March 2023 Anime & Manga Pickups || Love & Laughter SimplyGee 2023-04-01 | Another month with a bunch of books -- including fun new releases, a tonne of danmei and some very exciting merch!*Twitter: twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
Manga Recs || mothers SimplyGee 2023-03-29 | Hear my thoughts on the newest release from Glacier Bay Books, mothers by Kusahara Umi!! With over 250 pages of short stories, this collection captures the beauty and pain of human love and connection.Support the Kickstarter here: bit.ly/42Pa43t*
Read Right to Left || Episode 43: CLAMP SimplyGee 2023-03-25 | Welcome to another episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticise the many, many things we read in our favourite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!)This month, join Gee and Ray as we 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!*Follow Ray on her channel, Whimsical Pictures: @Whimsical Pictures And Twitter: @whimsicalpix*And if you can't get enough, be sure to follow me on:Twitter: @gee_reads
Feb 2023 Anime & Manga Pickups || Runaways & Relationships SimplyGee 2023-03-06 | Another month into 2023, and another exciting bunch of books! (& anime & art books & figures & merch) Including some fun debuts and a variety of titles for everyone.*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Read Right to Left || Episode 42: Sweat & Soap SimplyGee 2023-02-27 | Welcome to another episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticise the many, many things we read in our favourite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!)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 unmissable for those in search of mature love stories. So join us as we start the new year diving into Sweat & Soap.You can purchase the official English H-doujin epilogue here: bit.ly/3Y46EWY*Follow Ray on her channel, Whimsical Pictures: @Whimsical Pictures And Twitter: @whimsicalpix*And if you can't get enough, be sure to follow me on:Twitter: @gee_reads
January 2023 Anime & Manga Pickups || Gambling & Gentlemen SimplyGee 2023-01-29 | Welcome to the first update to my manga library for 2023! Plenty of books this month thanks to a shipping backlog, including the full set of hard covers, BL debuts, and even some standard novels!*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Anime & Manga Collection || 2023 SimplyGee 2023-01-15 | Another year past, and with it brings the chance to tour my brand new collection room!! Cozy and comfortable, I've found space for all my collection in my new home. Tell me what you think!
December 2022 Anime & Manga Pickups || Symbols & Systems SimplyGee 2022-12-31 | Another month of books, including the long-awaited finales of anime and manga, plus some exciting new danmei!! As the year starts to reach its end, more and more new books have been released. What are you reading this month??*Twitter: twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
Read Right to Left || Episode 41: 2022 Top 5 Manga Debuts SimplyGee 2022-12-28 | Welcome to another episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticise the many, many things we read in our favourite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!)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: @Whimsical Pictures And Twitter: @whimsicalpix*And if you can't get enough, be sure to follow me on:Twitter: @gee_reads
November 2022 Manga Pickups || Lies & Loyalty SimplyGee 2022-12-05 | Another month of books, including a huge amount of new debuts!! As the year starts to reach its end, more and more new books have been released. What are you reading this month??*Twitter: twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
Read Right to Left || Episode 40: Descending Stories SimplyGee 2022-11-26 | Welcome to another episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticise the many, many things we read in our favourite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!)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 apprentice, and as the final years of the Showa Period come to a close. This intimate character study of a prominent rakugo performer asks the audience to reflect on the nature of art and performance, the evolution of entertainment in society, and the multitudes of ways that humans connect. Hear all our thoughts this episode!*Follow Ray on her channel, Whimsical Pictures: @Whimsical Pictures And Twitter: @whimsicalpix*And if you can't get enough, be sure to follow me on:Twitter: @gee_reads
October Manga Pickups || Ghosts & Gems SimplyGee 2022-11-04 | This month I've had a slew of new releases and oneshots, plus a bunch of artbooks, light novels and more!!*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Read Right to Left || Episode 39: Junji Ito SimplyGee 2022-10-30 | Welcome to another episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticise the many, many things we read in our favourite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!)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 -- but how effective are the many, many series we have available when being read by non-fans? Is there a reason why Ito has become synonymous with creepy? Hear all our thoughts in this episode!*Follow Ray on her channel, Whimsical Pictures: @Whimsical Pictures And Twitter: @whimsicalpix*And if you can't get enough, be sure to follow me on:Twitter: @gee_reads
Sept 2022 Anime & Manga Pickups || Mystery & Mayhem SimplyGee 2022-10-02 | This month didn't leave a lot of time for reading, because I've bought (& moved into) a house!! But none of that means there wasn't some fun, exciting new books to talk about❤️*Twitter: twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
