Spiraken Review Podcast

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 317: Kaguya Sama - Love Is War (or Off To The Races Again)

In this combative episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about love, control and One-upmanship. . So enjoy as he reviews "Kaguya-Sama: Love is War" by Aka Akasaka
 
 
 Xan discusses why  love is not exactly what this manga says it is. also he talks about new manga releases. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 316: Alcohol is for Married Couples (or Eleven Years of Manga, Blissful Reviews & Fun Protagonists)

Happy 11th Anniversary! Since 2008, we have been reviewing manga and we strive to continue doing it til we are old and grey. In this memorable episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan  goes down memory lane to talk about old co hosts, favorite reviews and what Spiraken tries to do. Don't worry though. he also reviews a fun slice of life manga that is about romance, working hard and drinking responsibly after work. So loosen your tie,sit down, have someone give you a good drink and  enjoy as he reviews "Osake wa Fuufu ni Natte Kara/Alcohol is for Married Couples" by Crystal na Yousuke
 
 
if you are interested in checking out some of the older podcasts we spoke about in this episode as well as others we have done in the last eleven years, check out our review archive here . Xan also discusses why this manga is so good at portraying a real relationship. We Hope you have enjoyed the last 11 years of episodes and look forward to recording many many more. Thank you

Spiraken Mini Movie Review: The Hustle (2019)

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review a gender swapped remake of a movie they reviewed last month. Does it stand up to the original? Sit back, watch your wallet and enjoy as our host reviews The Hustle directed by Chris Addison and stars Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson, Alex Sharp, and Dean Norris
 
 

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 315: Nyankees (or Don’t Mess With Their Turf)

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about roaming the streets and defending your territory. So slick back your hair, get your claws out and enjoy as he reviews "Nyankees" by Atsushi Okada
 
 
Besides going over some unique feline related terms, Xan discusses the unique nature of this manga and the usage of Fast and The Furious's definition of Family. Hope you enjoy

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 314: Way of the Househusband (or Don’t Disrespect A House Husband)

In this important episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an slice of life story that is one part John Wick and one part Martha Stewart. So put on your apron and enjoy as enjoy as he reviews "Way of the House Husband" by Kousuke Oono
As he discusses this manga, our host also ponders on why this is such a great manga. Hope you enjoy

Spiraken Anime Review Ep 01: City Hunter- Shinjuku Private Eyes

In this very special anime review episode, Xan and Gretta review the latest edition to the City Hunter Franchise. So sit back and enjoy as our hosts review "City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes" directed by Kenji Kodama and starring Akira Kamiya, Kazue Ikura, Marie Iitoyo, Tessho Genda, Yoko Asagami, Mami Koyama, Chika Sakamoto, Keiko Toda, Koichi Yamadera and Hochu Otsuka.
 
 

Spiraken Con Report: Anime Boston 2019

In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experiences and adventures attending Anime Boston 2019
Anime Boston took place April 19th-21st 2019 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts
 
So besides discussing how this compared to the other conventions this year, Xan also discusses the City Hunter film premiere and the unique theme of the convention. hope you enjoy
 

Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Avengers Endgame (Spoiler Free)

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan gives his initial reactions to the long anticipated 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So sit back and enjoy as our host reviews Avengers: Endgame, directed by Joe & Anthony Russo and stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Bradley Cooper, and Josh Brolin.
 
 

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 313: Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu (Or Whatsontapp Is Great With Fried Food)

In this mouth watering episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai story that is similar to one we reviewed last year. So sit down, pour yourself a glass of Whatsontapp and  enjoy as he reviews "Isekai Isekaya Nobu" by Natsuya Semikawa
 
 
Besides comparing it to Restaurant to Another World, Our host talks about the delicious looking food in the mang and why it deserves to be read. Hope you enjoy

Xan's Xtraordinary Superhero Xamination Ep 2: MCU Villian Ranking

Since we spend so much time talking about superhero comic book movies, TV shows, games and comics themselves, welcome to  Xan's Xtraordianry Superhero Xamination, the show where every episode we will talk about everything superhero comic booky and fun.
In this installment, in preperation for Avengers Endgame (which comes out in 5 Days), Xan lists his and Gretta's official ranking of the 32 Villains of the MCU. So Sit Back relax and Enjoy our review on which villain is the best and which is the worst.