Manga Review Episodes

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

In this mouth watering episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai story that is similar to one we reviewed last year. So sit down, pour yourself a glass of Whatsontapp and  enjoy as he reviews "Isekai Isekaya Nobu" by Natsuya Semikawa
 
 
Besides comparing it to Restaurant to Another World, Our host talks about the delicious looking food in the mang and why it deserves to be read. Hope you enjoy

In this vertigo inducing episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai story that is more horror than fantasy. So be careful of the edge and  enjoy as he reviews "High Rise Invasion" by Tsuina Miura
 
 
As our intrepid host discusses the unique nature of this horror manga, he also ponders on why this manga exists. Hope you enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the latest harem manga series to be released by Kodansha. So enjoy as he reviews "The Quintessential Quintuplets" by Negi Haruba
 
 
As our podcast host discusses the plot and the characters, he also discusses the unique nature of this manga. Hope you enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan delves back into gambling manga. So, enjoy as he review the adult psychological drama manga series "Riman Gambler Mouse" by Takahashi Noboru.
 
 
While not the most positive review, Xan does go over the rules of this strange game called "cowarDICE" and the weird nature of our main character. Hope you enjoy