Manga Review Episodes

YES MUSCLE! In this muscle building episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a sports manga that will make you want to join a gym. So enjoy as he reviews "Dumbbell nan Kilo Moteru? / How Heavy Are The Dumbbells You Lift" by Yabako Sandrovich and illustrated by Maam
 
 
 Xan geeks out over how much this manga is informative and intriguing. He also discusses the new anime series that came out earlier today and how it depicts the characters accurately. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai manga about mystical bear kigurumi armour . So enjoy as he reviews "Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear" by Kumanano and Drawn by Sergi
 
 
 Xan rants about the basic concept of this manga and why he feels isekai is getting a bit boring. also he talks about new manga releases. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about french fries, monster girls and massages. . So enjoy as he reviews "Plus Sized Elf" by Synecdoche
 
 
 Xan discusses the unique audience behind this manga, the various character designs and the obsession with french fries. also he talks about new manga releases. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a spin off of the amazing series "Golosseum" starring the primary antagonist. Does it hold up, well sit back and enjoy as he reviews "The Ride-On King" by Baba Yasushi
 
 
Besides discussing the absurdity of this manga, Xan also discusses his favorite part of Animenext 2019, why he is getting burnt out on the isekai genre and cool art ideas. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a shojo crime drama manga with an unusual name. So enjoy as he reviews "Banana Fish" by Akimi Yoshida
 
 
 Besides going over the latest manga releases and our plans for Animenext 2019, Xan discusses the unique elements of this manga, the shounen-ai aspects of the manga and the awesomeness of it being set in NYC and the Bronx. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this mascot themed episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a horror manga about mascot science experiments gone horribly wrong . So enjoy as he reviews "Pygmalion" by Chihiro Watanabe
 
 
 Xan discusses the insanity behind this manga and why it is scary to see mascots go crazy. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this combative episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about love, control and One-upmanship. . So enjoy as he reviews "Kaguya-Sama: Love is War" by Aka Akasaka
 
 
 Xan discusses why  love is not exactly what this manga says it is. also he talks about new manga releases. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

Happy 11th Anniversary! Since 2008, we have been reviewing manga and we strive to continue doing it til we are old and grey. In this memorable episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan  goes down memory lane to talk about old co hosts, favorite reviews and what Spiraken tries to do. Don't worry though. he also reviews a fun slice of life manga that is about romance, working hard and drinking responsibly after work. So loosen your tie,sit down, have someone give you a good drink and  enjoy as he reviews "Osake wa Fuufu ni Natte Kara/Alcohol is for Married Couples" by Crystal na Yousuke
 
 
if you are interested in checking out some of the older podcasts we spoke about in this episode as well as others we have done in the last eleven years, check out our review archive here . Xan also discusses why this manga is so good at portraying a real relationship. We Hope you have enjoyed the last 11 years of episodes and look forward to recording many many more. Thank you

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about roaming the streets and defending your territory. So slick back your hair, get your claws out and enjoy as he reviews "Nyankees" by Atsushi Okada
 
 
Besides going over some unique feline related terms, Xan discusses the unique nature of this manga and the usage of Fast and The Furious's definition of Family. Hope you enjoy

In this important episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an slice of life story that is one part John Wick and one part Martha Stewart. So put on your apron and enjoy as enjoy as he reviews "Way of the House Husband" by Kousuke Oono
As he discusses this manga, our host also ponders on why this is such a great manga. Hope you enjoy