Today, it's just vibes. Your Panelists discuss Hirayasumi, the sliciest slice-of-life manga to ever exist. This vacation of a read hits on burnout and what it means to be an artist, both favorite topics for the show. But it primarily is the story of Hiroto and his cousin, Natsumi, living in a home left to Hiroto by a woman he called "Granny."
- (00:00) - “Hirayasumi” by Keigo Shinzo
- (01:54) - A vibe check
- (06:20) - Narration vs using space
- (11:05) - There IS conflict between characters
- (12:40) - Natsumi stands out
- (13:23) - Fashion Corner!
- (14:56) - Natsumi & Akari
- (15:33) - SPOILER ZONE
- (15:50) - Yuri spinoff?
- (18:15) - So…Hideki?
- (22:26) - Hiroto’s passivity
- (26:16) - Tachibana
- (29:27) - Is the author a serial killer?
- (30:35) - We love Granny
- (35:23) - How Granny shapes Hiroto’s life
- (39:03) - Art! 🖼️
- (43:23) - Hiroto’s acting
- (44:55) - Natsumi becoming a mangaka
- (46:42) - Further Reading
Further Reading
Episode 22
