Shojo & Tell: A Manga Podcast

The Key to the Kingdom (with Megan DeYarman)

Episode Summary

Covers all 6 volumes of THE KEY TO THE KINGDOM by Kyoko Shitou Megan and Ashley discuss a very underappreciated title published by the now-defunct CMX. Many comparisons to “The Vision of Escaflowne” are made as discussions about dragons and fate ensue. Are the dragons a metaphor for nuclear weapons? Do Gaius and Badd have a thing for each other? Just what kind of leader is Asta, anyway? Why the heck did you never hear about this gorgeous manga?! All your pressing questions about just what the heck the Key to the Kingdom even is will be answered here.

Episode Notes

Covers all 6 volumes of THE KEY TO THE KINGDOM by Kyoko Shitou

Megan and Ashley discuss a very underappreciated title published by the now-defunct CMX. Many comparisons to The Vision of Escaflowne are made as discussions about dragons and fate ensue. Are the dragons a metaphor for nuclear weapons? Do Gaius and Badd have a thing for each other? Just what kind of leader is Asta, anyway? Why the heck did you never hear about this gorgeous manga?! All your pressing questions about just what the heck the Key to the Kingdom even is will be answered here.

LINKS

The Key to the Kingdom is out of print, but you can still get it from resellers
If you've never seen the amazing The Vision of Escaflowne, it was recently added to Crunchyroll
Dragons as metaphor for nukes
Quiz: Like a Boss! What Type of Boss Are You? [Staples]
Other works translated/adapted by Sheldon Drzka
Outro Song: “Like Swimming” by Broke For Free, a really awesome electronic music producer your should support!

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