We are finally back with our final episode! Until the end of the series, that is. We're talking about everything post-palace. As I mention in the beginning of the episode, wait to listen to this one if you're avoiding spoilers or anything not officially translated!
**Please note that this episode is not fully edited. Frankly, my dad has been on a slow decline since the beginning of the year and is probably not going to make it much longer so I don't know when I'll have the time or energy to edit anytime soon. I didn't want to come back to this after a year, though, so I'm releasing it now. I apologize for any long pauses, awkward lulls where we try to figure out what to discuss next, or audio level issues.
Mentioned in the episode:
Where Your Heart Leads by Tavyn
@jnowss on twitter
@Ann_archyy on twitter
(I don't know that we addressed your questions very well, but I appreciate you sending them in!)
Alright, everyone. Stay safe. Thank you for listening. See you next time. Bye!
Sa 17.06.2023
177 : 08 min
Palace Arc Part II (191-205)
Part two of the Palace Arc is here! We talk at length about Yon-Hi's diary and dive into the morally grey realm of Soo-Won and Yona's dead parents. Then, we get a new character - Mei Nayan - and really struggle to figure out how to pronounce her name.
If you're listening as these come out, thank you for your patience. I had a family emergency and wasn't able to edit for a while.
You can, as always, find us on twitter or gmail @ theyonapod or tumblr @ theyonapodcast. Otherwise, we'll see you all next week for the final episode of the podcast (for now)!
Mo 27.02.2023
156 : 59 min
Palace Arc Part I (179-190)
Is this arc good? Unclear! Is it better than you probably remember it being? Almost definitely!
This week, we're diving into the first half-ish of the Palace Arc. Everyone's having a no good very bad day (except for Kye-Sook), the drama is off the charts, and Hak doesn't make stupid decisions. It's great.
Also discussed: Kung Fu Panda, asking saints to help football teams, and the Obiyuki Madness bracket (which is now halfway over but you can definitely still vote in the last few rounds if you want!) https://snowwhite-andtheknight.tumblr.com
Speaking of, if you're curious about the Snowdrop fic I mentioned, here it is: https://archiveofourown.org/works/10508889
As always, come find us on twitter or gmail @theyonapod or tumblr @theyonapodcast. We'll see you next week for Yon-Hi's diary and, like, a little bit of stuff after that.
Mo 13.02.2023
140 : 08 min
Kuelbo Arc Part II (Chapters 160-178)
Jen is back to help up finish out the Kuelbo arc. We finally talk about the Big Damn Kiss, the incredibly sad end to this section, and writing smutty fanfiction.
I have to assume everyone is caught up at this point, but super mild spoilers from 23:00-25:00 for the next arc.
If you're interested, The Power of Love from Sailor Moon R the Movie: Promise of the Rose is here on youtube (or you can search for it since links don't always show up?).
You can find Jen on tumblr and AO3 @sabraeal and twitter @sabraeal1.
We are on gmail and twitter @theyonapod and tumblr @theyonapodcast.
See you in a few weeks with the ~controversial~ palace/castle arc!
Mo 30.01.2023
135 : 05 min
Kuelbo Arc Part I (Chapters 160-178)
So...we tried something new. We attempted to cover 18 chapters. With a guest. It went very long and will have a Part 2 next week.
But the info for this week! Our guest Jen (Sabraeal) has returned for a second time to talk about alpha romance hero Kuelbo. Jen does not understand the Kuelbo hype, but Evan and I do. Oh do we.
PLEASE NOTE: we discuss non-con and dub-con quite a bit throughout the episode. Words like "rape" and "sexual assault" are used. Please tread lightly or skip this episode if that's something that will bother you. Be safe!
Final notes: we're on twitter and gmail @theyonapod and tumblr @theyonapodcast. Jen is on tumblr and AO3 @sabraeal and twitter @sabraeal1.
Mo 23.01.2023
171 : 17 min
Chapters 158-159
We're back with the same guest from last week! Karyn is still hanging out to talk about the funniest chapter in the series. The gang goes to Tae-Jun's special house and basically immediately have to leave because no one can act right. Shenanigans ensue. Meanwhile, Lili thinks Kye-Sook is a dumbass.
Also discussed: The Bell Jar.
If you don't make it to the end of the episode, please note that we will be taking a bit of a break after this episode and it will probably be a couple of weeks before a new one comes out. We hope you'll join us then!
Mo 02.01.2023
45 : 55 min
Chapters 157-157.5
We have a guest this week! Our real life friend, Karyn, joins us to chat about 157 and two bonus chapters: The Intertribe Martial Arts Tournament (Just This Once) and Take Care Part III. We dig pretty deep into Soo-Won and also finally discuss the bonus chapter that does in fact exist (despite the fact that I couldn't remember it until I started rereading it).
As always, we're on twitter @theyonapod, tumblr @theyonapodcast, and gmail @theyonapod. Please join us next week for more Karyn, and we hope you're having happy holidays!
Mo 26.12.2022
69 : 35 min
Chapters 155-156
There's a bunch of set-up this week. Yona and the boys get wind of Kai actually invading the Fire Tribe and go help out their old friend, Tae-Jun. Ogi tags along because he's nosy.
Here is the quiz we used to assign us a shojo anime: https://uquiz.com/quiz/A1XG1o/assigning-you-a-popular-shoujo-anime.
Finally, we're on twitter and gmail @theyonapod and tumblr @theyonapodcast. Thanks, and we'll see you again next week and the week after for normal episodes!
Mo 12.12.2022
53 : 59 min
Chapters 153-154
We have a guest this week! Jen came in to help us talk about the intermediary chapters between arcs and the aftermath of The Confession. Also to definitively tell us how to pronounce her username.
We talk about the HakYona romance that is finally (maybe?) happening despite Hak's best efforts to sabotage himself, weird King Il memories, and Lili.
Please check out Jen at sabraeal1 on twitter, sabraeal on tumblr, and sabraeal on AO3. She's truly the best.
As for us, we're always on twitter (@theyonapod), sometimes on tumblr (@theyonapodcast), and occasionally check our gmail (@theyonapod). We'll see you next week for more Tae-Jun! And more new arc.
Mo 05.12.2022
137 : 01 min
Chapters 151-152
Quick disclaimer: we had a weird audio syncing issue. I think I fixed it as best I could, but please excuse any times Evan cuts into the end of my sentences.
Okay! Chapters 151 and 152. Aka The Confession! That's right, Hak admits he loves Yona to her face, but not before she tries to send him away to be with the people he "really wants to be with" (the Wind Tribe and his fiancee???). Also the dragons are alive and doing not great but not terribly, and they're good boys, no notes.
