Episodes
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 341: Blank Canvas: My So Called Artist’s Journey
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
In this episode of the the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets all art otaku as he reviews a unique autobiographical manga about one's journey into the art world. So grab your charcoal, set up an easel and enjoy as he reviews Akiko Higashimura's "Blank Canvas" My So Called Artist's Journey/Kakukaku Shikajika"
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 340: My Boy
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
In this episode, Xan reviews a unique seinen manga series about loneliness and finding purpose. So enjoy as Xan reviews "My Boy/Watashi no Shounen" by Hitomi Takano
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 339: Satoko and Nada (or Having A Roommate Is Weird But Fun)
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Happy Early Halloween. In this episode, Xan talks about horror manga recommendations and then reviews a slice of life manga series about two unique roommates living in america .Relax, sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Satoko & Nada" written by Yupechika, script advised by Marie Nishimari
Besides the review of this manga, Xan recommends a few fun horror series, discusses the simple but effective premise of this manga series and lists all the manga that were released this week. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
#Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #spirakenmangareview #joseimanga #satoshiandnada #sevenseasmanga
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
In this episode, Xan reviews a shonen manga series about a ninja who can speak to animals. So sit back and listen as he reviews "Black Torch" by Tsuyoshi Takaki
Besides going over the first volume, our host discusses the rough history of this series and wonders if it should have gotten a western release at all. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
#Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #spirakenmangareview #shonenmanga #blacktorch #vizmedia
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
Spiraken Anime Review Ep 04: Fall Anime 2019
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
Sunday Oct 20, 2019
The Spiraken Anime Review has returned with another season review for 2019. So join Xan and Gretta as they discuss the latest new season Anime Japan has to offer to us fans.
Here are some of the Stand out Series for this season
Our Hosts go over the majority of the new series that came out and give their opinions on them. If you feel differently then us, let us know and email us at Spiraken@gmail.com. Either way, hope you enjoy
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
In this gun heavy episode, Xan reviews a seinen manga series that takes noir to a new sci fi level. So enjoy as he reviews No Guns Life by Makoto Kuboto
Besides discussing the insane premise of this manga, Xan also goes over the elements that make this series awesome. Hope You Enjoy This Episode
#Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #spirakenmangareview #seinenmanga #nogunslife
Saturday Oct 12, 2019
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: The Addams Family 2019
Saturday Oct 12, 2019
Saturday Oct 12, 2019
In this Creepy SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan review the latest film adaptation of the famous Comic Strip by Charles Addams. So, get a witch's shawl on, A broomstick you can crawl on and enjoy as our hosts reviews the 2019 animated film The Addams Family, directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan, and stars the voices of Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll, Snoop Dogg, Bette Midler, and Allison Janney.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a romantic comedy manga about weird personality quirks, social anxiety and communication through journal. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Komi Can't Communicate/ Komi-san wa, Komyusho Desu" by Tomohito Oda
As our host talks about the romantic aspects of this manga, he also compares this to other series that he has reviewed over the years that deal with weird side characters and silent protagonists. Hope you enjoy.
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Joker 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan reviews a controversial new film that re-imagines one of DC Comic's most iconic Villains. Was it a great comic book film or was it a unique character study? Well, Sit back and listen as Xan reviews Joker, directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, Glenn Fleshler, Bill Camp, Shea Whigham, and Marc Maron
Saturday Oct 05, 2019
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Abominable
Saturday Oct 05, 2019
Saturday Oct 05, 2019
In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review a new animated film focused on that recently popular urban legend, the Yeti. Was it better than the two other films based on big foot this year? Well, let's find out as our hosts reviews the Dreamworks animated film Abominable, directed by Jill Culton and starring Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Eddie Izzard, Sarah Paulson, Tsai Chin, and Michelle Wong
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.