Aki Irie: Ran and the Gray World / Go with the Clouds, North-by-Northwest

Aki Irie: Ran and the Gray World / Go with the Clouds, North-by-Northwest

Author: Taiiku Podcast January 10, 2021 Duration: 31:18
We have merch! If you like our podcast and want shirts, stickers, or a few other things with the logo on it, find our store on Tee Public. This episode, we're doing a dive into Aki Irie's manga! First up is Ran and the Gray World published by Viz. And, for our continuing series, Go with the Clouds, North-by-Northwest published by Vertical. The song you heard in the episode is "Human" by Of Monsters and Men. As always, you can find me on Twitter @ImpassionateK, and my co-hosts Helen (@WanderinDreamr) and Apryll (@manjiorin) on Twitter at those places in the parenthesis. You can find both of their writing at The Organization of Anti-Social Geniuses, more of Helen's writing at Narrative Investigations, and my writing at the Fandom Post. Read Helen's reviews of Ran and the Gray World over at the OASG too: Volume 1, Volume 2-3, Volume 4-5, Volume 6-7. Listen Show notes: 0:42 - We talk about Ran and the Gray World! 17:16 - I try to convince Helen and Apryll to read Go with the Clouds, North-by-Northwest! Next time is Death Note and Sweat and Soap!

Every three weeks, the hosts of Manga in Your Ears-Kory, Helen, and Apryll-settle in for a conversation that bridges the classic and the contemporary. Their format is straightforward but deeply engaging: they dive into one manga series that has already reached its conclusion, offering a full perspective on its story and impact. Then, they shift to discuss a different series that is either freshly finished or still unfolding in real time, capturing the immediate excitement of ongoing publication. This dual focus creates a unique rhythm, allowing for thoughtful retrospectives alongside the lively speculation that comes with following current releases. The discussions feel less like formal reviews and more like the kind of talk you’d have with friends who share a deep passion for the medium, dissecting character arcs, artistic choices, and narrative twists. Produced by Taiiku Podcast, this series sits comfortably at the intersection of Arts and Books, designed for anyone who appreciates the depth and diversity of manga storytelling. Tuning into this podcast is like getting a curated, bi-monthly guide to what’s worth reading, from timeless titles you might have missed to the latest chapters everyone is talking about.
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