Spiraken Review Podcast

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a romantic comedy manga about weird personality quirks, social anxiety and communication through journal. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Komi Can't Communicate/ Komi-san wa, Komyusho Desu" by Tomohito Oda
 
 
As our host talks about the romantic aspects of this manga, he also compares this to other series that he has reviewed over the years that deal with weird side characters and silent protagonists. Hope you enjoy.

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan reviews a controversial new film that re-imagines one of DC Comic's most iconic Villains. Was it a great comic book film or was it a unique character study? Well, Sit back and listen as  Xan reviews Joker, directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, Glenn Fleshler, Bill Camp, Shea Whigham, and Marc Maron
 

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review a new animated film focused on that recently popular urban legend, the Yeti. Was it better than the two other films based on big foot this year? Well, let's find out as our hosts reviews the Dreamworks animated film Abominable, directed by Jill Culton and starring Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Eddie Izzard, Sarah Paulson, Tsai Chin, and Michelle Wong
 

In this fun episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a  manga about board games, friendships and ambition. So select your favorite color meeple, grab your dice and enjoy as he reviews "After School Dice Club/ Hokago Saikoro Kurabu " by Hiro Nakamichi
 
 
As our host geeks out over the various board game easter eggs in this manga, he also discusses the unique style of this series and compares it to its anime adaptation. Hope you enjoy.

In this episode, Xan reviews a romantic manga about love between a high school student and her boss. So bring out your umbrella and enjoy as he reviews "After the Rain/ Koi wa Ameagari no Yō ni" by Jun Mayuzuki
 
 
As our host talks about the romantic aspects of this manga, he also compares this to other romantic series SPIRAKEN has reviewed over the years. Hope you enjoy.

In this SPOILER FREE mini Anime review episode, Xan review the latest anime film by Studio Trigger. So, get on your firefighting gear and enjoy as our hosts reviews Promare, directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi and starring Kenichi Matsuyama, Taichi Saotome, Masato Sakai, Ayane Sakura, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Tetsu Inada, Mayumi Shintani, Rikiya Koyama, Kendo Kobayashi, Ami Koshimizu, Taiten Kusunoki, Nobuyuki Hiyama, Katsuyuki Konishi, Arata Furuta, & Ryōka Yuzuki
 
 

In this jam packed episode, Xan reviews a manga series that is one part "Saiki K" and one part "Way of the Househusband". So get some salmon roe sushi and enjoy as he reviews "Hinamatsuri" by Masao Ohtake
 
As he talks about the weird plot of this manga, Xan also talks about the many pop culture references in this series Hope You Enjoy This Episode

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review an upcoming film adaptation/sequel to the highly acclaimed and beloved British Historical Period Drama Television series. So, remember to wear the appropriate clothing for the occasion, remember your manners and  and enjoy as our hosts reviews Downton Abbey, directed by Gene Stupnitsky and starring Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern,Michelle Dockery ,Laura Carmichael, Penelope Wilton, Allen Leech, Jim Carter, Robert James-Collier, Phyllis Logan, Brendan Coyle, Joanne Froggatt, Lesley Nicol, Kevin Doyle, Sophie McShera, Raquel Cassidy, Michael C. Fox, Matthew Goode, Harry Hadden-Paton, Douglas Reith, Geraldine James, Simon Jones, Max Brown, David Haig, Richenda Carey, Tuppence Middleton and Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham
 
 

In this comprehensive episode, Xan reviews a manga series that comments of societal prejudices and expectations. So let your inner animal out and enjoy as he reviews "Beastars" by Paru Itagaki
 
Besides discussing the similarities to Disney's Zootopia, Our intrepid host also discusses the murder mystery aspect of this manga as well as the strong qualities of the main characters. He did make a mistake where he spoke about the 2 vols that are currently out (vol 2 is not released til next week) apologies for that. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
 
addendum: Note That Xan re-edited this episode to include the opening to the new anime series adaptation of Beastars to include the awesomeness that is the show's ost. Hope you enjoy

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review the highly anticipated sequel to The 2017 Adaptation of Stephen King's It (Which we reviewed back in 2017). Does the sequel hold up to the original. Well, sit back and find out as Xan reviews Stephen King's It: Chapter 2, directed by Andy Muscietti and stars Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan, James Ransone, Andy Bean, and Bill Skarsgård, who returns as Pennywise the Dancing Clown.