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
May 1, 2014
May 1, 2014
8 min
Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB.
In this episode of the new podcast, Xan gets to talk about vampires and the far distant future as he reviews the Sci Fi light novel "Vampire Hunter D" by Hidayuki Kikuchi
Apr 29, 2014
Apr 29, 2014
16 min
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a slightly original take on zombieism, Life Is Dead by KOIZUMI Tomohiro
Apr 26, 2014
Apr 26, 2014
1hr 25 sec
In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Baz and Xan geek out over their love on Ninja movies as they review the 2009 Ninja action movie, Ninja Assassin directed by James McTeigue and starring Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Lee Joon and the awesomeness that is Sho Kosugi
Baz relaxes up on his tangents as he embraces the violence of this movie. There is also discussion about Rain's legal issues, the fabrication of such an awesome weapon, and the proposal of a Spanish ninja movie?
Apr 23, 2014
Apr 23, 2014
44 min
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Baz and Xan listen to peer pressure and go with the crowd as they review that popular Dark Fantasy manga Attack on Titan/ Shingeki no Kyojin by Hajime Isayama
Apr 15, 2014
Apr 15, 2014
22 min
In this supplemental episode, Xan, Raze & Lethal go a bit old school as they review the classic Martial Arts Comedy RomanceAnime series by Rumiko Takahashi "Ranma 1/2"
Apr 12, 2014
Apr 12, 2014
9 min
Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB.
In this episode of the new podcast, Xan gets a little existential as he reviews "How I Became Stupid" by Martin Page
Apr 10, 2014
Apr 10, 2014
25 min
It's the Return of May-san!!! In this special mini episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and May-san give their initial reactions to Captain America- The Winter Soldier
Apr 8, 2014
Apr 8, 2014
43 min
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Lethal gets to review her first manga by the All powerful Osamu Tezuka, meanwhile Xan reviews another magical girl series. So enjoy as they review MW by Osamu Tezuka and Kaitou Saint Tail by Megumi Tachikawa
There is also philosophical debates about life and religion, talk about boobs, conspiracy theories, and references to several other manga. Hope you enjoy
Apr 4, 2014
Apr 4, 2014
6 min
Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB.
In this episode of the new podcast, Baz reviews a book which has more tangents then he usually comes up with so laugh as he reviews "Should You Be Laughing At This" by H. Daagsson
Apr 3, 2014
Apr 3, 2014
24 min
In this podcast, listen as one of the many podcasters at spiraken.com
goes off on a variety of topics from the current week. No holds barred
feels about these topics, so sit back and relax as in this episode,
Baz rants about racism, stereotypical commercials and other random things. He is also joined by our rookie co host New Girl 2.0, who talks about Swag, and more importantly, Xan actually has a rant of his own about North & South Korea firing Missiles at each other. Despite the fact that New Girl 2.0 leaves a little bit early due to prior engagements, the episode turns out pretty good, thanks for listening and enjoy the show
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.