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

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

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

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.  
 

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

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.  
 

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

In this mini movie review episode, Xan dives back into the world of Stephen King as he reviews the latest Stephen King adaptation of the year (and arguably the best one in a while). What is it you fear? Well sit back and listen as he reviews IT, directed by Andy Muschietti and starring Jaeden Lieberher, Wyatt Oleff, Jeremy Taylor, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Jack Dylan Grazer, Chosen Jackobs and Bill Skarsgård.