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

Friday Mar 04, 2016
Xan Chat 002: Ghostbusters Reboot and Movie Rants
Friday Mar 04, 2016
Friday Mar 04, 2016
In this episode of Spiraken's chat cast, Xan & Jaxie talk about some brand new movie news
So besides talking about the latest news on The Dark Tower film adaptation, The BVS casting issues and predictions about the new Ghostbusters Movie, Xan rants about The US adaptation of Cardcaptor, remineses about old time anime and Jaxie shows her geek cred. Hope you enjoy

Monday Feb 29, 2016
XanChat Ep 001: Cosplay and How it doesn‘t matter how you look
Monday Feb 29, 2016
Monday Feb 29, 2016
Xan is joined by Jacqie as they try a new version of the old Spiraken Rant Podcast. So Here's the First Episode of Spiraken's Xanchats, Where we talk about one topic per episode and discuss the pros and cons of such things
In This episode, Jacqie and Xan discuss the nature of Cosplay and how it affects people's body image. There is discussion on why it is ok to not look exactly like the source of your cosplay and why certain things happen the way it does. There is also talk about #29daysforblackcosplay and Jacqie answers a question about herself at the end of the podcast (Note That there is no editing to this podcast so there are lots of umms, uhhs and other mistakes but it is a more freeform podcast)
There is also two live stream versions on live stream. You can check out Let us know what you think about the show and if it is worth continuing. Also check out Xan's livestream for more cool stuff. Hope you enjoy

Friday Feb 19, 2016
Friday Feb 19, 2016
In This episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is joined by Jaxie once again. This time they get to review a live adaptation of a great anime series made in 2012, So sit back and relax as they review Rurouni Kenshin directed by Keishi Otomo and starring Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Yosuke Eguchim Munetaka Aoki, Teruyuki Kagawa, Koji Kikkawa and many many more stars
This episode was great fun to record and we can't wait to review the manga to compare and contrast the differences between the two. either way Hope you enjoy

Wednesday Dec 16, 2015
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 198: I Can’t Sleep Alone (or Horror Anthology for the Holidays)
Wednesday Dec 16, 2015
Wednesday Dec 16, 2015
Xan is feeling much better. He is still healing from the accident and there is some things which will take a while to heal but he is psyched and ready to come back and review manga. So In this episode, Xan, tells you about an unusual anthology that he found. A shojo horror anthology, so sit back and relax as he reviews I Can't Sleep Alone by Shinonome Tarou
There is also talk about the holiday Season, Xan's feelings about Star Wars Ep VII, and what is coming up for the podcast. Hope you enjoy

Wednesday Oct 28, 2015
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 197: Ane Kurabe (or Who Will Shuun Choose?)
Wednesday Oct 28, 2015
Wednesday Oct 28, 2015
In this episode, Xan, checks out a weird Harem Series. So enjoy as he reviews Ane Kurabe by Shinonome Tarou
Xan also explains how harems have gone down in quality in this episode, what his plans for Halloween are and what to expect for the rest of the year in the podcast. Hope you enjoy

Thursday Oct 15, 2015
Spiraken Con Review: New York Comic Con 2015
Thursday Oct 15, 2015
Thursday Oct 15, 2015
Hey Everyone. Xan is here to give you the scoop on how was this year's New York Comic Con.
There was so much which happened. For the basic review, check out the podcast but as an addition I am posting all of the latest publishing news here on the site so here;s the new

Wednesday Sep 30, 2015
Wednesday Sep 30, 2015
In this episode, Xan is joined by Jacqie as he finally covers the much requested horror action series Tokyo Ghoul by Sui Ishida
Besides discussing the hype behind this series, Xan also discusses the biology of the ghouls and what he hopes happens in the series. Also remember to stay after the outro music to hear Xan and Jaxie discuss reviews of a certain food variety. Hope you enjoy

Friday Aug 07, 2015
Spiraken Con Review: Otakon 2015
Friday Aug 07, 2015
Friday Aug 07, 2015
In This awesome episode of Spiraken's Con Review, Xan tells you about his experiences and adventures attending Otakon 2015
at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD from July 24th through 26th
Xan chilling at the Con
for more pictures, check out our flickr album for Otakon 2015
So xan talks about the most memorable and funniest events which happened at Otakon, so, sit back and enjoy the show
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Carry On by OraSkaBand ( Carry On ), Ending Music - This is Me by Draft King (This IS Me)
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Friday Jun 19, 2015
Spiraken Con Review: AnimeNext 2015
Friday Jun 19, 2015
Friday Jun 19, 2015
In This awesome episode of Spiraken's Con Review, Xan tells you about his experiences and adventures attending Anime Next 2015at the Garden State Exhibition Center in Somerset, NJ from June 12 through 14th
The Best Cosplay Xan as Decim From Death Paradefor more pictures, check out our flickr album for Anime NExt 2015 So besides discussing the various cosplays that Xan saw at the con, he discusses what panels occurred, the events of the 21+ meet up group and how it feels being the last year at the GSEC and what will happen next year for Anime Next. Either way sit back and enjoy the
show Music For Episode: Intro Music - Answer by Flow ( Tantai Gakuen Q OST ), Ending Music - Eonian by Elisa (Expelled from ParadiseOST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com My Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan SpirakenOur Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: What was your favorite aspect of Anime Next 2015?

Monday Jun 01, 2015
Monday Jun 01, 2015
In this, the one hundred and ninety fifth episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is joined by Jacqie for this fun episode as they decided to have a little fun as review the slice of life school comedy manga Tonori no Seki-kun/My Neighbor Seki by Morishige Takuma
Beside pimping Jacqie's Various events at White Duck Events, Xan also talks a little bit about the Seki Anime Series and the Live action series. Remember White Duck's Japan in NY event is going to happen in March of 2016. Check it out and 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.






