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Manga With Josh

Manga With Josh

Auteur(s): Joshua Rodriguez
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Welcome to Manga With Josh, the show where manga obsession isn’t just accepted — it’s celebrated. Join Josh each episode as he explores standout series, unforgettable arcs, wild theories, and the creative minds behind the pages. If you love manga or want recommendations that hit, this is the place to be.

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  • Episode 10 - Even The Almighty’s New To Fatherhood
    Dec 30 2025

    In this episode, I talk about a lesser-known Korean manhwa that blends extreme power fantasy with slice-of-life comedy centered on fatherhood. After covering more mainstream series lately, this episode is a return to discovering something new and under the radar.

    What This Episode Covers

    Why this manhwa stood out despite familiar tropes

    The core premise: an all-powerful being returning to modern Korea

    Time dilation between worlds and its consequences

    The reveal of an unexpected daughter

    How fatherhood reframes overwhelming power

    Gates, hunters, necromancers, and hidden dungeons

    Comedy through everyday moments rather than battles

    The balance between action, humor, and heart

    Why It’s Worth Reading

    While the series uses common genre elements, its strength comes from contrast. The humor isn’t driven by power scaling, but by watching an unstoppable character struggle with very human responsibilities. The father–daughter relationship is what gives the story its charm and keeps it engaging.

    Spoiler Notice

    This episode contains spoiler discussion and specific story moments.

    Recommended For

    Readers who enjoy overpowered main characters

    Fans of comedy-driven fantasy

    Anyone looking for fast, easy-to-read manhwa with heart

    Listen & Subscribe

    If you enjoy discovering manga you might not otherwise find, subscribe to Manga With Josh for more under-the-radar recommendations.

    You can also find my other shows, The Books By Josh Audio Immersion and Tek With Josh, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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    8 min
  • Episode 9 - Rave Master, The Shonen Hit Time Forgot
    Dec 23 2025

    Before Fairy Tail became a global phenomenon, creator Hiro Mashima had already completed a full shonen epic that most fans have never read.

    In this episode of Manga With Josh, I break down Rave Master, Mashima’s first major series—and why its legacy was quietly buried despite strong sales and a complete manga run.

    📚 What This Episode Covers

    What Rave Master is and why it matters

    Hiro Mashima’s career before Fairy Tail

    Manga publication details:

    Ran from 1999–2005

    35 volumes / 296 chapters

    23.5 million copies sold worldwide

    Anime adaptation breakdown:

    Aired 2001–2002

    51 episodes

    Only adapts up to around volume 12

    Why running the anime while the manga was still ongoing hurt the series

    The Dark Bring vs. Rave Stone premise

    Haru Glory as a classic early shonen protagonist

    Why Plue is one of Mashima’s most important characters

    How Rave Master laid the foundation for ideas later seen in Fairy Tail

    Why the manga still holds up—even if the anime doesn’t

    🎌 Why Rave Master Was Forgotten

    The anime ended too early

    Later, stronger arcs were never adapted

    It aired before anime had major Western momentum

    Mashima’s later success overshadowed his first work

    📖 Final Thoughts

    Rave Master is a complete, classic early-2000s shonen battle manga that deserves more readers. If you’ve only experienced Mashima through Fairy Tail or Edens Zero, this is where it all truly began.

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    6 min
  • Episode 8 - What Makes GTO a Timeless Classic?
    Dec 9 2025

    Overview

    In this episode of Manga with Josh, Josh breaks down Great Teacher Onizuka, the iconic ’90s manga that blended delinquent comedy, heartfelt drama, and raw life lessons into something that still holds up today. From its 25-volume run to its 50+ million copies sold, GTO isn’t just a cult classic — it’s a franchise that reshaped how school-based manga could be written.

    Josh explores Onizuka’s journey from street king to unconventional teacher, the darker themes the series wasn’t afraid to tackle, and how the story manages to stay funny, chaotic, and meaningful all at once. He also walks through the entire GTO universe — the prequels, the sequels, the anime, and the long list of live-action adaptations that prove just how big this franchise really became.

    🎓 Whether you’re a longtime GTO fan or hearing about it for the first time, this episode shows exactly why Onizuka’s legacy still hits decades later.

    📌 Key Topics & Highlights

    📚 The Core of GTO

    • Overview of Tohru Fujisawa and the creation of GTO

    • Publication era: 1997–2002, 25 volumes, global success

    • Why GTO’s mix of action, comedy, and emotional depth still resonates

    • The real hook: a former delinquent who becomes the teacher nobody expects

    👊 Eikichi Onizuka — The Unconventional Mentor

    • Onizuka’s delinquent roots and partnership with Ryuji

    • His “teaching philosophy” built on chaos, honesty, and heart

    • How he reaches the class everyone else gave up on

    • Key moments:

    – Stopping a suicide attempt

    – Taking hits for his students

    – Breaking rules but building trust

    🌑 The Darker Side of GTO

    • Bullying, depression, heavy emotional themes

    • How the manga balances humor with real impact

    • Why Onizuka’s growth elevates the story beyond comedy

    📖 The GTO Universe

    Shonan Junai Gumi — Onizuka & Ryuji’s early years

    Bad Company — how the duo met

    GTO: 14 Days in Shonan — post-series side story

    GTO: Paradise Lost — continuation of Onizuka’s journey

    • A universe spanning 30+ years

    📺 Anime & Live Action

    • The 43-episode anime (1999–2000)

    • Multiple drama adaptations, including the 2012 reboot

    • TV specials and two live-action films

    • How adaptations helped keep GTO relevant

    🎙️ Personal Stories & Reflections

    • Josh’s history growing up with GTO

    • Why Onizuka felt like the teacher everyone wished they had

    • Scenes that left a lasting emotional impact

    • Why revisiting GTO still hits just as hard today

    💬 Why GTO Still Matters

    • It redefined school-life storytelling

    • Delivered lessons without preaching

    • Mixed comedy, action, and heart better than most manga of its era

    • Onizuka remains one of manga’s most iconic leads — flawed, hilarious, genuine

    🔗 Josh’s Other Content

    If you enjoyed this episode, check out Josh’s other podcasts:
    Books By Josh Audio Immersion & Tek With Josh
    Explore more writing at booksbyjosh.com
    Support Josh: buymeacoffee.com/booksbyjosh

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    12 min
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