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Estimated from 3 chart positions in 3 markets.
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- 🇦🇺AU · Animation & Manga#7430K to 100K
- 🇹🇷TR · Animation & Manga#623K to 10K
- 🇮🇪IE · Animation & Manga#763K to 10K
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18K to 60K🎙 Weekly cadence·75 episodes·Last published 2mo ago - Monthly Reach
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36K to 120K🇦🇺83%🇹🇷8%🇮🇪8% - Active Followers
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14K to 48K
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Episode 71: 2025 Top 5 Manga Debuts
Feb 23, 2026
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Episode 70: The Twelve Kingdoms
Oct 31, 2025
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Episode 69: Manga Mavericks Books
Oct 13, 2025
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Episode 68: Good Manga with Bad Endings
Aug 30, 2025
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Episode 67: They Were 11!
Jun 29, 2025
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 2/23/26 | 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 and BlueskyAnd if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and BlueskyFinally, check out the latest podcast updates out on the RRTL Bluesky | — | ||||||
| 10/31/25 | 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!Follow RRtL on BlueSky!Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and BlueSkyAnd if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and BlueSky | — | ||||||
| 10/13/25 | 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 BlueSky!Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and BlueSkyAnd if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and BlueSky | — | ||||||
| 8/30/25 | 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 on BlueSky!Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and BlueSkyAnd if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and BlueSky | — | ||||||
| 6/29/25 | 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?Follow RRtL on BlueSky!Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and BlueSkyAnd if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and BlueSky | — | ||||||
| 4/27/25 | 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 audience satisfaction.Follow RRtL on BlueSky!Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and BlueSkyAnd if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and BlueSky | — | ||||||
| 3/30/25 | 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 Whimsical Pictures and BlueSkyAnd if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and BlueSky | — | ||||||
| 2/28/25 | 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 channel Whimsical Pictures and BlueSkyAnd if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and BlueSky | — | ||||||
| 1/25/25 | 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 Pictures and Bluesky And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and Bluesky Finally, check out the latest podcast updates out on the RRTL Bluesky | — | ||||||
| 11/29/24 | 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 dead. As this first volume hits shelves, we'll share our thoughts on this newest series from Shojo Beat! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Bluesky And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and Bluesky Finally, check out the latest podcast updates out on the RRTL Bluesky | — | ||||||
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| 10/31/24 | 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 Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and Twitter | — | ||||||
| 9/29/24 | 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 Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and Twitter | — | ||||||
| 8/31/24 | 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 featuring our favourite fluffy friends. Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and Twitter | — | ||||||
| 8/18/24 | 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.... Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my YouTube Channel and Twitter a mangaka spotlight | — | ||||||
| 6/30/24 | 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 is the Russian prodigy Popo-chan all that he seems? Come along with us as we explore this musical masterpiece! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and Twitter | — | ||||||
| 5/31/24 | 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 test of time? Hear our thoughts this episode! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and Twitter | — | ||||||
| 4/28/24 | 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 she made turning her mother to stone. Come with us as Coco and her friends discover the wonders of art and imagination under the watchful tutelage of her mentor! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and Twitter | — | ||||||
| 3/31/24 | 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 Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and Twitter | — | ||||||
| 2/25/24 | 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 loves - but maybe a new love is just around the corner for him? Come with us as hearts pound and laughs echo in this fantastically funny modern romcom! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and Twitter | — | ||||||
| 1/30/24 | 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 handful of works! Hear our thoughts on each unique piece in this episode! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my YouTube Channel and Twitter a mangaka spotlight | — | ||||||
| 1/26/24 | 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 you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my YouTube Channel and Twitter | — | ||||||
| 12/28/23 | 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 if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my YouTube Channel and Twitter | — | ||||||
| 11/29/23 | 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 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! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and Twitter | — | ||||||
| 10/31/23 | 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, vampires dominate the manga scene. Join us, as we bite down on the details and explore all there is in manga featuring vampires. Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and Twitter | — | ||||||
| 8/27/23 | 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 thrillers to supernatural shenanigans, put your powers of deduction to use and join us for a fun episode! Follow Ray on her channel Whimsical Pictures and Twitter And if you can't get enough of me, Gee, be sure to follow me on my Youtube Channel and Twitter | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.