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.
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Episodes
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
In this neko centric episode, Xan discusses a fun manga about an agoraphobic mystery writer and a mask and mantle cat. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue/ My Roommate is a Cat by Minatsuki Tsunami
As he discusses this manga, Xan also reveals if he is a dog or cat person and how to interpret cat language. anyway hope you enjoy the episode.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
In this manly episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is mystified as he reviews a medical drama manga that is just as manly as Hokuto no Ken. So sit back and enjoy as Xan reviews Super Doctor K by Mafune Kazuo
Besides not talking of day of the dead, Xan rants about the absurdity in this manga, how the medical knowledge is borderline more credible than Baki fixing his arm by tying tendons in a knot. Either way, Hope you enjoy this episode.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! In this spooky episode, Xan debates on what candy to eat and talks about the greatest mangaka's interpretation of the most famous vampire of all time. So sit back and enjoy as Xan reviews Osamu Tezuka's slapstick comedy series Don Dracula
Despite the large infodump Xan gives on the origin of this manga, He also talks about how unique it is compared to his other series and how slapstick fixes the vampire genre in general. Xan also lays out this podcast's plans for the next 8 months and hopefully we can stick to it. Anway, be safe this Halloween. Have a blast and enjoy this episode.
Monday Oct 23, 2017
Monday Oct 23, 2017
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan becomes increasingly hungry as he talks about delicious food and drink. So sit back and enjoy as Xan reviews the seinen food manga series Wakako Zake by Chie Shinkyu
While geeking about about this amazing series, Xan also discusses the weird nature of food manga, the potential issues that Wakako has as a person and why french fries are definitely a stand along food. Either way, Hope you enjoy
Tuesday Oct 17, 2017
Tuesday Oct 17, 2017
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan learns what it takes to condition a horse and become a winner as he reviews a romantic dramatic shoujo sports manga written by Hinako Ashihara. So enjoy as Xan reviews Derby Queen
While offering his feelings about this series, Xan also discusses the origin of the word "Derby", the proper etiquette of dealing with jerky kids and ponders the reason why the Wheel of Manga is spinning so low. Either way, Hope you enjoy
Wednesday Oct 11, 2017
Wednesday Oct 11, 2017
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan learns to look the other way from Illicit dealings as he reviews the action crime drama manga series Gangsta written by Kohske
Besides discussion about the obvious similarities between this and Black Lagoon, Xan discusses his recent trip to NYCC (not too much, a con report is coming soon) and he discusses the dirty feeling he gets from reading this manga. Either way, Hope you enjoy
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Do Androids still dream of Electric Sheep? Well In this mini movie review episode, Xan ponders that questions as he reenters the world of Philip K Dick's magnum opus. Prepare to question if you are real or not as Xan reviews Blade Runner 2049 directed by Dennis Villenueve and starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, Carla Juri, Lennie James, Dave Bautista, and Jared Leto.
Tuesday Oct 03, 2017
Tuesday Oct 03, 2017
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets spooky and scary as he reviews arguably one of the most popular manga series of all time that has influenced horror manga and yokai folklore. So enjoy as Xan reviews Gegege no Kitaro/ The Birth of Kitaro by the great Shigeru Mizuki
As Xan goes over the historical significants of Kitaro, he also talks about the different yokai depicted in the manga and how this story has stood the test of time. Xan also talks about his plans for NYCC 2017 and what he hopes to see at the convention. Either way, Hope you enjoy
Thursday Sep 21, 2017
Thursday Sep 21, 2017
In this mini movie review episode, Xan prepares to drink some whiskey and put on a bespoke suit as he reviews this smashing sequel. So pour a glass of Statesman whiskey and remember that Manners maketh man as Xan reviews Kingsman: The Golden Circle, directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Edward Holcroft, Hanna Alström Sophie Cookson, Julianne Moore, Halle Berry, Pedro Pascal, Elton John, Channing Tatum and Jeff Bridges.
Tuesday Sep 19, 2017
Tuesday Sep 19, 2017
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan returns to the fantasy genre in a slightly new way. So enjoy as Xan reviews the Fantasy adventure Manga adaptation of the Light Novel Hai to Genso no Grimgar/ Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash written by Mutsumi Okubashi
Besides comparing this series to .Hack, Overlord and many other protagonist gets stuck into video game series, Xan discusses the pros of this series and where it could go. Either way, 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.