In this Spiraken Book Review, Xan gets artistic as he reviews Charise Harper's "The Amazing Crafty Cat"
 
Besides geeking out over the DIY Projects in the book, Xan talks about the art style and his favorite parts of this book. if you like our book reviews and want more, email me at xan@spiraken.com Anyway Hope you enjoy
 
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In This episode of the podcast, Xan reviews his experiences at 
 
 
 Anime Boston 2017 from March 31-April 2nd in Boston MA.
besides talking about his experiences at the convention, he also talks about the various pros and cons of this retro themed anniversatry convention. From the stalled elevators and increased security to the awesome tech staff and goodies that panelists receive.
there is also discussion about how retro times were 15 years ago. Old memories of old series and how you had to order anime from a magazine as oppose to downloading it online or streaming it.
 
 
There is also debate on what the best cosplay was at the convention. Personally I say it was that dashing Lupin in the Blue Jacket. Either way, check out all the cosplayers on Our Spiraken Flickr Anime Boston Photos Hope you enjoy

In this exciting episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan talks about Economics, trade and mysticism as he reviews Isuna Hasekura's manga adaptation of "狼と香辛料 (Ōkami to Kōshinryō)"  or as it is known in the west as Spice & Wolf
 
Xan geeks out over the various adaptations of this unique fantasy story as well as pimps out the Collector's edition. Check out Xan at Anime Boston 2017 from March 30- April 2nd.  Hope you enjoy

Xan is back from Japan and while he is working on his trip podcast here is something to tide you over. In this episode of the the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a coming of age story from Vertical Comics. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews The Gods Lie by Kaori Ozaki
 
While there is not too many spoilers in this episode, there is discussion about the plights of being an 11 year old and how crazy little brothers can be. Hope you enjoy

In this Spiraken Book Review, Xan explores his past as well as Outerspace as he reviews Mike Lawrence's stellar coming of age comic, "Space Scouts"
 
Besides talking about the awesome protagonist, Xan talks about the art style and his favorite parts of this book. if you like our book reviews and want more, email me at xan@spiraken.com Anyway Hope you enjoy
 
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In honor of international Women's Day, this episode of the the Spiraken Manga Review is dedicated to one of the most innovating and intriguing women in history, Cass Elliot aka Mama Cass. So sit back and relax as  Xan reviews a biographical graphic novel for the first time, "Californoa Dreamin'" by Penelope Bagieu
 
TListen to some of Xan's introspective thoughts about this novel and enjoy some of the great music by Cass in the background. Thank you First second Publishing for bringing this book into the world. Also for International Women's Day, do something nice for the women in your life.
 
Xan is still in Japan, so he will answer your emails once he gets backs. 
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In this episode of the Spiraken Book Review, Xan goes dark and crazy as he reviews the second vol of Jason Shiga's twisted story of possession and revenge. So enjoy as he reviews "Demon Vol 2" by Jason Shiga
 
Xan goes over the twisted nature of this book and Jason Shiga's sick sense of humor. if you like our book reviews and want more, email me at xan@spiraken.com Anyway Hope you enjoy
 
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In this episode of the the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a Shounen Jump series for the first time in forever. So sit back and relax as he reviews  World Trigger by Daisuke Ashihara
 
Besides discussing the shounen power creep in the episode. Xan debats on what should be done in order to make this manga that much better. Hope you enjoy