Come find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail @theyonapod (theyonapodcast on tumblr). Or just come back next week for a new arc and a special guest!
Mo 28.11.2022
62 : 30 min
Chapters 149-150
So Mizari dies. Apparently he succumbs to his wounds but I did not get that either time I've read this section, so do with that what you will.
In other news, Kouren is very much still kickin' it. She manages to get to Soo-Won and they have peace talks. You know who's not interested in peace? Kye-Sook. He thinks Yona's a threat (he's right). While he's scheming to keep her in check, she's worried about boys so like, relax dude.
We're on twitter, tumblr, and gmail. Please come tell us your thoughts or ask any questions you have. Otherwise, we'll see you next week to see how Yona feels about Ayame bandaging a shirtless Hak.
Mo 21.11.2022
73 : 37 min
Chapters 147-148
This week, Gobi gets real weird, Hak gets real sad, and the dragons get real abused. Meanwhile, Yotaka learns a lesson about prejudice.
Also: a Bachelor in Paradise AU we will never write.
We're on twitter @theyonapod, gmail @theyonapod, and tumblr @theyonapodcast if you'd like to let us know how you think a Bachelor in Paradise AU would work (who would be Chris Harrison??). Otherwise we'll see you next week!
Mo 14.11.2022
57 : 06 min
Chapters 145-146
Tae-Woo is such a fun hero. Also, the dragons get a new power (though we have no idea what it is) and Gobi is real weird about everything ever.
Thanks again to our guest editor for this week, Alex!
Come find us on twitter @theyonapod, email us at [email protected], or on tumblr @theyonapodcast, and we'll see you next week.
Mo 07.11.2022
69 : 13 min
Chapters 143-144
Everyone's getting shot at with arrows this week. Neguro, Hak, and Mizari are all unfortunate enough to get wounded by Gobi's dudes (which we know via many routes including an unnecessary aside from a bad guy).
We would like to make a formal request to all fan artists out there to turn these bleak chapters into something fun by drawing Hak as a little porcupine. Maybe Yona's holding him in her hands. Draw whatever your heart tells you.
As always, come find us on twitter and gmail @theyonapod and tumblr @theyonapodcast. Let us know your thoughts. Tag us in your art. Or just come back next week for more Xing. Thanks for listening!
Mo 31.10.2022
47 : 21 min
Chapters 141-142
OKAY LADIES. Yona and Lili team up to wear down Soo-Won. Kye-Sook is very upset about it. Also Hak is doing stuff. Look, they're good chapters. What more do you want?
Thank you again to this week's editor, Alex!
If you have any questions or comments about things we didn't talk about that you're dying to discuss, please do give us a shout on social media! We're on twitter @theyonapod, gmail @theyonapod, and tumblr @theyonapodcast. If you have any tropes or open-ended questions for the ending segment, please feel free to send those our way too.
Thanks for listening, and we'll see you all next week to find out Neguro's fate!
Mo 24.10.2022
75 : 44 min
Chapters 139-140
Still more (fun) set-up. Soo-Won is being stubborn. Hak has no idea what's happening with Yona (Vold is right there with him). Lili still exists (affectionate). And that cliffhanger...chef's kiss.
Please find us on The Socials. We're on twitter, tumblr, and gmail. Look for The Yona Pod. You'll find us.
Di 11.10.2022
84 : 34 min
Chapters 137-138
So...totally normal couple chapters OH WAIT THERE'S A KISS. Who saw that coming? Also more Wind Tribe shenanigans and Zeno admitting the dragons can potentially control the weather? We're unclear there.
Mild, potential spoilers for Under the Oak Tree from 41:46-43:03.
We're on twitter at twitter.com/@theyonapod, tumblr at theyonapodcast.tumblr.com, and gmail at [email protected]. Let us know your opinions on the tropes we covered, what tropes you'd like to see, or any general questions/comments. Otherwise, we'll see you next week!
Mo 03.10.2022
55 : 08 min
Chapters 135-136
Old friends (?) are coming back everywhere! First Ogi, now Min-Su. That's right, the twink that died in the second chapter didn't actually die. Also, the dragons are still in jail and Soo-Won is pretending real hard he doesn't have real boy emotions.
Thank you to our guest editor, Alex, for editing this episode!
If you'd like to send us any questions or comments, please find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail. See you in two weeks!
Mo 19.09.2022
75 : 47 min
Chapters 133-134 + Bonus
We have arrived at my favorite HakYona moment of the series! But first, Hak and Yona trek back home to try to get Soo-Won to listen to them while the dragons are being self-sacrificial in jail. It's all very sweet stuff.
Also discussed: Evan's birthday, Purple Hyacinth, and A Girl and Her Guard Dog.
We are on twitter (twitter.com/theyonapod), tumblr (theyonapodcast.tumblr.com, and gmail ([email protected]) if you'd like to hit us up with questions or comments. Otherwise we'll see you next week for the rest of that bonus chapter and Hak and Ogi's confrontation.
Mo 12.09.2022
72 : 43 min
Chapters 131-132
Love is in the air this week. Hak and Yona go on a mini date-like thing and Yona has another Moment (tm) with a beautiful woman who - gasp - is the bloodthirsty Princess Kouren! Also the dragons find themselves in a bit of a bind. Oops.
Special thanks to (not host) Alex again for editing this episode! I am eternally grateful.
Check us out on twitter, gmail, or tumblr if you're so inclined. Otherwise, we'll see you next week for some more Xing and a very exciting bonus chapter.
Mo 05.09.2022
76 : 54 min
Chapters 129-130
New people alert! We meet the rest of the Five Stars of Xing this week, and one of them straight up tries to murder Tao. For this reason, our gang ends up in a cave with a whole bunch of cats and a very contrite Tao, who insists everyone return to Kohka immediately. She's very sorry she almost got them killed. Also Zeno gets burned alive and it's pretty sick.
Super quick spoiler rundown:
One Tree Hill - 5:30-6:00
Mizari initial thoughts upon re-read - 34:40-35:40
Here's the scene from Shaun of the Dead I mentioned. If you haven't seen Shaun of the Dead, I cannot recommend it enough. Also Spaced. I have a lifelong love of Simon Pegg and will rec anything he's ever been in.
As always, we're on twitter and gmail @theyonapod and tumblr @theyonapodcast. Hit us with questions or comments, or we'll just see you next week for some HakYona shenanigans!
Mo 29.08.2022
69 : 44 min
Chapters 123.5 & 127-128
New arc, baby! And we're switching things up. First of all, Evan is leading the charge because she loves this arc. Second of all, we have a very kind listener - Alex; not me - who offered to help me edit and I am incredibly grateful. Thanks for editing this episode, Alex!
