Nishiki Painting sub-arc as a good end to the arc
40:12 Kaoru’s character depiction compared to the rest of the cast
42:38 Kenshin’s character, his influence on other characters, his guilt over his past
49:00 What currently running Jump series is the most direct descendent of Rurouni Kenshin?
51:18 Samu’s Recommendation: The Elusive Samurai by Yuusei Matsui
54:47 Enzo’s Recommendation: Vagabond by Inoue Takehiko
56:54 Overview and final scores
As promised, here’s the second part of our Hunter x Hunter Chimera Ant arc discussion, where we finally go into the depths of Netero and Meruem, highlights from the palace invasion, and decide if this really is the best shonen arc of all time?
Timestamps:
0:00 Re-introduction - second part of the Chimera Ant arc discussion
0:39 Netero vs Meruem (Humanity vs Chimera Ants) - one of the best shonen fights of all time
12:06 The anti-climax quota: the lack of Gon’s inclusion in the final fight, how Meruem lost
15:32 Meruem, the royal guards, the journey of the chimera ants
21:25 Komugi - her relationship with Meruem, her part in saving humanity, and her resolution
26:44 Gon and Killua’s relationship across this arc; Killua’s liberation and Gon’s revenge
35:16 Other favourite scenes: Gon’s dark expression, Colt and Reina’s reunion with their mother
36:54 The intention of the two corrupt leaders who survived their corrupt countries
38:49 Kite is reborn as a little girl after the birth of the Meruem - what’s that about?
40:29 Is Chimera Ant arc the best shonen arc of all time?
44:03 Samu’s Recommendation: Bleach (Thousand Year Blood War arc) by Tite Kubo
45:30 Enzo’s Recommendation: Rurouni Kenshin (Kyoto Arc) by Watsuki Nobuhiro
47:48 Overview and final scores
We’ve finally got to the arc we’ve been building up to in Hunter x Hunter: Chimera Ant arc! And because we have so much to discuss, we’re splitting this up into two episodes. This first half covers everything up until the palace invasion - Kite, NGL, Gyro, Knuckle, the Phantom Troupe, and more - so check it out and stay tuned next week for the remaining part of the discussion and our final thoughts.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - our most anticipated conversation so far for Hunter x Hunter
2:12 Why we both love the Chimera Ant arc so much
4:15 The reception of the arc, comparing then vs now?
10:34 Kite - did him not being introduced in the 2011 anime affect our feelings on his character?
14:35 NGL section - the beginning section of the arc, a new (even) darker tone
19:27 Gyro - his role in Chimera Ant arc and his potential for the future with Gon
25:22 The Phantom Troupe vs the Chimera Ants - Hunter x Hunter at its most conventional fanservice?
29:24 The excellent cast of side characters - Knuckle, Shoot, and the chimera ants
39:32 Critiques with Palm, her ‘relationship’ with Gon, and her presentation
43:40 Do we agree with any critiques of the Chimera Ant arc?
49:24 End of first half of the discussion - tune in next week!
This episode we’re going full shonen mode and trying to figure out what makes a massive kaijuu hit, going over some of our favourite titles that qualify for that title, and forecasting some potential big hitters on the horizon.
0:00 Introduction - trying to understand what makes a kaijuu shonen hit?
4:11 Series we’d consider big hits that others might not
7:11 One Piece vs Demon Slayer - which is the bigger hit?
12:38 How big of a factor is a publisher/magazine for a series to become a hit?
15:56 What did we think would be a massive hit that didn’t become that?
22:44 Anime Blu-ray and DVD sales and the power of the otaku fanbase
26:03 Comparing the generation of the Big Three to recent successes
30:16 Are there traits in writing or art that indicate something will be a mega hit?
43:27 Do our top 3 battle shonen qualify as ‘big hits’ and why do we love them?
48:31 What current shonen title do we think will become the next big hit?
54:32 Hollywood cinema’s influence on successful mangaka
56:18 Outro - final thoughts on Gachiakuta’s potential
We’re covering a series we both love and have a similar history with: Wandering Son by Takako Shimura, a touching coming of age story about transgender children navigating their way through the early years of their life. We both love the anime and both love the manga, so we had a lot to say about the series reception and critics.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - our similar experience in discovering the series
5:33 The slice of life approach to serious topics, Takako Shimura’s artwork, and the anime adaptation
9:30 The anime’s decisions to only adapt the middle (Junior High) section
17:21 An important series on being transgender - how would it be viewed if it was published today?
23:31 Takako Shimura - her focus on queer stories and her fetishes/favourite tropes
26:51 The elementary school, initial ideas of gender dysphoria, and the low point of the series
28:56 Yuki’s role in the series, could her intentions with Shuu be misconstrued?
30:54 Spoiler discussion begins
30:58 Our shared unlikely favourite character: Shinpei Doi
37:50 An all-boys high school, what statement was Shimura making in that decision?
41:45 Our thoughts on readers disappointed on the depiction of being transgender in Wandering Son
53:08 Is Yoshino’s decision to not continue living as a trans boy a betrayal to the reader?
56:05 Does the ending wrap everything up in a satisfying way?
59:16 Enzo’s (Anime) Recommendation: Tsuki ga Kirei by Yuuko Kakihara
1:00:10 Enzo’s (Manga) Recommendation: Usagi Drop by Yumi Unita
1:01:28 Samu’s Recommendation: Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare by Yuuki Kamatani
1:02:34 Overview and final scores
We’re beginning a new segment this time: JUMPing to Conclusions, where we take a look at the new serialisations of Weekly Shonen Jump, break down our first impression, and predict whether we think it’ll survive in the cutthroat magazine. This episode covers Embers and Star of Beethoven which have both released their first chapter as of posting. Do we think football (soccer) and piano prodigies have a place in Jump in 2025? Listen to find out!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction - a new Jump-centric segment
0:57 Saying goodbye to the series that left - Mission: Yozakura Family, Undead Unluck, Hakutaku
6:14 Hunter x Hunter going on hiatus, prospects for returning later in 2025
9:38 Embers by Kei Kurumazaki (Story) + Soutarou Nishii (Art)
20:19 Star of Beethoven by Morihiro Hayashi
33:05 Jump Future Project 2025 - nine weeks of one-shots
34:19 Outro - hopefully the next serialisation round makes a better impression on us