Library Wars / A Witch’s Life in Mongol

Library Wars / A Witch’s Life in Mongol

Author: Taiiku Podcast August 29, 2026 Duration: 0:00
The San Francisco Firebells are 6-4, and they are currently atop the WPBL standings. I encourage everyone to watch women's baseball. This episode, we're talking about Kiiro Yumi's Library Wars (original concept by Hiro Arikawa) published by Viz and Tomato Soup's A Witch's Life in Mongol published by Yen Press. Library Wars credits: English translation and adaptation: Kinami Watabe (volume 1) English translation: Kinami Watabe (volume 2-10), John Werry (volume 11-15) Touch-up art and lettering: Sean McCoy (volume 1) Adaptation and lettering: Sean McCoy (volume 2-9) Lettering: Annaliese Christman (volume 10-15) Design: Courtney Utt (volume 1-2), Amy Martin (volume 3-15) Editor: Pancha Diaz (volume 1-4), Megan Bates (volume 5-15) A Witch's Life in Mongol credits: Translator: Amanda Haley Lettering: Aila Nagamine Join the unofficial Taiiku Podcast discord, the OSMCast discord. Or the second unofficial Taiiku Podcast discord, the Third Impact Anime discord. Both used with permission. Listen Show notes: 0:40 - We talk about Library Wars Editor's note: Slight correction, I said the manga was written by Hiro Arikawa. That's incorrect, as indicated in the credits above; he wrote the original light novel. Kiiro Yumi both wrote and illustrated the manga. 29:04 - A Witch's Life in Mongol Next time is (a third ish of) Fullmetal Alchemist and The Girl with the Sanpaku Eyes

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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