Ep. 81: Sweetness & Lightning Vol. 1, by Gido Amagakure

11/02/22 • 64 min

This week Chip hosts his pick from our "Four First Chapters" special in Episode 75, the seinen parenting & food manga Sweetness & Lightning, by Gido Amagakure! But will this manga be a little TOO sweet for Chip's now-refined manga palette? Listen and find out!

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