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



Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Spiraken Motion Picture Review:James Bond 007 - From Russia With Love
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
In This second installment of Spiraken's "Bond Marathon", Xan & Gretta review the second James Bond Movie, an adaptation of the 1957 Ian Fleming novel of the same name. So grab a train ticket, close your Q Branch suitcase and enjoy as they review From Russia With Love, directed by Terrance Young and starring Pedro Armendáriz, Lotte Lenya, Robert Shaw, Bernard Lee, Daniela Bianchi, Desmond Llwelyn and Sean Connery as James Bond



Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 353: The Golden Sheep/Kin no Hitsuji
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
In this episode, Xan reviews a manga that is about nostalgia, expectations and the truth about growing up. Also it references awesome songs by Deep Purple, So enjoy as he reviews "Kin no Hitsuji/ The Golden Sheep" by Kaori Ozaki



Monday Jan 27, 2020
Spiraken Supplemental Decade in Review 2010-2019 Part Two
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
In this very special supplemental episode of the Spiraken Review Podcast, Xan and Gretta go over the most addictive manga series, anime series and comic book events that were released over the last Decade.
From "One Punch Man", "Death Parade", "Saga", "Way of the Househusband" to even "Spiderverse", this supplemental gives our thoughts on the many many manga and anime events of the 2010s.
While we were not able to cover every series that debuted, we tried to cover as many as possible and gave our opinions about them.
If you agree or think we missed something, email us at xan@spiraken.com and let us know what we missed(Note because of the large amount of geeky things, we split this into two episodes so stay turned for the part two where we discuss anime series, manga series and comic book events of the 2010s)
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 #mangareview #animereview #wheelofmanga #decadeinreview #spirakenanimereview #comicbooks #manga #spirakenreviewpodcast
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- The Best Anime Openings of 2010-2019 by Various Artists (Decade Mix 2010s)
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Random Question of the Week: What was your standout manga of the 2010s?



Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007 -Dr No
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
With the 25th film in the James Bond Franchise being released this year, Xan decided to review every single Eon Pictures James Bond Film in order, before the last film he will rank them from best to worst in Movie, Bond Girl, Villain, Henchman, Theme Song, and Gadget, So Enjoy as he reviews them all.
To Start this 007 a thon, Xan and Gretta go to the beginning with the First True Film adaptation of Ian Fleming's Creation. So grab a tuxedo, pour yourself a martini and enjoy as they review Dr. No, directed by Terrance Young and starring Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, Jack Lord, in his debut as James Bond, Sean Connery



Friday Jan 24, 2020
Spiraken Supplemental: Decade in Review 2010-2019 Part One
Friday Jan 24, 2020
Friday Jan 24, 2020
In this very special supplemental episode of the Spiraken Review Podcast, Xan is joined by Gretta as they go over the most intriguing films, memorable animated movies, and bingeworthy live action television series that were released over the last Decade.
From "Game of Thrones", " Breaking Bad", "Crazy Rich Asians", "Kimi no Na wa" to even "The Artist", this supplemental gives our thoughts on the many many films and television shows of the 2010s. While we tried to stay away from Sequels, Comic Book adaptations and Reboots; there were some exceptions. If you agree or think we missed something, email us at xan@spiraken.com and let us know what we missed(Note because of the large amount of geeky things, we split this into two episodes so stay turned for the part two where we discuss anime series, manga series and comic book events of the 2010s)
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 #mangareview #moviereview #wheelofmanga #decadeinreview #spirakenmotionpicturereview #manga #spirakenreviewpodcast
Music Used in This Episode: Background Music- Intermission by Fats Weller (Monty Python & The Holy Grail OST), Closing Theme- The Best of 2010-2019 by Various Artists (Decade Mix 2010s)
Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/Our Email Spiraken@gmail.comXan's Email xan@spiraken.comOur Twitter SpirakenYoutube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spirakenOur Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken
Random Question of the Week: What was your standout film of the 2010s?



Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 352: After Hours
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
In this episode, Xan reviews a modern romantic story that centers around the club scene. So grab your headset, set up your turntable and enjoy as he reviews the Shojo Ai, Romantic Drama manga series "After Hours" by Yuuta Nishio



Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Spiraken Anime Review Ep 05: Weathering With You (Spoiler Free) Review
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
In this anime review, Xan & Gretta discuss the latest film by Makoto Shinkai. Is it as good as his last film, Your Name? Well sit back and find out as our podcast hosts review Weathering With You/Tenki no Ko, directed by Makoto Shinkai and starring Kotaro Daigo, Nana Mori, Shun Oguri, Tsubasa Honda, Chieko Baisho, Sakura Kiryu, Yuki Kaji , Sei Hiraizumi and Kana Hanazawa.



Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 351:The Alchemist Who Survived Now Dreams of a Quiet City Life
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
In this episode, Xan reviews a light novel adaptation that is one part time travel, one part fantasy drama and one part isekai. So grab your chalk to make alchemic circles, get a pointy sword and enjoy as he reviews "The Alchemist Who Survived Now Dreams of a Quiet City Life/Ikinokori Renkinjutsushi wa Machi de Shizuka ni Kurashitai" written by Usata Nonohata & Guru Mizoguchi, Character design by OX.

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.






