In this episode of the podcast, Xan reviews a manga that looks at the inner workings of book store clerks. So get a work apron on, prepare to put books in alphabetical order by genre and enjoy as he reviews the slice of life autobiographicalesque comedy manga "Skull-Face Bookseller Honda-San/Gaikotsu Shotenin Honda-san" by Honda As our host talks about how accurate this manga is, he also reminisces on his former occupation as a book store employee, discusses the insane detail of the work and ponders the correct gender of Honda-san. 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 #shojomanga #yenpress #sliceoflifemanga #skulldfacebooksellerhondasan #GaikotsuShoteninHondasan #manga #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- ISBN Inner Sound & book Narrative by TECHNOBOYS PULCRAFT GREEN-FUND (Gaikotsu Shotenin Hondasan OST) 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 Week: Have you ever or would you work in a book store?
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