The Mudai Manga and Book Club Podcast
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Read more things: a show on our favorite Japanese manga and light novels as well as what we're reading right now, whether brand new or long in the tooth.
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Audio: https://mudaimangabookclub.podbean.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MudaiMangaBookClub
Hey everyone, apologies, I've been sick this week too and am still working on the next episode. It will release either later this week or next. Thank you for your patience, and as a preview reminder, we'll be covering Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects, vol 2 of the novels or 3&4 of the manga.
November 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Hey everyone, apologies, I've been sick this week too and am still working on the next episode. It will release either later this week or next. Thank you for your patience, and as a preview reminder, we'll be covering Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects, vol 2 of the novels or 3&4 of the manga.
A thousand years in the future or so . . . or, really, Wednesday, we will be covering the first book of The Hero and the Sage, Reincarnated and Engaged. Now, I realize it might be hard to guess what the series is about, but I think, if you try, you'll be able to guess it.
(´｡• ω •｡`) ♡
(´｡• ω •｡`) ♡
November 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
A thousand years in the future or so . . . or, really, Wednesday, we will be covering the first book of The Hero and the Sage, Reincarnated and Engaged. Now, I realize it might be hard to guess what the series is about, but I think, if you try, you'll be able to guess it.
(´｡• ω •｡`) ♡
(´｡• ω •｡`) ♡
Oh, didn't we mention special guest Renata is back for the spooking? That's 3 series to recommend tomorrow. Are you prepared for terror? Tom isn't, but apparently nobody cares . . . also the Halloween episode was his idea so don't feel bad for him.
＼(º □ º l|l)/
(This one is probably tricky again)
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(This one is probably tricky again)
October 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Oh, didn't we mention special guest Renata is back for the spooking? That's 3 series to recommend tomorrow. Are you prepared for terror? Tom isn't, but apparently nobody cares . . . also the Halloween episode was his idea so don't feel bad for him.
＼(º □ º l|l)/
(This one is probably tricky again)
＼(º □ º l|l)/
(This one is probably tricky again)
For a preview of our second spooky series in our Halloween recommendation, which will release on Youtube and audio together, here's a sneak peek of Louie's choice. Care to guess which one before the release on Wednesday?
{{ (>_<) }}
(Yeah, this one I think you can guess.)
{{ (>_<) }}
(Yeah, this one I think you can guess.)
October 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
For a preview of our second spooky series in our Halloween recommendation, which will release on Youtube and audio together, here's a sneak peek of Louie's choice. Care to guess which one before the release on Wednesday?
{{ (>_<) }}
(Yeah, this one I think you can guess.)
{{ (>_<) }}
(Yeah, this one I think you can guess.)
Guess what? Our Halloween special is this week, despite Tom's crippling dislike of spooks. Three horror series for you to enjoy this spooky week, releasing Wednesday, starting with possibly the only horror series Tom owns . . . care to guess?
(/ω＼)
(It's fine if you don't, we'll tell you Wednesday)
(/ω＼)
(It's fine if you don't, we'll tell you Wednesday)
October 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Guess what? Our Halloween special is this week, despite Tom's crippling dislike of spooks. Three horror series for you to enjoy this spooky week, releasing Wednesday, starting with possibly the only horror series Tom owns . . . care to guess?
(/ω＼)
(It's fine if you don't, we'll tell you Wednesday)
(/ω＼)
(It's fine if you don't, we'll tell you Wednesday)
Getting back on track this week with How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, vol 1 of the light novel (or 1 & 2 of the manga), the story of Machiavelli, paperwork, idol groups, cooking shows, and road construction!
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October 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Getting back on track this week with How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, vol 1 of the light novel (or 1 & 2 of the manga), the story of Machiavelli, paperwork, idol groups, cooking shows, and road construction!
....φ ....φ ....φ ....φ(︶▽︶)
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Oh boy, got something small and little known coming up this week, as we look at the first two arcs of Demon Slayer, covering chapters 1-13. Look forward to it next Wednesday, releasing once the sun has risen once again.
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September 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Oh boy, got something small and little known coming up this week, as we look at the first two arcs of Demon Slayer, covering chapters 1-13. Look forward to it next Wednesday, releasing once the sun has risen once again.
