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.
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Episodes
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
In This episode, Xan gets to interview Amit Moshe, Creator of the tabletop RPG, City of Mist. They discuss the upcoming game Tokyo: Otherscape - A Mythic RPG.
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
In this episode, Xan reviews an action comedy about a retired hitman who runs a convenience store. How silly is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the Shonen Jump comedy series Sakamoto Days by Yuto Suzuki.
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
In this episode, Xan and Gretta Review a video game adaptation sequel that is pretty cool. What movie are we speaking of? Well sit back and enjoy as they review the action adventure video game movie Sonic The Hedgehog 2 directed by Jeff Fowler and starring James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Collen O' Shaughnessey, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Idris Elba and Jim Carrey returning as Dr Robotnik.
As with our other mini reviews, this is not a full review and tries to be as spoiler light as possible. Spiraken will be releasing a spoiler filled review for Patrons coming soon. Xan goes over his thoughts on the film, while Gretta discusses how relatable this was to her.
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Random Question of the Day: Could you relate to this film?
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
In this episode, Xan reviews a fairy tale manga about a young girl who is left in a cursed land. Is it a happy ending? Well, sit back and find out as he review the dark fantasy manga The Girl From The Other Side: Siúil, A Rún by Nagabe.
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
In this episode, Xan reviews a shojo manga that is a love letter to the movies. How is it? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the comedy, shojo manga series Pompo The Cinephile by Shogo Sugitani
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
In this spoiler light episode, Xan reviews a truly touching, coming of age manga about a young girl figuring out the meaning of what is happiness. Does She find it? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the omnibus seinen manga I Had That Dream Again by Yoru Sumino and illustrated by Idumi Kirihara.
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
In this episode, Xan reviews a classic shojo title about the prince saving a princess and then the princess wants to become a prince. How was it? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the romantic surreal manga series Revolutionary Girl Utena by Chiho Saito and the other members of Be-Papas.
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
In this episode, Xan and Gretta Review the latest Pixar film, directed by the creator of the animated short Bao. How is it compared to other Pixar films? Well sit back and find out as they review the Pandatastic coming of age animated film Turning Red directed by Domee Shi and starring Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Ava Morse, Hyein Park, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Orion Lee, Wai Ching Ho, Tristan Allerick Chen, and special cameo by James Hong.
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
In this episode, Xan reviews a historical romance story about finding love when all hope is lost. So enjoy as he reviews the Taisho Otome Fairy Tale by Sana Kirioka.
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
In this mini movie review, Xan and Gretta give their initial impressions on the latest Batman film. Is it a let down or is it a masterpiece. Sit back and find out as they review the Action mystery comic book hero film The Batman directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Patterson, Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano, Colin Ferrell, Jeffery Wright, John Turturro and Andy Serkis.
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.