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
Feb 7, 2024
Feb 7, 2024
17 min
In this ep, Xan reviews a manga about hanging out behind a supermarket. Is it as boring as it sounds? Well, find out as he reviews the seinen slice of life manga Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You/Super no Ura de Yani Sū Futari by Jinushi.
Jan 31, 2024
Jan 31, 2024
21 min
In this romantic episode, Xan reviews a romantic comedy about having to get married fast or else being sent to Siberia. Is it a fun manga? Well, sit back and find out as he review 365 Days To The Wedding/Kekkon Surutte, Hontō desu ka? by Tamiki Wakaki.
Jan 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024
17 min
In This Episode, Xan reviews a slice of life manga about single fatherhood. How is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the josei slice of life manga Bunny Drop/Usagi Drop by Yumi Unita.
Jan 17, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
25 min
In this rockin' podcast episode, Xan & Gretta get to review a hilarious rock comedy manga about a shut in guitarist who joins a rock band. So, grab your zip tie bracelets and prepare to rock as they review the music, comedy manga series Bocchi The Rock! by Aki Hamazi.
Jan 10, 2024
Jan 10, 2024
24 min
In this episode, Xan reviews a rockin' manga series about the 27 club, following your dreams and light rock. How is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the music, seinen manga series Shiori Experience by Yuko Osada and Kazuya Machida.
Jan 3, 2024
Jan 3, 2024
22 min
Happy New Years Everyone!!
Hope you are excited for an awesome new year with tons of new manga
In this episode, Xan gets to review a shojo manga that defies expectation while covering a unique form of communication. What is it about? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews A Sign of Affection by suu Morishita.
Nov 29, 2023
Nov 29, 2023
24 min
In this generic episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a harem manga that proves that you can have too many romantic partners in a harem setting. How absurd is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the harem seinen comedy series, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really Really Love You by Rikito Nakamura and Illustrated by Yukiko Nozawa.
Nov 22, 2023
Nov 22, 2023
26 min
In this energetic episode, Xan reviews a rather popular series about reincarnation, j idols and murder. Does it live up to the hype? Well, enjoy as he reviews the seinen drama series Oshi no Ko by Aka Akasaka with art by Mengo Yokoyari.
Nov 16, 2023
Nov 16, 2023
2 min
So Yeah, Xan screwed up last episode by spinning a manga that we reviewed all the way back in April of 2022.
If you want to hear the episode where he reviews Takane & Hana, click hereotherwise, listen for the respin and see you next time
Nov 15, 2023
Nov 15, 2023
19 min
In This episode, Xan reviews another isekai series, but this one tries to fix a classic trope. Do they accomplish their goal? Well, Sit back and find out as he reviews the isekai gender bender manga adaptation of This is Screwed Up, But I was Reincarnated As A Girl In Another World! by Ashi, with art by Keyaki Uchiuchi and Character Design by Kaoming.
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.