Spiraken Review Podcast
Manga Review Episodes
Episodes
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Happy 11th Anniversary! Since 2008, we have been reviewing manga and we strive to continue doing it til we are old and grey. In this memorable episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan goes down memory lane to talk about old co hosts, favorite reviews and what Spiraken tries to do. Don't worry though. he also reviews a fun slice of life manga that is about romance, working hard and drinking responsibly after work. So loosen your tie,sit down, have someone give you a good drink and enjoy as he reviews "Osake wa Fuufu ni Natte Kara/Alcohol is for Married Couples" by Crystal na Yousuke
if you are interested in checking out some of the older podcasts we spoke about in this episode as well as others we have done in the last eleven years, check out our review archive here . Xan also discusses why this manga is so good at portraying a real relationship. We Hope you have enjoyed the last 11 years of episodes and look forward to recording many many more. Thank you
Wednesday May 08, 2019
Wednesday May 08, 2019
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about roaming the streets and defending your territory. So slick back your hair, get your claws out and enjoy as he reviews "Nyankees" by Atsushi Okada
Besides going over some unique feline related terms, Xan discusses the unique nature of this manga and the usage of Fast and The Furious's definition of Family. Hope you enjoy
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
In this important episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an slice of life story that is one part John Wick and one part Martha Stewart. So put on your apron and enjoy as enjoy as he reviews "Way of the House Husband" by Kousuke Oono
As he discusses this manga, our host also ponders on why this is such a great manga. Hope you enjoy
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
In this mouth watering episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai story that is similar to one we reviewed last year. So sit down, pour yourself a glass of Whatsontapp and enjoy as he reviews "Isekai Isekaya Nobu" by Natsuya Semikawa
Besides comparing it to Restaurant to Another World, Our host talks about the delicious looking food in the mang and why it deserves to be read. Hope you enjoy
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
In this vertigo inducing episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai story that is more horror than fantasy. So be careful of the edge and enjoy as he reviews "High Rise Invasion" by Tsuina Miura
As our intrepid host discusses the unique nature of this horror manga, he also ponders on why this manga exists. Hope you enjoy
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the latest harem manga series to be released by Kodansha. So enjoy as he reviews "The Quintessential Quintuplets" by Negi Haruba
As our podcast host discusses the plot and the characters, he also discusses the unique nature of this manga. Hope you enjoy
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan delves back into gambling manga. So, enjoy as he review the adult psychological drama manga series "Riman Gambler Mouse" by Takahashi Noboru.
While not the most positive review, Xan does go over the rules of this strange game called "cowarDICE" and the weird nature of our main character. Hope you enjoy
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
In this special episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Gretta are joined by Doug WIlder from animecons.tv as they review an amazing work by the great mangaka Tezuka Osamu. So, enjoy as our intrepid Hosts review the amazing horror samurai action manga series "Dororo" by Tezuka Osamu, as well as the 2019 Anime adaptation released by Studio Mappa.
As they compare the original manga to its new adaptation, our hosts also discuss the history of the manga,the unique issues that the protagonist deasl with as he regains his lost body parts, the tragic nature of life in the warring states period and why it stands the test of time. Hope you enjoy
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
In this unique episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Gretta not only review an amazing classic manga, but they also review the recent Live Action Adaptaion. So Sit back and Relax and our intrepid Hosts review the original cyberpunk classic manga series "Gunnmn/ Battle Angel Alita" by Yukito Kishiro. as well as the 2019 Film adaptation " Alita Battle Angel" Directed by Robert Rodriquez, produced by James Cameron and starring Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Ed Skrein, Jackie Earle Haley, Keean Johnson and a special cameo.
As they compare the original manga to its unique adaptation, our hosts also discuss the history of the manga,the unique setting and why it stands the test of time. Hope you enjoy
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the unusual Romance Manwah web comic series "Skill of Lure" by Woo Sang-Ho
Besides the twist of the series' premise, our host does his best to review this Hitch Like comedy. Hope you enjoy