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 May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
In this important episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an slice of life story that is one part John Wick and one part Martha Stewart. So put on your apron and enjoy as enjoy as he reviews "Way of the House Husband" by Kousuke Oono
As he discusses this manga, our host also ponders on why this is such a great manga. Hope you enjoy
Monday Apr 29, 2019
Monday Apr 29, 2019
In this very special anime review episode, Xan and Gretta review the latest edition to the City Hunter Franchise. So sit back and enjoy as our hosts review "City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes" directed by Kenji Kodama and starring Akira Kamiya, Kazue Ikura, Marie Iitoyo, Tessho Genda, Yoko Asagami, Mami Koyama, Chika Sakamoto, Keiko Toda, Koichi Yamadera and Hochu Otsuka.
Sunday Apr 28, 2019
Sunday Apr 28, 2019
In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experiences and adventures attending Anime Boston 2019
Anime Boston took place April 19th-21st 2019 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts
So besides discussing how this compared to the other conventions this year, Xan also discusses the City Hunter film premiere and the unique theme of the convention. hope you enjoy
Friday Apr 26, 2019
Friday Apr 26, 2019
In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan gives his initial reactions to the long anticipated 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So sit back and enjoy as our host reviews Avengers: Endgame, directed by Joe & Anthony Russo and stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Bradley Cooper, and Josh Brolin.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
In this mouth watering episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai story that is similar to one we reviewed last year. So sit down, pour yourself a glass of Whatsontapp and enjoy as he reviews "Isekai Isekaya Nobu" by Natsuya Semikawa
Besides comparing it to Restaurant to Another World, Our host talks about the delicious looking food in the mang and why it deserves to be read. Hope you enjoy
Sunday Apr 21, 2019
Sunday Apr 21, 2019
Since we spend so much time talking about superhero comic book movies, TV shows, games and comics themselves, welcome to Xan's Xtraordianry Superhero Xamination, the show where every episode we will talk about everything superhero comic booky and fun.
In this installment, in preperation for Avengers Endgame (which comes out in 5 Days), Xan lists his and Gretta's official ranking of the 32 Villains of the MCU. So Sit Back relax and Enjoy our review on which villain is the best and which is the worst.
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
In this vertigo inducing episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai story that is more horror than fantasy. So be careful of the edge and enjoy as he reviews "High Rise Invasion" by Tsuina Miura
As our intrepid host discusses the unique nature of this horror manga, he also ponders on why this manga exists. Hope you enjoy
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
The Second episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST, is kind of underhanded and dirty. Xan and Gretta review a classic crime comedy that was a remake of a film starring David Niven and Marlon Brando. So enjoy as our hosts review Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, directed by Frank Oz. It is starring Michael Caine, Steve Martin, Glenne Headly, Anton Rodgers and Ian McDiarmid.
Saturday Apr 13, 2019
Saturday Apr 13, 2019
Since we spend so much time talking about superhero comic book movies, TV shows, games and comics themselves, we have decided to start an all new podcast. Xan's Xtraordianry Superhero Xamination, the show where every episode we will talk about everything superhero comic booky and fun. So to annoint this new podcast Gretta and Xan decide to start off easy...
By ranking all of the MCU films up til Captain Marvel (seeing as Avengers End Game Comes out in 12 Days. So Sit Back relax and Enjoy our review on what films rank where and why we put them there.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the latest harem manga series to be released by Kodansha. So enjoy as he reviews "The Quintessential Quintuplets" by Negi Haruba
As our podcast host discusses the plot and the characters, he also discusses the unique nature of this manga. Hope you enjoy
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.