In this episode, Xan reviews a unique seinen manga series about loneliness and finding purpose. So enjoy as Xan reviews "My Boy/Watashi no Shounen" by Hitomi Takano As our host reviews this podcast, he also discusses the unique nature of this manga and why it might take a bit to get used to the idea. *Note The controversial nature of this manga is not condoned by Xan or the Spiraken Review Podcast Staff Either way Hope You enjoy this episode #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #seinenmanga #watashinoshounen #verticalcomics #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Mizuki by Bad Snacks (Youtube Free Music) Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.comOur Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan SpirakenOur Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: What are your feelings about this manga?
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