58 - Fool Night by Kasumi Yasuda

<p>Just like last time, we’re recommending each other our highest regarded ongoing series we think need more appreciated. This time Samu’s pick for Enzo is<strong> Fool Night</strong> by Kasumi Yasuda - a dystopian sci-fi story where clouds have prevented the sun from shining through and humans have adapted in horrifying ways to sustain life. Plenty of bleak, heavy themes ensue and we both get into what’s trying to be said in with this visually striking series is exploring. </p><p><strong>Timecodes:</strong></p><p>0:00 Introduction - Samu’s most underappreciated ongoing manga pick</p><p>7:38 A mixture of multiple genres: dystopian, political drama, thriller, body horror, black comedy</p><p>10:40 It presents truths of what’s happening and doesn’t push an agenda/message</p><p>12:10 Early volumes focusing on more self-contained stories to establish this world</p><p>14:58 Our differing journeys with the artwork and its presentation</p><p>20:44 The upcoming anime and our hopes/expectations</p><p>22:23 Spoiler discussion begins</p><p>22:28 Akira’s gender revelation - becoming one of Enzo’s favourite characters</p><p>26:45 Standouts to the various bleak and dark storylines throughout the series without easy answers</p><p>35:20 Pro- and Anti-Transfloration argument and the politics around it</p><p>40:54 Dr. Kudai, Antartica, Central - the scale of the story expanding</p><p>44:54 Our disconnect with the latest long-running story arc in the second half of the series</p><p>49:52 The series could have been a short think piece but is becoming something larger</p><p>52:32 Samu’s Recommendation: Heavenly Delusion by Masakazu Ishiguro</p><p>56:22 Enzo’s Recommendation: Chainsaw Man Tatsuki Fujimoto</p><p>58:45 Final overview + ratings</p>