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The Nen Show

by Mathwiz

Welcome to the Nen Show Podcast, where Mathwiz and Craftsdwarf read and discuss a bunch of Shounen manga while ruining everything!

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Episodes

  1. Boruto Part 3 END: Code (Chapters 56-81 + Extra Stories)

    Tracing back the podcast's origin, we revisit the Naruto franchise to check in on the next generation adventures of Boruto, plus a few extra stories: Konoha's Story, Sasuke's Story, and The Whorl Within the Spiral. Next time: Magi Chapters 1-76

  2. Trigun Maximum Part 2 END: Millions Knives (Chapters 48-97)

    In a wild, wild world, we're taking aim at Yasuhiro Nightow's Trigun and Trigun Maximum! Next time: Boruto C56-81 + Konoha's Story - The Steam Ninja Scrolls + Sasuke's Story - The Uchiha and the Heavenly Stardust + Naruto: The Whorl within the Spiral

  3. Trigun Maximum Part 1: Vash the Stampede (Chapters 1-47)

    Due to audio issues not noticed until after the recording, the last 10-15 minutes has some odd static on my end. I tried to cut around it but only so much could be done. I apologize for the inconvenience. In a wild, wild world, we're taking aim at Yasuhiro Nightow's Trigun and Trigun Maximum!…

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  4. Trigun Part 1 (Chapters 1-20)

    In a wild, wild world, we're taking aim at Yasuhiro Nightow's Trigun and Trigun Maximum! Next time: Trigun Maximum 1-47

  5. Ayakashi Triangle Part 2 END: Exorcist Ninja (Chapters 70-144)

    This time it's Kentarou Yabuki's titillating, transforming ninja manga Ayakashi Triangle! Next time: Trigun Chapters 1-17

  6. Ayakashi Triangle Part 1: Ayakashi Medium (Chapters 1-69)

    This time it's Kentarou Yabuki's titillating, transforming ninja manga Ayakashi Triangle! Next time: Chapters 70-144 END

  7. Shaman King Part 5 END: Patch Plant Invasion (Chapters 258-300)

    As we inch closer to inevitable decay we're reading Takei Hiroyuki's Shaman King! Next time: Ayakashi Triangle Chapters 1-69

  8. Shaman King Part 4: Shaman Fight 2nd Round 2/2 [Funbari Hot Springs] (C178-257)

    As we inch closer to inevitable decay we're reading Takei Hiroyuki's Shaman King! Next time: Chapters 258-300

  9. Shaman King Part 3: Shaman Fight Second Round 1/2 [Team Ren] (Chapters 108-177)

    As we inch closer to inevitable decay we're reading Takei Hiroyuki's Shaman King! Next time: Chapters 178-257

  10. Shaman King Part 2: Shaman Fight 2/2 [China and America] (Chapters 54-107)

    As we inch closer to inevitable decay we're reading Takei Hiroyuki's Shaman King! Next time: Chapters 108-177

  11. Shaman King Part 1: Shaman Fight 1/2 [Tokyo] (Chapters 1-53)

    As we inch closer to inevitable decay we're reading Takei Hiroyuki's Shaman King! (Amendment: Takei ended Shaman King due to health/burnout issues, not bad sales or the like. I'd assumed otherwise.) Next time: Chapters 54-107

  12. Katekyo Hitman Reborn Part 6 END: Curse of the Rainbow (Chapters 347-409)

    Entering Amano Akira's mafia-meets-high-school world, we're reading the 2000s hit Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Next time: Shaman King Chapters 1-53

  13. Katekyo Hitman Reborn Part 5: Inheritance Ceremony (Chapters 283-346)

    Entering Amano Akira's mafia-meets-high-school world, we're reading the 2000s hit Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Next time: Reborn Chapters 347-409

  14. Katekyo Hitman Reborn Part 4: Future (2/2) [Choice Battle] (Chapters 219-282)

    Entering Amano Akira's mafia-meets-high-school world, we're reading the 2000s hit Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Next time: Reborn Chapters 283-346

  15. Katekyo Hitman Reborn Part 3: Future (1/2) [Raid] (Chapters 136-218)

    Entering Amano Akira's mafia-meets-high-school world, we're reading the 2000s hit Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Next time: Reborn Chapters 219-282

