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Read Right to Left
by Simply Gee
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
Episodes
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Episode 71: 2025 Top 5 Manga Debuts
Once again, Ray and Gee spotlight their favourite new series for the year! From yandare romance to the breezy everyday of a single woman's life, and a whole breadth of honourable mentions, come listen to our picks for the year!! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures...
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Episode 70: The Twelve Kingdoms
This month, join Gee and Ray as we mix an episode of Gee's (Light) Novel Corner and Debut Spotlight together and talk about The Twelve Kingdoms. Revisiting this amazing series as it (re-)debuts in English, has this cult classic persisted for the right reasons? Hear our thoughts this episode!…
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Episode 69: Manga Mavericks Books
This month, we explore some of the debut releases from newest indie publisher on the block - Manga Mavericks Books! Alongside their partnership with Red String Translations, this collection of books has something for everyone. Join Gee and Ray as we explore these new releases. Follow RRtL on...
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Episode 68: Good Manga with Bad Endings
Every so often, a popular, fan-favourite series takes such a hard turn into awful, it becomes legendary... This month, we explore some of the largest manga hits that just fall flat on their face in the home stretch. Join Gee and Ray as we spiral into the agony of what could have been. Follow RRtL...
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Episode 67: They Were 11!
This month, join Gee and Ray as they talk about another brand new English debut, They Were 11!. As our motley crew search for the imposter amongst them, will they make it out of this space adventure alive? And how necessary is the 'for-the-first-time-in-English' sequel, included in this book?...
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Episode 66: Dawn of the Arcana / The King's Beast
Join Gee and Ray for this double feature romantasy! From the first ideas of Dawn of the Arcana, to the rich world of The King's Beast, why do all these interesting ingredients keep resulting in lack-lustre recipes? This month we explore why execution is far more important that premise for…
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Episode 65: Moyoco Anno
Join Gee and Ray as we explore the cynical character lives of Moyoco Anno! From a harrowing spiral of disordered eating, to the many lives of history's sex workers, Anno's work is fierce with it's criticism -- but does it always hit the mark? Follow RRtL on BlueSky!Follow Ray on her channel...
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Episode 64: Everyone's Getting Married
Welcome to another Season of Romance with Gee and Ray!! This month we spotlight the opposites-attract love story of Everyone's Getting Married. Hear our thoughts as we revisit this josei, which entered the English market at the top of its game. Follow RRtL on BlueSky! Follow Ray on her…
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Episode 63: 2024 Top 5 Manga Debuts
Once again this December, Ray and Gee spotlight their favourite new series for the year! From cozy domestic slice-of-life to the impending climate crisis, and a whole breadth of honourable mentions, come listen to our picks for the year!! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical...
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Episode 62: Colette Decides to Die vol.1
This month, join Gee and Ray as they talk about a brand new English debut, Colette Decides to Die! After worn-out town apothecary Colette jumps down a well, she finds herself in the underworld - but she's not dead yet! Instead, she's put to task healing Hades, the gruff young man who judges the...
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Episode 61: Hell's Paradise - Jigokuraku
Welcome to another Spooky Season with Gee and Ray!! This month we spotlight the action-packed Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku. As our motley crew fight for their lives on an island both weird and incoprehensible, will they make it out alive? Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical…
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Episode 60: Prequel & Sequel Manga
Every so often, a series gets so popular, fans can't help but demand more! This month, we dive into the various pre- and sequels available for some of the largest manga hits available. Join Gee and Ray this month as we dive deep into the series that explore some of your favourites further. Follow...
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Episode 59: Pet Manga
Welcome to this special double-episode month, as Gee and Ray round out August chatting about pet manga!! This month we spend time with the furry companions many of us share our lives with - spotlighting the ups and downs of living with pets. Join us, as we laugh and cry as we explore the manga...
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Episode 58: Tatsuki Fujimoto
The episode may be late, but Gee and Ray have LOTS to say about the popularly divisive, oft-misunderstood, Tatsuki Fujimoto! From the bleak future of Fire Punch, to the quirky portrait of grief Goodbye Eri, Fujimoto's macabre madness is worth exploring, even for the squeamish in the audience.......
