405 – Guest Gaiden 11 – Glaeolia 3 with Emuh Ruh & zhuchka of Glacier Bay Books
On this episode we’re joined by Emuh Ruh and zhuchka from Glacier Bay Books! We’ll be talking about how Glacier Bay Books got started and learn more about everything involved with being a small manga publisher! Then we do a deep dive into the contents of their newest indie comics anthology, Glaeolia 3!!!
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Timestamps:
- 00:00:00 -Intro Song: “Are You Ready For Me Baby” by Funky Giraffe, Opening, Introductions
- 00:03:30– Guest Interview: Learning about the origins of Glacier Bay Books
- 00:17:00 – Discovering and working with various manga creators
- 00:23:21 – Backstory behind publishing Arata Imai’s F
- 00:27:38 – Stories about proper etiquette when communicating with Japanese companies
- 00:33:56 – “Bucket List” manga creators Emuh and zhuchka want to publish
- 00:44:18 – Discussing the issues with the lopsided support Japanese publishers give to manga creators
- 00:54:43 – The impact of the pandemic on printing schedules
- 01:11:38 – Main Segment Guest Gaiden: Glaeolia 3, Transition Song: “It’s Over” by Generation Lost, *SPOILERS* We do a deep analysis of Glacier Bay Books newest indie comics anthology with Emuh Ruh & zhuchka, Full-spoiler discussions on:
- 01:16:05 – 30th Century by Yuichi Yokoyama
- 01:21:14 – In the Doggsoup by Junichiro Saito
- 01:24:09 – Everyday Scenery by oratnir
- 01:28:01 – The Invisible Woman vs the Master Swindler by Tsuchika Nishimura
- 01:31:26 – White Dream by Isao Yamada
- 01:35:55 – Rain in Nakasu by Hadena Kangofu
- 01:47:26 – Impatient Ms. S by KOYUBI
- 01:51:18 – Move Forward by Konomi Oumi
- 01:54:05 – Specimen Room of Existence by Kotaro Mitsuhashi
- 02:01:43 – Baby It’s You by Reiji Fukitsu
- 02:08:35 – New York Diaries by Akino Kondoh
- 02:21:46 – 2⁹⁹⁹ by Nagaharu Yagi
- 02:29:23 – September Friends by Suzuka Komachiya
- 02:41:14 – Our final thoughts, Outro
- 02:53:32 – Next Week’s Topic: Dorohedoro, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “Crazy for Your Love” by Orkas