EPISODE 85: A Discussion of Masami Kurumada (fet. George of Land of Obscusion)

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with George J. Horvath about Masami Kurumada and his works, particularly in the context of English-speaking audiences.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.stcosmocast.com OFFICIAL DISCORD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/7XBWYR24d5 OFFICIAL BLUESKY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/cosmocast.bsky.social⁠ ⁠⁠ Our Bookshop.org Affiliate Shop, all proceeds go to the show: https://bookshop.org/shop/Ramseslibrary⁠ Jackie is away on assignment in Barcelona at the momment, so we are joined by George J. Horvath, of the Land of Obscusion blog and Masami Kurumada fan as we discuss the man himself, the perception of his works in the english speaking sphere, his work outside of Saint Seiya, and more. Links of Interest: George's website: Land of Obscusion: https://landofobscusion.blogspot.com/ Saint Seiya related articles he wrote: https://landofobscusion.blogspot.com/2016/11/a-newcomers-guide-to-saint-seiya-30.html https://landofobscusion.blogspot.com/2025/03/saint-seiya-next-dimension-saint-seiya.html https://landofobscusion.blogspot.com/2024/04/dragonball-evolution-vs-knights-of.html George's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/landofobscusion.bsky.social Order Saint Seiya Dark Wing Vol. 1, 2,3 and 4 here from our affiliate link and support the show: https://bookshop.org/a/110374/9781787747180⁠⁠⁠…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jackie, Ramses

Guest: George J. Horvath

Topics covered

• Masami Kurumada
• Saint Seiya
• animation
• manga
• English perception
• George J. Horvath

Keywords

• Masami Kurumada
• Saint Seiya
• George J. Horvath
• animation
• manga
• Land of Obscusion

Sponsors

Bookshop.org

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Land of Obscusion

Books & works: Saint Seiya, Saint Seiya Dark Wing

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