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Watch out, there's a Daemon out there! Well, two of them. This week, we cover volumes one and two of Hiromu Arakawa's newest series, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, a sleek and entertaining series that knows the exact pace to run at. And giant bitey mouths. Yay. ( ˘▽˘)
September 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Watch out, there's a Daemon out there! Well, two of them. This week, we cover volumes one and two of Hiromu Arakawa's newest series, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, a sleek and entertaining series that knows the exact pace to run at. And giant bitey mouths. Yay. ( ˘▽˘)
Late heads up, but this Wednesday Renata returns for another wide ranging episode of different series, including Kagurabachi. There are some audio issues so part of the conversation is missing, but you should lock in because Hakuri is cool. (´• ω •`)
September 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Late heads up, but this Wednesday Renata returns for another wide ranging episode of different series, including Kagurabachi. There are some audio issues so part of the conversation is missing, but you should lock in because Hakuri is cool. (´• ω •`)
From fresh squeezed pavement pemmican to prodigious preschooler of magic and mudslinging, join us as we talk about the adventures of Rudeus in Mushoku Tensei, vol 1, of the light novel coming this Wednesday on the Mudai Manga Book Club Podcast. ٩(♡ε♡)۶
August 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
From fresh squeezed pavement pemmican to prodigious preschooler of magic and mudslinging, join us as we talk about the adventures of Rudeus in Mushoku Tensei, vol 1, of the light novel coming this Wednesday on the Mudai Manga Book Club Podcast. ٩(♡ε♡)۶
Are you tired of being overworked, want to go home, and really think this redhead bearded adventurer looks like a cool dude? Then you and Angeline will get along so well, as we talk about My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer, vol 1 (or 1-2 of the manga) this Wednesday. (♡°▽°♡)
August 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Are you tired of being overworked, want to go home, and really think this redhead bearded adventurer looks like a cool dude? Then you and Angeline will get along so well, as we talk about My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer, vol 1 (or 1-2 of the manga) this Wednesday. (♡°▽°♡)
So, DON'T pick up your pencils and DON'T grab your paper and DON'T draw along with us casting magic this Wednesday as we cover the first seven chapters of Witch Hat Atelier (volumes 1 and the start of volume 2) because that's DEFINITELY NOT how magic works.
^_~
Heh, they're never know.
^_~
Heh, they're never know.
August 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
So, DON'T pick up your pencils and DON'T grab your paper and DON'T draw along with us casting magic this Wednesday as we cover the first seven chapters of Witch Hat Atelier (volumes 1 and the start of volume 2) because that's DEFINITELY NOT how magic works.
^_~
Heh, they're never know.
^_~
Heh, they're never know.
We're going to crack the case wide open with this one, as we cover the second half of Hard Boiled Cop and Dolphin (second half of volume 3 to volume 5's end), with the sea cult, the underwater martial arts, the Poseidracons, everything! Coming this Wednesday on our next episode. Can you dig it? ^_^;
August 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
We're going to crack the case wide open with this one, as we cover the second half of Hard Boiled Cop and Dolphin (second half of volume 3 to volume 5's end), with the sea cult, the underwater martial arts, the Poseidracons, everything! Coming this Wednesday on our next episode. Can you dig it? ^_^;
Whether they be mortals or neighbors, dragons or cats, alchemists or mages, all people agree; in manga, all love cute Japanese girls. This Wednesday, we look at the supernatural, slice of life (?) adventure (?) of Chise Hatori in The Ancient Magus Bride, chapters 1-7 (books 1 and part of 2). (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)
July 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Whether they be mortals or neighbors, dragons or cats, alchemists or mages, all people agree; in manga, all love cute Japanese girls. This Wednesday, we look at the supernatural, slice of life (?) adventure (?) of Chise Hatori in The Ancient Magus Bride, chapters 1-7 (books 1 and part of 2). (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)
It speaks to me, holding an unfathomable tome of knowledge of the tribulations of the whole world and choosing not to destroy it because it has a nice leather cover... plus where to find ten bucks. I Picked Up This World's Strategy Guide, vol 1, coming this Wednesday on the podcast! Σ(°ロ°)
July 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
It speaks to me, holding an unfathomable tome of knowledge of the tribulations of the whole world and choosing not to destroy it because it has a nice leather cover... plus where to find ten bucks. I Picked Up This World's Strategy Guide, vol 1, coming this Wednesday on the podcast! Σ(°ロ°)
So, getting back to trying to keep people up to date with our social media (unfortunately, not our spy social media), but this week, on Wednesday, the audio version of our review of the first two arcs of Mission: Yozakura Family (book 1 plus a couple chapters) will be. (•⩊•)
July 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
So, getting back to trying to keep people up to date with our social media (unfortunately, not our spy social media), but this week, on Wednesday, the audio version of our review of the first two arcs of Mission: Yozakura Family (book 1 plus a couple chapters) will be. (•⩊•)
Hey everyone, apologies for the last week, both of us have had some personal and work things come up; there won't be a new audio episode this week. The video of episode 15 on Overlord will be coming soon, and next week we are planning to cover more DanDaDan if you prefer keeping up with the audio.
