In this episode, Xan dives into Hikaru in the Light by Mai Matsuda, an inspirational music manga now being released in full color by Scholastic. Does the colorization enhance the story, or does it change the tone of this limited series? Join him as he explores its origins on the Azuki Manga app, shares his thoughts on the adaptation, and breaks down why this series is worth your attention. Before we wrap up, a quick reminder: if you’ve been enjoying the podcast and want to help keep the lights on, please consider supporting our GoFundMe at tinyurl.com/spiraken. We’ve got some fantastic tier rewards to thank you for your generosity, and every bit of support goes a long way. A huge shoutout to our anonymous donors—you’re the real MVPs! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening. Follow us on social media @spiraken on Youtube, Instagram, and Bluesky, and join our Discord community at tinyurl.com/spiradiscord. If you’re feeling extra generous, leave us a glowing review on Apple Podcasts at tinyurl.com/helpxan—it helps more than you know! Thanks for tuning in, and we hope you enjoyed this episode. Until next time, keep turning those pages! #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #seinenmanga #dramamanga #musicmanga #newmangaexplained #bestmanga #mangarecommendation #hikaruinthelight #maimatsuda #azukimanga #scholastic #graphix #podcasthq #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode:Closing Theme: Trendsetter by Mood Maze (via Uppbeat)Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: YEPNB5COHX56JVES WHERE TO FIND US:Bluesky: @spiraken.bsky.socialInstagram: /spirakenEmail: Spiraken@gmail.com | Xan’s Email: xan@spiraken.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/spirakenDiscord: https://tinyurl.com/spiradiscordX (Twitter): https://X.com/spirakenYouTube: /@spirakenTwitch: /spirakenAmazon Store: http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Day: What’s your favorite J-Idol group? Let us know in the comments or on social media!"
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