Spiraken Manga Review Ep 286: Bowling King (or Taiwanese Comic Artist Makes Sports Manga)

In this podcast episode, Xanreviews the bowling comedy manga Bowling King by Tong Ai
 
Besides discussing the basics of sports manga, Xan talks about the annoying main character and why he is flawed. Hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 285: The Promised Neverland (or No One Escapes)

In this, the two hundrendth and eighty fifth episode of the Spiraken Manga review, Xan goes dark and scary as he reviews the  drama fantasy thriller manga, The Promised Neverland written by Kaiu Shirai and illustrated by Posuka Demizu.
 
Xan goes over the basic plot of this manga without spoiling too much and also asks the listeners what type of reviews they want in the future. if you want to participate, email xan at spiraken.com with your thoughts. Hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 284: Atom Cat (or The Cat Version of the World’s Greatest Robot)

In this podcast episode, Xan returns to the world of Osamu Tezuka as he reviews the lighthearted parody of Tetsuwan Atomu, so enjoy as he reviews the comedy adventure manga Atom Cat by Osamu Tezuka
 
First off I know I mispronounced Tetsuwan Atomu in this episode, my apologies. But besides that, I discuss the references to tezuka's other works and the lighthearted nature of this manga. hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 283: Cutie Honey A Go Go (or Honey Flash A Go Go)

In this episode, Xan revisits an old manga title reimagined for modern audiences. So enjoy as he reviews the shojo magical girl action adventure manga series, Cutie Honey A Go Go adapted from Go Nagai's original manga by Shimpei Itoh
 
Besides comparing this to the original series (which we reviewed here, our host also discusses the new elements and the cliffhanger ending to this manga. hope you enjoy this episode. (Note Xan reedited this episode to include the new opening theme to Cutie Honey Universe for the ending credits. tell me what you think about it compared to the original)

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 282: Life Is Money (or With A Roll of the Dice, You Will Lose...)

Xan has returned from Anime Boston. Stay tuned for his con Review o. But for now, in this podcast episode, Xan prepares to gamble the lose of his sense for big bucks. So enjoy as he reviews the seinen psychological drama horror  gambling manga series, Life is Money by Asaniji Teru and illustrated by Yasuraba Tekka
 
Besides pondering the psychological implications of losing your senses, our host discusses the diverse cast of characters and their potential motivations. hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 281: Tales of Wedding Rings (or It’s Like Mormon Married Life, But With Green Lantern Rings)

In this podcast episode, Xan takes time from his exploration of Anime Boston 2018 to bring you a new Yen Press release. So enjoy as he reviews the seinen harem action fantasy manga series, Tales of Wedding Rings by Maybe
 
Besides discussing the overarching plot of this vol, our intrepid host also discusses his plans for Anime Boston. hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 280: Planetes (or We’re Standing On A Planet That’s Evolving And Revolving At 900 Miles)

In this podcast episode, Xan tries to stave off space madness and marvel at the universe around us as he reviews arguably one of the greatest scifi manga of all time. So enjoy as he reviews the seinen science fiction drama manga series  Planetes by Makoto Yukimura
 
Besides discussing the hard science fiction elements of this story, our host also discusses the vastness of space and the real dangers living in space can have on the human body.  Hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 279: Lychee Light Club (or What TheDid I Just Read)

In this podcast episode, Xan is disturbed and sickened as he reviews the twisted manga adaptation of a stage play that was probably written by a sociopath. So, in this episode Xan reviews the psychotic manga Lychee Light Club by Usamaru Furuya
 
Xan tdiscusses his distaste for this manga and the reason why it is garbage. If you disagree,comment below with your thoughts.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 278: She And Her Cat (or She Is My Human)

In this podcast episode, Xan reviews another Makoto Shinkai Manga Adaptaion. This time Xan reviews the slice of life romance drama manga "She and Her Cat" written by Makoto Shinkai and Illustrated by Tsubasa Yamaguchi
 
Xan discusses the early history of this manga, the love that a cat can truly give its human and why this manga is so important. Hope you enjoy this episode

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 277: Arakawa Under The Bridge (or The Burden of Being In Debt To Someone Else)

In this podcast episode, Xan decides to live a transient lifestyle with some crazy people, so sit back and relax as he reviews the comedy manga series "Arakawa Under The Bridge" by Hikaru Nakamura
 
Xan discusses the bizarre nature of this manga and ponders what possessed Nakamura sensei to make this series. Hope you Enjoy