Manga Review Episodes

 In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the manga adaptation of one of Makoto Shinkai's amazing films. So, listen to this episode when it's raining for atmosphere and enjoy as as he reviews the romantic drama manga  "Garden of Words" by Makoto Shinkai and illustrated by Midori Motohashi
 
Xan compares this manga to the film it was adapted from and tries to convey how this makes him feel. Either way, hope you enjoy this episode.

 In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a dad fiction manga about going to space...kinda. So hope you enjoy Xan's review of "Moonlight Mile" by Yasuo Ōtagaki
 
Besides the unique aspect of reincarnation used in this manga, our host also discusses how they utilize a McGuffin so much more effectively then other stories. Either way Hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is horrified and amazed at the violence in the sci fi action manga that he reviews. So enjoy as he reviews the action adventure science fiction manga series "Terra Formars" by Yū Sasuga
 
Xan rants about the death toll in this manga as well as the awesome abilities of the M.O. Operatives. Either way Hope you enjoy this episode.

 In this episode, Xan gets pumped and angry as he reviews a sci fi action manga that involves a cyborg ojisan vs a cyborg kid. So, strap on your jetpacks and join Xan as he reviews the action adventure  sci manga series "Inuyashiki" by Hiroya Oku
 
Xan points out the use of Gantz art in the episode as well as discusses the overarching plot of this manga. Hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan takes his time and relaxes as he reviews a unique slice of life manga. So grab a coffee and relax as he reviews the sci fi manga series "Yokohama Kaidashi Kiko" by Hitoshi Ashinano
 
Xan marvels at the positivity of this manga, despite its melancholy setting. He also discusses the new podcast schedule for this year. We will be posting 3 days a week, so stay tuned. Hope you enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews not just a manga, but also it's light novel counterpart. So, sit back and enjoy as he reviews the fantasy drama seinen manga and light novel series "So I'm A Spider, So What?" by Okina Baba
 
 
Xan compares the novel and light novel series as well as marvels over how good an Isekai series can really be. We Hope you enjoy this episode

Bon Appetite! In this episode, Xan reviews a crazy cooking manga about cooking the monsters you find in a dungeon.How does one do it? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the fantasy comedy cooking manga series "Delicious in Dungeon" by Ryoko Kui
 
Xan talks about how delicious the food looks despite the absurd concept, as well as wonders why they haven't made an anime adaptation yet. Hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a juvenile graphic novel (not a manga) released by Yen Press.  So sit back and relax as he reviews the Middle School Drama Story "Brave" by Svetlana Chamkova
 
Xan discusses the relationship between "Brave" and Svetlana Chamkova's earlier novel "Ackward" as well as discusses the social hierarchy system of middle school. Hope you enjoy this episode

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a depressing one shot manga/manwha about the end of the world.  So listen as he reviews the drama sci fi seinen manga/manwha "Hotel Since 2079" by Boichi
 
Xan discusses the unique origin of this story and his reason why it should never be adapted again. Hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about friendship and anterograde amnesia. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews the rom com manga series "One Week Friends" by Matcha Hazuki
 
Xan compares this manga to similar stories like "50 First Dates" and how good the art style is. Hope you enjoy this episode.