Right, so we're off to Xing and meet a bunch of new characters with brand new issues. There's Vold - or is it Voldo? - Algira, and Princess Tao, who opposes her sister's thirst for war with Kohka. Set-up nation, we have arrived yet again.
As always, please find us on twitter, tumblr or gmail, otherwise we'll see you next week for even more characters (but I think the same cats).
Mo 22.08.2022
76 : 13 min
Chapters 124-126
Good golly Miss Molly, these are some chapters. We have just THE MOST Lili/Soo-Won fodder of all time. Hak is finally confronting his Soo-Won trauma in a deeply metaphorical chapter. Ogi returns! And we say goodbye to this arc. Sei, I will miss you deeply.
Also discussed: books/manga we've read recently, characters we vibe with in Yona, and the time Evangelina fell into a parked car.
Please check us out on social media (twitter and gmail @theyonapod and tumblr @theyonapodcast). We'll see you next week for some Xing action and Evan taking the reins!
Mo 15.08.2022
88 : 04 min
Chapters 121-123
Tangent nation, are you ready? We talked a lot about these chapters (because they were amazing) and also about books, pie, and no one listening to my movie recommendations.
Sei is basically done, and it's been so much fun. I'll miss you, Sei arc. We'll wrap up the rest of this arc next week, and we hope to see you then!
In the meantime, please reach out on social media if you want to ask us questions or make comments (or tell me what my issue with Jae-Ha and Yona was that one time). We're @theyonapod on twtitter, theyonapodcast on tumblr, and theyonapod on gmail. Thanks for listening!
Mo 08.08.2022
96 : 03 min
Chapters 118-120
The wall is a metaphor! This week, Hak and Soo-Won are dealing with their emotional baggage, Jae-Ha and Zeno are hanging out, and Yona is having a breakdown because Lili's about to die. It's really fun stuff!
Also there is a very quick spoiler where we pick up a discussion from last week at 1:16-2:28.
And we talk a lot about other anime so if you want to skip to the Yona discussion, please skip ahead to about 24:00. Yikes. Sorry about that.
As always, we're on social media (not Instagram or Tik Tok, but everywhere else). Please ask us questions or give us comments if you'd like, otherwise we'll see you next week!
Mo 01.08.2022
88 : 41 min
Chapters 115-117
Here there be spoilers! Evan has officially read ahead which means we let a little loose on the spoiler ban, specifically around Soo-Won. If you've read up to chapter 200, you should be fine. If not, see below for spoiler tags.
Aside from spoilers, we are finally getting some big confrontations and reunions (sometimes both!). Hak and Soo-Won have an ex-boyfriend chat on opposite sides of a literal metaphor, Kija is Kija, and Lili and Yona share a sweet lil kiss in the forest. Too bad about Lili's impending death and all that.
Spoiler tags:
If you're really trying to avoid spoilers: 11:30-11:45, 15:54-20:45, and 33:52-36:40.
Serious spoiler territory: 44:45-49:07 and 54:00-54:10.
Finally, spoilers about Akito if you still haven't gotten around to watching Fruits Basket at 1:00:00 ish.
As always, come find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail, and we'll see you next week for a (less spoilery) new episode!
Mo 25.07.2022
68 : 25 min
Chapters 112-114
These. Chapters. Have. Everything. Found family in the form of everyone supporting an obviously distressed Hak. The hero Mun-Deok. Soo-Won? Yona and Lili being gay as hell. I know it's still mostly set-up but it's incredible set-up.
As always, we're on twitter, tumblr, and gmail. Hit us up with any questions or comments, otherwise we'll see you next week for some obvious metaphor talk!
Mo 18.07.2022
51 : 29 min
Chapters 109-111
New arc! And with it, a new area of the mythical map unlocked: Sei. Meanwhile, Soo-Won meets with the generals for a post-win meeting after the battle for Ken Provence.
Also discussed: gifts, Hayley Kiyoko, and calling people by their first name.
Please find us on twitter.com/theyonapod, theyonapodcast.tumblr.com, or [email protected]. Or just come back next week!
Mo 11.07.2022
79 : 59 min
Chapters 106-108
For this week's chapters that don't matter at all, we brought on a few guests! Jordan and David from the Shonen Flop podcast came to chat about Shin-Ah going through his "rebellious phase." Also, some of my personal favorite Zeno stuff from the entire manga.
Also discussed: The Faculty, various shonen series (blanket semi-spoiler warning for Hunter x Hunter btw), and deals with the devil that Evangelina's family may or may not have made.
Please check them out at ShonenFlopCast on twitter and all their various links to thinks here.
You can find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail.
See you next week for a new arc!
Mo 04.07.2022
96 : 00 min
Chapters 104-105
Part two (for us) of Zeno's backstory. Complete with a tragically doomed marriage and baby dragons abound. Zeno deserves the biggest hug imaginable (and he gets it!). Plus, a side story involving the four dragons being let loose on their own and the consequences thereof.
Also discussed: plays/musicals that haunt us, Under the Oak Tree (spoilers from 9:15-11:12), and a new game.
Trigger warnings for Zeno-typical self-harm implications and incest towards the end of the episode.
As always, we're on twitter, tumblr, and gmail. Thanks for listening!
Mo 27.06.2022
57 : 36 min
Chapters 102-103
It's the start of Zeno's backstory, where we get to see how he discovers what his power is and then is absolutely tortured by it for the foreseeable future. It's a grand time.
Joining us to talk about it is our good friend Pres (blacksovie on twitter), back for a second time. The first time he was on, we talked about what power we'd all want, and we revisit that topic now that we know the depths of Zeno's power (curse?).
Spoiler warnings for the next chapter (if you're REALLY avoiding spoilers) from 24:55-25:20.
Spoiler warning for Neon Genesis Evangelion from 1:02:26-1:03:19.
Finally, we're on twitter and gmail @theyonapod and tumblr @theyonapodcast. See you next week!
Mo 13.06.2022
81 : 22 min
Chapters 99-101
We're shifting from a historical fantasy romance to straight up horror this week. That's right, the long-awaited reveal is here: Zeno is immortal. And boy is it freaky to witness in action.
Also discussed: fanfiction, good and bad young adult novels from our teenage years, and more games from Evan's brain.
Please find us on twitter or gmail at theyonapod or tumblr at theyonapodcast. Otherwise we will see you next week with our very first guest Pres, returning once more to chat about boys he only vaguely understands.
If you're curious, I think this is the one where Hak is Hiryuu's wife reincarnated. I really couldn't find the one where Yun is Kaya reincarnated so if you know what I'm talking about please tag us on twitter or something.
