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.
Episodes
Episodes



Monday Apr 20, 2020
Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007- Octopussy
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
Spiraken Anime Review Ep 11: Underrated Retro Anime From Before 2005 pt 1
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
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 364: Denpa Kyoushi/ He is An Ultimate Teacher
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.



Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 363: Tanikamen
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
Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007- For Your Eyes Only
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
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 362: Gamblers Parade
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
Spiraken Anime Review Ep 10: Spring Anime 2020
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
Spiraken Anime Review Ep 09: Carole & Tuesday
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

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.






