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
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
In This episode, Xan and Gretta review a fun josei slice of life series about destressing the most adorable way possible. So sit back and enjoy as they review Cat Massage Therapy by Haru Hisakawa.
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
In this four hundredth and fiftieth episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast, Xan reviews an Isekai series that has a messed up protagonist. Is it worth checking out? Well sit back and find out as he reviews Time Stop Hero by Yasunori Mitsunaga.
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
In this first podcast episode of 2022, Xan reviews a classic shojo title that is a historical drama set during the French Revolution. Sit back and enjoy as he reviews The Rose of Versailles/ Versailles no Bara by Riyoko Ikeda.
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
In this final manga review of 2021, Xan reviews a slice of life light novel adaptation that deals with social issues. Sit back and enjoy as he reviews My Youth Romantic Comedy is Wrong As I Expected / Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru by Wataru Watari with art by Naomichi Io.
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
In this episode, Xan reviews a collection of 12 stories from one of the greatest manga series of all time. So enjoy as he reviews Lupin III: Greatest Heists by Monkey Punch and collected by Ryuichi Endo.
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
In this mini movie review, Xan & Gretta talk about the twenty seventh Marvel Cinematic Universe film, as well as the 9th live action Spider-man film. Does it resolve the ending from Spider-man: Far From Home? Well, grab your web shooters and find out as they review the sci fi comic book film Spider-Man: No Way Home directed by Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Marisa Tomei, Benedict Wong, Tony Revolori, Alfred Molina, Jamie Foxx, Willem Dafoe and some surprise guests.
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
In this episode, Xan reviews a new Shonen Jump title about fighting giant monsters and cleaning up after them. How violent is it? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the action Sci Fi manga series Kaiju No. 8 by Naoya Matsumoto.
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
In this episode, Xan reviews a high fantasy manga about what happens after the quest is complete. What is next? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the action, drama fantasy manga Frieren: Beyond Journey's End/ Soso no Furirenby Kanehito Yamada with art by Tsukasa Abe.
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
In this episode, Xan reviews another supernatural manga, this one is about urban legends and being careful what you wish for. Is it scary. Well prepare to enter the 3rd stall as he reviews Toilet Bound Hanako-kun/ Jibaku Shonen Hanako-kun by Aidaro.
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
In this episode, Xan reviews a supernatural romance that seems to be inspired by Beauty and the Beast. Is it a happy story? Well sit back and find out as he reviews The Ancient Magus Bridge/Mahō Tsukai no Yome by Kore Kamazaki.
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.