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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Episodes
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
In this episode, Xan reviews the critically acclaimed "Koe no Katachi/ A Silent Voice" by Yoshitoki Oima.
This episode deals with bullying, physical impairments and depression. If you know someone who is dealing with depression due to bullying, always be there for them and if you need resources, check out https://www.stopbullying.gov
Sunday Apr 22, 2018
Sunday Apr 22, 2018
In this podcast episode, Xan grabs a flag and starts to make a scene as he reviews the time travel shonen comedy Oendan series Again!! by Mitsuro Kubo
Xan discusses the manga and the unique style behind it. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Thursday Apr 19, 2018
Thursday Apr 19, 2018
In this episode, Xan reviews a unique character study that focuses on love, loss and what romance really is. So enjoy as he reviews the romance comedy manga Moteki by Mitsuro Kubo
He also discusses the fully realized characters and the truth about kubo san. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
In this episode, Xan reviews a manga series that is one part slice of life and one part Kiki's Delivery Service homage. So enjoy as he reviews the slice of life magical girl manga Flying Witch by Chihiro Ishizuka
He also discusses the comparisons between this and "Kiki's", as well as the basic plot in general.Either Way, Hope you enjoy this episode.
Monday Apr 16, 2018
Monday Apr 16, 2018
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan enjoys a drama thriller mystery about a man's search for his daughter's killer. So enjoy as he reviews Seizon Life written by Nobuyuki Fukumoto and illustrated by Kawaguchi Keiji
Xan doesn't spoil the mystery of this story but he does go over the basic plot and the amazing artwork used in this story. Hope you Enjoy
Friday Apr 13, 2018
Friday Apr 13, 2018
Happy Friday The Thirrteenth!!I
In this bizarre episode, Xan reviews the strange autobiographical accounts of one mangaka's trials and tribulations with cat ownership. So enjoy as he reviews Junji Ito's Cat: Diary Yon & Mu
As he slowly goes mad with reading this manga, Xan also rants about Junji Itp's insanity and mental disorders. Hope you Enjoy
Wednesday Apr 11, 2018
Wednesday Apr 11, 2018
In this podcast episode, Xanreviews the bowling comedy manga Bowling King by Tong Ai
Besides discussing the basics of sports manga, Xan talks about the annoying main character and why he is flawed. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Monday Apr 09, 2018
In this, the two hundrendth and eighty fifth episode of the Spiraken Manga review, Xan goes dark and scary as he reviews the drama fantasy thriller manga, The Promised Neverland written by Kaiu Shirai and illustrated by Posuka Demizu.
Xan goes over the basic plot of this manga without spoiling too much and also asks the listeners what type of reviews they want in the future. if you want to participate, email xan at spiraken.com with your thoughts. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Saturday Apr 07, 2018
Saturday Apr 07, 2018
In This episode of the podcast, Xan reviews his experiences at
Anime Boston 2018 from March 30th-April 1st in Boston MA.
besides talking about the amazing experiences at the convention, he also talks about his latest panels at the convention, the vibe of the attendees and the positive feeling of the direction the con is going in.
There is also discussion about his new panel "May The Force Be With You: How Star Wars Influenced Anime/Manga" and "Captains, Cowgirls & Cyborgs: The Memorable women of Sci Fi Anime/Manga".
They also discuss the unique cosplayers who not only know the wae but are exceptional cosplayers. Either way, check out all the cosplayers on Our Spiraken Flickr Anime Boston Photos Hope you enjoy
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
In this podcast episode, Xan returns to the world of Osamu Tezuka as he reviews the lighthearted parody of Tetsuwan Atomu, so enjoy as he reviews the comedy adventure manga Atom Cat by Osamu Tezuka
First off I know I mispronounced Tetsuwan Atomu in this episode, my apologies. But besides that, I discuss the references to tezuka's other works and the lighthearted nature of this manga. hope you enjoy this episode.
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.