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Episode 57: Shonen Note - Boy Soprano
This month, join Gee and Ray as they finally get to wax poetic over Yuhki Kamatani's choir series, Shonen Note - Boy Soprano! After Yutaka joins the middle school choir as a soprano, his world opens up to completely new things... but is it all going to come crashing down when he hits puberty? And...
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Episode 56: Spice & Wolf
This month, join Gee and Ray for the second annual Gee's (Light) Novel Corner as we dive deep into one of the very first popular LNs available in English, Spice and Wolf. As travelling merchant Lawrence and the Wise Wolf Holo embark on their long journey together, will this odd couple stand the...
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Episode 55: Witch Hat Atelier
This month, join Gee and Ray as they explore the smash-hit, Eisner-winning tale of young witches, Witch Hat Atelier! When Coco accidentally discovers the truth behind magic, she is swept away to a magical new life of witchcraft and wonder, as she searches for a way to correct the horrible mistake...
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Episode 54: Manga Plaza
March is the 2 Year Anniversary for manga publishing platform, Manga Plaza! This month Gee and Ray dive into the unexplored oceans of the app, in search for hidden treasures — will we find any? Listen to find out! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and...
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Episode 53: My Love Mix Up!
This month, join Gee and Ray as they explore the highs and lows of this comedic romp in love, My Love Mix Up! When teenage boy Aoki gets caught up in a mix-up between his crush and the cool, collected boy who sits in front of him, he decides his feelings are secondary in order to help the one he...
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Episode 52: Usamaru Furuya
Start the new year with Gee and Ray as they dive into the twistedly bittersweet works of cult favourite, Usamaru Furuya! From the theatrical madness of Lychee Light Club, to the quirky teen drama Genkaku Picasso, Furuya has carved his unique space in the English-speaking market with only a…
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BONUS Episode 51.5: 2023 Top HATED Manga Debuts
Ray and Gee return in this very special spotlight bonus episode to talk about their top HATED series for the year! Two surprising series have turned our hosts into haters in this relaxed bonus episode - so strap in and enjoy! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if...
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Episode 51: 2023 Top 5 Manga Debuts
Once again this December, Ray and Gee spotlight their favourite new series for the year! From cozy domestic slice-of-life to gut-twisting suspense and a whole breadth of honourable mentions, come listen to our picks for the year!! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And…
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Episode 50: Rose of Versailles
This month, join Gee and Ray as they explore the drama and flair of the most iconic of all series (and heroines!), Rose of Versailles! It's a story of tragedy and betrayal, ensconced in the glamour of 70s shojo - come with us as the prelude to the French Revolution is explored through the eyes of...
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Episode 49: Vampire Manga
Welcome to another Spooky Season with Gee and Ray!! This month we spend time with the creatures of the night -- the royalty of Halloween itself, Vampires! Whether it's psychological horror with a twist, fantasy-filled romance, or the most mundane of everyday life for a (supernatural) creature,...
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Episode 48: Mystery Manga
Join Gee and Ray this month, as we get to the bottom of the mysterious case of Mystery Manga! From childhood classic Detective Conan to recent delights like My Dear Detective and Don't Call it Mystery. What makes a successful mystery, and how clever does your detective have to be? From crime...
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Episode 47: The Heart of Thomas
This month, Read Right to Left celebrates its fourth birthday by dissecting a favourite of the hosts, The Heart of Thomas. Join Gee and Ray as we unpack this seminal work of manga, which helped shape the comic medium itself and establish the flourishing BL genre. Hear our thoughts on the…
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Episode 46: Mangamo
This month, join Gee and Ray for a deep dive into digital manga app Mangamo! With a variety of series across genres and demographics, this subscription service collects manga for all types of readers! Hear our thoughts on the tent pole Mangamo-exclusive series available, and whether we loved or...
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Episode 45: Heaven Official's Blessing
This month, join Gee and Ray for the postponed launch of Gee's (Light) Novel Corner as we talk about the smash-hit sensation danmei, Heaven Official's Blessing. As Ray experiences her very first danmei series, we dive into this fast-growing medium and English market, as well as the love story...
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Episode 44: To Terra...
This month, join Gee and Ray as we talk about the classic ESPer sci-fi, To Terra... Once again diving into the Year 24 group, this short-but-memorable series about the fight between humanity and the psychic Mu in a far-flung future evokes genre staples of the 70s, whilst feeling relevant to the...