Mo 06.06.2022
63 : 29 min
Chapters 96-98
We're in a new country! But not for long. Kin provence is Kai territory for about half this episode. Yona and the gang are straight up not having a good time about it. You know who is having a good time? Soo-Won and his generals.
Also discussed: more games, Evan's Zeno prediction, and bees(?)
We're on twitter, tumblr, and gmail if you want to tell us who you would FMK or if you'd rather have a prophecy or the water seal. Otherwise, we'll see you all next week!
Mo 30.05.2022
58 : 19 min
Chapters 94-95
We are in a new arc, everyone! Yona and the boys have left the Water Tribe and are back in Earth Tribe territory (until they're in Kai). Meanwhile, Soo-Won is plotting. Against Kai. But this time he's the aggressor.
Also: Would You Rather, FMK, and a character ranking. Here is the character ranker we used. Also, I have no idea if it'll be fun to listen to so if you get bored we make random comments from 34:23-39:56 (where we give our official rankings).
As always, we're on twitter, tumblr, or gmail. Or we will just see you again next week!
Mo 23.05.2022
44 : 43 min
Chapters 92-93
It's a falling action week. We wrap up Yona in the Water Tribe and solidify Lili's undying commitment to (a mildly confused) Yona. Yona also cries about Hak smiling. It's wonderful.
Also: tattoos, crustaceans vs. mollusks, and our inaugural game of Fuck Marry Kill and Would You Rather. It's very fun.
Please find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail if you'd like to tell us who you would FMK or if you'd rather go to a spa or a festival. Otherwise, we'll see you next week for the first foray into new lands!
Mo 16.05.2022
63 : 52 min
Chapters 90-91
This episode is also known as May the Forcus be With You per Evan's request.
Alright folks, we're here! We've arrived at one of the angstiest chapters. Soo-Won and Hak have their first face-to-face meeting since the coup and it's just a little tense.
Also discussed: meeting nice actors and constructive criticism on strangulation.
Timestamps for various reasons:
Bonus chapter discussion (in case you haven't read it yet and don't want to be spoiled): 2:57-8:45
Chapter discussions start at 17:18.
Spoilers on how I read Soo-Won's opinion of Yona throughout the series as a whole: 28:19-29:22.
And that's it. We're on twitter, tumblr, or gmail. Please come find us and tell us your thoughts on these chapters or anything else you want. Otherwise, we will see you all next week!
Mo 09.05.2022
62 : 12 min
Chapters 88-89
As Evangelina says at one point: this is like a Shakespearean comedy but it's not funny at all because everyone involved has some horrific trauma.
Things are tense in the Water Tribe and we are both having the best time.
Also discussed: fanfiction.
As always, we're on twitter, tumblr, and gmail if you want to reach out. If not, we'll just see you back here next week!
Mo 02.05.2022
52 : 41 min
Chapters 86-87
These! Chapters! First off, the gang is back together. Then a new gang forms consisting of Lili and Soo-Won (and Ju-do, who does NOT want to be there). Plus, Lili has no idea who Soo-Won is, and she doesn't know that she should keep him from Yona and her group. It's so twisty and so! much! fun!
Plus: what makes a good love triangle and deleted Sterek fanfiction we loved.
Please find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail, or subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode!
Mo 25.04.2022
47 : 25 min
Chapters 83-85
It's a three-chapter week! Lots of wrap-up in the first two chapters and a nudge forward with chapter 85. Yona heals and has A Moment with Hak. Lili decides to head back to the palace so Tetora can heal. And then they (separately) wind up heading to Sensui to deal with this Nadai situation and Hyo. Also Jae-ha kills a man. It's cool.
Also discussed: melatonin-induced nightmares.
Please find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail, or simply come back next week for a continuation of the best arc. Thanks for listening!
Mo 18.04.2022
59 : 18 min
Chapters 81-82
We've arrived. My favorite moment of the series. It takes a surprising amount of time to get to it, though. We were chatty this week.
Also discussed: class reunions and titties.
Please find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail. Thanks, and see you next week!
Mo 11.04.2022
69 : 36 min
Chapters 79-80
Yona kicked a guy in the face! Lili maybe (probably) fell in love! Zeno...did things! These were some great chapters.
Also discussed: Kusanagi's backlog and fashion in Yona.
You can find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail, or simply come back next week for the next two chapters!
Mo 04.04.2022
61 : 49 min
Chapters 77-78
New arc, new tribe, new plot. We're in the Water Tribe now, and there is a mysterious drug making the rounds. Jae-ha is its first victim from our gang, and thus starts the direction of the plot from here on now. Plus our girl Lili, who Evan has had for a day and has already adopted.
Also, we took a uquiz on what type of anime boyfriend we should have (to varying degrees of accuracy).
We're on twitter, tumblr, and gmail if you want to send us a message. Otherwise, thank you for listening and we'll see you next week!
Mo 28.03.2022
54 : 07 min
Chapters 70.5 & 99.5 + OVA 1
It's backstory time for Kija and Jae-ha. We get to learn about their dragon predecessors as the gang relaxes at a rural hot spring. Plus, these chapters were combined into a perfect OVA. We've missed seeing these kids animated, and every single thing the animators added for the story was perfect.
Also discussed: voice actors, color theory, and Tarble and his peculiar alien wife, Gure. #NotMyVegeta.
As always, please find us at twitter.com/theyonapod, [email protected], or [email protected]. See you next week for the third arc!
Mo 21.03.2022
63 : 10 min
Chapters 75-76
We're wrapping this arc up! Soo-Won is saving the kingdom one well-placed threat sandwiched between lenient kindness at a time. Gulfan is still firmly a child of divorce. Also Hak and Yona sort of go on a date and we're very normal about it.
Also covered: listener emails and whether or not Ian Sinclair is married to an 85 year old Australian woman.
You know the drill. We're on twitter, tumblr, and gmail and we love chatting with you. Come find us if you want to, otherwise we'll see you next week!
Mo 14.03.2022
61 : 46 min
Chapters 73-74
These chapters serve to wind the arc down. Characters know things. Soo-won takes the Fire Tribe boys under his proverbial wing. And that's about it.
I don't know if you've all caught on, but we've known each other since we were about 12, so just, like, a ton of this episode is us reminiscing about things we used to do and enjoy. Here's that cracked article, and the por que no los dos commercial if you've somehow, blessedly, been able to avoid it until now.
As always, we're on twitter, tumblr, and gmail. See you next week!
