Manga Review Episodes

Happy Early Halloween. In this episode, Xan talks about horror manga recommendations and then reviews a slice of life manga series about two unique roommates living in america .Relax, sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Satoko & Nada" written by Yupechika, script advised by Marie Nishimari
 
 
Besides the review of this manga, Xan recommends a few fun horror series, discusses the simple but effective premise of this manga series and lists all the manga that were released this week. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
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In this episode, Xan reviews a shonen manga series about a ninja who can speak to animals. So sit back and listen as he reviews "Black Torch" by Tsuyoshi Takaki
 
 
Besides going over the first volume, our host discusses the rough history of this series and wonders if it should have gotten a western release at all. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
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In this gun heavy episode, Xan reviews a seinen manga series that takes noir to a new sci fi level. So  enjoy as he reviews No Guns Life by Makoto Kuboto
 
 
Besides discussing the insane premise of this manga, Xan also goes over the elements that make this series awesome. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
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In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a romantic comedy manga about weird personality quirks, social anxiety and communication through journal. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Komi Can't Communicate/ Komi-san wa, Komyusho Desu" by Tomohito Oda
 
 
As our host talks about the romantic aspects of this manga, he also compares this to other series that he has reviewed over the years that deal with weird side characters and silent protagonists. Hope you enjoy.

In this fun episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a  manga about board games, friendships and ambition. So select your favorite color meeple, grab your dice and enjoy as he reviews "After School Dice Club/ Hokago Saikoro Kurabu " by Hiro Nakamichi
 
 
As our host geeks out over the various board game easter eggs in this manga, he also discusses the unique style of this series and compares it to its anime adaptation. Hope you enjoy.

In this episode, Xan reviews a romantic manga about love between a high school student and her boss. So bring out your umbrella and enjoy as he reviews "After the Rain/ Koi wa Ameagari no Yō ni" by Jun Mayuzuki
 
 
As our host talks about the romantic aspects of this manga, he also compares this to other romantic series SPIRAKEN has reviewed over the years. Hope you enjoy.

In this jam packed episode, Xan reviews a manga series that is one part "Saiki K" and one part "Way of the Househusband". So get some salmon roe sushi and enjoy as he reviews "Hinamatsuri" by Masao Ohtake
 
As he talks about the weird plot of this manga, Xan also talks about the many pop culture references in this series Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this comprehensive episode, Xan reviews a manga series that comments of societal prejudices and expectations. So let your inner animal out and enjoy as he reviews "Beastars" by Paru Itagaki
 
Besides discussing the similarities to Disney's Zootopia, Our intrepid host also discusses the murder mystery aspect of this manga as well as the strong qualities of the main characters. He did make a mistake where he spoke about the 2 vols that are currently out (vol 2 is not released til next week) apologies for that. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
 
addendum: Note That Xan re-edited this episode to include the opening to the new anime series adaptation of Beastars to include the awesomeness that is the show's ost. Hope you enjoy

In this episode, Xan reviews a psychically powered gag manga that is completely insane. So sit back with some coffee jelly and enjoy as he reviews "The Disastrous Life of Saiki K/Saiki Kusuo no Sai-nan" by Tatsuki Fujimoto
 
 
As our host discusses the insane hilarity of this manga, he also discusses the strength of its side characters and why gag manga series work well. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this episode, Xan reviews a post apocalyptic enhanced human series. So  enjoy as he reviews "Fire Punch" by Tatsuki Fujimoto
 
 
Besides discussing the plot of this manga, our intrepid host also rants on why this manga is unoriginal and where it could have improved. Hope You Enjoy This Episode