Finally. Episode 7 is up. We apologize for the lateness in episode 7 and 8. due to real life issues, we were delayed. but we will now be back on track. In this episode of Spiraken Manga Review, We review Bitter Virgin and Tail of the Moon. ----more---- Also listen as May-san quotes movie after movie, while Xan babbles on. Send in your votes for the round table before july 10th, so we can accurately give you guys a winner. Music for Episode: Intro Music-The World (Death Note OST) Closing Music-Forever(Jubei Chan OST)
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