Spiraken Review Podcast
Some Podcast Inventing and providing informative reviews About Kinetically Enhanced Narratives. A nerdy manga podcast that also talks about different geeky topics, since 2008
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
In this vertigo inducing episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai story that is more horror than fantasy. So be careful of the edge and enjoy as he reviews "High Rise Invasion" by Tsuina Miura
As our intrepid host discusses the unique nature of this horror manga, he also ponders on why this manga exists. Hope you enjoy
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
The Second episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST, is kind of underhanded and dirty. Xan and Gretta review a classic crime comedy that was a remake of a film starring David Niven and Marlon Brando. So enjoy as our hosts review Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, directed by Frank Oz. It is starring Michael Caine, Steve Martin, Glenne Headly, Anton Rodgers and Ian McDiarmid.
Saturday Apr 13, 2019
Saturday Apr 13, 2019
Since we spend so much time talking about superhero comic book movies, TV shows, games and comics themselves, we have decided to start an all new podcast. Xan's Xtraordianry Superhero Xamination, the show where every episode we will talk about everything superhero comic booky and fun. So to annoint this new podcast Gretta and Xan decide to start off easy...
By ranking all of the MCU films up til Captain Marvel (seeing as Avengers End Game Comes out in 12 Days. So Sit Back relax and Enjoy our review on what films rank where and why we put them there.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the latest harem manga series to be released by Kodansha. So enjoy as he reviews "The Quintessential Quintuplets" by Negi Haruba
As our podcast host discusses the plot and the characters, he also discusses the unique nature of this manga. Hope you enjoy
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan delves back into gambling manga. So, enjoy as he review the adult psychological drama manga series "Riman Gambler Mouse" by Takahashi Noboru.
While not the most positive review, Xan does go over the rules of this strange game called "cowarDICE" and the weird nature of our main character. Hope you enjoy
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
In this special episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Gretta are joined by Doug WIlder from animecons.tv as they review an amazing work by the great mangaka Tezuka Osamu. So, enjoy as our intrepid Hosts review the amazing horror samurai action manga series "Dororo" by Tezuka Osamu, as well as the 2019 Anime adaptation released by Studio Mappa.
As they compare the original manga to its new adaptation, our hosts also discuss the history of the manga,the unique issues that the protagonist deasl with as he regains his lost body parts, the tragic nature of life in the warring states period and why it stands the test of time. Hope you enjoy
Saturday Mar 02, 2019
Saturday Mar 02, 2019
The Spiraken Anime Review has returned!!So celebrate with Xan and Gretta as they discuss the latest season Anime Japan has to offer to us fans.
From The Stand out Series
to the more unique, niche and possibly WTF
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
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
In this unique episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Gretta not only review an amazing classic manga, but they also review the recent Live Action Adaptaion. So Sit back and Relax and our intrepid Hosts review the original cyberpunk classic manga series "Gunnmn/ Battle Angel Alita" by Yukito Kishiro. as well as the 2019 Film adaptation " Alita Battle Angel" Directed by Robert Rodriquez, produced by James Cameron and starring Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Ed Skrein, Jackie Earle Haley, Keean Johnson and a special cameo.
As they compare the original manga to its unique adaptation, our hosts also discuss the history of the manga,the unique setting and why it stands the test of time. Hope you enjoy
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the unusual Romance Manwah web comic series "Skill of Lure" by Woo Sang-Ho
Besides the twist of the series' premise, our host does his best to review this Hitch Like comedy. Hope you enjoy
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the restaurant comedy yonkoma manga series "Working!!" by Karino Takatsu
Despite the uncomfortable nature of the main character, Xan discusses the ensemble cast and the thoughts about this unique series. Hope you enjot
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.