# Biomechanical Nightmares. Humanity Versus Aliens. Both Losing Badly | Manga Monday

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Podcast: [Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sakura-society-an-anime-appreciation-podcast-5978518)
Published: 2026-06-07T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://sakurasociety.co
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Duration seconds: 123

## Resource

Welcome to Manga Monday ! This week we're diving into MAD by Yusuke Otori, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi horror running on Shonen Jump+ that plays like Alien meets Chainsaw Man and refuses to let you breathe. Alien life forms have invaded Earth and wiped out most of humanity. John, his sister, and a handful of survivors are just trying to stay alive in a world that has absolutely no interest in letting them. After a fanatical group of soldiers feeds him alien meat, John gains the ability to transform into one of the creatures himself, but at the cost of his own humanity. The art is raw, minimalist, and cinematic, with pages that say nothing and communicate everything. Every time John finds a moment of connection or hope, the story rips it away. It's bleak, it's brutal, and underneath all the body horror and xenomorph energy is a story about what it means to keep surviving when you've already lost every reason to. Seven volumes deep and still climbing. Don't sleep on this one. If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, like, and subscribe to Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast — and any other podcasts you love. It takes seconds, costs nothing, and means everything to us creators. (The algorithm only accepts 5 stars, just so you know.) Stay up to date with me on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter Join our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like you Follow my anime Spotify playlist My amazing sponsors: Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipment Iced Tea Aesthetics — anime streetwear done right (use code SAKURASOCIETY5 at checkout to save $5) Japan Crate — Japanese snacks and treats delivered to your door (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping) Affiliate links: Captivate.fm - the best podcast hosting platform Kom…

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