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My Taste is Better Than Yours

My Taste is Better than Yours

Welcome to My Taste is Better Than Yours, the manga podcast with Samu and Guardian Enzo! Who are we? Two anime bloggers (Samu former, Enzo current - at https://lostinanime.com) who love manga. We"ll discuss some of our favourite manga series and let you decide which one of us has the better taste. Throughout this podcast we’ll be covering series we"ve both already read or follow, as well as series one of us recommends to the other to compare our opinions. From time-to-time we’ll also cover some

leisure animation & manga

All Episodes

01:04:54

45 - Manga Taishō Winners of the Decade so Far

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/11/03

The Manga Taishō is one of the most prestigious awards a series can win, with plenty of future big-hitters gracing the shortlists every year. We decided to read all the winners of the decade so far (2020-2025) and give our takes on each and why we think they did win each year. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction - Discussion Manga Taishō in the context of other manga awards2:10 Rules of the Manga Taishō Awards5:00 Blue Period by Tsubasa Yamaguchi13:50 Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End by Kanehito Yamada and

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00:52:20

44 - Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You by Jinushi

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/10/13

It’s the second LostinAnime Patron-pick this time: Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You by Jinushi. With an anime upcoming and the buzz it’s had over the years, we’ve caught up and have plenty to talk about this little series of smoke breaks, misunderstandings, and slow-burn romance.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction - the second patron-picked manga for the podcast2:16 The subject of smoking and its depiction6:47 The misunderstanding trope with Sasaki and Yamada/Tayama10:41 It’s origin as a web manga,

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00:46:29

43 - JUMPing to Conclusions - Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo +...

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/09/29

We have two new serialisations in Weekly Shonen Jump we’re discussing this week - a distant sequel to one of its most popular titles of the past decade, and a little romcom by a newcomer - we’re charmed by one and left indifferent by another. Tune in to find which one’s which.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction - check-in on the previous serialisation round6:13 Series that ended: Kill Blue and Nice Prison9:48 Check-in with current WSJ titles: Otr of the Flame, Hima-Ten!, Ichi the Witch, Shinobi

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00:51:53

42 - Hunter x Hunter (Succession Contest - Part II)...

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/09/15

This is the second part of our conversation on the Succession Contest arc, this time discussing everything to do with Kurapika, the Kakin Empire’s political machinations, and the mafia family conflicts. And after covering the entire series we rank all the arcs in the series by our preference as well as giving our final scores for Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x Hunter.Timestamps0:00 Introduction - part II of the discussion0:51 The ever-ambitious rules and layers of the Succession Contest6:14 Standout

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00:46:51

41 - Hunter x Hunter (Succession Contest - Part I) by...

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/09/08

We’re catching up with Hunter x Hunter’s current arc, and despite it being unfinished there’s a plethora of storylines and characters involved that we’re splitting this discussion into the two parts it needs, like we did with Chimera Ant. This episode we talk about the Dark Continent Expedition, Hisoka vs Chrollo, and our feelings of the Phantom Troupe’s role in the current arc. Check it out and stay tuned for the rest of the discussion next week!Timestamps:0:00 Introduction - catching up to the

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01:12:13

40 - Rurouni Kenshin (Kyoto) by Nobuhiro Watsuki

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/08/25

We continue our Bleach/Rurouni Kenshin read-throughs with the famed Kyoto arc, one of Enzo’s all-time favourite of the medium which he has plenty to gush over. But will Samu feel the same way?Timestamps:0:00 Introduction - the companion piece to the Soul Society episode5:04 Spoiler discussion warning5:22 Himura Kenshin as a main character, comparisons to Ichigo Kurosaki?9:48 Why is Kyoto arc considered one of the best of the series and battle shonen?14:54 Juppongatana - standouts and our

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01:08:22

39 - Bleach (Soul Society) by Tite Kubo

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2025/08/11

Enzo continues his exploration into the Big 3, this time Bleach’s Soul Society arc, largely considered as one of the best of the series, and one of Samu’s defining experience as an animanga fan. We further discuss Kubo’s style as a writer, his influences, and the standout characters from the arc that properly put Bleach on the map.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction - continuing our Bleach/Rurouni Kenshin read-throughs1:50 Spoiler discussion warning2:39 Soul Society arc as one of battle shonen’s best?4:04

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00:47:40

38 - Anime vs Manga - Which Was Better?

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2025/08/07

This time around we finally tackle the age old fandom question: is the anime or the manga better? This episode we go through series where we prefer the source material as well as the adaptation, including some controversial hot takes you’re not likely to hear anywhere else. As is often the case, not all of them do we agree on. Timecodes:0:00 Introduction - setting the scene with our experience and views on anime vs manga2:36 Manga > Anime - we preferred the source material3:07 Recent WSJ

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01:18:08

37 - JUMPing to Conclusions (Harukaze Mound +...

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/07/14

We have a sports-heavy four serialisation round for Weekly Shonen Jump that’s just happened so take a listen to hear our takes on what gives us most optimism between baseball, long distance running, ping pong, and… demon hunting? A unique batch in many ways, with some potential chances of success among them.Timecodes:0:00 Introduction - a four serialisation round, with three sports titles1:59 Check-in on the previous serialisation round: Nice Prison + Otr of the Flame13:19 Series that ended: Super

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01:05:15

36 - Gachiakuta by Kei Urana

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/06/30

With the anime coming next week, we decided to discuss the manga of Gachiakuta by Kei Urana - one that we’ve both been reading since it was first released. In this episode we get into inspirations for its cool factor, our highlights so far, predictions for the series’ future, and whether we think the anime will manage to reach the wider audience we expected it to by this point already.Timecodes:0:00 Introduction - Gachiakuta, a manga we’ve both followed since the first chapter released5:40 The

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01:18:45

35 - Hunter x Hunter (13th Hunter Chairman Election)...

