Spiraken Manga Review Ep 579: Hikaru in the Light

2025-02-19

In this episode, Xan dives into Hikaru in the Light by Mai Matsuda, an inspirational music manga now being released in full color by Scholastic. Does the colorization enhance the story, or does it change the tone of this limited series? Join him as he explores its origins on the Azuki Manga app, shares his thoughts on the adaptation, and breaks down why this series is worth your attention. Before we wrap up, a quick reminder: if you’ve been enjoying the podcast and want to help keep the lig...

In this episode, Xan dives into Hikaru in the Light by Mai Matsuda,

an inspirational music manga now being released in full color by Scholastic. Does the colorization enhance the story, or does it change the tone of this limited series? Join him as he explores its origins on the Azuki Manga app, shares his thoughts on the adaptation, and breaks down why this series is worth your attention.

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Music Used in This Episode:
Closing Theme: Trendsetter by Mood Maze (via Uppbeat)
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter
License code: YEPNB5COHX56JVES

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