Manga Review Episodes

In this special episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Gretta are joined by Doug WIlder from animecons.tv as they review an amazing work by the great mangaka Tezuka Osamu. So, enjoy as our intrepid Hosts review the amazing horror samurai action manga series "Dororo" by Tezuka Osamu, as well as the 2019 Anime adaptation released by Studio Mappa.
 
 
As they compare the original manga to its new adaptation, our hosts also discuss the history of the manga,the unique issues that the protagonist deasl with as he regains his lost body parts, the tragic nature of life in the warring states period and why it stands the test of time. Hope you enjoy

In this unique episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Gretta not only review an amazing classic manga, but they also review the recent Live Action Adaptaion. So  Sit back and Relax and our intrepid Hosts review the original cyberpunk classic manga series "Gunnmn/ Battle Angel Alita" by Yukito Kishiro. as well as the 2019 Film adaptation " Alita Battle Angel" Directed by Robert Rodriquez, produced by James Cameron and starring Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Ed Skrein, Jackie Earle Haley, Keean Johnson and a special cameo.
 
 
As they compare the original manga to its unique adaptation, our hosts also discuss the history of the manga,the unique setting  and why it stands the test of time. Hope you enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the unusual Romance Manwah web comic series "Skill of Lure" by Woo Sang-Ho
 
Besides the twist of the series' premise, our host does his best to review this Hitch Like comedy. Hope you enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the restaurant comedy yonkoma manga series "Working!!" by Karino Takatsu
 
Despite the uncomfortable nature of the main character, Xan discusses the ensemble cast and the thoughts about this unique series. Hope you enjot

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan talks about problem solving multinational companies and part time employees getting screwed by their boss. So enjoy as he reviews the action adventure vehicle manga series "D-Live" by Ryoji Minagawa
 
Besides going over the plot, Our host discusses the unique machine designs are offset by the rough plot . either way Hope you Enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan talks about time travel and science as he reviews the latest manga series to join Weekly Shonen Jump. So enjoy as he reviews "Dr. Stone" by Riichiro Inagaki & Boichi
 
As he goes into the plot of this unique story, Xan also discusses the insane concept of counting for 3000 years . either way Hope you Enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Gretta get a little bit romantic as they review a manga that focuses on the trials and tribulations of dating a coworker when both of you are hiding the fact that you are otaku. So enjoy as they reviews "Wotakoi: Love is Hard For Otaku" by Fujita
 
Besides discussing the accuracy of this manga, our intrepid hosts also discuss the massive product placement in this manga, the unique characters of the story and the absurdity of being forced to stay late at work. either way Hope you Enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan geeks out as he reviews a completely insane manga that is batshit crazy. One Part Seinen series, One Part Wrestling Drama and One Part Political Satire, this is WTF at is finest. So enjoy as he reviews "Golosseum" by Yasushi Baba
 
Besides Gloating on the absurdity of this manga, Xan also discusses the politics which influenced this story and the origins of Axe Bowman Hope you Enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan returns to manga review with a manga series that is very similar to so many other shonen jump series. So enjoy as he reviews "Hunter x Hunter" by Yoshihiro Togashi
 
Besides talking about the plot and main character, Xan also complains about how Gon is potentially more idiotic than Goku and Luffy Combined Hope you Enjoy

Ten Years ago Today, Xan & May San started a geeky podcast about reviewing manga. Crazy that we are still here after ten years and over 600 episodes of various podcasts. Congradulations to us and our faithful listeners. 
 
 So To celebrate this, Xan answers several questions about the podcast and then he reviews one of his favorite manga series of all time. The shonen Samurai action adventure series "Rurouni Kenshin" by Nobuhiro Watsuki
 
Happy Birthday Spiraken Manga Review.
here's to ten more years
 Hope you Enjoy