In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy get all historical and ask the important questions that no-one else dares to - would someone employed by the Church really walk around with blood-soaked shirt sleeves? Series Discussed: Showa: A History of Japan Vol. 1 (1926 - 1939), Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Vol. 1+2 (Omnibus) Assignments…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy talk about a whole heap of things that would sound daft out of context - human-chimp hybrids, Evil Obama, Maid Leg Jets, and the spreading influence of 2B's derriere! Series Discussed: Heart Gear Vol. 1, The Darwin Incident Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Showa: A History of Japan Vol. 1 (1926…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy talk about cases where the unusual interrupts your daily life - such as when your computer starts showing all the text reversed, or when the sky turns green, or even having horns appearing on your head! Series Discussed: RuriDragon Vol. 1, God Bless the Mistaken Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode:…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss the two most important things in this world that have tails: Cats and Son Goku! Series Discussed: Dragon Ball, Cat on the Hero's Lap Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: RuriDragon Vol. 1, God Bless the Mistaken Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:30 - Podcast Humour Operating Level 0:02:00 - Elliot’s P…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy indulge in a little silliness and workplace drama before checking back in with our favorite auto-biographical manga creator and get all upset! Series Discussed: 365 Days to the Wedding Vol. 1, My Pancreas Broke But My Life Got Better Assignments for next Episode: Dragon Ball, Cat on the Hero's Lap …

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy talk about the power of friendship - how your best bud can help you make sense of the world, forgive your shortcomings, and also how they can shoot someone with a .45 at 100 yards. Wait, what do you mean that last one isn't normal? Series Discussed: See You Tomorrow at the Food Court, Gunsmith Cats…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy dive into a double billing of intense fashionable Shoujo works by Ai Yazawa! Will they Measure Up or get marked down as Seconds? Series Discussed: Paradise Kiss Omnibus, Neighborhood Story Omnibus Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: See You Tomorrow at the Food Court, Gunsmith Cats Omnibus Vol. 1 …

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy round out the season of episodes with questionable romances and a very questionable setting- a Magical High School! Don't groan, you know you love it. Series Discussed: Reign of the Seven Spellblades (Manga) Vol. 1, One More Step, Come Stand By My Side Assignments for next Episode: Paradise Kiss Om…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy get good and comfy and discuss the joys of manga which feature two of the most vexatious kinds of people in real life: Children and Landlords. Series Discussed: Yotsuba&! Vol. 1, Monthly in the Garden with my Landlord Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Reign of the Seven Spellblades (Manga) Vol. …

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss Social Anxiety and how it drives main characters to do very silly things, like joining a band and solving gruesome murders! Just not at the same time, that would be silly. Series Discussed: Bocchi the Rock! Vol. 1, Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective Assignments for next Episode: Yotsuba&! …

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss Samurai Flamenco. And some manga, I guess. Series Discussed: Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Vol. 1, Glitch Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Bocchi the Rock! Vol. 1, Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective TIMECODES: 0:01:45 - Genshiken: True to Life?? 0:03:00 - Elliot’s Pick: Go! Go! Loser Ranger! 0…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss the importance of Scatman John to the music landscape. Oh, and review some manga. Series Discussed: Wandance Vol. 1, Helck Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Vol. 1, Glitch Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:00 - Elliot was Not Successful 0:02:00 - Elliot's Pick: Wandance 0:05:0…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy talk all about ill-advised relationships, the benefit of having a stable polycule, and how cute it is when a character searches blindly while whimpering "megane, megane". Series Discussed: The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses Vol. 1, Marmalade Boy: Collector's Edition Vol. 1 Assignments for next Epis…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss a pair of autobiographical essay manga from non-binary authors and find a lot to discuss and contrast between their very different approaches. Series Discussed: X-Gender Vol. 1, Until I Love Myself: The Journey of a Nonbinary Manga Artist Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Series Discusse…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss the tyranny of over-achievers and how they can blight your life by either punching you or by being overly houseproud! Series Discussed: Teppu Vol. 1, The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: X-Gender Vol. 1, Until I Love Myself: The Journey of a Nonbin…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy try and discuss a Yuri manga without mentioning "How Do We Relationship" and fail miserably. Also, Salaryman Cardcaptor Sakura?!? Series Discussed: Magical Girl Incident Vol. 1, Assorted Entanglements Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Teppu Vol. 1, The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today Vol.…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy get into a pair of romances of the "look, but don't touch!" variety and make harsh judgements on the attractiveness of certain corporate mascots. Series Discussed: My Girlfriend Gives Me Goosebumps!, The Untouchable Midori-kun Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Magical Girl Incident Vol. 1, Assor…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss such important things as nominative determinism, destiny, and good romance vibes! Series Discussed: Magic Knight Rayearth Vol. 1, The Two of Them are Pretty Much Like This Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: My Girlfriend Gives Me Goosebumps!, The Untouchable Midori-kun Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss the importance of target prioritization, kitchen appliances, and marital bliss. Series Discussed: The Valiant Must Fall Vol. 1, My Home Hero Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Magic Knight Rayearth Vol. 1, The Two of Them are Pretty Much Like This Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:02:15 - Elliot’s Pick…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club realise that perhaps making an accidental themed episode around March release in May is emblematic of their podcast as a whole. Series Discussed: Crescent Moon Marching Vol. 1, March Comes in Like a Lion Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: The Valiant Must Fall Vol. 1, My Home Hero Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:02:15 - Ell…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy get thrown back into the nightmare world of work and (shudder) possible romance!? Series Discussed: Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You, Yuri is my Job! Assignments for next Episode: Crescent Moon Marching Vol. 1, March Comes in Like a Lion Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:30 - Elliot’s Pick: Yuri is my …