Mo 07.03.2022
69 : 36 min
Chapters 71-72
It's battle time! The Soo-won stuff is kind of a mixed bag, but Hak and Yona look so cool in this section.
Additional topics: a listener email and stumbling upon smutty fanfiction as youngsters.
We're on twitter @theyonapod, [email protected], and theyonapodcast.tumblr.com. See you next week!
Mo 28.02.2022
52 : 05 min
Chapters 69-70
Battle shenanigans! Soo-won is back, baby, and he's ready to fight. ...next week. This week we're still mostly setting things up. But it's fun!
Also discussed: horrifying bug stories, Bachelor in Paradise-inspired character moments, and discovering Evan thinks of arcs vastly different than I do.
As always, please come find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail. See you next week!
Mo 21.02.2022
51 : 23 min
Chapters 66-68
Blanket disclaimer: we discuss sexual misconduct and sexual assault in media a few times throughout this episode so please skip this week if you're sensitive to those sorts of discussions.
This is a short episode this week even though we cover three chapters. Sorry, it's a ton of set-up. And a little pay-off, which is fun! Also fun? How cool the gang is at the seedy bar they're lying low in. They're like if Aragorn was actually five freaks, a gremlin princess, and a harried fifteen-year-old boy.
Next week: a battle.
Please come find us on twitter.com/theyonapod, theyonapodcast.tumblr.com, or [email protected]. See you next week!
Mo 14.02.2022
51 : 53 min
Chapters 64-65
This episode is not all about grain! Instead, it's super angsty and romantic and we loved it. We talk about thirsty Kai ladies, romance needing a little suspension of disbelief, and that hairpin.
We also give slight spoilers for One Tree Hill so if you're avoiding them...sorry! It happens early in the episode. But if you're here for the scene we talked about, please watch this groundbreaking piece of film. There's also an oral history of how the scene came to be, which I'm a huge fan of.
Finally, Evan gives an entertaining (but lengthy) review of an episode of Kaleido Star. If you'd rather skip that, it's from 1:04:51-1:23:42.
As always, we're on twitter, tumblr, and gmail. We'll see you next week!
Mo 07.02.2022
83 : 32 min
Chapters 62-63
What team? Wildcats! Just kidding, there are no wildcats, but the threat of them pushes Hak and Yona to share a tent together in some delightful tropiness.
We also get into why Hak is such a good character (he's sad and refusing to deal with it, aka my kryptonite) and how to kill tropical centipedes.
Speaking of centipedes, you all might have heard that Tonga was devastated by a tsunami last week. That was my home for two years and it's an issue that's very personal to me. These episodes are recorded a few weeks in advance so I just want to say that I'm not ignoring the situation in Tonga, I'm currently waiting to hear official news of how people around the world can best help the country. For now, I'm simply bringing attention to it (not that I need to, I'm sure).
Please find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail, and we'll see you all next week!
Mo 31.01.2022
58 : 21 min
Chapters 60-61
We're back with actual manga chapters! This week we covered Young Leaves in the Wind, aka the baby chapters. But even though the flashback is tragic, we laughed the entire time with our guest and personal friend, Celine, who was such a treat to have on. We talked about how hugely homosexual these chapters are, innocent fantasies, and speculate why Kai is so obsessed with kidnapping people. Also, and this should be a given at this point, some Geun-tae thirst.
I've also been working on fixing audio quality issues, so I hope it's better this week!
Find us on social media (where you can tell me anything except how little my last point made sense. It made sense in my head, but then I started talking and found out I also did not know where I was going.) Twitter (twitter.com/theyonapod), Tumblr (theyonapodcast.tumblr.com) and gmail ([email protected]).
Mo 24.01.2022
104 : 49 min
Bonus Episode 5 - Smut or Angst
Another short bonus for the holidays. This time we're playing a genius game katerina_sings posted about on twitter called Smut or Angst. The basic premise is that the player has to guess from a fic title if the story will be smutty or angsty. We also took a quiz on what shojo romance trope we were. All links below:
Try to be Living As Your Vice
Hanahaki
This Love It Is a Burning Sun
Waiting for the End
Would I Become Her
A Heart-Shaped Box (I'm finally committing; this is my favorite HakYona fic.)
Greedy
When the Red Summer Poppies Bloom
The Consequences of an Action
Cling to the Feeling
Experience
In the Throes of You
Spilling Over
Come Out to Play
Bittersweet In Between
Adulterate
Shojo Romance Trope Quiz
As always, our social media is: twitter, tumblr, and gmail.
Mo 17.01.2022
46 : 06 min
Bonus Episode 4 - Pilot Watch with Newcomers
Evan and I decided to take a little break over the holidays, so this week and next will be extra episodes that won't cover the manga.
For this episode, I was visiting my oldest friend (I think Evan and I have mentioned Kerrigan as our third best friend we grew up with) and asked her and her fiancé to be on the podcast. Apparently this was David's first podcast, but he listens to a lot of them so he handled it like a pro. They were honestly such a treat to have.
Anime isn't really their thing and shojo definitely isn't their thing, but they let me force them to watch the first episode of the anime anyway and we ended up having a blast. Please enjoy us talking about how weird they found Soo-Won, childhood classics, the difficulty of a Japanese-style omelette, and the importance of banter in a relationship.
(Also if you're wondering why we cracked up at OTP, it's because we had to explain what an OTP was to David like an hour before. (Also if you're a child listening who hasn't heard the term because it f
Mo 10.01.2022
53 : 39 min
Chapters 58-59
As we say goodbye to Tae-Jun (for now?), we say hello to a new guest! Colleen of Colleen's Manga Recs joins us this week as our first guest to be completely caught up with the series (as of chapter 218). We chat about favorite dragons, what shonen series Yona most resembles, and, bizarrely, Mormons. Thanks, Stephanie Meyer. I swear our tangents get more incomprehensible with guests.
TW: incest and hints at some other dark themes, so if you want to skip all that please go from 43:51-52:19.
You can find Colleen on twitter (@manga_nostalgic), instagram (@colleencarneyphoto), and tiktok (@colleencarneyphoto).
As always, you can find us on twitter (@theyonapod), gmail ([email protected]), and tumblr (theyonapodcast.tumblr.com).
Mo 03.01.2022
89 : 38 min
Chapter 56 & 57
Tae-Jun is here to save the day! For a mess he created. And then continues to be messy while all the boys watch (in case he tries anything with Yona). Side tangents of the episode: food and an overview of the Lost Decades from someone who has never taken an econ course in her life.
If you know more than us about food or Japanese economics from the early 90's to the late 2010's, please email us at [email protected]. We are also on twitter at theyonapod and tumblr at theyonapodcast. We'll see you next week with a very lovely guest to make up for even more Tae-Jun.
