In this Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan evaluates the negative aspects of controlling relationships as he reviews the shojo romance drama series Hot Gimmick by Miki Aihara As he reviews this manga, Xan discusses the negative aspects of Abusive Relationships and some of those lost in The Great Tokyo Earthquake of 2011. Note, The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and all of the co-hosts do not condone nor support abuse of any kind. The disclaimer for this episode was a parody of such situations. No one was harmed during the recording and if anyone is offended, We offer our Apologies. Either way, Hope You Enjoy this episode Music For Episode: Intro Music -Calendula Requiem by kanon×kanon( Shiki OST),Background Music -News Theme (freesounds.org ), Background Music -Moonlight Desetsu by Dali (Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon OST ), Ending Music -Gekka Reijin by Buck Tick ( Shiki 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 Voicemail 206-350-8462 Random Question of the Week: What did Xan give as his rating for Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon The Manga?
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