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
Jul 22, 2022
Jul 22, 2022
22 min
In this episode, Xan reviews a romantic comedy romance between a vampire and an insomniac. How is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews Call of the Night by Kotoyama.
Jul 20, 2022
Jul 20, 2022
23 min
In this four hundred and eightieth episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to talk about the latest release of an Osamu Tezuka property. Does it hold up to the rest of his catalog? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the horror manga Bomba! by Osamu Tezuka.
Jul 15, 2022
Jul 15, 2022
18 min
In this episode, Xan reviews a romance manga about an assassin in love with a bounty hunter. How crazy is it? Well, find out as he reviews the shojo mystery series Love of Kill by Fe.
Jul 13, 2022
Jul 13, 2022
21 min
In this rant filled episode, Xan goes over a manga that finally jumps the shark in the Isekai Genre. How Bad is it? Well, sit back and listen as he reviews the Isekai Tournament Arc Light Novel adaptation known as The Exo-Drive Reincarnation Games: All Japan Isekai Battle Tournament by Keiso with art by Zunta.
Jul 6, 2022
Jul 6, 2022
23 min
In this episode, Xan reviews a Shonen Jump title that deals with the fate of the Hojo Clan during The fall of Kamakura Shogonate (1333). How exciting is it? Well find out as he reviews the historical adventure manga The Elusive Samurai by Yusei Matsui.
Jul 1, 2022
Jul 1, 2022
19 min
In This episode, Xan Reviews a Shojo romance about a young girl who moves into a boarding house and meets some unique individuals. Is it generic or is it something new? Well sit back and find out as he reviews Living Room Matsunaga-San by Keiko Iwashita.
Jun 29, 2022
Jun 29, 2022
22 min
In this, our Four Hundred and Seventy Fifth episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a seinen manga that is a mix of a suspense story and freaky Friday. Is it a great thriller? Well sit back and find out as he reviews Island in a Puddle by Kei Sanbe.
Jun 24, 2022
Jun 24, 2022
15 min
In this episode, Xan reviews another gothic romance vampire manga. How generic is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews Rosen Blood by Kachiru Ishizue.
Jun 22, 2022
Jun 22, 2022
25 min
In this rather mature episode of the podcast, Xan reviews a light novel adaptation that shows a darker spin on the whole Isekai Trope. Is it super shocking? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews JK Haru is a Sex Worker In Another World by Ko Hiratori with art by J-ta Yamada.
Jun 17, 2022
Jun 17, 2022
10 min
In This episode, Xan reviews a mysterious sci fi manga about a young girl in a future where humanity has been extinct for 400 years. So, sit back and enjoy as he reviews the sci-fi drama manga series The Country Without Humans by Iwatobineko.
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.