Episode 43 - Tekkonkinkreet by Taiyō Matsumoto

The cops claim it. The Yakuza fight for it. Gangs and hoodlums bleed for it. But everyone in Treasure Town knows the truth: these streets belong to two orphaned kids named Black and White. Their legendary story, still hailed as manga royalty three decades later, isn't just about survival—it's about the soul of a city itself.

This week, Mat welcomes acclaimed comic artist CROM (Raiders, Bird King) for a deep dive into Taiyō Matsumoto's urban masterpiece, Tekkonkinkreet. They'll unpack how this classic story stacks up against Matsumoto's celebrated catalog and discuss its profound influence on CROM's own artistic evolution.

From its raw, kinetic visuals to its haunting meditation on innocence and violence, discover why Tekkonkinkreet continues to captivate readers and why you need more Taiyō Matsumoto in your life!

Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music!

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