Episode 10: They Both Molt

About this episode

The episode discusses the latest offerings from Shonen Jump, focusing on The Emperor and I and Sakamoto Days.

The boys’ adventure through Shonen Jump’s offerings continue. We manage to drum up quite a bit of excitement for the ending of The Emperor and I, and Sakamoto Days continues to delight and baffle. In between all the non-sequitors, there’s some good discussion to be had here.

Topics covered

• Shonen Jump
• The Emperor and I
• Sakamoto Days

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: They Both Molt, The Emperor and I, Sakamoto Days

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