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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Thursday Dec 21, 2017
Thursday Dec 21, 2017
Hey! Who Stole Xan's artwork? In this episode, Xan goes over a classic crime manga series about spectacular cat burglars. So protect your valuables and enjoy as he reviews the action kaito series Cats Eye by Tsukasa Hojo
As one of the earlier Kaito series, Xan goes over this manga's influence on future Kaito series. He also wonders how idiotic the police must be in the Cats Eye universe. Either way, hope you enjoy this episode.
Monday Dec 18, 2017
Monday Dec 18, 2017
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is reminded of Hellsing as he reviews a twisted violent and surreal action manga. So enjoy as he reviews Drifters by Kouta Hirano
Dimensional Time Travel mixed with the afterlife is so weird. Xan also talks about his feelings on the ENDS and how he feels it could have been made more effective. Either way, hope you enjoy this episode.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
In this episode, Xan gets a bit romantic and melancholy as he reviews the Romantic Comedy Shonen manga series Pastel by Toshihiko Kobayashi.
Besides talk of coincidental meetings, Xan also discusses the manga rom com formula and laments on the length of time it takes for the main characters to get together. Either way, hope you enjoy this episode.
Monday Dec 11, 2017
Monday Dec 11, 2017
In this episode, Xan wonders about time, wishes and action as he reviews not a manga but a Chinese Manhua. So enjoy as he reviews the action series Chronos Rulers by Jea Pon
As Xan talks about this manhua, He also debates the craziness of aging backwards, the awesomeness of controlling time and why they ripped off of X-Men. Either way, hope you enjoy this episode.
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
In this hilarious episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reads a manga about delinquents and child raising. So sit back and relax as he reviews Beelzebub by Ryuhei Tamura
As he discusses the plot of this manga, Xan also wonders about the necessity of Baby Beel being naked all time. Either way, we hope you enjoy this episode.
Monday Dec 04, 2017
Monday Dec 04, 2017
In this quick episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about dying and then guess what? you guessed it, being reincarnated into a fantasy world. So sit back and laugh as Xan rants and reviews Himekishi ga Classmate by ELZ illustrated by Yoshizawa Megane
, Xan also ponders on why Reincarnation is the big thing in Light Novels right now. Either way, we hope you enjoy this episode.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
Wednesday Nov 29, 2017
In this mouthwatering episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets an early birthday present as he reviews this delectable food and fantasy manga. So sit back and relax as he reviews "Restaurant to Another World/ Isekai Shokudo" by Junpei Inuzuka illustrated by Takaaki Kugatsu
Besides geeking out about this manga, Xan also discusses the unique nature of its US release and what he enjoyed about this manga. He also talks a little bit about his plans for his upcoming birthday. Send Xan birthday wishes at xan@spiraken.com and on twitter @spiraken. Either way, we hope you enjoy this episode.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
In this episode, Xan checks out a recent series that focus on Emo Vampires. So enjoy as Xan reviews the action comedy horror manga series Blood Lad by Yuuki Kodama
Besides talking about the overarching plot of the series, Xan also discusses the standout elements of this manga, the crazy art style and pimps out his review of Anime NYC 2017 with Doug Wilder. Hope You enjoy this episode and leave some comments below.
Monday Nov 27, 2017
Monday Nov 27, 2017
In this con review, Xan is joined by Doug Wilder from Animecons.tv as they talk about their experiences at the first ever AnimeNYC that happened on Nov 17th through Nov 19th in New York, NY.
As they cover the pros and cons of this new convention, The awesomeness of the Gundam Thunderbolt Concert, their amazing living dead squadron cosplay ,our hosts also discuss the future of this convention, their thoughts about the upcoming Star Wars Movie, the potential creation of an Anime Fan Burning Man festival and where they feel the con succeeded. This Con definitely is one of the top cons of the year
Hope You Enjoy The Episode.
Friday Nov 24, 2017
Friday Nov 24, 2017
In this quick episode, Xan talks about all the wonderful food he enjoyed on Thanksgiving and then he discusses the crappy manga that was made by a weirdo who likes food way too much. Hope you are not scared away as Xan reviews Food Girls by Okama
Hopefully Xan gets to review some better food manga soon because this one left a gross taste in his mouth and in his mind. Either way check out some of the great food manga we have reviewed on our review archive. If you celebrate it, Hope you have a safe and happy Thankgiving weekend
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.