Manga Review Episodes

In this episode, Xan gets a bit romantic and melancholy as he reviews the Romantic Comedy Shonen manga series Pastel by Toshihiko Kobayashi.
 
Besides talk of coincidental meetings, Xan also discusses the manga rom com formula and laments on the length of time it takes for the main characters to get together. Either way, hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode, Xan wonders about time, wishes and action as he reviews not a manga but a Chinese Manhua. So enjoy as he reviews the action series Chronos Rulers by Jea Pon
 
As Xan talks about this manhua, He also debates the craziness of aging backwards, the awesomeness of controlling time and why they ripped off of X-Men. Either way, hope you enjoy this episode.

In this hilarious episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reads a manga about delinquents and child raising. So sit back and relax as he reviews Beelzebub by Ryuhei Tamura
 
As he discusses the plot of this manga, Xan also wonders about the necessity of Baby Beel being naked all time. Either way, we hope you enjoy this episode.

In this quick episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about dying and then guess what? you guessed it, being reincarnated into a fantasy world. So sit back and laugh as Xan rants and reviews Himekishi ga Classmate by ELZ  illustrated by Yoshizawa Megane
 
, Xan also ponders on why Reincarnation is the big thing in Light Novels right now. Either way, we hope you enjoy this episode.

In this mouthwatering episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets an early birthday present as he reviews this delectable food and fantasy manga. So sit back and relax as he reviews "Restaurant to Another World/ Isekai Shokudo" by Junpei Inuzuka  illustrated by Takaaki Kugatsu
 
Besides geeking out about this manga, Xan also discusses the unique nature of its US release and what he enjoyed about this manga. He also talks a little bit about his plans for his upcoming birthday. Send Xan birthday wishes at xan@spiraken.com and on twitter @spiraken. Either way, we hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode, Xan checks out a recent series that focus on Emo Vampires. So enjoy as Xan reviews the action comedy horror manga series  Blood Lad by Yuuki Kodama
 
Besides talking about the overarching plot of the series, Xan also discusses the standout elements of this manga, the crazy art style and pimps out his review of Anime NYC 2017 with Doug Wilder. Hope You enjoy this episode and leave some comments below.

In this quick episode, Xan talks about all the wonderful food he enjoyed on Thanksgiving and then he discusses the crappy manga that was made by a weirdo who likes food way too much. Hope you are not scared away as Xan reviews Food Girls by Okama
 
Hopefully Xan gets to review some better food manga soon because this one left a gross taste in his mouth and in his mind. Either way check out some of the great food manga we have reviewed on our review archive. If you celebrate it, Hope you have a safe and happy Thankgiving weekend 

In this informative episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan learns about various martial arts style and techniques as he reviews the martial arts shonen manga Kenji by Matsuda Ryuchi
 
While discusses the pros and cons of this manga, Xan also updates our listeners on the current review schedule and gives a hint on how AnimeNYC went. Hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode, Xan sees the future as he reviews a cyberpunk action adventure manga. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Until Death Do Us Part" written by Hiroshi Takashige and illustrated by DOUBLE-S
 
Besides discussing the revitalizing effect of this manga, Xan also preps everyone for his panel at Anime NYC. We hope to see you there and hope you enjoy this manga 

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga about hidden obsessions and blackmail. so enjoy as he reviews Why Men Don't Wear High Heels by Kim Jimmy
 
Despite Xan's dislike for this manga, he does go over the positives and why manhwas fail. Either way, hope you enjoy