May 20, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Hey everyone, apologies for the last week, both of us have had some personal and work things come up; there won't be a new audio episode this week. The video of episode 15 on Overlord will be coming soon, and next week we are planning to cover more DanDaDan if you prefer keeping up with the audio.
Going to try and keep people updated on our upcoming episodes again, and this Wednesday we will be covering the single volume story Goodbye, Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto. . . . For unrelated reasons I can't think of a good joke to go along with this story. ^_^;
March 31, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Going to try and keep people updated on our upcoming episodes again, and this Wednesday we will be covering the single volume story Goodbye, Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto. . . . For unrelated reasons I can't think of a good joke to go along with this story. ^_^;
What's that? This isn't the hard boiled police drama action I promised last episode? That's right, we have a special bonus episode this week, with a special guest, and we're going to discuss the characters of FullMetal Alchemist and it's first anime in broad strokes, so get excited! (ﾉ≧∀≦)ﾉ ‥…━━━★
March 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM
What's that? This isn't the hard boiled police drama action I promised last episode? That's right, we have a special bonus episode this week, with a special guest, and we're going to discuss the characters of FullMetal Alchemist and it's first anime in broad strokes, so get excited! (ﾉ≧∀≦)ﾉ ‥…━━━★
Oh boy, happy days, we're going to have a lovely time talking about
CURSES AND DEATH! Σ(°△°|||)
in this week's episode, so if you want to keep up, check out Jujutsu Kaisen chapters 1-18. ∑d(°∀°d)
CURSES AND DEATH! Σ(°△°|||)
in this week's episode, so if you want to keep up, check out Jujutsu Kaisen chapters 1-18. ∑d(°∀°d)
March 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Oh boy, happy days, we're going to have a lovely time talking about
CURSES AND DEATH! Σ(°△°|||)
in this week's episode, so if you want to keep up, check out Jujutsu Kaisen chapters 1-18. ∑d(°∀°d)
CURSES AND DEATH! Σ(°△°|||)
in this week's episode, so if you want to keep up, check out Jujutsu Kaisen chapters 1-18. ∑d(°∀°d)
Coming up this week, we take a look at the first volume of the light novel Peddler In Another World, so if you want to join in, set a light with a match and keep reading with us. And, if you don't have the two coppers to rub together to get a copy, you can still enjoy the show later this week. ^_^
February 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Coming up this week, we take a look at the first volume of the light novel Peddler In Another World, so if you want to join in, set a light with a match and keep reading with us. And, if you don't have the two coppers to rub together to get a copy, you can still enjoy the show later this week. ^_^
We are back on track again, and this Wednesday, we will be snacking on the first volume of Campfire Cooking, the manga, if you want to read ahead to keep up with the episode. (๑ᵔ⤙ᵔ๑) We'll also be talking our preferences for physical and digital comics and novels.
February 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We are back on track again, and this Wednesday, we will be snacking on the first volume of Campfire Cooking, the manga, if you want to read ahead to keep up with the episode. (๑ᵔ⤙ᵔ๑) We'll also be talking our preferences for physical and digital comics and novels.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . oh, sorry, I was so lost in the editing I forgot we're going to be doing some smithing -- I mean, we've got The Coppersmith's Bride vol. 1 coming up this Wednesday, if you want to join in the main discussion.
January 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . oh, sorry, I was so lost in the editing I forgot we're going to be doing some smithing -- I mean, we've got The Coppersmith's Bride vol. 1 coming up this Wednesday, if you want to join in the main discussion.
Coming up Wednesday, the story of a man with more subjects than we have listeners, how to blind something with truth magic, and the ultimate showdown between axes and turtles. Catch up if you want to join in. (Or volumes 1 and 2 of the manga thereabouts if you prefer that ^_^ )
January 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Coming up Wednesday, the story of a man with more subjects than we have listeners, how to blind something with truth magic, and the ultimate showdown between axes and turtles. Catch up if you want to join in. (Or volumes 1 and 2 of the manga thereabouts if you prefer that ^_^ )