Spiraken Review Podcast
For over 600 episodes, the Wheel of Manga has been our chaotic overlord. One spin could bring the cozy fantasy of Restaurant to Another World or the body-horror of Tokyo Ghoul—we just hold the microphone. But that's not all! Get our unfiltered manga hot takes, on-the-ground convention reports, movie reviews, and dive deep with our Monthly Book Club. Whether it's the slick action of Lupin III or the profound soul-searching of Vagabond, if it's a story with pulse, we've covered it. Your weekly dose of glorious uncertainty starts here.
Episodes
Nov 16, 2022
Nov 16, 2022
19 min
Only two episodes away from episode 500!!
In this episode, Xan reviews a fun neonoir manga that has two mismatched protagonists on a thrilling mission. Is this a great neonoir story? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews The seinen crime action adventure series Candy & Cigarettes by Tomonori Inoue.
Nov 9, 2022
Nov 9, 2022
17 min
In this thought filled episode, Xan reviews one of Hayao Miyazaki's earliest works. Is it as good as Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind? Well, find out as he reviews the 1983 life changing epic emonogatari (Illustrated story) Shuna's Journey by Hayao Miyazaki.
Nov 2, 2022
Nov 2, 2022
15 min
In this hilariously short episode, Xan reviews a 4-koma gag manga about the most secret of organizations. What organization is he talking about? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the comedy manga series The Evil Secret Society of Cats by Pandania.
Oct 26, 2022
Oct 26, 2022
17 min
Only Five more Episodes Til Episode 500! In this momentous episode, Xan reviews a fetch quest story with an insanely dark premise. What's it about? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the action, supernatural manga series Hell's Paradise - Jugokuraku by Yuji Kaku.
Oct 19, 2022
Oct 19, 2022
22 min
In this episode, Xan reviews a shonen manga that features ghosts and aliens. Do the two concepts merge well together? Well, find out as he reviews the sci fi horror action series Dandadan by Yukinobu Tatsu.
Oct 12, 2022
Oct 12, 2022
14 min
In this episode, Xan reviews a sexually charged seinen manga about a germaphobe with a disturbing issue. How unique is this one shot? Well, Sit back and find out as he reviews Drip Drip by Paru Itagaki.
Oct 5, 2022
Oct 5, 2022
19 min
In this slightly cringe filled series, Xan reviews another Isekai, this time it's about a main protagonist who wants to be the edgelordy puppet master in the shadows. Is it enjoyable? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews The Eminence in Shadow by Daisuke Aizawa with art by Anri Sakano and character design by Touzai.
Sep 28, 2022
Sep 28, 2022
30 min
In this episode, Gretta returns to help Xan review an evil isekai series about a fairy who wants to get rid of all cats, chocolate and video games! How will the main character survive in this new world? Well, Sit back and find out as they review Romantic Killer by Wataru Momose.
Sep 21, 2022
Sep 21, 2022
21 min
In this episode, Xan reviews a reverse isekai with a super nerdy protagonist. How crazy is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the comedy, isekai, slice of life manga series Uncle From Another World by Hotondoshindeiru.
Sep 17, 2022
Sep 17, 2022
1 hr 3 min
#escapefromnewyork #moviereview #spiraken In this long awaited episode, Xan is joined by Stefan Latour, friend of the podcast and head of Otakuthon. These two get to review a classic 80s action, sci fi dystopian film that has reached cult status set in the far distant year of 1997. Does it hold up? Well sit back and find out as they review the 1981 John Carpenter Film, Escape From New York, starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Adrienne Barbeau, and Harry Dean Stanton.
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.