Saturday Feb 13, 2021
Spiraken Con Report: The State of Conventions in 2021 (First Five Months)
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 Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
In this shonen action filled episode, Xan reviews a Weekly Shonen Jump Manga that is often overlooked. Is it as good as the more popular works? Well grab a blessed sword and enjoy as he reviews Blue Exorcist by Kazue Kato
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
It's Time For TV TUESDAY
In this episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan discusses the latest shows in the Spoiler Free Section and then Gretta joins him to discuss the spoilery Goodness of this week's Television episodes.
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening so you are not spoiled.
Saturday Feb 06, 2021
Saturday Feb 06, 2021
In this mini movie review, Xan & Gretta discuss the latest Studio Ghibli release, the studio's first fully CGI "film". Was it worth watching? Well grab your headsets and find out as they review Earwig & The Witch/ Aya to Majo directed by Goro Miyazaki and featuring the voices of Shinobu Terajima, Etsushi Toyokawa, Gaku Hamada, and Kokoro Hirasawa.
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
In this Technicolor filled episode, Xan reviews a manga about a boring girl whose life is turned upside down by a weird new pet. We hope you enjoy as he reviews the slice of life manga Rainbow & Black/Niji to Kuro by Eri Takenashi.
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
It's Time For TV TUESDAY
In this episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan and Gretta go over the season premier for Resident Alien as well as the latest episodes of the other show we are discussing.
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
In this insane episode, Xan reviews a Kazuo Koike manga that makes Crying Freeman look normal. So grab your money made footballs and enjoy as he reviews the ultraviolent Ultrasexist 80s manga Wounded Man written by Kazuo Koike and illustrated by Ryouichi Ikegami.
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
It's Time For TV TUESDAY
In this episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan and Gretta go over the season premier for Snow Piercer as well as the latest episodes of the other show we are discussing.
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
In this episode, Xan reviews a military magical girl series that deals with tons of PTSD. Does it hit the mark though? Well grab your transformation Focus, sit back and enjoy as he reviews Magical Spec Ops Asuka/Mahō Shōjo Tokushusen Asuka by Makoto Fukami and illustrated by Seigo Tokiya.
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.