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



Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 333: Hinamatsuri (or Psychokintetic Girl Wins Over Made Man)
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
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



Friday Sep 13, 2019
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Downton Abbey
Friday Sep 13, 2019
Friday Sep 13, 2019
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



Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 332: Beastars (or High School Drama- Animal Edition)
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
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



Friday Sep 06, 2019
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: It Chapter 2 (2019)
Friday Sep 06, 2019
Friday Sep 06, 2019
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.



Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
In this episode, Xan reviews a psychically powered gag manga that is completely insane. So sit back with some coffee jelly and enjoy as he reviews "The Disastrous Life of Saiki K/Saiki Kusuo no Sai-nan" by Tatsuki Fujimoto
As our host discusses the insane hilarity of this manga, he also discusses the strength of its side characters and why gag manga series work well. Hope You Enjoy This Episode



Saturday Aug 31, 2019
Saturday Aug 31, 2019
In this final installment of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST's theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes", Xan & Gretta review compare two of the most iconic Heist films of all time. So enjoy as they review not only the 1960 Classic Ocean's 11, directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Joey Bishop Cesar Romero, Red Skeleton and many more.
They also the 2001 remake Ocean's Eleven, directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Bernie Mac, Elliott Gould, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, Don Cheadle, Shaobo Qin, Carl Reiner, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia and Julia Roberts.



Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 330: Fire Punch (or This Manga Should Burn Out & Fizzle)
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
In this episode, Xan reviews a post apocalyptic enhanced human series. So enjoy as he reviews "Fire Punch" by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Besides discussing the plot of this manga, our intrepid host also rants on why this manga is unoriginal and where it could have improved. Hope You Enjoy This Episode



Saturday Aug 17, 2019
Saturday Aug 17, 2019
In this episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST, we continue our theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes" with a review of an underrated film involving a crime that happens after the arrest. So enjoy as Xan & Gretta review Henry's Crime, directed by Malcolm Venville and starring Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga, and James Caan.

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.






