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

Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Gretta get a little bit romantic as they review a manga that focuses on the trials and tribulations of dating a coworker when both of you are hiding the fact that you are otaku. So enjoy as they reviews "Wotakoi: Love is Hard For Otaku" by Fujita
Besides discussing the accuracy of this manga, our intrepid hosts also discuss the massive product placement in this manga, the unique characters of the story and the absurdity of being forced to stay late at work. either way Hope you Enjoy

Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Dr Seuss’ The Grinch 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
In this Mini Movie Review, Xan & Gretta review the third adaption of the famous 1957 Holiday classic book by Dr. Seuss. Is it better or worse than the last two adaptations? Well Grab some hot chocolate, put on your grinchiest face and enjoy as they review Dr. Seuss' The Grinch, directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier. It is starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Cameron Seely, and Angela Lansbury, and narration is by Pharrell Williams.

Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
In this mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review the Sequel to the Prequel of the Harry Potter Series. So sit back and enjoy as our hosts review Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald, directed by David Yates and starring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Zoë Kravitz, Callum Turner, Claudia Kim, William Nadylam, Kevin Guthrie, Jude Law, and Johnny Depp..

Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan geeks out as he reviews a completely insane manga that is batshit crazy. One Part Seinen series, One Part Wrestling Drama and One Part Political Satire, this is WTF at is finest. So enjoy as he reviews "Golosseum" by Yasushi Baba
Besides Gloating on the absurdity of this manga, Xan also discusses the politics which influenced this story and the origins of Axe Bowman Hope you Enjoy

Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan returns to manga review with a manga series that is very similar to so many other shonen jump series. So enjoy as he reviews "Hunter x Hunter" by Yoshihiro Togashi
Besides talking about the plot and main character, Xan also complains about how Gon is potentially more idiotic than Goku and Luffy Combined Hope you Enjoy

Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Spiraken State of the Podcast October 2018
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Greetings Faithful Listeners! Xan and the many other podcast hosts from Spiraken Review Podcasts have returned from our slight Hiatus energized and revitalized.
So Since it has been a while, Firstly, we have not podfaded or disappeared. We are still here, still kicking and ready to review Movies, Manga, Video Games, Board Games, Cons and many other cool things.
As for other News, Well we cover why we took the hiatus and have not updated the website since Otakon and give you some updates into our lives including the Fact that Xan and Gretta Got married on September 21st (Congratulations to us).
Also we discuss, what our plans for the future are, what is going on with our movie review and some of the new releases in manga for October. So worry not, we are hear and ready to get back to work so Hurray and
Hope you Enjoy

Sunday Aug 19, 2018
Spiraken Con Review: Otakon 2018
Sunday Aug 19, 2018
Sunday Aug 19, 2018
In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experiences and adventures attending Otakon 2018
Otakon took place August 10th-12th 2018 at the Walter E Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C.
So besides discussing how this compared to the other conventions this year, Xan also announces a new player in the Manga Publishing World. hope you enjoy

Sunday Jun 17, 2018
Spiraken Con Review: Animenext 2018
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
In This special con review, Xan and gretta talk about their amazing journey at AnimeNext 2018 from June 8th - June 10th in Atlantic City, NJ.
Besides discussing the insanity that was Xan Hosting not one but six panels in one day, our intrepid hosts also discuss the large amount of My Hero Academia Cosplayers, the unique attendee experience and how this con felt compared to last year
There is also some talk about some exciting news for Xan & Gretta as well as what our greatest memories about the con are.
MVP of the IMC, Peaches
The many attendees at the 20 Manga Recommendations Panel
Either way Hope you enjoy

Monday May 14, 2018
Monday May 14, 2018
Ten Years ago Today, Xan & May San started a geeky podcast about reviewing manga. Crazy that we are still here after ten years and over 600 episodes of various podcasts. Congradulations to us and our faithful listeners.
So To celebrate this, Xan answers several questions about the podcast and then he reviews one of his favorite manga series of all time. The shonen Samurai action adventure series "Rurouni Kenshin" by Nobuhiro Watsuki
Happy Birthday Spiraken Manga Review.
here's to ten more years
Hope you Enjoy

Friday May 11, 2018
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 299: Golden Boy (or Life is Study)
Friday May 11, 2018
Friday May 11, 2018
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan prepares to live the life of a freeter as he reviews this seinen sex comedy series. So enjoy as he reviews "Golden Boy" by Tatsuya Egawa
Remember Kids, the human head does not turn 360* 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.






