Spiraken Review Podcast
Episodes
Friday Mar 30, 2018
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Ready Player One
Friday Mar 30, 2018
Friday Mar 30, 2018
In this mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review a film adaptation of Ernest Cline's 80s nostalgia heavy novel . So sit back and enjoy as our hosts review Ready Player One, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance.
Thursday Mar 29, 2018
Thursday Mar 29, 2018
In this podcast episode, Xan takes time from his exploration of Anime Boston 2018 to bring you a new Yen Press release. So enjoy as he reviews the seinen harem action fantasy manga series, Tales of Wedding Rings by Maybe
Besides discussing the overarching plot of this vol, our intrepid host also discusses his plans for Anime Boston. hope you enjoy this episode.
Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
In this podcast episode, Xan tries to stave off space madness and marvel at the universe around us as he reviews arguably one of the greatest scifi manga of all time. So enjoy as he reviews the seinen science fiction drama manga series Planetes by Makoto Yukimura
Besides discussing the hard science fiction elements of this story, our host also discusses the vastness of space and the real dangers living in space can have on the human body. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Sunday Mar 25, 2018
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 279: Lychee Light Club (or What TheDid I Just Read)
Sunday Mar 25, 2018
Sunday Mar 25, 2018
In this podcast episode, Xan is disturbed and sickened as he reviews the twisted manga adaptation of a stage play that was probably written by a sociopath. So, in this episode Xan reviews the psychotic manga Lychee Light Club by Usamaru Furuya
Xan tdiscusses his distaste for this manga and the reason why it is garbage. If you disagree,comment below with your thoughts.
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 278: She And Her Cat (or She Is My Human)
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
In this podcast episode, Xan reviews another Makoto Shinkai Manga Adaptaion. This time Xan reviews the slice of life romance drama manga "She and Her Cat" written by Makoto Shinkai and Illustrated by Tsubasa Yamaguchi
Xan discusses the early history of this manga, the love that a cat can truly give its human and why this manga is so important. Hope you enjoy this episode
Tuesday Mar 20, 2018
Tuesday Mar 20, 2018
In this podcast episode, Xan decides to live a transient lifestyle with some crazy people, so sit back and relax as he reviews the comedy manga series "Arakawa Under The Bridge" by Hikaru Nakamura
Xan discusses the bizarre nature of this manga and ponders what possessed Nakamura sensei to make this series. Hope you Enjoy
Monday Mar 19, 2018
Monday Mar 19, 2018
In this podcast episode, Xan reviews a manga adaptation of a psychological thriller novel written by legendary novelist Nisioisin. so enjoy as he reviews 'Imperfect Girl/ Shoujo Fujuubun" by Mitsuru Hattori
Xan talks about the unique style of perspective used in this novel as well as the flaws of this mystery story. If you disagree, comment below with your thoughts.
Friday Mar 16, 2018
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 275: Eyeshield 21 (or Run, Sena, Run)
Friday Mar 16, 2018
Friday Mar 16, 2018
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan puts on shoulder pads and gets out there onto the field as he reviews another engaging sports manga series. So take notes as he reviews the shonen sports manga series, "Eyeshield 21" written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Yusuke Murata
Xan distills the essence of sports manga in this episode as well as discusses the unique design of the uniforms from this manga. hope you enjoy this episode.