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.
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.
Episodes

Saturday Feb 22, 2020
Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007- Live And Let Die
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
In This eighth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon", Xan & Gretta review the debut film featuring the third James Bond. Be prepared for action, adventure, puns and Blaxploitation references as they review the 1973 Spy Film Live & Let Die, Directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Clifton James, Michael Ebbin, Lois Maxwell, Earl Jolly Brown, Bernard Lee, Geoffrey Holder, Gloria Hendry, David Hedison, Julius Harris, Jane Seymour, Yaphet Kotto and introducing Roger Moore as James Bond, 007

Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Spiraken Anime Review Ep 06: Ride Your Wave
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
In this anime review, Xan & Gretta discuss the latest film by Masaaki Yuasa. Is the premise too weird or does it work out Well sit back and find out as our podcast hosts review Ride Your Wave/Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara, directed by Masaaki Yuasa and starring Ryota Katayose Rina Kawaei Honoka Matsumoto and Kentaro Ito
Note This is a spoiler Free/Light Review, so we try not to discuss the finer points and twists of the film. However we do discuss the beautiful artwork, the idea of using the stages of grief to guide your movie and the various YUASA-ISMS in the film.
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Hope you enjoy the episode.
#spirakenmotionpicturereview #spiraken #Rideyourwave #Masaakiyuasa #spirakenanimereview
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Brand New Story (Hinako & Minato Ver ) by Ryota Katayode and Rina Kawaei (Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Did this movie make you cry?

Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 356: Cats of the Louvre
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
In this episode, Xan reviews a special manga that was commisioned by one of the world's greatest Art Museums. So, prepare to become cultured about art and enjoy as he reviews "Cats of the Louvre" by Taiyou Matsumoto
As our host discusses the complex nature of this narrative, he also gives a brief history of Matsumoto's studies in France, gives us a long list of the manga series that are ending, and confuses us with his rants.
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#spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #seinenmanga #vizcomics #catsofthelouvre #louvrenoneko #manga #spirakenreviewpodcast
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Kate's Waltz by Bad Snacks (Youtube Audio Library)
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Random Question of the Day: Could this manga be translated into a manga series?

Sunday Feb 16, 2020
Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007- Diamonds Are Forever
Sunday Feb 16, 2020
Sunday Feb 16, 2020
In this seventh installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon", Xan & Gretta return to form as they review the return of Sean Connory as James Bond in this strange adventure. So grab your dice and enjoy as they review the 1971 spy film Diamonds Are Forever, directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Lois Maxwell, Desmond Llewelyn, Bernard Lee, Bruce Glover, Putter Smith, Bruce Cabot, Jimmy Dean, Lana Wood, Charles Gray, Jill St. John and Returning as James Bond, Sean Connery.

Saturday Feb 15, 2020
Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007- On Her Majesty‘s Secret Service
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
In this sixth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon", Xan & Gretta review the first bond movie to have a different actor playing our favorite MI6 agent. So grab your skis, fake a scottish accent and enjoy as they review On Her Majesty's Secret Service, directed by Peter R Hunt and Starring Lois Maxwell, Desmond Llewelyn, Bernard Lee, Ilse Steppat, Gabrielle Ferzetto, Telly Savalas, Diana Rigg and the Second James Bond George Lazenby
As our hosts discuss the many problems that happened behind the scenes while this film was made, they also discuss Telly Savalas' take on Blofeld, the great soundtrack of the film and the shocking ending.
Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.
#spiraken #moviereview #dodecahydronofmovies #spymanga #jamesbond007 #onhermajestyssecretservice #wehaveallthetimeintheworld #ernststavroblofeld #georgelazenby #007 #movie #spirakenreviewpodcast
Music Used in This Episode: Opening Theme- This Never Happened to the Other Fella by John Barry Orchestra (On Her Majesty's Secret Service OST) Closing Theme-We Have All The Time in the World by John Barry (On Her Majesty's Secret Service OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Would this film have been better with Connery in the role?

Friday Feb 14, 2020
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Sonic The Hedgehog (2020)
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
In this mini movie review, Xan & Gretta review a long awaited video game adaptation starring on the major flagship characters for SEGA. Was it worth the wait or is it like so many other video game films. Grab your red sneakers, a bag of gold rings and enjoy as they review Sonic The Hedgehog, directed by Jeff Fowler and starring James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, and Jim Carrey as Dr Robotnik.

Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 355: Cells At Work! Code Black
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
In this episode, Xan gets to review a sequel series of a manga that he has been meaning to review for a while but has not done. Does he do a good job? Well prepare to be educated as he reviews Cells at Work! Code Black" by Shigemitsu Harada and Illustrated by Issei Hatsuyoshi.

Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Little Women (2019)
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
In this mini movie review, Gretta and Xan have the fortunate pleasure to review the seventh adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott novel from 1868. So prepare a basket for the humble, and enjoy as they review Little Women, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, Meryl Streep, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, James Norton, Louis Garrel, and Chris Cooper.

Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007-You Only Live Twice
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
In the fifth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon", Xan & Gretta get to review the bond movie which first shows Spectre Leader Blofeld's face. Remember to look up and look out as they review the action adventure spy film You Only Live Twice, directed by Lewis Gilbert and starring Akiko Wakabayashi, Mie Hama, Tetsuro Tamba, Teru Shimada, Karin Dor, Donald Pleasence, Bernard Lee, Lois Maxwell, Desmond Llewelyn, Charles Gray and Sean Connery as James Bond.

Saturday Feb 08, 2020
Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007- Thunderball
Saturday Feb 08, 2020
Saturday Feb 08, 2020
In this fourth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon", Can & Gretta review the fourth film of the James Bond Franchise. So grab your rebreather, arm your sub and enjoy as they review Thunderball, directed by Terence Young and starring Claudine Auger, Adolfo Celi, Luciana Paluzzi, Rik Van Nutter, Desmond Llewlyn, Lois Maxwell, Bernard Lee and starring Sean Connery as 007/James Bond

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.






