Xan explores Spacewalking with Me by Inuhiko Doronoda, a poignant coming-of-age manga about an unlikely bond between a daydreamer and a "yankee" delinquent. Does this Kodansha title use its cosmic metaphor to deliver a relatable story about human connection and the tethers that keep us grounded? We dive into its heartfelt narrative.

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  Analyzing the powerful theme of emotional "tethers" and friendship.

  
  


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  Why the dynamic between the two leads feels so genuine.

  
  


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  The latest manga releases you need to know about.

  
  

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"Who was the most unlikely friend you've ever had, and what 'tethered' you together?"

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