  16. Katekyo Hitman Reborn Part 2: Kokuyo and Varia (Chapters 62-135)

    Entering Amano Akira's mafia-meets-high-school world, we're reading the 2000s hit Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Next time: Reborn Chapters 136-218

  17. Katekyo Hitman Reborn Part 1: Daily Life (Chapters 1-61)

    Entering Amano Akira's mafia-meets-high-school world, we're reading the 2000s hit Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Next time: Reborn Chapters 62-135

  18. Boruto Part 2: Isshiki’s Vessel (Chapters 24-55)

    Tracing back the podcast's origin, we revisit the Naruto franchise to check in on the next generation adventures of Boruto. Next time: Toriko Chapters 1-54

  19. One Piece Part 24: Wano 4/4 [Act 3] (Chapters 1001-1057)

    This time, we set sail for One Piece, Eiichiro Oda's swashbuckling pirate adventure. Next time: Boruto Chapters 24-55

  20. One Piece Part 23: Wano 3/4 [Oden and Onigashima] (Chapters 956-1000)

    This time, we set sail for One Piece, Eiichiro Oda's swashbuckling pirate adventure. Next time: Wano 4/4 [Act 3] (Chapters 1001-1057)

  21. One Piece Part 22: Wano 2/4 [Act 2] (Chapters 925-955)

    This time, we set sail for One Piece, Eiichiro Oda's swashbuckling pirate adventure. Next time: Wano 3/4 [Oden and Onigashima] (Chapters 956-1000)

  22. One Piece Part 21: Wano 1/4 [Reverie and Act 1] (Chapters 903-924)

    This time, we set sail for One Piece, Eiichiro Oda's swashbuckling pirate adventure. Next time: Wano 2/4 [Act 2] (Chapters 925-955)

  23. Saint Seiya Part 4: Hades (Volumes 19-28)

    This time we're reading the Greek pantheon themed fantasy battle epic, Kuramada Masami's Saint Seiya!

  24. Saint Seiya Part 3: Poseidon (Volumes 14-18)

    This time we're reading the Greek pantheon themed fantasy battle epic, Kuramada Masami's Saint Seiya! Next time: Saint Seiya Volumes 14-18

  25. Saint Seiya Part 2: Sanctuary 2/2 [Gold] (Volumes 8-13)

    This time we're reading the Greek pantheon themed fantasy battle epic, Kuramada Masami's Saint Seiya! Next time: Saint Seiya Volumes 14-18

  26. Saint Seiya Part 1: Sanctuary 1/2 [Bronze and Silver] (Volumes 1-7)

    Next time: Sanctuary 2/2 [Gold] (Volumes 8-13)

  27. Dragon Ball Super Part 2: Universe Survival and Galactic Prisoner (Chapters 27-67)

    On another journey, we're reading the sequel to Akira Toriyama's original classic, Dragon Ball Super. Next time: Saint Seiya Volumes 1-7

  28. Dragon Ball Super Part 1: Universe 6 and Black Future (Chapters 1-26)

    On another journey, we're reading the sequel to Akira Toriyama's original classic, Dragon Ball Super. Next time: Dragon Ball Super 27-66

  29. Dragon Ball Part 7: Buu (Chapters 421-519)

    On a journey west, we're reading Akira Toriyama's ever endearing classic, Dragon Ball. Next time: Dragon Ball Super 1-26 + Space Patrol Jaco

  30. Dragon Ball Part 6: Androids (Chapters 330-420)

    On a journey west, we're reading Akira Toriyama's ever endearing classic, Dragon Ball. Next time: Dragon Ball 421-519

  31. Dragon Ball Part 5: Frieza (Chapters 242-329)

    On a journey west, we're reading Akira Toriyama's ever endearing classic, Dragon Ball. Next time: Dragon Ball 330-420

  32. Dragon Ball Part 4: Saiyans (Chapters 195-241)

    On a journey west, we're reading Akira Toriyama's ever endearing classic, Dragon Ball. Next time: Dragon Ball 242-329

  33. Dragon Ball Part 3: Piccolo (Chapters 113-194)

    On a journey west, we're reading Akira Toriyama's ever endearing classic, Dragon Ball. Next time: Dragon Ball 195-241

  34. Dragon Ball Part 2: Red Ribbon Army (Chapters 55-112)

    On a journey west, we're reading Akira Toriyama's ever endearing classic, Dragon Ball. Next time: Dragon Ball 113-194

