In this episode, Xan reviews an artistic manga that deals with finding a passion in your life to follow as well as the joys of art. So enjoy as he reviews "Blue Period" by by Tsubasa Yamaguchi. As he geeks out about this amazing manga, our knowledgeable host also discusses his personal experience studying art, the attention to detail this manga has on its subject and the latest manga world news. Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode. #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #seinenanime #blueperiodmanga #TsubasaYamaguchi #manga #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Background Theme- News Room News by Spence (Youtube Audio Library), Closing Theme- Shibuya by Bad Snacks (Youtube Audio Library) Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/Our Email Spiraken@gmail.comXan's Email xan@spiraken.comOur Twitter SpirakenYoutube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spirakenOur Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Day: What is your favorite medium for art?
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Blue Period
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Blue Period – 09
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Blue Period – 05
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Blue Period – 01
「Episode 1」 I don't know much about art, but I know what I like.
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