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/06/16

We’ve reached the last complete arc of Hunter x Hunter: the 13th Hunter Chairman Election arc - a political thriller that picks up directly in the aftermath of the chimera ant threat. Gon is out of commission and this time Leorio and Killua get the focus split between the political and the thriller. We managed to talk the longest about one of the shortest arcs in the series, so check out to see if we think this would have been a satisfying conclusion to the series as a whole.Timestamps:0:00

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01:09:56

34 - Touch vs Cross Game by Mitsuru Adachi

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/06/15

It’s a double bill this time as we delve into the two pillars of Mitsuru Adachi’s iconic career: Touch and Cross Game (with a bit of Mix in the mix). These two series represent a bookend (more on less) on Adachi's catalog, and are the product of a writer at two very different stages of his life and career. Do you prefer a young and vibrant wine that practically jumps out of the glass, or a mature and subtle one full of bittersweetness that demands contemplation?Timestamps:0:00 Introduction - Mitsuru

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01:02:06

33 - JUMPing to Conclusions (Nice Prison + Otr of the...

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2025/05/19

We’re bringing back the JUMPing to Conclusions format, where we check-in on the new Weekly Shonen Jump serialisations (Nice Prison and Otr of the Flame) to give our initial impressions and give our predictions on their chances of survival in the roster, while also doing a check-in on what else has left us (Astro Royale) and how we’re feeling of the magazine as of late. If you’re curious for a new potential breakout then perhaps you’ll fine one here after listening to our thoughts!Timestamps:0:00

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01:11:25

32 - Bleach (Agent of the Shinigami arc) by Tite Kubo

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/05/05

Continuing on our arc-by-arc breakdowns of our personal favourite battle shonen, we’re onto Samu’s all-timer: Bleach by Tite Kubo. Much like with Rurouni Kenshin we’re focusing on the first arc (Agent of the Shinigami) for this episode. Check it out to get a glimpse into Enzo’s first proper experience with any of the Big 3!Timestamps:0:00 Introduction - Samu’s journey with his favourite manga6:27 Enzo’s experience with the Big 3 and expectations for Bleach specifically8:32 Comparing the first arcs

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01:00:53

31 - Rurouni Kenshin (Tokyo) by Nobuhiro Watsuki

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/04/21

We’ve decided to take on two more of our personal favourite Weekly Shonen Jump series through arc-by-arc breakdowns, similar to what we’ve done with Hunter x Hunter. First up, one of Enzo’s favourite: Rurouni Kenshin by Nobuhiro Watsuki - a series absent from Samu’s WSJ resume which is partly complete now with this discussion of the initial Tokyo arc. Tune in next episode when it’s Samu’s turn to introduce his favourite to Enzo!Timestamps:0:00 Introduction - A new arc-by-arc coverage of our

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00:50:25

30 - Hunter x Hunter (Chimera Ant - Part II) by...

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/04/07

As promised, here’s the second part of our Hunter x Hunter Chimera Ant arc discussion, where we finally go into the depths of Netero and Meruem, highlights from the palace invasion, and decide if this really is the best shonen arc of all time?Timestamps:0:00 Re-introduction - second part of the Chimera Ant arc discussion0:39 Netero vs Meruem (Humanity vs Chimera Ants) - one of the best shonen fights of all time12:06 The anti-climax quota: the lack of Gon’s inclusion in the final fight, how Meruem

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00:49:47

29 - Hunter x Hunter (Chimera Ant - Part I) by...

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/03/31

We’ve finally got to the arc we’ve been building up to in Hunter x Hunter: Chimera Ant arc! And because we have so much to discuss, we’re splitting this up into two episodes. This first half covers everything up until the palace invasion - Kite, NGL, Gyro, Knuckle, the Phantom Troupe, and more - so check it out and stay tuned next week for the remaining part of the discussion and our final thoughts.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction - our most anticipated conversation so far for Hunter x Hunter2:12 Why we

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00:59:17

28 - What Makes a Big Shonen Hit?

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/03/17

This episode we’re going full shonen mode and trying to figure out what makes a massive kaijuu hit, going over some of our favourite titles that qualify for that title, and forecasting some potential big hitters on the horizon.0:00 Introduction - trying to understand what makes a kaijuu shonen hit?4:11 Series we’d consider big hits that others might not7:11 One Piece vs Demon Slayer - which is the bigger hit?12:38 How big of a factor is a publisher/magazine for a series to become a hit?15:56 What

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01:03:58

27 - Wandering Son by Takako Shimura

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/03/03

We’re covering a series we both love and have a similar history with: Wandering Son by Takako Shimura, a touching coming of age story about transgender children navigating their way through the early years of their life. We both love the anime and both love the manga, so we had a lot to say about the series reception and critics.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction - our similar experience in discovering the series5:33 The slice of life approach to serious topics, Takako Shimura’s artwork, and the anime

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00:35:12

26 - JUMPing to Conclusions - Embers + Star of Beethoven

My Taste is Better Than Yours ·

2025/02/17

We’re beginning a new segment this time: JUMPing to Conclusions, where we take a look at the new serialisations of Weekly Shonen Jump, break down our first impression, and predict whether we think it’ll survive in the cutthroat magazine. This episode covers Embers and Star of Beethoven which have both released their first chapter as of posting. Do we think football (soccer) and piano prodigies have a place in Jump in 2025? Listen to find out!Timestamps:0:00 Introduction - a new Jump-centric

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