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April is for fools, so be sure to join Gee and Ray for this episode as we talk about the huge range of comedy manga! From gag series to 4-panel, sitcoms and the bizarre, humor can come in all types---but some is definitely more effective than others! Are poop jokes the peak of comedy, or overly crass? Just how many times can the same joke be told before it's dead?? We talk about series new and old...

This month we're spotlighting Gee's favourite mangaka: Fumi Yoshinaga!! From her humble beginnings as a BL artist, to the critically acclaimed Ooku: The Inner Chambers, All My Darling Daughters and What Did You Eat Yesterday? , Yoshinaga has spent her career writing beautifully imperfect characters, struggling, surviving and thriving in their lives. With her adoration of food, love of historical s...

February is here, and Ray and I are talking about the josei demographic! We're answering your questions about manga for women, and the many amazing series we've gotten in English over the years. From Princess Jellyfish to Haru's Curse , come discover your favourite new series about women being women (and everything that entails!!) Series mentioned in this episode: Princess Jellyfish, Tokyo Tarareb...

Phosphophyllite is a little ditzy and direct, and wants nothing more to fight against the violent Lunarians who come to Earth to capture them and their friends. Unfortunately, Phos isn't that tough, literally, and can shatter under a strong breeze if not careful. So, under the direction of ever-calm Kongo-sensei, Phos starts writing a natural history of the land, which quickly steers them off cour...

It's the end of the year, so that means Ray and I can spotlight some of our favorite new series from the past year!! From an exciting amount of romance manga, to the creepy horror of inhuman monsters, how many of our standout series did you read this year? In this podcast we talk about: Given My Dress-up Darling My Androgynous Boyfriend Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku SpyxFamily Heterogenia Linguistic...

There were just SO many exciting new books to talk about this year, so  we've put together just a few of our favourites that didn't quite make  the list. All of these are still wonderful and worth the read!   In this podcast we talk about: Blue Flag Perfect World  -  read AnimeFeminist's article on the series' handling of disability here A Sign of Affection Cherry Magic! 3...

November is the month of giving thanks and eating food (and unfortunate  rewriting of Native American history), so for this episode we're doing  another creator spotlight: Natsume Ono!! How will her European aesthetic and love of baked goods translate on the page? And how many of her  titles have YOU read in English?   In this podcast we talk about: Ristorante Paradiso Gente La...

It's October yet again, so this month Ray and I will be covering the weird and wonderful world of horror manga!! From the popular to the niche, we talk about how much horror manga available in English, the history of the manga genre in Japan and some of the most influential titles. From the terrifying classic The Drifting Classroom, to the ever-expanding Higurashi: When They Cry franchise, be sure...

This month Ray and I will be talking about the wonderful mangaka Yuhki  Kamatani, and their titles; both those available in English, and  Japanese only. Whether its the fast-paced action of Nabari no Ou , the  captivating care of growing up in Shonen Note , or the brilliantly nuanced and inclusive LGBT series Our Dreams at Dusk , Kamatani's works have capture people's attention...

This month we're talking about manga that is released as a single  volume! Including, but not limited to, short story collections,  anthologies, and one-and-done narratives. Why are these books brought to English, and how well do they do? Are short books able to rival their longer counterparts?  Hear our thoughts! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you c...

Summer means sports---and it was supposed to mean the start of the Tokyo  2020 Olympics! Fortunately, whilst real-life athletic events have had  to be put on hold, we can still dive into the passionate world of sports  manga. From the recent flux of shonen heavy-hitters, to the original  post-war classics, this fun and diverse genre only seems to grow in  popularity! Follo...

This month we're celebrating Pride Month by talking about the wide breadth of LGBT manga available in English and otherwise, and how the genre has diversified over time. Also, in support of the current protests and BLM efforts, please consider supporting some of these important causes: • Community bail fund directory • list of petitions to sign to reopen dropped cases • Sylvia Rivera Law Project f...

This month we're spotlighting the new-to-print drama Blue Flag! We talk about the good and bad, answer your questions and hopefully encourage YOU to try it. (Please note there are series spoilers after the 25 minute mark) Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter **TIMESTAMPS** (0:00) Introduction (2:40) Non-Spo...

This month we're spotlighting the recently-completed drama-thriller-romance Devils' Line! We talk about our favorite characters, the effectiveness of the themes, and why YOU should read it. CW: pedophilia, rape/sexual assault, gore, child grooming, human experimentation, light BDSM, light body horror, emotional abuse, manipulation, domestic terrorism Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures an...

Whilst the entire world stays inside this month, we're talking about the amazing women of the Year 24 Group!! From Hagio to Aoike, we talk about the incredible impact these mangaka have had on the manga industry  and a few of their titles available in English & in Japanese. Let us know if you're reading any of these titles. In this podcast we talk about: The Rose of Versailles, Riyoko Ike...

Welcome to part two of this love extravaganza!! This month is a time for love, so our topic reflects that with romance manga!! We were also super excited to have two very special guests and relative experts on the topic: MommaLuvsManga and ShaeGeeksOut!! Listen to all the ups and downs of fictional romances (and the manga that feature them) in this special Valentine's Day podcast!!❤ Follow our gue...

This month is a time for love, so our topic reflects that with romance manga!! We were also super excited to have two very special guests and relative experts on the topic: MommaLuvsManga and ShaeGeeksOut!! Listen to all the ups and downs of fictional romances (and the manga that feature them) in this special Valentine's Day podcast!! Also, keep an eye out for part two❤   Follow our guests on...

We decided to start the new year (and decade) with the always-controversial topic of digital manga!! Giving insights to the realities of digital publishing, the changing format of reading, and some of our favourite hidden gems, I hope this video is interesting (and informative!!) Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me o...

As 2019 comes to a close, Ray and I decided to talk about our favorite releases for the year. From character drama to supernatural mystery---check out our thoughts!! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter

The holidays have started, which means only one thing: food! This month we talk about the many, many types of food manga available in English---from What Did You Eat Yesterday? to Food Wars . What are our most mouth-watering faves? And which are hard to swallow? Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter

Spooky season has arrived!! So, in celebration, this month we're talking about yokai in manga as we discuss the tradition and folklore behind these quirky characters, and the many, many different manga they're in. Listen to us gush over our favorite monsters, and the weirdest yokai around! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to f...

This month's topic is Yuri manga, and we dive into the history surrounding everyone's favourite girls-kissing-girls manga. We also spotlight a few of our favs, as well as some upcoming new releases! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter

We conclude this month's topic of BL with all of our recommendations for those who want to read some of our favorites, or to give the genre a try!   I hope you all enjoy, and stay tuned for more!😉   Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter

This month our topic is the ever-divisive genre of BL, in celebration of 801 day. In fact, this video is only part 1 of our thoughts, with an extra special episode next week with all of our recommendations for those who want to read some of our favourite BL👀  I hope you all enjoy, and stay tuned for more!😉   Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get...

Welcome to the very first episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticize the many, many things we read in our favorite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!!)  I hope you all enjoy, and stay tuned for more!😉   Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sur...