Spiraken Manga Review Ep 587: Real

2025-04-16

In this powerful episode, Xan examines Real - Takehiko Inoue's (Vagabond) brutally honest seinen manga about wheelchair basketball and overcoming physical/emotional trauma. How does this Viz Media-published series tackle disability with more nuance than typical sports narratives? We break down its unflinching realism and why it stands apart in Inoue's legendary career. Support the channel: Keep Spiraken running via Gofundme (thanks to our donors!) Engage with us: Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@spiraken Follow @spiraken on ...

In this powerful episode, Xan examines Real

- Takehiko Inoue's (Vagabond) brutally honest seinen manga about wheelchair basketball and overcoming physical/emotional trauma. How does this Viz Media-published series tackle disability with more nuance than typical sports narratives? We break down its unflinching realism and why it stands apart in Inoue's legendary career.

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