Read Right to Left || Episode 38: Our Weeb History SimplyGee 2022-10-01 | Welcome to another episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticise the many, many things we read in our favourite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!)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 fandom outside of the hyper-trendy, social media-fuelled experience found in the anime and manga community today. From then til now, manga has been the constant -- but not necessarily in the same way.*Follow Ray on her channel, Whimsical Pictures: @Whimsical Pictures And Twitter: @whimsicalpix*And if you can't get enough, be sure to follow me on:Twitter: @gee_reads
Aug 2022 Manga Pickups || Dates & Dragons SimplyGee 2022-09-01 | The collection is still a work in progress, but that doesn't mean I don't have lots to share! From satisfying shonen finales to exciting continuations, the manga this month has been great!!*Twitter: twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
Read Right to Left || Episode 37: Moto Hagio SimplyGee 2022-08-31 | Welcome to another episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticise the many, many things we read in our favourite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!)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 genre, and inspired generations of future artists thanks to her notable works, including Heart of Thomas, They Were 11 and The Poe Clan. As more and more of her work has found its way to English in recent years from publishers Fantagraphics and Denpa Books, Hagio has also been inducted to the Eisner Hall of Fame. From Iguana Girl to A Cruel God Reigns, join us to hear our thoughts!!*Follow Ray on her channel, Whimsical Pictures: @Whimsical Pictures And Twitter: @whimsicalpix*And if you can't get enough, be sure to follow me on:Twitter: @gee_reads
Taiyo Matsumoto || TAIYOU: Best Illustration Works selected by Taiyo Matsumoto SimplyGee 2022-08-18 | Music: purple-planet.com*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Jul 2022 Anime & Manga Pickups || Romance & Robots SimplyGee 2022-07-31 | My first video after downsizing!! And yet there are quite a few exciting new books to enjoy. Which is your favourite?*Twitter: twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
SimplyGee || Channel Updates and Future SimplyGee 2022-07-16 | Time for a change!*Twitter: twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
Rihito Takarai || Takarai Rihito Illustration Shuu Mirror SimplyGee 2022-07-13 | Music: purple-planet.com*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Jun 2022 Manga Pickups || Promises & Pride SimplyGee 2022-07-03 | With Pride Month just finished, and hitting the halfway point, June brought a bunch of exciting new debuts and finales, as well as some wonderful continuations*Twitter: twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
Jun 2022 Anime Pickups || Competition & Comradery SimplyGee 2022-07-03 | Only one new anime this month, but a continuation of an old favourite.*Twitter: twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
Read Right to Left || Episode 36: Memoir Manga SimplyGee 2022-06-30 | Welcome to another episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticise the many, many things we read in our favourite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!)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 diversity of life and experiences, and help us discover and learn about things we've never lived -- or find support and community in the things we have. Join Gee and Ray this month as we dive deep into the real-life stories of these manga, and the people who create them.*Follow Ray on her channel, Whimsical Pictures: @Whimsical Pictures And Twitter: @whimsicalpix*And if you can't get enough, be sure to follow me on:Twitter: @gee_reads
Natsumi Eguchi || Goku Tobira Kaiga Eguchi Natsumi Hozuki no Reitetsu Tobirae Collection SimplyGee 2022-06-16 | Music: purple-planet.com*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
May 2022 Manga Pickups || Stars & Soulmates SimplyGee 2022-05-31 | A bunch of interesting ongoing titles, some fantastic debuts, and a whole bunch of novels.*Twitter: twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
May 2022 Anime Pickups || Regents & Reviewers SimplyGee 2022-05-31 | This month we have a couple films, a series too hot for streaming and a unusual josei sci-fi.*Twitter: twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
Read Right to Left || Episode 35: Nabari no Ou SimplyGee 2022-05-29 | Welcome to another episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticise the many, many things we read in our favourite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!)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 outstanding drama, as we dive into this early work and find the strengths (and weaknesses) within. *Follow Ray on her channel, Whimsical Pictures: @Whimsical Pictures And Twitter: @whimsicalpix*And if you can't get enough, be sure to follow me on:Twitter: @gee_reads
Haruko Kumota || Boy’s Life SimplyGee 2022-05-19 | Music: purple-planet.com*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Apr 2022 Manga Pickups || Ballet & Bullets SimplyGee 2022-04-30 | Welce to this month's video, where I got a bunch of cool new stuff!! including a set of extremely OOP books, and the thrilling ends of some new releases.*Twitter: twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
Apr 2022 Anime Pickups || Taxis & Teachers SimplyGee 2022-04-30 | Some exciting new releases including two crowd-funded Japanese releases.*Twitter: twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
