In this episode of the the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets all art otaku as he reviews a unique autobiographical manga about one's journey into the art world. So grab your charcoal, set up an easel and enjoy as he reviews Akiko Higashimura's "Blank Canvas" My So Called Artist's Journey/Kakukaku Shikajika" As our host discusses this odyssey into Higashimura-san's past, he also discusses the unique nature of teachers who inspire us and the trials one goes through in order to become an artist. Xan also talks about his plans for Anime NYC 2019 Either way Hope you enjoy this episode #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #joseimanga #Kakukaku Shikajika #sevenseascomics #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Easy Morning by Bad Snacks (Youtube Free Music) Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/Our Email Spiraken@gmail.comXan's Email xan@spiraken.comOur Twitter SpirakenXboxlive Gamertag Xan SpirakenOur Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Did you ever have a "mean" instructor that pushed you to be your best?
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