Story x Story #40: Anime Adaptations…Who Are They Even For?!

Gina September 17, 2020 No Comments

In this episode of Story x Story, Nigel and Tazziii are happy to welcome Laura and Donavan of Melanin Gamers back to the show to talk about anime adaptions! We discuss the attempts at reworking beloved properties like Full Metal Alchemist, Death Note, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Ghost in the Shell which had some very interesting anime adaptions. On top of this we also give our suggestions for anime adaptions that we are anticipating or even wishing to happen. Tune in now!

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mayamada Serious Manga Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mayamada/serious-an-empowering-survival-adventure-for-all-ages

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mayamada.com | gamepad.events | thestoryboard.org

Find Tazziii online:
https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Laura and Donavan online:
https://twitter.com/PalladiumHoney | https://twitter.com/ItsaDandyGuy | https://twitter.com/melaningamers

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #39: The Deadly Berserker With Puppy Dog Eyes (Alita: Battle Angel)

Gina September 9, 2020 No Comments

In our latest Story x Story episode Nigel and Tazziii chat with our mayamada illustrator, Pinali all about the cyberpunk action film adaption of the manga Alita: Battle Angel. We chatted about how well the film balances world building and characterisation as well as the endearing quality Alita has as the lead in this story. On top of that we also took a look at this week’s storytelling tip about the dreaded passive protagonist problem.

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mayamada Serious Manga Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mayamada/serious-an-empowering-survival-adventure-for-all-ages

Yuki vs Panda website: https://www.duskleaf.com/yukivspanda

Find mayamada online:
mayamada.com | gamepad.events | thestoryboard.org

Find Tazziii online:
https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Pinali online:
https://twitter.com/studiopinali | http://www.pinali.net

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #38: Much More Than A “Kids Show” (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

Gina September 3, 2020 No Comments

In this episode of Story x Story Nigel and Tazziii are happy to chat with illustrator and colourist, Eren Angiolini for her first apperance on the show! We’re talking about the classic series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, a “kids show” beloved by children and adults alike for it’s great world building and character development. We delve deep into the shows complex themes and many great charterers characters from Katara, Sokka and Toph to Zuko and Uncle Iroh as well as answering a ton of question from listeners!


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Enrica’s Comic Conline interview: https://youtu.be/O8eFV1bij8E

Hello Future Me YouTube channel for story analysis and worldbuilding advice: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQMO-YL87u-6Rt8hIVsRjA

Tales from the Quarantine Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thefrazerbrown/tales-from-the-quarantine

Dangerous Ladies – Girls of Avatar Zine https://girlsofavatarzine.tumblr.com

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Find Enrica Angiolini online:
https://twitter.com/ErenAngiolini | https://www.instagram.com/ladyeren | https://www.enricaangiolini.com

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #37: Fake Comics With Real Redemption (Logan)

Gina August 27, 2020 No Comments

Nigel and Tazziii welcome back Ace Comicals podcast host Greg Driver to discuss Fox’s 2017 film Logan! We chatted about comic book movies and what we think about them before delving into this very gritty look for Wolverine in Hugh Jackman’s final outing, and give a storytelling tip about creating character redemption arcs. Not to leave DC out of the picture, we also talk about news from the recent FanDome event include The Batman trailer and Jim Lee poster art.


 

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Logan Director James Mangold’s interview with Jeff Goldsmith: https://www.mixcloud.com/theqawithjeffgoldsmith/logan-qa-james-mangold/

Custom comics made for Logan: https://www.theverge.com/2017/3/6/14821492/logan-x-men-comic-books-wolverine

Hello Future me on writing redemption arcs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB_3LF7uoNc

Find mayamada online:
mayamada.com | gamepad.events | thestoryboard.org

Find Tazziii online:
https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Greg Driver online:
https://twitter.com/battou | https://twitter.com/AceComicals | http://www.acecomicals.com

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:
https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.