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
Feb 5, 2018
Feb 5, 2018
16 min
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan takes his time and relaxes as he reviews a unique slice of life manga. So grab a coffee and relax as he reviews the sci fi manga series "Yokohama Kaidashi Kiko" by Hitoshi Ashinano
Xan marvels at the positivity of this manga, despite its melancholy setting. He also discusses the new podcast schedule for this year. We will be posting 3 days a week, so stay tuned. Hope you enjoy
Feb 2, 2018
Feb 2, 2018
15 min
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews not just a manga, but also it's light novel counterpart. So, sit back and enjoy as he reviews the fantasy drama seinen manga and light novel series "So I'm A Spider, So What?" by Okina Baba
Xan compares the novel and light novel series as well as marvels over how good an Isekai series can really be. We Hope you enjoy this episode
Feb 1, 2018
Feb 1, 2018
18 min
Bon Appetite! In this episode, Xan reviews a crazy cooking manga about cooking the monsters you find in a dungeon.How does one do it? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the fantasy comedy cooking manga series "Delicious in Dungeon" by Ryoko Kui
Xan talks about how delicious the food looks despite the absurd concept, as well as wonders why they haven't made an anime adaptation yet. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Jan 31, 2018
Jan 31, 2018
14 min
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a juvenile graphic novel (not a manga) released by Yen Press. So sit back and relax as he reviews the Middle School Drama Story "Brave" by Svetlana Chamkova
Xan discusses the relationship between "Brave" and Svetlana Chamkova's earlier novel "Ackward" as well as discusses the social hierarchy system of middle school. Hope you enjoy this episode
Jan 31, 2018
Jan 31, 2018
14 min
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a depressing one shot manga/manwha about the end of the world. So listen as he reviews the drama sci fi seinen manga/manwha "Hotel Since 2079" by Boichi
Xan discusses the unique origin of this story and his reason why it should never be adapted again. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Jan 30, 2018
Jan 30, 2018
16 min
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about friendship and anterograde amnesia. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews the rom com manga series "One Week Friends" by Matcha Hazuki
Xan compares this manga to similar stories like "50 First Dates" and how good the art style is. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Jan 29, 2018
Jan 29, 2018
19 min
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the fourth best selling manga series of all time, so sit back and relax as he reviews the shonen detective mystery series "Meitanti Conan/ Detective Conan/Case Closed" by Gosho Aoyama
Xan would like to apologize for the late release of this episode but as you know, things have been difficult for him IRL. AnywayBesides reviewing this manga, Xan talks about the unique style of this manga, the question of if there will be an ending and ponders why this is so prolific. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Jan 17, 2018
Jan 17, 2018
17 min
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a shonen ninja adventure based on "The super popular american novel series byBradley Bond and Philip Ninj@ Morzez. So sit back and find out as he reviews "Ninja Slayer Kills" by Koutarou Sekine
Besides wondering about the history /conspiracy behind this manga, Xan also discusses the great extras in this manga and the oddness behind the Ninja Slayer Concept. Either way Hope you enjoy this episode.
Jan 15, 2018
Jan 15, 2018
20 min
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a harem action adventure manga that uses reincarnation in a better way then most Isekai stories of late.So, sit back and find out as he reviews the action adventure harem manga series "Sekai no Owari no Encore" by Ryu Usui and illustrated by Haruaki Fyunou
Besides the unique aspect of reincarnation used in this manga, our host also discusses how they utilize a mcguffin so much more effectly then other stories. Either way Hope you enjoy this episode.
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
14 min
Damn. In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a sports manga that is so bad that he rants for five minutes on how bad it is. What could make him rant so much, you ask, well sit back and find out as he reviews the sports manga series "Ring" by Shimabukuro Mitsutoshi
As a way to calm Xan Down, Gretta and our intrepid host ask about upcoming movies you are excited for. They also wonder why this manga makes no sense and is so bad. Let us know what you think in the comments below. Either way Hope you enjoy this episode.
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.