Mo 27.12.2021
65 : 33 min
Chapters 54 & 55
It's re-record time! Long story short: we lost the original, but the second time's the charm. This week, we talk about Tae-Jun. Like, a lot. And also how he fits in with that Happy Hungry Bunch of ruffians we know and love. Also, as always when it comes to Zeno, some early 2000's pop culture. Like muffins.
As always, please find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail if you have questions or comments. See you next week!
Mo 20.12.2021
49 : 57 min
Chapters 52 & 53
Our first returning guest, Yata, has...still returned for the second time! We split this episode into two parts. The first is a bonus episode we released a couple weeks ago, and here is the second half of our conversation. This time, we get some really good Tae-Jun content for his number one fan, Yata. (Evan and I continued to be mildly baffled but supportive.)
If you want a throw-back, here's Tae-Jun if he had a YouTube channel (aka Lars the Emo Kid).
Please check out the My Anime Podcast on twitter and general podcasting platforms (here's one!).
As always, we're on twitter, tumblr, and gmail. Let us know if you have ever told a family member they were adopted.
Mo 13.12.2021
120 : 20 min
Chapters 50-51
This week we get to learn more about Shin-ah's powers! And boy is it depressing, but it's also really beautiful too. (Please don't come for me for speculating on the extent of Shin-ah's powers. I know we see the dude he paralyzed in the next chapter. I did not remember at the time lol.) We get into it all after we discuss Red (Taylor's Version) and Trader Joe's first.
Finally, we end the episode with a quiz on which character we are. You can take it along with us here if you want! Please tells us what you got on twitter, tumblr, or email us with any comments/questions/etc. See you next week!
Mo 06.12.2021
66 : 19 min
Bonus Episode 3 - A Conversation with Yata
Hey everyone! It's a bonus episode!
I didn't have much time to edit this week because I went home for the holidays (and stayed on Evan's couch), so I decided to chop off the first bit of an episode we did with Yata, our first returning guest. As you can see/hear, we did not even approach talking about Yona for an entire hour. The rest of the episode will come out in two weeks, but for now please enjoy us talking about anime, terrifying claymation, and getting blindingly drunk.
Hope all the Americans had a good Thanksgiving and hope everyone else had just a really lovely weekend.
Mo 29.11.2021
69 : 10 min
Chapters 48-49
It's a new arc! Which means...we don't have much to talk about. Yet. This week is super short and sweet as we get our feet wet in Fire Tribe lands.
Warning: we very briefly talk about the sexual assault undertones in chapter 49 from 25:21-25:57 and Evan mentions it for just a sec in her prediction. We do not get into any sort of detail whatsoever (we basically just mention that there are those undertones), but I wanted to mention it here if you're particularly sensitive to the topic.
Mo 22.11.2021
35 : 04 min
Chapter 41
We are officially anime-less with a truly bonkers chapter. We've circled back to pick up a chapter before we meet Zeno, in which the boys discover Kija's scales can create a "love potion." We dig into the complicated issue of dubious consent related to love potions (even though we'll still definitely read stories with this plot), wrap up some outstanding issues as we close out the first arc (namely: astrology), and spend a weirdly long time on the history of gas stations in the U.S. (I promise it makes sense in context).
Here are the links for everything mentioned this episode:
bad idea by makapedia
Your Touch by LightBloom
Hak VS Shin Ah! Wrestling Championship! by QueenGravity
There Ain't No Telling Who You Might Meet ViciousVentriloquist
Renegades by SariahHime
this love, it is a burning sun by kat777
Badass Yona playlist
Akatsuki no Yona playlist
Hak playlist
And as always, you can find us on twitter, gmail, or tumblr. Thanks, and see you next week!
Mo 15.11.2021
73 : 48 min
Chapters 42-43, 47 & Episode 24
It's the final episode of the anime (not counting the 3 OVAs), and to help us send it off properly we brought in a guest! Much like Zeno, Ashley from Shojo and Tell popped in to chat with us about the finale.
Speaking of Zeno, we finally have our fourth dragon! And there are some feelings about him. We also dig into the prophecy a little more since we now have the dragons but no sword and shield, Ik-su makes a triumphant return, and there's some delightful HakYona content to sink our teeth into. Finally, we read a hilariously mean review from someone we're 70% sure didn't actually watch the show. (You can read the post in its entirety here, but please don't be mean to them. I think they might actually be 15 and people are kind of clowning them for their Yona review. Which...sure we kind of do too but there's no way they'll ever find this podcast.)
Please check out Ashley's podcast Shojo and Tell, and here is her twitter. I think my personal favorite episode is the one on Pet Shop of Horrors.
You can find
Mo 08.11.2021
120 : 11 min
Chapters 39-40 & Episode 23
And we're (basically) out of Awa! We wrap up the pirate stuff and get some of the best stuff since those first few episodes. Soo-won and Yona have their first meeting post-coup and boy does it pack a punch.
We also discuss name meanings for our core cast, dove symbolism (which goes slightly off the rails because I did my research at like 3 am one night in a bout of insomnia), and favorite moments of the first arc with some help from the Yona facebook group.
Please find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail. Especially if you have a good mic recommendation. You can definitely hear my chair squeaking in this recording (very sorry about that) so I am in the market for something that will not pick up every single sound in existence around me. Okay, love you all. See you next week!
Mo 01.11.2021
64 : 49 min
Chapters 37-38 & Episode 22
History is made at night; close the doors, turn off the lights, and listen...to Kum-ji dying. That's right, it's baby's first kill, and we couldn't be prouder. Beyond that, the best cliff-hanger since the first episode ends Episode 22. Even if it wasn't a good cliff-hanger, I'm just really excited to be done with the pirate mini-arc.
Please feel free to find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail if you have thoughts or questions, and we'll see you next week for a very tense reunion!
Mo 25.10.2021
67 : 31 min
Chapters 35-36 & Episode 21
Yona and Yun are trapped on the cargo ship with a bunch of scared girls and a handful of bad guys who are, quite frankly, really bad at their jobs. There are some bright shining moments in the anime - thank you Ian Sinclair - but this part is mostly kind of confusing and messy. (But next week is good and two weeks from now is absolutely fantastic so we're hanging in there!)
Here's the fight scene from The Last Samurai I was talking about. It's probably a good thing Yona's bad guys aren't this competent because she's not nearly as good with a sword (yet?).
If you agree or disagree with us and would like to tell us so, you can find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail. See you all next week for the triumphant...beginning of a conclusion to this pirate arc.
