Manga Review Episodes

In this four hundredth and fiftieth episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast, Xan reviews an Isekai series that has a messed up protagonist. Is it worth checking out? Well sit back and find out as he reviews Time Stop Hero by Yasunori Mitsunaga.

In this first podcast episode of 2022, Xan reviews a classic shojo title that is a historical drama set during the French Revolution. Sit back and enjoy as he reviews The Rose of Versailles/ Versailles no Bara by Riyoko Ikeda.

In this final manga review of 2021, Xan reviews a slice of life light novel adaptation that deals with social issues.  Sit back and enjoy as he reviews My Youth Romantic Comedy is Wrong As I Expected / Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru by Wataru Watari with art by Naomichi Io.

In this episode, Xan reviews a collection of 12 stories from one of the greatest manga series of all time. So enjoy as he reviews Lupin III: Greatest Heists by Monkey Punch and collected by Ryuichi Endo.

In this episode, Xan reviews a new Shonen Jump title about fighting giant monsters and cleaning up after them. How violent is it? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the action Sci Fi manga series Kaiju No. 8 by Naoya Matsumoto.

In this episode, Xan reviews a high fantasy manga about what happens after the quest is complete. What is next? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the action, drama fantasy manga Frieren: Beyond Journey's End/ Soso no Furirenby Kanehito Yamada with art by Tsukasa Abe.

In this episode, Xan reviews another supernatural manga, this one is about urban legends and being careful what you wish for. Is it scary. Well prepare to enter the 3rd stall as he reviews Toilet Bound Hanako-kun/ Jibaku Shonen Hanako-kun by Aidaro.

In this episode, Xan reviews a supernatural romance that seems to be inspired by Beauty and the Beast. Is it a happy story? Well sit back and find out as he reviews The Ancient Magus Bridge/Mahō Tsukai no Yome by Kore Kamazaki.

In this episode, Xan reviews a slice of life Isekai that is very relaxed. But is it too relaxed? Well find out as he reviews Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist by Kennoji and illustrated by Matsuuni.

In this episode, Xan reviews an romantic comedy manga about a cursed noble and his very thirsty maid. Is it smut or is it decent. Well find out as he reviews The Duke of Death & His Maid by Koharu Inoue.