Read Right to Left || Episode 34: Discontinued Manga in English SimplyGee 2022-04-27 | Welcome to another episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticise the many, many things we read in our favourite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!)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 ending up incomplete in English.*Follow Ray on her channel, Whimsical Pictures: @Whimsical Pictures And Twitter: @whimsicalpix*And if you can't get enough, be sure to follow me on:Twitter: @gee_reads
Reiko Shimizu || ARIA ~ Shimizu Reiko The Collection of Illustrations SimplyGee 2022-04-13 | Music: purple-planet.com*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Mar 2022 Manga Pickups || Actors & Artists SimplyGee 2022-04-02 | Another long one, with a bunch of novels at the end!! from classic horror to sweet romance, there's something for everyone this month.*twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
Mar 2022 Anime Pickups || Angels & Arakawa SimplyGee 2022-04-02 | A couple new additions to my anime this month, with a classic released on Blu-ray and a couple DVD seasons of a solid comedy.*Twitter: twitter.com/Gee_Reads?t=PMJIvw6zIUXqBoUl_IQNcA&s=09
Read Right to Left || Episode 33: Mushi-shi SimplyGee 2022-03-31 | Welcome to another episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticise the many, many things we read in our favourite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!)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 mischievous rainbows to singing seashells, the manga (and anime adaptation!) is a beautiful collection of folklore-inspired stories about humanity's relationship to the natural world. Hear our thoughts and dive deep into a world not too unlike our own.*Follow Ray on her channel, Whimsical Pictures: @Whimsical Pictures And Twitter: @whimsicalpix*And if you can't get enough, be sure to follow me on:Twitter: @gee_reads
Manga Recs || From This Flame SimplyGee 2022-03-20 | Hear my thoughts on the most recent release from Glacier Bay Books, From This Flame by Oumi Konomi.Get your own copy: t.ly/dsY9*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Akimi Yoshida || Angel Eyes SimplyGee 2022-03-16 | Music: purple-planet.com*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Feb 2022 Manga Pickups || Demons & Dress Codes SimplyGee 2022-02-28 | A HUGE month of books, thanks to two complete series and a bunch of non-manga too. Let me know what sounds most interesting to you!!Get your own copy of Boyish²: https://tomboys.booth.pm/items/3625349Get your own copy of Sanctify:https://fanhouse.waca.ec/en/product/detail/856156*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Read Right to Left || Episode 32: Kaoru Mori SimplyGee 2022-02-28 | Welcome to another episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticise the many, many things we read in our favourite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!)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 simplicity, and Mori's perfect depiction of the ongoing human craving for love and connection she explores throughout time.*Follow Ray on her channel, Whimsical Pictures: @Whimsical Pictures And Twitter: @whimsicalpix*And if you can't get enough, be sure to follow me on:Twitter: @collectinggee
Karuho Shiina || High School Days SimplyGee 2022-02-16 | Music: purple-planet.com*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Jan 2022 Manga Pickups || Drama & Delinquents SimplyGee 2022-01-31 | Starting 2022 with positive energy as exciting new books have joined the collection!! From a fabulous new psychological drama to the captivating adventures from some of my favourite kids, this month's pickups are great!*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Read Right to Left || Episode 31: Spotlighting the Shonen Jump App SimplyGee 2022-01-30 | Welcome to another episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticise the many, many things we read in our favourite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!)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!!*Follow Ray on her channel, Whimsical Pictures: @Whimsical Pictures And Twitter: @whimsicalpix*And if you can't get enough, be sure to follow me on:Twitter: @collectinggee
Natsuki Kizu / Gusari || Given Illustration Shuu SimplyGee 2022-01-19 | Music: purple-planet.com*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Jan 2022 Anime & Manga Collection || 1289 Manga + More! SimplyGee 2022-01-02 | Time for the yearly room overview? short and sweetish, I have a longer more in-depth video planned too Music: purple-planet.com*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Dec 2021 Manga Pickups || Hometowns & Halloween SimplyGee 2021-12-31 | Another month of great new releases, including the exciting first vols of Seven Seas' danmei!!*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Dec 2021 Anime Pickups || Timelines & Troubles SimplyGee 2021-12-31 | Only a few new releases this month, including the exciting new edition of Penguindrum!!*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
Read Right to Left || Episode 30: 2021 Top 5 Manga Debuts SimplyGee 2021-12-29 | Welcome to another episode of Read Right-to-Left, a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticise the many, many things we read in our favourite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!)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!! *Follow Ray on her channel, Whimsical Pictures: @Whimsical Pictures And Twitter: @whimsicalpix*And if you can't get enough, be sure to follow me on:Twitter: @collectinggee
Nov Anime Pickups || Masks & Mechs SimplyGee 2021-12-04 | not a lot this month, but some definite standouts!! excited to finally have a copy of a classic on bluray, especially.*Twitter: tinyurl.com/yd5ngvvg