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Episode 43: CLAMP
This month, join Gee and Ray as they spotlight CLAMP, the group of mangaka responsible for some of the most popular and influential series of the 90s and 2000s -- from Cardcaptor Sakura, Chobits, xxxHOLIC, Magical Knight Rayearth and Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle. With decade(s) of smash-hit...
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Episode 42: Sweat & Soap
This month Gee and Ray start 2023 with the wonderful seinen romance Sweat & Soap by Kintetsu Yamada, a series built from much more than the (potentially) skeevy premise. This cult favourite stars one of the most healthy and communicative relationships in contemporary romance series, and should be...
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Episode 41: 2022 Top 5 Manga Debuts
Once again this December, Ray and Gee spotlight their favourite new series for the year! From mysterious crime dramas to gut-twisting classic horror, and a whole breadth of honourable mentions, come listen to our picks for the year!! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if...
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Episode 40: Descending Stories
This month, join us as we discuss Haruko Kumota's fantastic josei drama, Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu! From his childhood up until his death, Yakumo Yurakutei VIII has upheld a very particular expectation of rakugo -- but things start to shift once he accepts his very first...
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Episode 39: Junji Ito
This Halloween Season, join Gee and Ray as they dive into (some) of the works from horror titan, Junji Ito! From the spiralling madness of Uzumaki, to the unending space of Remina, to the smelly chase of Gyo, Junji Ito has become the representative of horror manga in the English-speaking market…
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Episode 38: Our Weeb History
This month, join Gee and Ray as we spotlight our own history with anime and manga, and the experiences that have led us to this point. From the wave of first-gen Pokemon cartoons, to the hodge-podge of manga available from school libraries, the two of us reflect on an adolescence of weebiness and...
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Episode 37: Moto Hagio
Welcome back to the grand return of the Read Right to Left podcast, with a very special spotlight episode about one of our favourite mangaka: Moto Hagio!! This phenomenal woman is a part of the legendary Year 24 Group, who helped shape the modern manga industry, practically established the BL...
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Episode 36: Memoir Manga
Human stories bridge the gap between creator and reader, as we see a peek into the lives of strangers. For some, this is a intimate look at some of life's worst struggles, and for others it's the hopeful or joyful celebration of life. Either way, the stories in memoir remind us as readers of the...
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Episode 35: Nabari no Ou
This month Gee and Ray are spotlighting the debut manga series Nabari no Ou from one of the hosts' favourite mangaka, Yuhki Kamatani. This ninja-action shounen stands out from the crowd in Kamatani's signature style, but still remains hidden from most fans' radar. So join the discussion on this...
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Episode 34: Discontinued Manga in English
This month, Gee and Ray are spotlighting some of the series that have disappeared part-way throughout the years. From niche classic shojo, to some of the biggest hits in Jump, the English manga market has seen difficulties from bankruptcy to low sales to legal troubles, all leading to series…
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Episode 33: Mushi-shi
As the seasons change, come join Ray and Gee as we dive into the mysterious and contemplative stories of a traveling Mushi doctor as he helps cure conditions caused by the strange entities known as mushi in Yuki Urushibara's ten volume series, Mushi-shi! From horrific spore children to…
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Episode 32: Kaoru Mori
Kaoru Mori is well known for her lush artwork and brilliant characters, but most of all for the beautiful love stories she crafts. For this Valentine's month, Ray and Gee take a deep-dive into the catalogue of this fantastic seinen mangaka, spotlighting their favourite couples, the perfection of...
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Episode 31: Spotlighting the Shonen Jump App
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...
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Episode 30: 2021 Top 5 Manga Debuts
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...
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Episode 29: Manga About Manga feat. Ellie from Religiously Nerdy
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...
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Episode 28: Fruits Basket feat. LumRanmaYasha
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...
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Episode 27: Taiyo Matsumoto
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…
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Episode 26: Music Manga
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...
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Episode 25: Small Press Publishers feat. Star Fruit Books & Glacier Bay Books
This month we're joined by two very special guests: Matt from Star Fruit Books, and Emuh from Glacier Bay Books, as we spotlight the small press publishers in the manga community. We talk about their exciting releases, under-represented indie artists, and the nitty-gritty realities of publishing!...
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Episode 24: Yona of the Dawn
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.…
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Episode 23: 5 Volumes or Less
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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