In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review , Xan reviews a Shojo Beat Title, Beauty is the Beast by Tomo Matsumoto Xan also talks about what panels he will be hosting at AnimeNext 2012. Come and meet Xan and win prizes at The Insane Manga Challenge Panel. Hope you enjoy This episode Music For Episode: Intro Music -Beauty Is The Beast by The Ark ( Ark Light ), Ending Music - Bijo Ka Yahuu by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra ( Beauty or Beast OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Is This Xan's worst review?
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