Read Right to Left

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!

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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!!

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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 Lady Oscar François de Jarjayes, Commander of the Royal Guard and Marie Antoinette's personal guard. Join us, as hearts a-flutter and heads roll!

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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, vampires dominate the manga scene. Join us, as we bite down on the details and explore all there is in manga featuring vampires.

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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 thrillers to supernatural shenanigans, put your powers of deduction to use and join us for a fun episode!

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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 characters and their interwoven relationships, and how trauma shapes each of them. Discover why this manga has become a classic, and why it continues to be loved so deeply!

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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 hated it! In a market filled to saturation, will this service provide what readers are looking for? Hear our thoughts this episode!

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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 between god and ghost king specific to this tale. Will these star-crossed lovers make it work, and will Chinese novels continue to make their mark for English readers despite the rough start? Hear our thoughts this episode!

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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 modern day. As Jomy and Soldier Blue fight for survival against a genocidal algorithm, will Earth be the utopia they long for?

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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 sensations, this group has tackled every demographic and a variety of genres; becoming some of the most well-known, yet divisive manga creators of the era. Whether a new reader, or a nostalgic fan, there's something for everyone here!

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