Episodes

Monday Jan 15, 2018
Monday Jan 15, 2018
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.

Friday Jan 12, 2018
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 249: Ring (or Worse Made Up Sport Ever)
Friday Jan 12, 2018
Friday Jan 12, 2018
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.

Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
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.

Monday Jan 08, 2018
Monday Jan 08, 2018
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.

Sunday Jan 07, 2018
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: The Greatest Showman
Sunday Jan 07, 2018
Sunday Jan 07, 2018
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.

Friday Jan 05, 2018
Friday Jan 05, 2018
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about crazy men who hunt and kill goblins. Why, you ask, well sit back and find out as he reviews the fantasy manga series "Goblin Slayer" by Kōsuke Kurose
Xan wonders why this light novel exists, debates on how disturbed the main character is and ponders if the anime series will ever come out. Hope you enjoy this episode.

Wednesday Jan 03, 2018
Wednesday Jan 03, 2018
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan pulls out his grimoire and reads about magic. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews the shonen jump fantasy adventure series Black Clover by Yūki Tabata
For a Shonen Jump Title, this manga is pretty generic. Our intrepid host examines the nature of this manga, counts off how many manga tropes are in this series and shows how good pacing does not equal an original manga. Hope you enjoy this episode.

Sunday Dec 31, 2017
Sunday Dec 31, 2017
Happy 2018 Everyone! We here at the Spiraken Manga Review hope you had a great last year. So, to ring in the new year, Xan is reviewing a mouthwatering manga that is about competitive cooking. So get hungry as he reviews the adventure comedy cooking manga series "Shokugeki no Soma/ Food Wars " by Yūto Tsukuda.
As he talks about this fantastic manga, Xan also wonders which of the recipes he read about in this manga he should cook. What do you think he should cook? Email us and let us know. Maybe Xan will upload a video on Youtube about it Hope you enjoy this episode.

Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 243: Come Come Vanilla (or Oh Joy, Another Neko Girl Manga)
Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
In this episode, Xan ventures into the world of Chimerical Girls. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews the Ecchi comedy Harem series "Come Come Vanilla" written by Daisuke Tazawa and illustrated by Chihiro Harumi
As he reviews this manga, our intrepid host also ponders the appeal of neko girls, how this manga deviated so far from its source material and also discusses the new schedule for the podcast in the upcoming year. Hope you enjoy this episode and we hope your new years is a blast.

Tuesday Dec 26, 2017
Tuesday Dec 26, 2017
Happy Belated Christmas to those who celebrate it. Xan is taking it easy today, so in this episode, Xan gets to read a web comic instead of a manga. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews the manwha slice of life comedy web comic series "Saphie The One Eyed Cat" by Joho
Xan discusses the unique perspective of this web comic as well as his thoughts on if this webcomic is based on real life. Check out The actual web comic here 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.