Episodes
Monday Apr 30, 2018
Monday Apr 30, 2018
In this fucked up episode, Xan is horrified yet intrigued as he reviews a manga about the exciting life of crime scene clean up. So enjoy as he reviews the psychological drama mystery manga series "Route END" by Nakagawa Kaiji
Yeah... our Host is just as perplexed as you are in why this series is a shonen manga. if you have a theory email us at spiraken.com
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Friday Apr 27, 2018
In this delicious episode, Xan straps on his cooking apron and studies ancient dishes of chinese cuisine. So enjoy as he reviews the shonen cooking comedy adventure manga series "Chuka Ichiban/The Best In Chinese Cooking" by Etsuki Ogawa
Xan also geeks out about the awesomeness of Avengers Infinity War . Hope you Enjoy
Wednesday Apr 25, 2018
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 292: A Silent Voice (or Remedying A Mistake From A Past)
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
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 290: Moteki-Love Strikes (or The Best Time In A Man’s Life)
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
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 289: Flying Witch (or Hey! This Manga Looks Familiar)
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
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 285: The Promised Neverland (or No One Escapes)
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.
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.