Manga Review Episodes

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan learns to look the other way from Illicit dealings as he reviews the action crime drama manga series Gangsta written by Kohske
 
Besides discussion about the obvious similarities between this and Black Lagoon, Xan discusses his recent trip to NYCC (not too much, a con report is coming soon) and he discusses the dirty feeling he gets from reading this manga. Either way, Hope you enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets spooky and scary as he reviews arguably one of the most popular manga series of all time that has influenced horror manga and yokai folklore. So enjoy as Xan reviews Gegege no Kitaro/ The Birth of Kitaro by the great Shigeru Mizuki
 
As Xan goes over the historical significants of Kitaro, he also talks about the different yokai depicted in the manga and how this story has stood the test of time. Xan also talks about his plans for NYCC 2017 and what he hopes to see at the convention. Either way, Hope you enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan returns to the fantasy genre in a slightly new way. So enjoy as Xan reviews the Fantasy adventure Manga adaptation of the Light Novel Hai to Genso no Grimgar/ Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash written by Mutsumi Okubashi
 
Besides comparing this series to .Hack, Overlord and many other protagonist gets stuck into video game series, Xan discusses the pros of this series and where it could go. Either way, Hope you enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan regains his sense of justice as he reviews the tattoo inspired action adventure seinen series Taboo Tattoo by Shinjiro
 
Xan goes over the basics of this series and why it is so similar to other series. He also promotes his upcoming appearance at Anime NYC in New York City in November of this year. you should check it out. Either way, Hope you enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan goes over a manga that could be considered a guilty pleasure by manga, So sit back and relax as he reviews  Amano Megumi wa Suki Darake! by Nekoguchi
 
As he goes over this manga, Xan also talks about the reasons for this episode's lateness (Do you think Xan should get a new laptop or should he finally get a tablet?) .. Hope you enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan goes over a manga which has won several awards and is responsible for a sequel series that has become hugely popular in the last year. So sit back and relax as he reviews the comedy manga, Osomatsu-kun by Akatsuka Fujio
 
Besides talking about this gag manga, Xan reveals the location of his upcoming panels at Otakon 2017 in Washington DC.. Hope you enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan finished out the month of Aliens, Boxers & Crazy Curses, with a series that is celebrating its 30th anniversary. So, enjoy as Xan reviews Rumiko Takahashi's take on Sports Romances in One Pound Gospel
 
While mixing Catholicism and Boxing seems like a risky topic for manga, Xan talks about how it works in this series. He also talks about some of the other series Rumiko Takahashi created and how they stand the test of time. Hope you enjoy

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan continues our theme month of Aliens, Boxers & Crazy Curses, with a series about insane neighbors, unrequited love and unlucky ronins. So, enjoy as Xan reviews Rumiko Takahashi's romantic comedy series Maison Ikkoku
 
Xan discusses how this is one of the few series of Rumiko Takahashi to have a proper ending as well as the unique elements that inspired the modern manga rom com. Hope you enjoy

In this zany episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan continues the Surprise theme month of Aliens, Boxers & Crazy Curses, with the first long running series by Rumiko Takahashi that made her the sensation she is. So, enjoy as Xan reviews Rumiko Takahashi's sci fi comedy series Urusei Yatsura/ Those Obnoxious Aliens
 
Besides being the origin of the first real Otaku Dream Girl, this manga sets up tons of tropes that are used in later manga and Xan talks about severel of these. Xan also talks about the upcoming panels at Otakon and some upcoming plans. Hope you enjoy

In this fun episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan  begins the Surprise theme month of Aliens, Boxers & Crazy Curses, with the first published manga by Rumiko Takahashi. So, enjoy as Xan reviews Rumiko Takahashi's Natte ne Yatsura/ Those Selfish Aliens
 
This manga is one of those that makes you laugh and confuses you at the same time. Xan also discusses the origins of Rumiko Takahashi and sets up the rest of the theme month.  Either way Hope you enjoy