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Read Right to Left

Welcome to 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!!) Find us on YouTube @ Simply Gee

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03:26:30

Episode 31: Spotlighting the Shonen Jump App

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2022/01/30

We're starting 2022 by deep diving into some of Shueisha and Viz's lesser know series available on their simulpub service for English-speaking territories: The Shonen Jump app!! From long-time fan favourites to hidden gems to things that were definitely cancelled for a reason, the catalogue of comics from this foundational publisher on their cutting-edge service has something for everyone to enjoy!! In this episode we talk about: 7thGARDEN, Mitsu Izumi Ayakashi Triangle, Kentaro Yabuki

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02:59:33

Episode 30: 2021 Top 5 Manga Debuts

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2021/12/28

Once again this December, Ray and Gee spotlight their favourite new series for the year! From sweet shojo love stories to action-packed sci-fi horror, and a whole breadth of honourable mentions, come listen to our picks for the year!! In this episode we talk about: A White Rose in Bloom, Asumiko Nakamura Blue Box, Kouji Miura Boy Meets Maria, Peyo Boys Run the Riot, Keito Gaku Captivated, By You, Yama Wayama Dai Dark, Q Hayashida Dandadan, Yukinobu Tatsu Double, Ayako Noda Doughnuts

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01:42:22

Episode 29: Manga About Manga feat. Ellie from...

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2021/11/30

This month, we're joined by the fabulous Ellie from Religiously Nerdy to talk about the good, the bad, and the weird of Manga About Manga. Whether it's poignant autobiographical comics like Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist Journey, the psychological oddity of Opus, or the shonen 'tournaments' of Bakuman, there are all sorts of manga featuring the creation of manga and the day-to-day of the people making our favourite media. We hope you enjoy this deep-dive into comics about comics, as we all enjoy

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02:53:18

Episode 28: Fruits Basket feat. LumRanmaYasha

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2021/10/31

This month Ray and Gee are joined by the wonderful LumRanmaYasha to talk Fruits Basket!!! From talking about the themes of cycles of abuse, to deep diving into our favourite characters, come join us in our discussion of one of the classic 90s shojo. lumranmayasha website: https://bit.ly/3bvxfyb twitter: https://bit.ly/3juapse podcast: https://bit.ly/3jv9tyg * 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 my Youtube Channel

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01:51:44

Episode 27: Taiyo Matsumoto

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2021/09/30

This month we've put another of our favourite creators in the spotlight: Taiyo Matsumoto! From the critically-acclaimed sports drama Ping Pong, to the quirky exploration of childhood fears and friendships in Go Go Monster, this mangaka's catalogue is as varied as it is perfected! So whether you're a long-time fan, or have never read Matsumoto's work, join us this month as we praise (and criticise!) Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be

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02:02:50

Episode 26: Music Manga

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2021/08/30

This month, join us as we explore the many genres and styles of music manga! From rock and roll, to smooth jazz, to concert piano, music has been captured and shared in manga for decades--to varying degrees of popularity and success. How exactly is an audial art captured in illustration? How important is familiarity in genre to a series' success? Which music series are our favs? 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

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02:37:28

Episode 25: Small Press Publishers feat. Star Fruit...

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2021/07/30

This month we're joined by two very special guests: Matt from Star FruitBooks, and Emuh from Glacier Bay Books, as we spotlight the small presspublishers in the manga community. We talk about their exciting releases, under-represented indie artists, and the nitty-gritty realities of publishing! Find Star Fruit Books on their website and Twitter Find Glacier Bay Books on their website and Twitter Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be

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02:34:53

Episode 24: Yona of the Dawn

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2021/06/30

This month we look at one of Ray and Gee's favourite ongoing manga, Yona of the Dawn! Following the adventures of a young princess, her bodyguard and the four dragon warriors fated to help her, she is on a journey of growth and self-actualisation after she's ousted from the throne by her cousin. We jump in discussing both the serious moments and shenanigans that ensue, and hopefully share our love of this series with you all! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't

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01:41:03

Episode 23: 5 Volumes or Less

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2021/05/30

Sometimes you just want something short and sweet to read, without flipping through dozens upon dozens of chapters. Enough story to really sink your teeth into, but not so much it outstays its welcome! So for this month, we're spotlight manga that conclude at five volumes or fewer. From spunky Shonen Jump fare, to weighty personal dramas, join us on uncovering a few titles that you might've missed!! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be

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01:35:52

Episode 22: Comedy Manga

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2021/04/29

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, popular and forgotten, whilst answering all your questions!! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical

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02:30:50

Episode 21: Fumi Yoshinaga

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2021/03/29

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 settings, and biting wit, there's a lot to love with her work. So join us as we discuss the many, many

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02:07:18

Episode 20: Josei Manga

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2021/02/27

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 Tarareba Girls, Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey, Haru's Curse, My Broken Mariko, Ooku, My Darling

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02:38:17

Episode 19: Land of the Lustrous feat. Tales

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2021/01/31

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 course into learning the vast secrets of life for the Lustrous, and the truth behind the never-ending feud

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00:54:49

Episode 18.5: Honorable Mentions

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2020/12/28

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! 30 Years of Virginity Makes You a Wizard?! Liquor & Cigarettes The Conditions of Paradise Our Teachers Are Dating

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02:49:19

Episode 18: 2020 Top 5 Manga Debuts

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2020/12/28

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 Linguistico Sweat and Soap Ping Pong Not Your Idol The Rose of Versailles Follow Ray on her

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01:25:13

Episode 17: Natsume Ono

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2020/11/28

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 Quinta Camera House of Five Leaves Not Simple ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures

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02:16:38

Episode 16: Horror Manga

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2020/10/23

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 to give some of these spooky books a try 🎃 Commission your very own personal Shintaro Kago portrait

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02:12:03

Episode 15: Yuhki Kamatani

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2020/09/25

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 brilliantlynuanced and inclusive LGBT series Our Dreams at Dusk, Kamatani's works have capture people's attention in Japan and overseas for longer than many may realise! Let us know your thoughts on this brilliant creator!! Read Anime

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01:36:42

Episode 14: Single Volume Manga

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2020/08/29

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 can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on Twitter

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02:13:34

Episode 13: Sports Manga

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2020/07/28

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! 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

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