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy get all emotional and then have a nice nap. Series Discussed: Monotone Blue, Insomniacs After School Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You, Yuri is my Job! TIMECODES: 0:01:00 - Jazz! 0:02:00 - Elliot’s Pick: Monotone Blue 0:02:30 - Content Warning: Sexual Assa…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy dig deep into a pair of slightly older manga with their raw emotional hearts on full display. Content Warning for Self-Harm, Attempted Suicide discussion in our second topic (See Timecodes below). Series Discussed: Solanin, LIFE Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Monotone Blue Vol. 1, Insomniacs …

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy visit a pair of strange worlds unfamiliar to them - one trapped in an endless loop and the other in the much scarier world of (shudder) Fashion. Series Discussed: Coffee Moon Vol. 1, Helter Skelter Assignments for next Episode: Solanin, Life Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:00:45 - Mums: They’re Good! 0:02:30 -…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy convene at the Polar Bear Cafe to people/animal watch and talk about the important things in life: Heaping servings of good food enjoyed in good company! Series Discussed: She Loves to Cook and She Loves to Eat Vol. 1, Polar Bear Cafe Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Coffee Moon Vol. 1, Helter …

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss two things that everyone loves - ladies kicking arse (ass) and ladies being idols. With some bonus reincarnation thrown in because its 2023. Series Discussed: Slasher Maidens Vol. 1, Oshi no Ko Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: She Loves to Cook and She Loves to Eat Vol. 1, Polar Bear Ca…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy get into a pair of mysteries - what is sneaky housekeeper Shizuka Yamauchi up to, and how the hell does human trainwreck Megumi Noda manage to survive living alone? Series Discussed: Nodame Cantabile Vol. 1, Burn The House Down Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Slasher Maidens Vol. 1, Oshi no Ko…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy get all romantic and talk about people you probably shouldn't date - impossibly dense Shoujo protagonists and (perhaps worse) your step-sister! Series Discussed: My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex (LN) Vol. 1, Rainbow Days Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Nodame Cantabile Vol. 1, Burn The House Dow…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy start off the year with a pair of cafe visits - one fraught with stress and self-discovery and the other... very much not! Series Discussed: Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou (Yokohama Shopping Trip) Vol. 1, My Wonderful World Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex (LN) Vol. 1, R…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy convene a special session to talk about the series that we covered in 2022 and which ones have stuck with us! Also including a special "Disappointment of the Year" award to help us get something off our chests! TIMECODES: 0:00:45 - Happy New Year! 0:02:30 - Nights With A Cat 0:04:30 - “Feline Frien…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy get whisked away to a pair of fantasy lands, one without colour and one without any sense of restraint! Series Discussed: Reincarnated as a Sword (LN) Vol. 1, Colorless Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou Vol. 1, My Wonderful World Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:00:45 - Elliot is havi…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy end up stuck at the end of the world and, perhaps worse, a high school reunion party! Series Discussed: Sheeply Horned Witch Romi Vol. 1, Chasing after Aoi Koshiba Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Reincarnated as a Sword (LN) Vol. 1, Colorless Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:45 - Patreon Changes! 0:02:0…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy uncover a mystery! Were there food trucks in the early 1930's???? (Probably) Series Discussed: My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files Vol. 1, Crazy Food Truck Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Sheeply Horned Witch Romi Vol. 1, Chasing after Aoi Koshiba Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:00:45 - Chocolate Cri…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy go to a music festival and have a whole lot of fun- oh dear, Elliot's fallen over and injured himself. Good thing there is a scarred female doctor here to help- wait, a Faustian bargain? Oh nooooooo! Series Discussed: Franken Fran Vol. 1, Days on Fes Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: My Dear De…