Mo 18.10.2021
73 : 01 min
Chapters 33-34 & Episode 20
We're back with our regularly scheduled manga/anime break-down! This week, Yona decides to go undercover to help find the missing girls who are going to be sold to the Kai empire. Everyone hates the idea. There's some great comedy, some intrigue, some horror. We're gearing up for Yona and Yun to go undercover on the trafficking ship. Also, Evan finds the perfect word for Jae-ha: deranged.
Please come find us on social media! Twitter, Tumblr, and gmail. I think we're up on Apple Podcasts officially now too, so if you could take a second to rate and review us (if you like us) we'd super appreciate it. Thanks for listening!
Mo 04.10.2021
84 : 17 min
Bonus Episode 2 - A Conversation with Rillant (a Scanlation Team Member)
This week's episode is chock-full of spoilers (so no Evan on the recording) because we welcomed a special guest this week! Rillant is a member of Project Vinland, the scanlation team that recently took over the fan translations of Yona.
We talked about how Project Vinland came to take over translating Yona, our thoughts on the (brand new to us) chapter 214, and the good and bad of the series as a whole.
If it wasn't clear before, there are all the spoilers in this episode, so skip it and come back next week for our continuation of the Awa arc if you're not caught up.
Check out Rill's twitter, Project Vinland's twitter, the twitter thread with Rill's thoughts on the series, and the youtube video mentioned in the episode with more members of Project Vinland chatting about what they do.
Finally, as always, please reach out to us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail if you have any comments or suggestions. See you all next week!
Mo 27.09.2021
45 : 02 min
Chapters 31-32 & Episode 19
Yona gets sent to look for a magical plant and earns Jae-ha's respect as she goes. Also, the Honey Scene happens. Hak, babe, you can't just lick people without asking.
Between plot points, we talk about Bachelor in Paradise and the state of sex ed in the Midwest. God, our education was...not great.
Also mentioned: the reddit thread discussing details that are lost in translation from Japanese to English. Beware of major spoilers through the Kuelbo arc.
Please find us on twitter, tumblr, or gmail.
Mo 20.09.2021
74 : 12 min
Chapters 29-30 & Episode 18
Oh boy. These chapters are like the perfect encapsulation of what Yona of the Dawn is. There's some incredibly funny stuff, some really tragic stuff, and setting the groundwork for things that will pay off later (and some things that will pay off much, much later).
This week, Jae-ha has been officially introduced as the Green Dragon. He's resistant to join our crew, so our crew decides to join up with the pirates to help rid Awa of Kum-ji and his men. Now that we're really into the story, we talk about stakes and Yona's narrative arc. Things are really starting to happen and it's so much fun to see.
As always, please rate/review/tell a friend. Send us any comments or questions on twitter, tumblr, or gmail. We'll see you next week!
Mo 13.09.2021
58 : 32 min
Chapters 27-28 & Episode 17
The Green Dragon has finally arrived! Though none of our characters know it. There's a lot of set-up (like...a lot that doesn't get paid off for a long while) but it seems promising to our resident newbie. Also it's just really fun to watch Jae-ha lure Hak into situations he doesn't want to be in and just generally be delusional about his ability to bag Hak. (It's not his fault. He hasn't met Yona yet. He hasn't seen Hak with her and figured out how useless his seduction techniques are.)
Jae-ha really is a menace in these early days, huh?
The lesbian vampire video essay mentioned in this episode is Vlad Love is a Disaster by hazel.
Though I always forget to say it in the podcast, please consider rating/reviewing/telling a friend/talking about us on social media. We're small but we've got a lot of love to give to this show. Please help us grow.
We're also on the trinity of socials: twitter, tumblr, and gmail. Give us a shout if you'd like! Ask me what Evangelina accidentally spoiled herself for in the
Mo 06.09.2021
54 : 32 min
Chapters 45-46 & Episode 16
We're here, folks. The finale to the side interlude of Soo-won an Geun-tae (mock) duking it out. We spend a lot of time thirsting after Geun-tae and talking about his adorable wife. Aside from thirsting, we dive into music and dance and bunny symbolism. And the OnlyFans drama briefly because we recorded this before they walked back their decision. Also Lorde's new album. As I type this out, we were really all over the place this episode, weren't we? I swear it all came up organically.
You may also notice we have different opening music. That's because...I dropped my external and now it won't open so I can't access the old opener. Hope you like it. Both opener are closer are from Pixabay. But if you hate them and you make music and want to give us an opener and/or closer, I am very much all ears.
As always, thank you for listening. Please consider rating and reviewing, or telling a friend! You can find us on twitter, tumblr, and gmail. See you next week!
Mo 30.08.2021
53 : 10 min
Chapters 26, 44 & Episode 15
This episode jumped around chapter-wise, but it didn't jump around nearly enough for our liking. This week, we see Yona continue to grapple with her father's legacy and the complicated grief that brings up. Elsewhere in Earth Tribe lands, King Soo-won is visiting Geun-tae. (Yes, there is thirst abound for Geun-tae this episode. There will never not be thirst for the Earth Tribe general.)
If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast or telling a friend. Or tell us what you like or don't like! We're on twitter, tumblr, and email. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you again next week!
Mo 23.08.2021
78 : 00 min
Chapters 24-25 & Episode 14
We have a guest this week! Yata from My Anime Podcast graciously joined us to chat about Shin-ah finally leaving his terrible life and getting a real name. We also talked about, and I don't think it's hyperbole to say, literally everything under the sun. I mean, check the run time on this episode. We went on a lot of tangents and discovered everyone around me has questionable taste in boys (Yata's boy of choice was Tae-Jun and Evan doesn't think Obi from Snow White with the Red Hair is hot. Someone save me.).
But back to tangents, here's almost everything we talked about that might need a reference if you're interested in learning more:
Anime mentioned: Barakamon, Spirited Away, Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu (and the shinigami performance), Amnesia, and Pupa
A video essay explaining the Born Sexy Yesterday trope
Yata's Youtube channel
Just FYI, the episode/chapters discussion starts at 42:53.
I'm sorry to report we don't have an episode clip because I, Alex, cannot figure out technology. I tried for 2 hou
Mo 16.08.2021
185 : 33 min
Chapters 22-23 & Episode 13
Not much has changed since last week. We're still in the Blue Dragon Village. He's still reluctant to join our heroes. Ian Sinclair kills it yet again.
If you haven't seen Black Widow and are avoiding spoilers, maybe come back to this episode once you're finished with it. Spoiler warning for Angel and Agents of Shield, too, but those have been out for a while. You can also just be aware and skip that section when you get to it (it's towards the middle when the discussion turns towards the Blue Dragon having no control over his own emotions).
