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
Episodes



Wednesday Aug 23, 2017
Wednesday Aug 23, 2017
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan goes over a manga that could be considered a guilty pleasure by manga, So sit back and relax as he reviews Amano Megumi wa Suki Darake! by Nekoguchi
As he goes over this manga, Xan also talks about the reasons for this episode's lateness (Do you think Xan should get a new laptop or should he finally get a tablet?) .. Hope you enjoy



Friday Aug 04, 2017
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: The Dark Tower
Friday Aug 04, 2017
Friday Aug 04, 2017
In this mini movie review episode, Xan delves deep into Midworld as he reviews the latest Stephen King adaptation. Is it a success or a failure, well sit back and listen as he reviews The Dark Tower, directed by Nikolaj Arcel and starring Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Taylor and Jackie Earle Haley



Wednesday Aug 02, 2017
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 217: Osomatsu-Kun (or Six Times The Fun, Six Times The Crazy)
Wednesday Aug 02, 2017
Wednesday Aug 02, 2017
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan goes over a manga which has won several awards and is responsible for a sequel series that has become hugely popular in the last year. So sit back and relax as he reviews the comedy manga, Osomatsu-kun by Akatsuka Fujio
Besides talking about this gag manga, Xan reveals the location of his upcoming panels at Otakon 2017 in Washington DC.. Hope you enjoy



Tuesday Jul 25, 2017
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 216: One Pound Gospel (or Empty Stomach, Full Heart)
Tuesday Jul 25, 2017
Tuesday Jul 25, 2017
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan finished out the month of Aliens, Boxers & Crazy Curses, with a series that is celebrating its 30th anniversary. So, enjoy as Xan reviews Rumiko Takahashi's take on Sports Romances in One Pound Gospel
While mixing Catholicism and Boxing seems like a risky topic for manga, Xan talks about how it works in this series. He also talks about some of the other series Rumiko Takahashi created and how they stand the test of time. Hope you enjoy



Tuesday Jul 18, 2017
Tuesday Jul 18, 2017
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan continues our theme month of Aliens, Boxers & Crazy Curses, with a series about insane neighbors, unrequited love and unlucky ronins. So, enjoy as Xan reviews Rumiko Takahashi's romantic comedy series Maison Ikkoku
Xan discusses how this is one of the few series of Rumiko Takahashi to have a proper ending as well as the unique elements that inspired the modern manga rom com. Hope you enjoy



Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Spiraken Manga Review Ep214: Urusei Yatsura (or Lum-Chan)
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
In this zany episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan continues the Surprise theme month of Aliens, Boxers & Crazy Curses, with the first long running series by Rumiko Takahashi that made her the sensation she is. So, enjoy as Xan reviews Rumiko Takahashi's sci fi comedy series Urusei Yatsura/ Those Obnoxious Aliens
Besides being the origin of the first real Otaku Dream Girl, this manga sets up tons of tropes that are used in later manga and Xan talks about severel of these. Xan also talks about the upcoming panels at Otakon and some upcoming plans. Hope you enjoy



Friday Jul 07, 2017
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Spider-man Homecoming
Friday Jul 07, 2017
Friday Jul 07, 2017
In this mini movie review episode, Xan gets flashbacks to high school as he reviews the superhero action movie Spider-Man: Homecoming, directed by Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Jon Favreau, Zendaya, Donald Glover, Tyne Daly, Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr.



Tuesday Jul 04, 2017
Tuesday Jul 04, 2017
In this fun episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan begins the Surprise theme month of Aliens, Boxers & Crazy Curses, with the first published manga by Rumiko Takahashi. So, enjoy as Xan reviews Rumiko Takahashi's Natte ne Yatsura/ Those Selfish Aliens
This manga is one of those that makes you laugh and confuses you at the same time. Xan also discusses the origins of Rumiko Takahashi and sets up the rest of the theme month. 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.