This is a Preview for our September 2022 Patreon Bonus episode on the Manga The Elusive Samurai! Become a Patron for a mere $1 a month and you'll get this and all previous BONUS episodes of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/screentoneclub If you enjoy this episode, please consider backing us on Patreon - from only US$3 a month you get bonus epis…

In this extra episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot has been left unsupervised and so has pulled out a plastic bucket full of questionable manga he wants to show you! These are all titles that Elliot has read but not nominated to cover on the podcast for whatever reason, and so now he is going to tell you all about them like some kind of weird show-an…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy look into some possible new career directions! Will they pick up a rifle and embrace the hitman life, pick up a giant pair of headphones and become a shaman, or will they simply shrug and dive deeper into the Anime Life? Series Discussed: Shaman King Vol. 1, The Geek Ex-Hitman Vol. 1 Assignments f…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy gather around the watercooler and engage in some good old workplace gossip. Did you hear that there is a Sheep and a Wolf who won't stop flirting down in Marketing? And that new intern is determined to destroy the whole company to get home? You gotta be crazy to work here at ScreenTone Club PLC! S…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy are very late posting the episode so no joke here! Sorry! Series Discussed: Tesla Note Vol. 1, Ya Boy Kongming! Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: TIMECODES: 0:02:00 - Elliot’s Pick: Tesla Note 0:04:15 - Unkindness to Elephants :< 0:08:30 - Back-of-the-box quote! 0:10:30 - Speed (1994) 0:15:30 -…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy get mixed up with questionable romances of multiple kinds and ponder the true value of a well-timed truck. Series Discussed: Welcome Back, Alice Vol. 1, Approximation of a Brother Complex -A Sibling Love Story- Assignments for next Episode: Tesla Note Vol. 1, Ya Boy Kongming! Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:0…

This is a Preview for our August 2022 Patreon Bonus episode on the Manga Shoulder-a-Coffin Kuro! Become a Patron for a mere $1 a month and you'll get this and all previous BONUS episodes of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/screentoneclub If you enjoy this episode, please consider backing us on Patreon - from only US$3 a month you get bonus epis…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy visit the demon realm to see its most pitiable resident before setting in for the night (with a cat)! Series Discussed: Nights With a Cat Vol. 1, The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Welcome Back, Alice Vol. 1, Approximation of a Brother Complex -A Sibling Love…

This is a Preview for our July 2022 Patreon Bonus episode on the Light Novel Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon! Become a Patron for a mere $1 a month and you'll get this and all previous BONUS episodes of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/screentoneclub If you enjoy this episode, please consider backing us on Patreon - from o…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy get into kidnapping of both adults and children alike! Series Discussed: Uncle from Another World Vol. 1, Shadows House Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Nights With a Cat Vol.1, The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:30 - Jiggly Fingers and Magical Powers 0:03:30 - Elliot’…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy get embroiled in a murder mystery and then spend a lot of time plotting to murder the protagonist of a light novel because oh my goodness can you chill for like one page aughhhhhh Series Discussed: I'm in Love with the Villainess Vol. 1 (LN), The Comiq Assignments for next Episode: Uncle from Anot…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy end up looking after a whole clutch of troublesome children - Immortal Vampires, Bloodthirsty Yakuza, and an Actual Child who is the best behaved of them all! Series Discussed: Vampeerz Vol. 1, The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: I'm in Love with the Villainess V…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy get once again exasperated at TEENS and their propensity to think with their crotches in both a whimsical, coming-of-age way and a deeply serious, powerfully conveyed way! Please note that there is a content warning in this episode for Sexual Assault discussing when we get to talking about Sensei'…

This is a Preview for our June 2022 Patreon Bonus episode on In the Clear Moonlit Dusk! Become a Patron for a mere $1 a month and you'll get this and all previous BONUS episodes of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/screentoneclub If you enjoy this episode, please consider backing us on Patreon - from only US$3 a month you get bonus episodes and …

In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy get dazzled by the blinding light of Idols and hyper-competent manga assistants, both with their own sting in the tail... Series Discussed: Hikaru in the Light! Vol. 1, A Galaxy Next Door Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Ciguatera Vol.1, Sensei's Pious Lie Vol. 1 If you enjoy this episode, ple…

In this extra episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy talk to Evan Minto of azuki.co about how their manga subscription service is going one year in and the release of their first self-licensed title Hikaru in the Light! TIMECODES: 0:01:15 - Conflict of Interest Statement! 0:02:45 - How is Azuki Doing? 0:04:00 - Unexpected Challenges and Pleasa…