Spiraken Review Podcast
580 episodes of manga mayhem, powered by our infamous Wheel of Manga! Will it land on Restaurant To Another World’s cozy charm or Tokyo Ghoul’s despair? No one knows—not even us. Beyond the Wheel, we’re your go-to for manga hot takes, convention adventures, movie breakdowns, Random Reviews and our passionate Monthly Book Club. From Lupin III’s heists to Vagabond’s soul-searching, if it’s kinetically enhanced, we’ve spun it. Tune in weekly for glorious uncertainty!
Episodes

Wednesday Aug 26, 2009
Wednesday Aug 26, 2009
The back to school episode of the Spiraken Manga Review has a surprise in it. Moonstone from the Animentors guest hosts with Xan. They both review manga written by Tohru Fujisawa , Shonen Junai Gumi and Teacher Kamen

Wednesday Aug 19, 2009
Wednesday Aug 19, 2009
The long awaited 64th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast, Xan reviews a sports manga that covers the popular and strange sport of Ping Pong, "P2! Let's Play Ping Pong"

Wednesday Aug 12, 2009
Ep 63: 20 Faces Steals The World
Wednesday Aug 12, 2009
Wednesday Aug 12, 2009
In this, the 63rd episode of this enlightening podcast, Xan and Bell-Chan review a romantic and heart stealing Clamp Manga, "Man Of Many Faces"

Wednesday Aug 05, 2009
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 62: FLCL (or Foolycoolyfoolycoolyfurikurifurikoolyflcl)
Wednesday Aug 05, 2009
Wednesday Aug 05, 2009
Xan is not Alone. HURRAH! in the 62nd episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Bell-Chan Reviews the insane and truly inspiring Manga "FLCL"

Wednesday Jul 29, 2009
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 61: Clannad (or Visual Novel Should Stay Game)
Wednesday Jul 29, 2009
Wednesday Jul 29, 2009
Despite many hardships, this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan Reviews the Visual Novel Manga adaption of Clannad

Thursday Jul 23, 2009
Thursday Jul 23, 2009
In this hallmark episode of the Spiraken Manga Review podcast, Xan reviews a truly influential series on the popularity of anime in the western world. This manga is powerful, strong and fun to read. and what manga is it? Naoko Takeuchi's Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon)

Friday Jul 10, 2009
Friday Jul 10, 2009
In the 59th episode of this podcast, Xan reviews a destructive series about android catgirls and lots of destruction, Masamune Shirow's Dominion: Tank Police

Tuesday Jun 30, 2009
Tuesday Jun 30, 2009
In this long overdue episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the Gambling Series "Kaiji"
Xan apologizes for the lateness in the release of this episode. Real Life took precidence over the podcast. Wait for the next episode to see something really cool. Check out Xan's articles on anime3000.com and email any comments/concerns about how to make the show better. thanks
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Hontou no Kotoba - "Mirai wa Bokura no Te no Naka" By The Blue Hearts (Kaiji OST),Ending Music -Onore Michi - "Automatic" By Fake? (Songs From Beelesebub)
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Wednesday Jun 17, 2009
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 57: Gokusen (or Yakuza Ojou Teaches Math)
Wednesday Jun 17, 2009
Wednesday Jun 17, 2009
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the Yakuza esque Josei Series, Gokusen

Wednesday Jun 10, 2009
Wednesday Jun 10, 2009
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the stereotypical Shonen Series O-Parts Hunter or 666 Satan

About Us
SPIRAKEN or Some Podcast Inventing Reviews About Kinetically Enhanced Narratives is a nerdy manga podcast that also talks about different geeky topics. Started in 2008 by Xan Villanueva and "May-San",this podcast is dedicated to inform our audience on what manga,anime,tv series, conventions or other nerdy thing is worth investing their time in.