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
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
In this hilarious episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reads a manga about delinquents and child raising. So sit back and relax as he reviews Beelzebub by Ryuhei Tamura
As he discusses the plot of this manga, Xan also wonders about the necessity of Baby Beel being naked all time. Either way, we hope you enjoy this episode.
Monday Dec 04, 2017
Monday Dec 04, 2017
In this quick episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about dying and then guess what? you guessed it, being reincarnated into a fantasy world. So sit back and laugh as Xan rants and reviews Himekishi ga Classmate by ELZ illustrated by Yoshizawa Megane
, Xan also ponders on why Reincarnation is the big thing in Light Novels right now. Either way, we hope you enjoy this episode.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
In this mouthwatering episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets an early birthday present as he reviews this delectable food and fantasy manga. So sit back and relax as he reviews "Restaurant to Another World/ Isekai Shokudo" by Junpei Inuzuka illustrated by Takaaki Kugatsu
Besides geeking out about this manga, Xan also discusses the unique nature of its US release and what he enjoyed about this manga. He also talks a little bit about his plans for his upcoming birthday. Send Xan birthday wishes at xan@spiraken.com and on twitter @spiraken. Either way, we hope you enjoy this episode.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
In this episode, Xan checks out a recent series that focus on Emo Vampires. So enjoy as Xan reviews the action comedy horror manga series Blood Lad by Yuuki Kodama
Besides talking about the overarching plot of the series, Xan also discusses the standout elements of this manga, the crazy art style and pimps out his review of Anime NYC 2017 with Doug Wilder. Hope You enjoy this episode and leave some comments below.
Monday Nov 27, 2017
Monday Nov 27, 2017
In this con review, Xan is joined by Doug Wilder from Animecons.tv as they talk about their experiences at the first ever AnimeNYC that happened on Nov 17th through Nov 19th in New York, NY.
As they cover the pros and cons of this new convention, The awesomeness of the Gundam Thunderbolt Concert, their amazing living dead squadron cosplay ,our hosts also discuss the future of this convention, their thoughts about the upcoming Star Wars Movie, the potential creation of an Anime Fan Burning Man festival and where they feel the con succeeded. This Con definitely is one of the top cons of the year
Hope You Enjoy The Episode.
Friday Nov 24, 2017
Friday Nov 24, 2017
In this quick episode, Xan talks about all the wonderful food he enjoyed on Thanksgiving and then he discusses the crappy manga that was made by a weirdo who likes food way too much. Hope you are not scared away as Xan reviews Food Girls by Okama
Hopefully Xan gets to review some better food manga soon because this one left a gross taste in his mouth and in his mind. Either way check out some of the great food manga we have reviewed on our review archive. If you celebrate it, Hope you have a safe and happy Thankgiving weekend
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
In this mini movie review episode, Xan reviews a film celebrating La Dia de los Muertos. So sit back and relax as Xan reviews Coco, directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina, and starring Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renée Victor, Ana Ofelia Murguía, and Edward James Olmos.
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
In this informative episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan learns about various martial arts style and techniques as he reviews the martial arts shonen manga Kenji by Matsuda Ryuchi
While discusses the pros and cons of this manga, Xan also updates our listeners on the current review schedule and gives a hint on how AnimeNYC went. 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.