Episodes
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Spiraken Motion Picture Review Ep 14: The Name’s Plisskin
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
#escapefromnewyork #moviereview #spiraken In this long awaited episode, Xan is joined by Stefan Latour, friend of the podcast and head of Otakuthon. These two get to review a classic 80s action, sci fi dystopian film that has reached cult status set in the far distant year of 1997. Does it hold up? Well sit back and find out as they review the 1981 John Carpenter Film, Escape From New York, starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Adrienne Barbeau, and Harry Dean Stanton.
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 489: The Men Who Created Gundam
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
in this episode, Xan reviews a biographical manga about the creation of a famous giant robot franchise. Is it accurate? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the historical comedy manga the Men Who Created Gundam by Hideki Ohwada, Hajime Yatate & Yoshiyuki Tomino.
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 488: The Weakest Contestant of All Space & Time
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
In this episode, Xan reviews another Tournament Arc Isekai. But is this one better than Exo-Drive Reincarnation? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews The Weakest Contestant of All Space & Time by Masato Hisa with art by KRSG.
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 487: Berserk of Gluttony
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
In this dark episode, Xan reviews a modern fantasy series that uses the seven deadly sins in a unique way. What makes it different? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the dark fantasy manga series Berserk of Gluttony by Isshiki Ichika with art by Daisuke Takino.
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 486: Shigeru Mizuki’s Tono Monogatari
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
In this myth filled episode, Xan reviews a collection of myths and fairy tales adapted by a 90 year old manga ka. How does it look? Well, sit back and find out at he reviews the amazing 2015 adaptation of Tono Monogatari by Shigeru Mizuki.
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 485: The Case Files of Jeweler Richard
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
In this episode, Xan reviews a manga about gemology, mysteries and coffee making. So, sit back and enjoy as he reviews the shojo mystery series The Case Files of Jeweler Richard by Nanako Tsujimura with art by Mika Akatsuki.
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
Spiraken Con Report: Otakon 2022
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experience and adventures attending Otakon 2022
Otakon took place July 29th-31st 2022 at the Walter E Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C.
As he goes over the unique programming that occurred this year, he also talks about this being the largest event in years and some of his concerns on where the con can go
best cosplays at Otakon
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Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Tropicana by Soundroll (Uppbeat)
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Random Question of the Day: Did you go to Otakon 2022?
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 484: Toppu GP
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
In this episode, Xan has the privilege to review the latest manga series by Kosuke Fujishima. Does It hold up to the legacy of Ah! Megamisama? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the sports manga series Toppu GP by Kosuke Fujishima.
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Spiraken Manga Review: Ep 483: Welcome To Succubus High!
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
In this episode, Xan does his best to review a Ghost Ship manga about a protagonist abused by several female succubuses. How cringy is it is? Find out as he reviews the ecchi manga Welcome To Succubus High by Knuckle Curve
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 482: Otaku Elf
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
In this episode, Xan reviews a comedy manga about a game obsessed shut in and her caretaker. Doesn't this sound oddly familiar? Well, sit back and find out as he review the comedy reverse isekai slice of life series Otaku Elf by Akihiko Higuchi.
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.