Episodes
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Spiraken Manga Review Presents...
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
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
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
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.
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 534: My stepmother & Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
In this episode, Xan reviews a reinterpretation of a classic fairy tale. Is it as good as the original? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the Shojo Comedy series, My Stepmother & Stepsister Aren't Wicked by Otsuji.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 533:Tsubaki-Chou Lonely Planet
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Happy Belated Halloween Everyone. Hope You had a fun time. well anyway, In This episode, Xan reviews a shojo manga about a hard working girl and a reclusive Author. Doesn't That Sound Familiar? Well, Anyway sit back and relax as he reviews Tsubaki-Chou Lonely Planet by Mika Yamamori.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 532: Blade of the Moon Princess
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
In this fairy tale esque episode, Xan reviews a sci fi shonen manga based on the classic Japanese folk story, The Tale of Princess Kaguya/The Bamboo Cutter. How does it compare? Well sit back and find out as he reviews Blade of the Moon Princess/Gekka Bijin by Tatsuya Endo (Creator of Spy x Family).
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 531: The Saga of Tanya The Evil
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
In this episode, Xan reviews an isekai adaptation about a salaryman that becomes a warrior in an alternate history version of 1920s Germany. Is it good? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews The Saga of Tanya The Evil by Carlo Zen and illustrated by Chika Tojo.
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 530: Bloody Sweet
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
In this episode, Xan reviews a rom com Korean web comic about a Skitch and a western Vampire. How is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews Bloody Sweet by Narae Lee.
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 529: My Happy Marriage
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
In this episode, Xan & Gretta go over an alternate history paranormal romance, that is a real slow burn. Is it a great story? Well, Sit back and find out as they review the manga adaptation of My Happy Marriage by Akumi Agitogi with art by Rito Kohsaka & Tsukiho Tsukioka.
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 528: Togue Oni - Primal Gods In Ancient Times
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
In this episode, Gretta Returns to help Xan review a slow paced fantasy manga about the gods of old in ancient Wa. How does it compare to Mushishi? Well, sit back and find out as they review The seinen historical fantasy manga Touge Oni - Primal Gods in Ancient Times by Kenji Tsurubuchi.
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 527: My Favorite Carrera
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
In this episode of the podcast, Xan reviews a fun seinen manga about owning a Porsche. Is it accessible for non car fans? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews My Favorite Carrera by Kia Asamiya.
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.