As always, we're on The Socials. Hit us up with questions or comments. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated!
Mo 09.08.2021
69 : 32 min
Chapters 20-21 & Episode 12
Yona really just sucker punches you with incredibly sad moments, huh?
This week we have the saddest of babies: the Blue Dragon. That's right. We've finally met the Blue Dragon. After he meets and saves Yona from...something not good deep in the caves of the Blue Dragon Village, we flash back to his childhood. It's half-horror, half-saddest goddamn childhood on the planet. Thank god Yona swoops in to see what no one in his village can see: that he has warm hands.
Also we get really horny for Ao (the adult man...not the squirrel).
As always, please visit us on Twitter (@theyonapod), Tumblr (theyonapodcast.tumblr.com), gmail ([email protected])! Talk to us about anything but how tinny the opener and closer are. I'm sorry. I know. I'm working on a fix.
Mo 02.08.2021
76 : 43 min
Chapters 18-19 & Episode 11
The Yona Pod had its very first guest! Pres is a friend that Alex bullied into coming on to the show, and he was a delight. There's not really a proper intro this week because Pres decided to reveal during the pre-recording chat that he had not actually done a good chunk of the reading and Alex thought, "I must record this."
Evan and Pres discuss what powers they would want if they could have one of the dragons' powers, which is especially fun if you've read ahead. There's also mild (loving) gaslighting where Alex and Evan try to convince Pres he made up a harem anime. It was truly a blast to record.
As always, please reach out on socials or gmail. We love to hear from you!
Mo 26.07.2021
129 : 26 min
Chapters 16-17 & Episode 10
What a blast. This section of the story is so fun. And informative! We get our first dragon in the funniest chapters/funniest episode of the story so far. The White Dragon's king has returned, and he's a little girl! Thank you for the comedy, Gija. Sorry about your haircut.
You know the deal by now. His us up on Twitter or email us (theyonapod) or on Tumblr (theyonapodcast). Also, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast if you enjoyed it, or telling a friend. We're tiny and new, so any support is helpful. Thanks, and see you next week!
Mo 19.07.2021
79 : 17 min
Chapter 15 & Episode 9
So, Hak and Yona, huh? Those crazy kids deliver all the angsty goodness we love in a ship. Also featured: Yun, bow and arrow practice, and walking. Just...lots and lots of walking. It's a really good episode.
As always, we have twitter, tumblr, and a gmail. Chat with us!
Mo 12.07.2021
63 : 57 min
Chapter 14 & Episode 8
Well, we're here, folks. We must finally say goodbye to our Millennial king, Ik-su. But not before we get his history with Yun and why their parting is sad but necessary.
Also featured in this episode: astrology. (It was a short episode. We needed something to fill the time.)
Check us out on Twitter, Tumblr, and Gmail. We love when people talk to us.
Mo 28.06.2021
45 : 12 min
Chapters 12-13 & Episode 7
Oh baby, it's the prophecy episode. We get the set-up for the rest of the series, Hak straight up risking it all, and Ik-su. God, we love Ik-su.
As always, we're @theyonapod on Twitter, theyonapodcast.tumblr.com, and [email protected].
Also, please tell a friend if you like us! We'd appreciate word of mouth. It really helps podcasts grow.
Mo 21.06.2021
71 : 51 min
Chapters 10-11 & Episode 6
We have ourselves a new king! A surprisingly deep and complicated new king who may or may not feel some type of way about his best friend. We also meet Yun and Yun's little friend Ik-su after Hak and Yona survive a fall off a cliff (but it's fine because Rambo survived the same thing). These chapters are so bonkers and so fun.
Links
Twitter: @theyonapod; Tumblr: theyonapodcast.tumblr.com; Gmail: [email protected]
Asexuality vs aromanticism: https://www.webmd.com/sex/what-does-aromantic-mean#:~:text=describe%20their%20orientation.-,What's%20the%20Difference%20Between%20Aromantic%20and%20Asexual%3F,to%20do%20with%20sexual%20attraction.
witches-green-brew's Tumblr: https://witches-green-brew.tumblr.com/
Mo 14.06.2021
47 : 00 min
Chapters 8-9 & Episode 5
We're back, baby! We're doing chapters 8 and 9 this week alongside episode 5 of the anime. We loved these chapters.
Also up for discussion: which theme songs we will never skip, disappointing body shaming jokes in shojo, and when hair dye was invented.
As always, come find us on Twitter, Tumblr, and gmail. You know the drill.
Mo 07.06.2021
65 : 08 min
Bonus Episode 1 - Ranking the Arcs
Evangelina is out this week, which means it's just me, Alex. I decided to let loose on the spoilers ban and do a ranking of all the manga arcs so far (from favorite to less favorite).
If you're trying to avoid spoiler (or don't care about raking things), please feel fee to skip this episode. Regularly scheduled programing will be back next week. That'll be chapters 8-9 and episode 5 if you're following along!
Mo 31.05.2021
18 : 21 min
Chapters 6-7 & Episode 4
We've made it to the Wind Tribe, baby! Fuuga is chock-full of funky little dudes (sort of) trying their best. Meanwhile, Soo-Won is barreling ahead with his designs on the crown.
Points of discussion: real world influences on the manga, love languages, and the "good girl" scene. It's...a lot.
Thanks for listening! Hope you enjoy.
Mo 24.05.2021
60 : 40 min
Chapters 3-5 & Episode 3
As the title says, we're covering three chapters this week! The anime wrapped up the two flashback chapters plus the trek through the mountains into one, so we did too.
This episode (as is every episode, really) is all about Hak. As we leave the palace and hang out in the mountains for a while, we get Hak pining, Yona catatonic, and Soo-Won...being really cute in Yona's memories. He doesn't do much in the present here.
Mo 17.05.2021
91 : 29 min
Chapter 2 & Episode 2
This episode, we discuss chapter 2 of the manga and episode 2 of the anime. The romance! The drama! The psychological distress of being betrayed by your closest friend!
Also up for discussion: why on earth the anime crew thought the time skip at the end of the episode was a good idea. (It was not.)
You can find us on Twitter @theyonapod and gmail at [email protected]. Hit us with your comments or questions!
Mo 10.05.2021
60 : 51 min
Chapter 1 & Episode 1
Hosts Alex and Evan walk through Chapter 1 of the manga and Episode 1 of the anime.
We talk about the history of the manga and anime, differences between the two forms, and why we don't think the story works quite as well in anime form.
Please send any questions/comments/things you'd like to hear in future episodes to [email protected] and follow us on twitter @theyonapod.
Mo 03.05.2021
58 : 09 min
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