Manga Review Episodes

In this cool episode of the podcast, Xan give into the fandom and geeks about one of the coolest slice of life manga series to come out in the last 4 years.. So sit back and enjoy as Xan reviews Sakamoto desu ka? / Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto by Nami Sano
 
While this episode is short, Xan tries his best to go over why the main character is cool. If you don't believe him, check out the first volume and comment below. Also check out our Anime Boston Photos here. Either way  Hope you enjoy

In this exciting episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan talks about Economics, trade and mysticism as he reviews Isuna Hasekura's manga adaptation of "狼と香辛料 (Ōkami to Kōshinryō)"  or as it is known in the west as Spice & Wolf
 
Xan geeks out over the various adaptations of this unique fantasy story as well as pimps out the Collector's edition. Check out Xan at Anime Boston 2017 from March 30- April 2nd.  Hope you enjoy

Xan is back from Japan and while he is working on his trip podcast here is something to tide you over. In this episode of the the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a coming of age story from Vertical Comics. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews The Gods Lie by Kaori Ozaki
 
While there is not too many spoilers in this episode, there is discussion about the plights of being an 11 year old and how crazy little brothers can be. Hope you enjoy

In this episode of the the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a Shounen Jump series for the first time in forever. So sit back and relax as he reviews  World Trigger by Daisuke Ashihara
 
Besides discussing the shounen power creep in the episode. Xan debats on what should be done in order to make this manga that much better. Hope you enjoy

In this long awaited episode, Xan returns from his hiatus to review a rather familiar shojo series. While there are similarites to a manga we reviewed back in 2009, there are some differences as well. So Enjoy as Xan reviews the light hearted emotional romance  Switch Girl by Natsumi Aida 
 
Besides comparing this manga to Kare Kano which we reviews in Ep 41, Xan also talks about the compelling art style, the intriguing ways to save money and what Spiraken hopes to do at the Upcoming New York Comic Con. Hope you enjoy

Happy Geek Pride Day!!! In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast, Xan and Jaxie get to talk about Jaxie's favorite type of horror story, a zombie one. So get your zombie bug out bag ready as our hosts review the award winning horror action manga series I Am A Hero by Kengo Hanazawa
 
In addition to the review, our intrepid hosts discuss terrible artwork, if removing your teeth is a sign of love and who would survive in a zombie apocalypse. Remember to Check out all the events at https://www.facebook.com/WhiteDuckEvents/?pnref=lhc and check out our panels at AnimeNext 2016 Hope you enjoy

In this episode, Xan and Jaxie review another enhanced human super hero story. Only this one seems all too familiar. So Enjoy as our host review the supernatural action story Tokyo Esp by Hajime Segawa
 
Besides suggesting that this manga is a blatent rip off of xmen, our hosts discuss the unique powers of flying penguins, promote their upcoming events and lament the late arrival of the Wheel of Manga. Remember to Check out all the events at https://www.facebook.com/WhiteDuckEvents/?pnref=lhc and check out our panels at AnimeNext 2016 Hope you enjoy

In this episode, Xan and Jaxie finally get to review a super popular manga that has been requested since this podcast started. So enjoy as our hosts  review the mystical horror psychological thriller series Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata
 
Besides reviewing the manga, our hosts discuss the nature of shinigami's relation to death in other cultures, the annoyance of Death Note's fans and the potential applications of a real death note. Send us some comments at our email, Check out all the events at https://www.facebook.com/WhiteDuckEvents/?pnref=lhc and check out our panels at AnimeNext 2016 Hope you enjoy

In this episode, Jaxie returns to join Xan as they review another superhero manga, Only this time it's mixed with a bit of high schol drama. So enjoy as our host review Boku no Hiro Academia/ My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi,
 
Our hosts talk about the unique nature of the manga, but they also discuss the art of self sacrifice, how many video game references are used, how the anime adaptaion is and also what is in coming up in the future. PLUS ULTRA!!!! Check out our panels at AnimeNext 2016 and Hope you enjoy

We Have Finally done it. We have reached Episode 200 of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast!So,to celebrate, Xan and Timbo talk about how the podcast has changed over time and more importantly review one of the Best Mangas currently out. So, sit back and relax as they reviews the Superhero Comedy Manga, One Punch Man by One and drawn by Yusuke Murata
 
Besides geeking out over the awesomeness of One Punch Man, our intrepid hosts talk about the MCU, Battlechaser, Netflix TV shows, sports manga and what will happen in the future.So Thank you for being with us for this long ride and we will continue to bring quality content to you. Check out our panels at AnimeNext 2016 and Hope you enjoy