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Tag: Manga

Podcast On Fire 352: Saviour Of The Soul

3 May 2025 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 1:35:04 0 Comments

Hong Kong cinema goes full comic book madness in Saviour of the Soul! Inspired by City Hunter but transformed into something uniquely Hong Kong, this film blends slick action, wild visuals, and larger-than-life characters. We break down its manga and anime influences, its dazzling style, and its place in the careers of Andy Lau, Anita Mui, and Aaron Kwok. Plus, the collaborative magic behind its production. With Kenny B and Paul Fox.
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Japan On Fire 31: Fist Of The North Star

11 January 2020 knetan Anime, Japan On Fire, PODCASTS 1:45:29 0 Comments

Kenshiro, the fist of the north star, gets a big screen head and body bursting adventure that was such a shock to the senses, it’s been forever altered since. In this episode of Japan On Fire we turn to anime once more and Fist Of The North Star from 1986. With Kenny B and Paul Fox of the East Screen West Screen podcast.

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Running Times:

00m 00s – Intro/Fist Of The North Star background.
53m 58s – Fist Of The North Star review.

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Taiwan Noir 28: Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins & Fantasy Mission Force

20 October 2018 knetan PODCASTS, Taiwan Noir 01:50:00 0 Comments

Taiwan filmmakers bring to life the manga and anime sensation Dragon Ball as Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins and we also review Chu Yen-ping’s Dirty Dozen style adventure with mahjong playing hopping vampires that arrives in the form of Fantasy Mission Force. Described by many as bonkers and the worst Jackie Chan movie ever. With Kenny B and Todd Stadtman.

Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group or Twitter (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed.

Running Times:

00m 00s – Intro/Dragon Ball background
24m 40s – Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins review
50m 26s – Chu Yen-ping biography & discussion/Fantasy Mission Force production background
66m 50s – Fantasy Mission Force review

 

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Japan On Fire 23: Sabu – Bunny Drop

31 July 2015 knetan Japan On Fire, PODCASTS 1:19:29 1 Comment

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The Sabu filmography has been runny, drivy, walky, cycly…as in cycling, boyband wacky and downbeat and with Bunny Drop, he adds another piece of versatility to his filmography: The straightforward, family-drama.

Running Times:
00ms 00s – Intro/ Sabu biography recap and discussion
17m 43s – Troubleman review
36ms 10s – Bunny Drop manga and anime background, live action movie background
43m 46s – Bunny Drop review

Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group (NEW) or Twitter (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed. We are also featured on All Things Film, a collection of like minded Film, Cinema, TV, Geek and Cult Podcasts.

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Japan On Fire 16: Mamoru Oshii – Ghost In The Shell

8 June 2013 knetan Anime, Japan On Fire, Mamoru Oshii, PODCASTS 01:48:43 0 Comments

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Kenny B and Coffin Jon from VCinema return to their Mamoru Oshii coverage for a (biblical?) discussion about all things Ghost In The Shell from 1995.

Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group (NEW) or Twitter (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed.

Running times:
12m 05s – Ghost In The Shell manga and anime background
32m 50s – Ghost In The Shell review

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The Director’s Series 7: Nam Nai-Choi – Erotic Ghost Story & Story Of Ricky

16 January 2013 knetan Nam Nai Choi, PODCASTS, The Director's Series 02:00:28 1 Comment

The Director’s Series on director Nam Nai-choi in this episode bring you tits and gore! It’s time to dive deep into Hong Kong erotica and the unusual stance of making Hong Kong splatter, with Kenny B and Tom K-W.

Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group (NEW) or Twitter (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed.

Running times:
00m 00s – Intro/Hong Kong erotica background
13m 48s – Amy Yip bio/discussion
21m 23s – Erotic Ghost Story revew
63m 14s – Story Of Ricky manga/anime background
73m 43s – Fan Siu-Wong bio/discussion
74m 13s – Story Of Ricky review

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The Director’s Series 6: Nam Nai-Choi – Peacock King & Saga Of The Phoenix

1 August 2012 knetan Nam Nai Choi, PODCASTS, The Director's Series 01:41:23 0 Comments

Japanese money, manga adaptation merged with Nam Nai-choi… find out how these Yuen Biao vehicles fare under the watchful eye of the profile chosen for this  Director’s Series. Anime exposure, Yuen Biao, Gloria Yip and Genie-discussion guaranteed.

Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group (NEW) or Twitter (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed.

Running times:
00m 00s – Intro/Background/Yuen Biao bio/discussion
37m 00s – Peacock King Review
62m 50s – Gloria Yip bio/discussion
67m 25s – Shintaro Katsu bio/discussion
73m 50s – Saga Of The Phoenix Review

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