Spiraken Review Podcast

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 255: Brave (or Getting Through Today’s Level)

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a juvenile graphic novel (not a manga) released by Yen Press.  So sit back and relax as he reviews the Middle School Drama Story "Brave" by Svetlana Chamkova
 
Xan discusses the relationship between "Brave" and Svetlana Chamkova's earlier novel "Ackward" as well as discusses the social hierarchy system of middle school. Hope you enjoy this episode

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 254: Hotel Since 2079 (or You Can Check In Any Time You Like, But You Can Never Leave!)

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a depressing one shot manga/manwha about the end of the world.  So listen as he reviews the drama sci fi seinen manga/manwha "Hotel Since 2079" by Boichi
 
Xan discusses the unique origin of this story and his reason why it should never be adapted again. Hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 253: One Week Friends (or Patience and Persistence Will Be Rewarded With Friendship and Love)

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about friendship and anterograde amnesia. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews the rom com manga series "One Week Friends" by Matcha Hazuki
 
Xan compares this manga to similar stories like "50 First Dates" and how good the art style is. Hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 252: Detective Conan/ Case Closed (or Elementary My Dear Jimmy)

 In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the fourth best selling manga series of all time, so sit back and relax as he reviews the shonen detective mystery series  "Meitanti Conan/ Detective Conan/Case Closed" by Gosho Aoyama
 
Xan would like to apologize for the late release of this episode but as you know, things have been difficult for him IRL. AnywayBesides reviewing this manga, Xan talks about the unique style of this manga, the question of if there will be an ending and ponders why this is so prolific.  Hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 251: Ninja Slayer Kills! (or Domo Spiraken San YEEAAARRTT!!)

 In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a shonen ninja adventure based on "The super popular american novel series byBradley Bond and Philip Ninj@ Morzez. So sit back and find out as he reviews  "Ninja Slayer Kills" by Koutarou Sekine

 
Besides wondering about the history /conspiracy behind this manga, Xan also discusses the great extras in this manga and the oddness behind the Ninja Slayer Concept. Either way Hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 250: Sekai no Owari/ Encore of the World’s End (or Hey, Don’t I Know You From Somewhere?)

 In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a harem action adventure manga that uses reincarnation in a better way then most Isekai stories of late.So,  sit back and find out as he reviews the action adventure harem manga series "Sekai no Owari no Encore" by Ryu Usui and illustrated by Haruaki Fyunou
 
Besides the unique aspect of reincarnation used in this manga, our host also discusses how they utilize a mcguffin so much more effectly then other stories. Either way Hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 249: Ring (or Worse Made Up Sport Ever)

Damn. In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a sports manga that is so bad that he rants for five minutes on how bad it is. What could make him rant so much, you ask, well sit back and find out as he reviews the sports manga series "Ring" by Shimabukuro Mitsutoshi
 
As a way to calm Xan Down, Gretta and our intrepid host ask about upcoming movies you are excited for. They also wonder why this manga makes no sense and is so bad. Let us know what you think in the comments below. Either way Hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 248: Nidome no Jinsei wo Isekai De (or Ninety Four Year Old Kendo Master In Strange New World)

OK! Xan is starting to really get frustrated with these Isekai Stories! In this episode, Xan reviews another Isekai manga that is super generic. But we hope you get enjoyment as he rants and reviews the fantasy isekai manga series "Nidome no Jinsei wo Isekai De" by Satoru Abo
 
Xan knows this episode is subpar but Gretta tries to liven the mood and challenges all you switch owners to a match on mario kart for the switch. will you take up the challenge? Let us know at Spiraken@gmail.com Either way Hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 247: Place Your Legs Here (or These Heels Were Made For Walkin’)

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a one shot that has a similar theme to episode 230 and what is he talking about... well its Shoes. So sit back and find out how it connects as he reviews the slice of life one shot manga "Place Your Legs Here" by Osawa Amane
 
Xan talks about the love of shoes in this manga, wonders why it is classified as a yaoi when it is clearly a shoujo Ai and hopes for a better manga next time.Either way, hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Mini Movie Review: The Greatest Showman

In this mini movie review episode, Xan reviews the latest musical to be released by Hollywood and what a doozy it is . So sit back and enjoy as Xan reviews The Greatest Showman, directed by Michael Gracey and starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, Keala Settle, and Zendaya.