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Episode: Season Four, Episode Four
Panelist: Sean Russell, Clarissa (AWO), Sean Ryan, Ed Chavez
Run Time: 00:47:41
Theme Song: Breakfast in America by Supertramp, Halloween by Daniel Caine

Ed Chavez, Clarissa from AWO and Sean Ryan join the panel to recommend spooky, thrilling and scary manga and anime titles. Some of the titles discussed in this episode include Pet Shop of Horrors, Uzumaki, Monster, Reiko the Zombie Shop, Velveteen and Mandala and MW.

[00:00:00 - 00:04:43] Introductions to the Panelist
The panel shares their back stories and what they're currently doing in regards to anime. Clarissa talks about AWO and some of the joys of living in Florida. Sean Ryan gives us the skinny on Method to Madness. Check out Cody Baier (Lord Schmeckie) who was referenced during the discussion.

[00:04:43 - 00:12:53] Pet Shop of Horrors
Sean Ryan's pick is Pet Shop of Horrors, which brings up Friday the 13th the series and Gremlins. You can purchase this series from Amazon.

[00:12:53 - 00:16:01] Uzumaki
Uzumaki is a manga only title by Junji Ito. It brings up Clarissa's appreciation of HP Lovecraft. Other works recommended from Junji Ito includes Gyo. Also check out AWO's review of Uzumaki.

[00:16:01 - 00:22:25] Monster
The readily available Monster is a popular pick for most anime fans. It's presented by VIZ in both anime and manga form. The Madhouse title was created by Naoki Urasawa. It can be purchased via Amazon. Ed Chavez joins us at the beginning of this section.

[00:22:25 - 00:27:43] Reiko the Zombie Shop
Reiko the Zombie Shop is distributed by Dark Horse and can be purchased on Amazon with limited availability. Described as an incredibly over the top Zombiefest.

[00:27:43 - 00:35:00] Velveteen and Mandala
Ed Chavez picks Jiro Matsumoto's Velveteen and Mandala. This title is available from Vertical and can be purchased on Amazon.com.

[00:35:00 - 00:42:03] MW
Osamu Tezuka's MW is released by Vertical Inc. This story is about a serial killer that turns out to be the worse kind of monster. You can purchase this title on Amazon.

[00:42:03 - 00:00:00] Closing Comments
Clarissa and AWO will review Harmagedon in a future episode. Sean Ryan is planning to review Cyber City Oedo 080. Ed Chavez gives us a description of his duties at Vertical Inc.