Manga Review Episodes

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

In this episode, Xan reviews a comedy manga that parodies Super Sentai Superhero Series. So put on your favorite Sentai outfit and  enjoy as he reviews "Tenshi Sentai Sunred/Astro Fighter Sunred" by Makoto Kuboto
 
 
Besides talking about Super Sentai Series in general, our intrepid host also talks about the unique villains of this series and where he first heard about it. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this episode, Xan reviews another isekai series, but this time it is about being married in another world. So enjoy as he reviews "Risou no Himo Seikatsu/The Ideal Sponger Life" by Tsunehiko Watanabe and illustrated by Neko Hinotsuki
 
 
 Our Host talks about how this is different to other isekai series, compares it to way of the house Husband and contemplates why this series works. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this episode, Xan reviews a sports manga where having a long neck gives you dancing power. So turn on some classical music, get a dance partner and enjoy as he reviews "Welcome To The Ballroom" by Tomo Takeuchi
 
 
 Our Host compares this manga to Sesuji wo Pin (a manga we reviewed in episode 212), and also discusses the unique character designs of this series. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this episode, Xan and Gretta review a dark adventure manga about an older brother who is trying to protect the world and his sister from evil monsters. So put on hanafuda earrings, grab a katana and enjoy as they reviews "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" by Koyoharu Gotouge
 
 
 Our hosts discuss how good of a brother tanjiro is, the unique side characters in this manga and how its plot is better than one piece. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this episode, Xan and Gretta review the hilarious manga about an older brother dealing with his crazy inside otaku, outside ms perfect, little sister. So pour yourself some coca-cola, put on a hamster kigu and enjoy as they reviews "Himouto Umaru-Chan" by Sankaku head
 
 
 Our hosts debate about the combination of chocolate and sour potato chips as well as the logic behind some of Umaru's choices. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this episode, Xan reviews a historically accurate manga about the struggles a survivor faced after the Sengoku Warring Period in Japan's history. So get out a kimono, draw your katana and enjoy as he reviews "Reiri" by Hitoshi Iwaaki and illustrated by Daisuke Muroi
 
 
 Xan discusses the historical significance of this manga as well as some intriguing facts about that period in time. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

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