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 Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a school life manga following the exploits of a masked main character. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Tanikamen" by Yokusaru Shibata.
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
In this Twelfth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan & Gretta review one of the more divisive Bond Films, where they combined two different Bond Short Stories to make this unique Film. Was it well executed? Sit back and find out as they review The James Bond Film, For Your Eyes Only directed by John Glen and starring Walter Gotell, Geoffrey Keen, Lois Maxwell, Desmond Llewelyn, John Wyman, Michael Gothard, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Julian Glover, Topel, Carole Bouquet and an Aging Roger Moore as James Bond.
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
In this episode, Xan reviews a gambling manga that is confusing and different. Sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Gamblers' Parade" by Kazutaka Kodaka and illustrated by Atsushi Nakayama.
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
In this episode of the Spiraken Anime Review, Xan is joined by Doug from animecons.tv as they discuss the upcoming anime series that will be released for Spring 2020.
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
In this music filled episode of the Spiraken Anime Review, Xan & Gretta review the latest anime series by acclaimed director Shinichiro Watanabe in collaboration with Studio Bones. So sit back and relax as they review the Music based seinen anime series Carole & Tuesday
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
in this Xanchat, our hosts discuss their recent obsession with Lego Builders and The Masked Singer
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
In this episode, Xan reviews a manga about prosthetic wearing crazy people fighting mascot headed murderers. How was it? Well sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Smokin' Parade" created by Jinsei Kataoka & illustrated by Kazuma Kondou.
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
In this Xan Chat, Gretta and Xan talk about the various games they are playing to keep sane during this crazy time. hope you are keeping sane as well
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on tinyurl.com/helpxan, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review.
Hope you enjoy the episode.
#xanchat #spiraken #atelierthepainterstudio #boardgamenight #socialdistancing
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- The Morning After by Bad Snacks (Youtube Audio Library)
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Random Question of the Week: What are you doing to keep sane?
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
In this episode of Spiraken's Anime Review Podcast, Xan & Gretta review the latest Masaaki Yuasa anime series. So grab your anime board and enjoy as they review Keep Your Hands off Eizouken!!
As they talk about this hyperactive anime series, they discuss the unique animation style, the great plot and if it is as awesome as people are saying.
hope you enjoy
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on tinyurl.com/helpxan, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review.
Hope you enjoy the episode.
#spirakenanimereview #spiraken #keepyourhandsoffeizouken #crunchyroll #spirakenanimereview
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Easy Breezy by Chelmico (Eizouken OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Were you ever part of a club like the Eizouken?
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
In this Episode of Spiraken's Latest Podcast Show about nothing and everything "Tales From the XXXX" Xan and Gretta discuss the current situation facing the country...Social Distancing.
They also discuss how to keep yourself busy during this time, what not to do, and more importantly how to be safe.
We hope that this entertaining episode is something that will keep you busy during this time.
Be well
So email us and tell us what you think. What we can change and what you liked. thank you and hope you enjoy the Show
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Random Question of the Week: What Podcast Subjects do you want for our next podcast?
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.