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
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
In this episode, Xan reviews a battle manga that uses powers creatively. So enjoy as he reviews "Battle In 5 Seconds After Meeting/Deatte 5 Byou de Battle" written by Saizou Harawata and illustrated by Kashiwa Miyako.
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
In this episode, Xan and Gretta review the latest Netflix animated film. Based on a unique book, this movie is one part Lemony Snickets and One Part Wallace & Grommit. Enjoy as they review The Willoughbys, directed by Kris Pearn and starring Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, Sean Cullen and Ricky Gervais.
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
It's Time For Another XanChat!!! Spiraken's random rant podcast, where we talk about random things as we drink coffee, take a drive or do something else.
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
It's Time For Another XanChat!!! Spiraken's random rant podcast, where we talk about random things as we drink coffee, take a drive or do something else.
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
In this episode, Xan reviews a manga that was nominated for this year's Manga Taisho Award. Is it worthy of the nomination? Grab your train pass and let's find out as he reviews "Skip to Loafer by Takamatsu Misaki.
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
In this Thirteenth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan & Gretta review a Bond movie rushed in order to compete with an unofficial Bond Film.Is it the Superior Film? Sit back and find out as they review The James Bond Film, Octopussy directed by John Glen and starring Vijay Amritraj, Walter Gotell, Michaela Clavell, Lois Maxwell, Robert Brown, Desmond Llewelyn, David Meyer, Anthony Meyer, Steven Berkoff, Kabir Bedi, Kristina Wayborn, Louis Jourdan, Maud Adams, and Roger Moore as James Bond.
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
In this nostalgic episode, Xan and Doug From animecons.tv talk about several retro anime series from before 2005.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
In this episode, Xan & Gretta review a shonen manga about being an otaku teacher who suffers from YD. Grab your favorite manga and enjoy as they review "Denpa Kyoushi/He is an Ultimate Teacher/ Ultimate Otaku Teacher" by Takeshi Azuma.
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.