Manga Review Episodes

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga series that is one part slice of life and one part Kiki's Delivery Service homage. So enjoy as he reviews the slice of life magical girl  manga Flying Witch by Chihiro Ishizuka
 
He also discusses the comparisons between this and "Kiki's", as well as the basic plot in general.Either Way, Hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan enjoys a drama thriller mystery about a man's search for his daughter's killer. So enjoy as he reviews Seizon Life written by Nobuyuki Fukumoto and illustrated by Kawaguchi Keiji
 
Xan doesn't spoil the mystery of this story but he does go over the basic plot and the amazing artwork used in this story. Hope you Enjoy

Happy Friday The Thirrteenth!!I
In this bizarre episode, Xan reviews the strange autobiographical accounts of one mangaka's trials and tribulations with cat ownership. So enjoy as he reviews Junji Ito's Cat: Diary Yon & Mu
 
As he slowly goes mad with reading this manga, Xan also rants about Junji Itp's insanity and mental disorders. Hope you Enjoy

In this podcast episode, Xanreviews the bowling comedy manga Bowling King by Tong Ai
 
Besides discussing the basics of sports manga, Xan talks about the annoying main character and why he is flawed. Hope you enjoy this episode.

In this, the two hundrendth and eighty fifth episode of the Spiraken Manga review, Xan goes dark and scary as he reviews the  drama fantasy thriller manga, The Promised Neverland written by Kaiu Shirai and illustrated by Posuka Demizu.
 
Xan goes over the basic plot of this manga without spoiling too much and also asks the listeners what type of reviews they want in the future. if you want to participate, email xan at spiraken.com with your thoughts. Hope you enjoy this episode.

In this podcast episode, Xan returns to the world of Osamu Tezuka as he reviews the lighthearted parody of Tetsuwan Atomu, so enjoy as he reviews the comedy adventure manga Atom Cat by Osamu Tezuka
 
First off I know I mispronounced Tetsuwan Atomu in this episode, my apologies. But besides that, I discuss the references to tezuka's other works and the lighthearted nature of this manga. hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode, Xan revisits an old manga title reimagined for modern audiences. So enjoy as he reviews the shojo magical girl action adventure manga series, Cutie Honey A Go Go adapted from Go Nagai's original manga by Shimpei Itoh
 
Besides comparing this to the original series (which we reviewed here, our host also discusses the new elements and the cliffhanger ending to this manga. hope you enjoy this episode. (Note Xan reedited this episode to include the new opening theme to Cutie Honey Universe for the ending credits. tell me what you think about it compared to the original)

Xan has returned from Anime Boston. Stay tuned for his con Review o. But for now, in this podcast episode, Xan prepares to gamble the lose of his sense for big bucks. So enjoy as he reviews the seinen psychological drama horror  gambling manga series, Life is Money by Asaniji Teru and illustrated by Yasuraba Tekka
 
Besides pondering the psychological implications of losing your senses, our host discusses the diverse cast of characters and their potential motivations. hope you enjoy this episode.

In this podcast episode, Xan takes time from his exploration of Anime Boston 2018 to bring you a new Yen Press release. So enjoy as he reviews the seinen harem action fantasy manga series, Tales of Wedding Rings by Maybe
 
Besides discussing the overarching plot of this vol, our intrepid host also discusses his plans for Anime Boston. hope you enjoy this episode.

In this podcast episode, Xan tries to stave off space madness and marvel at the universe around us as he reviews arguably one of the greatest scifi manga of all time. So enjoy as he reviews the seinen science fiction drama manga series  Planetes by Makoto Yukimura
 
Besides discussing the hard science fiction elements of this story, our host also discusses the vastness of space and the real dangers living in space can have on the human body.  Hope you enjoy this episode.