Happy New Year! Hope you had time to catch up on the podcast while we were away. :) - For the first episode of 2024 we&#39;re starting off with a complex work, Kyoko Okazaki&#39;s River&#39;s Edge. In this mature-rated episode, we dig into the startling secret lives of teens in the 1990s, through the unique lens of the incredible josei manga creator Kyoko Okazaki. Don&#39;t miss this episode!Read the show notes at <a href="http://mangasplaining.com" rel="nofollow">mangasplaining.com</a> and check out our newsletter and manga publisher at <a href="http://mangasplainingextra.com" rel="nofollow">mangasplainingextra.com</a>. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 110: The Yakuza's Bias, by Teki Yatsuda

Curious about manga but don&#39;t know where to start? Well neither does comics writer/artist Chip Zdarsky! Join manga experts Deb Aoki, David Brothers, and Christopher Woodrow-Butcher, as they introduce the medium to Chip (and to you!) through some of its best and most important works. Every week a new volume of manga to re-discover, discuss, and enjoy! More info at Mangasplaining.com!