Manga Review Episodes

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.

In this podcast episode, Xan is disturbed and sickened as he reviews the twisted manga adaptation of a stage play that was probably written by a sociopath. So, in this episode Xan reviews the psychotic manga Lychee Light Club by Usamaru Furuya
 
Xan tdiscusses his distaste for this manga and the reason why it is garbage. If you disagree,comment below with your thoughts.

In this podcast episode, Xan reviews another Makoto Shinkai Manga Adaptaion. This time Xan reviews the slice of life romance drama manga "She and Her Cat" written by Makoto Shinkai and Illustrated by Tsubasa Yamaguchi
 
Xan discusses the early history of this manga, the love that a cat can truly give its human and why this manga is so important. Hope you enjoy this episode

In this podcast episode, Xan decides to live a transient lifestyle with some crazy people, so sit back and relax as he reviews the comedy manga series "Arakawa Under The Bridge" by Hikaru Nakamura
 
Xan discusses the bizarre nature of this manga and ponders what possessed Nakamura sensei to make this series. Hope you Enjoy

In this podcast episode, Xan reviews a manga adaptation of a psychological thriller novel written by legendary novelist Nisioisin. so enjoy as he reviews 'Imperfect Girl/ Shoujo Fujuubun" by Mitsuru Hattori 
 
Xan talks about the unique style of perspective used in this novel as well as the flaws of this mystery story. If you disagree, comment below with your thoughts.

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan puts on shoulder pads and gets out there onto the field as he reviews another engaging sports manga series. So take notes as he reviews the shonen sports manga  series, "Eyeshield 21" written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Yusuke Murata
 
Xan distills the essence of sports manga in this episode as well as discusses the unique design of the uniforms from this manga. hope you enjoy this episode.

In this podcast episode, Xan reviews a crappy light novel manga adaptation about being a commoner. So listen as he reviews the shonen harem comedy series, "Shomin Sample" by Takafumi Nanatsuki and Illustrations by Risumai
 
Xan goes over the plot and rants on why this manga is garbage. if you disagree, please comment below

In this podcast episode, Xan returns to th expressive and beautifully designed world of Makoto Shinkai as he reviews the adaptation of His first work in Anime. So get your cell phone out and start texting as he reviews "Voices of a Distant Star" written by Makoto Shinkai and illustrated by Mizu Sahara
 
Besides discussing the intriguing origin of the original OVA, this manga was adapted from, Xan also talks about space time lag and what it means to love someone. hope you enjoy this episode.