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.
Listen on:
Episodes
Episodes
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
The Spiraken Anime Review has returned with another season review for 2019. So join Xan and Gretta as they discuss the latest new season Anime Japan has to offer to us fans.
Here are some of the Stand out Series for this season
Our Hosts go over the majority of the new series that came out and give their opinions on them. If you feel differently then us, let us know and email us at Spiraken@gmail.com. Either way, hope you enjoy
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
In this gun heavy episode, Xan reviews a seinen manga series that takes noir to a new sci fi level. So enjoy as he reviews No Guns Life by Makoto Kuboto
Besides discussing the insane premise of this manga, Xan also goes over the elements that make this series awesome. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
#Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #spirakenmangareview #seinenmanga #nogunslife
Saturday Oct 12, 2019
Saturday Oct 12, 2019
In this Creepy SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan review the latest film adaptation of the famous Comic Strip by Charles Addams. So, get a witch's shawl on, A broomstick you can crawl on and enjoy as our hosts reviews the 2019 animated film The Addams Family, directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan, and stars the voices of Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll, Snoop Dogg, Bette Midler, and Allison Janney.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
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.
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
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
Saturday Oct 05, 2019
Saturday Oct 05, 2019
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
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
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.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
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.
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.