  35. Dragon Ball Part 1: Hunt for the Dragon Balls (Chapters 1-54)

    On a journey west, we're reading Akira Toriyama's ever endearing classic, Dragon Ball. Next time: Dragon Ball 55-112

  36. Gintama Part 12 END: Silver Soul 2/2 (Chapters 670-704)

    Moving to an anachronistic Edo, we're reading Hideaki Sorachi's goofy samurai manga, Gintama! Next time: Dragon Ball 1-54

  37. Gintama Part 11: Silver Soul 1/2 (Chapters 596-669)

    Moving to an anachronistic Edo, we're reading Hideaki Sorachi's goofy samurai manga, Gintama! Next time: Gintama Chapters 670-704

  38. Gintama Part 10: Rakuyo Decisive Battle (Chapters 552-595)

    Moving to an anachronistic Edo, we're reading Hideaki Sorachi's goofy samurai manga, Gintama! Next time: Gintama Chapters 596-669

  39. Gintama Part 9: Assassination and Farewell (Chapters 502-551)

    Moving to an anachronistic Edo, we're reading Hideaki Sorachi's goofy samurai manga, Gintama! Next time: Gintama Chapters 552-595

  40. Gintama Part 8: Shinigami (Chapters 434-501)

    Moving to an anachronistic Edo, we're reading Hideaki Sorachi's goofy samurai manga, Gintama! Next time: Gintama Chapters 502-551

  41. Gintama Part 7: Courtesan of a Nation (Chapters 361-433)

    Moving to an anachronistic Edo, we're reading Hideaki Sorachi's goofy samurai manga, Gintama! Next time: Gintama Chapters 434-501 (note, there will be a one week delay. This being our third 70 chapter reading in a row we're both feeling a bit burnt out, if that wasn't evident by the discussion)

  42. Gintama Part 6: Kabukicho Four Devas (Chapters 290-360)

    Moving to an anachronistic Edo, we're reading Hideaki Sorachi's goofy samurai manga, Gintama! Next time: Gintama Chapters 361-433

  43. Gintama Part 5: Red Spider (Chapters 229-289)

    Moving to an anachronistic Edo, we're reading Hideaki Sorachi's goofy samurai manga, Gintama! Next time: Gintama Chapters 290-360

  44. Gintama Part 4: Yoshiwara in Flames (Chapters 169-228)

    Moving to an anachronistic Edo, we're reading Hideaki Sorachi's goofy samurai manga, Gintama! Next time: Gintama Chapters 229-268

  45. Gintama Part 3: Shinsengumi Crisis (Chapters 99-168)

    Moving to an anachronistic Edo, we're reading Hideaki Sorachi's goofy samurai manga, Gintama! Next time: Gintama Chapters 169-228

  46. Gintama Part 2: Benizakura (Chapters 53-98)

    Moving to an anachronistic Edo, we're reading Hideaki Sorachi's goofy samurai manga, Gintama! Next time: Gintama Chapters 99-168

  47. Gintama Part 1: Yorozuya (Chapters 1-52)

    Moving to an anachronistic Edo, we're reading Hideaki Sorachi's goofy samurai manga, Gintama! Next time: Gintama Chapters 53-98

  48. Kinnikuman Part 4: Scramble for the Throne (Chapters 274-387)

    Look at the REAL grandfather of shounen as we know it, we're reading Yudetamago's long running wrestling action comedy, Kinnikuman. Next time: Gintama Chapters 1-52

  49. Kinnikuman Part 3: Golden Mask and Dream Choujin Tag (Chapters 160-273)

    Look at the REAL grandfather of shounen as we know it, we're reading Yudetamago's long running wrestling action comedy, Kinnikuman. Next time: Kinnikuman Chapters 274-391

  50. Kinnikuman Part 2: 21st Choujin Olympics and 7 Akuma Choujin (Chapters 80-159)

    Look at the REAL grandfather of shounen as we know it, we're reading Yudetamago's long running wrestling action comedy, Kinnikuman. Next time: Kinnikuman Chapters 160-273

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Welcome to the Nen Show Podcast, where Mathwiz and Craftsdwarf read and discuss a bunch of Shounen manga while ruining everything!

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