In this episode, Xan reviews a manga that was nominated for this year's Manga Taisho Award. Is it worthy of the nomination? Grab your train pass and let's find out as he reviews "Skip to Loafer by Takamatsu Misaki. as our intrepid host reviews this seinen manga, he also discusses the latest licenses Seven Seas Aquired, the rough nature of being a transfer student, and the new manga releases. Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode. #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #seinenmanga #schoollifemanga #skiptoloafer #manga #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Half Day by Bad Snacks (Youtube Audio Library) Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/Our Email Spiraken@gmail.comXan's Email xan@spiraken.comOur Twitter SpirakenYoutube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spirakenOur Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Day: How ambitious were you in high school?
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