Xan dives into the deliciously predictable world of Assassin & Cinderella by Yuzo Natsuno, an ecchi shojo where a spy and an assassin trade bullets for wedding vows. Does this Square Enix title follow the Spy x Family blueprint, or does it carve its own path by adding a generous helping of spice? We break down the art, the tension, and the tropes. In This Episode: Appreciating the stunning artwork and the dynamic between our deadly leads. Discussing the predictable but undeniably enjoyable story beats. The latest manga releases from this week. Support the Show:Help us keep the reviews coming: Gofundme Engage With Us: Subscribe! YouTube | Website Follow @spiraken on X (Twitter), Bluesky, Instagram Join the community on Discord Support us on Patreon Rate us on Apple Podcasts Random Question of the Day:"If you had to marry your professional rival, would you negotiate a truce or plot your escape?" #Spiraken #MangaReview #AssassinAndCinderella #YuzoNatsuno #Ecchi #Shojo #SpyManga #SquareEnixManga Music Credits: "Trendsetter" by Mood Maze (via Uppbeat)License code: YEPNB5COHX56JVES WHERE TO FIND US Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiraken.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/spirakenEmail: Spiraken@gmail.com | Xan: xan@spiraken.comPatreon: patreon.com/spirakenDiscord: tinyurl.com/spiradiscordX: x.com/spirakenYouTube: youtube.com/@spirakenTwitch: twitch.com/spirakenAmazon Store: amazon.com/shops/spiraken
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