Spiraken Review Podcast
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 11, 2018
Wednesday Apr 11, 2018
In this podcast episode, Xanreviews the bowling comedy manga Bowling King by Tong Ai
Besides discussing the basics of sports manga, Xan talks about the annoying main character and why he is flawed. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 285: The Promised Neverland (or No One Escapes)
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Monday Apr 09, 2018
In this, the two hundrendth and eighty fifth episode of the Spiraken Manga review, Xan goes dark and scary as he reviews the drama fantasy thriller manga, The Promised Neverland written by Kaiu Shirai and illustrated by Posuka Demizu.
Xan goes over the basic plot of this manga without spoiling too much and also asks the listeners what type of reviews they want in the future. if you want to participate, email xan at spiraken.com with your thoughts. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Saturday Apr 07, 2018
Spiraken Con Review: Anime Boston 2018
Saturday Apr 07, 2018
Saturday Apr 07, 2018
In This episode of the podcast, Xan reviews his experiences at
Anime Boston 2018 from March 30th-April 1st in Boston MA.
besides talking about the amazing experiences at the convention, he also talks about his latest panels at the convention, the vibe of the attendees and the positive feeling of the direction the con is going in.
There is also discussion about his new panel "May The Force Be With You: How Star Wars Influenced Anime/Manga" and "Captains, Cowgirls & Cyborgs: The Memorable women of Sci Fi Anime/Manga".
They also discuss the unique cosplayers who not only know the wae but are exceptional cosplayers. Either way, check out all the cosplayers on Our Spiraken Flickr Anime Boston Photos Hope you enjoy
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
In this podcast episode, Xan returns to the world of Osamu Tezuka as he reviews the lighthearted parody of Tetsuwan Atomu, so enjoy as he reviews the comedy adventure manga Atom Cat by Osamu Tezuka
First off I know I mispronounced Tetsuwan Atomu in this episode, my apologies. But besides that, I discuss the references to tezuka's other works and the lighthearted nature of this manga. hope you enjoy this episode.
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 283: Cutie Honey A Go Go (or Honey Flash A Go Go)
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
In this episode, Xan revisits an old manga title reimagined for modern audiences. So enjoy as he reviews the shojo magical girl action adventure manga series, Cutie Honey A Go Go adapted from Go Nagai's original manga by Shimpei Itoh
Besides comparing this to the original series (which we reviewed here, our host also discusses the new elements and the cliffhanger ending to this manga. hope you enjoy this episode. (Note Xan reedited this episode to include the new opening theme to Cutie Honey Universe for the ending credits. tell me what you think about it compared to the original)
Sunday Apr 01, 2018
Sunday Apr 01, 2018
Xan has returned from Anime Boston. Stay tuned for his con Review o. But for now, in this podcast episode, Xan prepares to gamble the lose of his sense for big bucks. So enjoy as he reviews the seinen psychological drama horror gambling manga series, Life is Money by Asaniji Teru and illustrated by Yasuraba Tekka
Besides pondering the psychological implications of losing your senses, our host discusses the diverse cast of characters and their potential motivations. hope you enjoy this episode.