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.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
It's Time For TV TUESDAY
In this episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan discuss the latest shows in the Spoiler Free Section and then after the music discuss the spoilers of this week's Television episodes.
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening so you are not spoiled.
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
In this episode, Xan discusses a light novel that deals with social skills and harem antics. Is it trope heavy or is it original? Well find out as he reviews Bottom Tier Character Tomozaki/Jaku-kyara Tomozaki-kun by Yuki Yaku with illustrations by Fly.
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
It's Time For TV TUESDAY
In this episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan discuss the latest shows in the Spoiler Free Section and then after the music discuss the spoilers of this week's Television episodes.
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening so you are not spoiled.
Saturday May 29, 2021
Saturday May 29, 2021
In this long awaited episode, Xan & Gretta get to talk about a fun 1990s children's film about magic potions and evil witches. Was it a great adaptation? Well sit back and find out as they review the 1990 fantasy film adaption of the Roald Dahl novel The Witches directed by Nicholas Roeg and starring Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Rowan Atkinson, and Jasen Fisher.
Saturday May 29, 2021
Saturday May 29, 2021
In this special mini movie review, Xan gives his initial reaction/review to the latest Disney live action film, Cruella directed by Craig Gillesbie and starring Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, Emily Beecham, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Mark Strong.
Was it a worthy prequel to 101 Dalmations? Well listen and find out as our host discusses the overarching themes in the movie and his thoughts.
Hope you enjoy Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, subscribe to this podcast and our YouTube channel & if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Also join our discord and Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.
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***Copyright Disclaimer: None of the music, songs or film clips in this video belongs to me. They belong to Walt Disney Studios . This is a non-commercial video for entertainment purposes only. No copyright infringement is intended.***
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme-Cruella de Vil by Bill Lee (101 Dalmations OST)
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Random Question of the Day: Did Emma Thompson steal the show?
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
In this episode, Xan reacts to the passing of a favorite manga creator and reviews a new sports manga series that has been nominated for tons of awards. Is it worth the hype? Well grab your soccer ball/futbol and find out as he reviews Blue Lock by Muneyuki Haneshiro and Yusuke Nomura.
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
's Time For TV TUESDAY
In this episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan and Gretta discuss the latest shows in the Spoiler Free Section and then after the music discuss the spoilery Goodness of this week's Television episodes.
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening so you are not spoiled.
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
In this episode, Xan reviews an educational manga about animals but with a weird twist. Sit back and enjoy as He reviews Heaven's Design Team/Tenchi Sōzō Dezain-bu by Hebi Zou & Tsuta Suzuki with art by Tarako.
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
It's Time For TV TUESDAY
In this episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan and Gretta discuss the latest shows in the Spoiler Free Section and then after the music discuss the spoilery Goodness of this week's Television episodes.
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening so you are not spoiled.
First our intrepid hosts go over the latest episode of The Bad Batch
S1E03 "Replacements" directed by Nathanial Villauneva
Next,Xan and Gretta go over the quarter finales of The Masked Singer
S5E09: "The Quarter Finals - Five Fan Favorites"
And Then finally Gretta gets to go over a show that came out a few years about but is new for her. So enjoy as they review the 2018 adaptation of WM Thackery's Vanity Fair
S1E1: "Miss Sharp in the Presence of the Enemy" directed by James Strong
As they discuss these television programs, Xan goes over the various Star Wars easter eggs, Gretta goes overs the unique nature of Becky Sharp and there is tons of debate on who the Chameleon is.
Hope you Enjoy
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening so you are not spoiled.
If there is a show you want us to watch and discuss email us at xan@spiraken.com
Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, Support our Patreon and also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.
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Music Used in This Episode: Mid Theme- Easy Saturday by Bad Snacks (Youtube Audio Library)
WHERE TO FIND US
Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/
Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com
Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com
Our Discord Tinyurl.com/spiradiscord
Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/spiraken
Our Twitter https://twitter.com/spiraken
Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spiraken
Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken
Random Question of the Day: Who is the chameleon?
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
In this episode, Xan reviews a Shonen battle manga about candy. Is it as sweet as the power giving toy toy candy? Well find out as he reviews Candy Flurry/ Amenofuru by Ippon Takegushi with art by Santa Mitarashi.
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.