Spiraken Review Podcast

Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

I've Solved the Case! In this mini movie review episode, Xan reviews the latest adaptation of arguably the greatest mystery story of all time. So sit back and relax as our host reviews Murder on the Orient Express, directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Kenneth Branagh and Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley in supporting roles.  
 

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 229: Insufficient Direction (or Married Life-Otaku Style)

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets a sneak peek into the lives of two amazing individuals in the anime community. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews the comedy slice of life biography manga "Insufficient Direction" by Moyoko Anno
 
Xan also discusses his upcoming involvement with Anime NYC, next week from November 17-19th in New York City At the Jacob Javits Center. Either way, hope you enjoy 

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 228: Dagashi Kashi (or Honestly! Xan Doesn’t Have A Candy Addiction)

In this tasty episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan  is joined by Gretta as they discuss a sweet manga about cheap candy and toys. So sit back and enjoy as they reviews "Dagashi Kashi" by Kotoyama
 
besides discussing the plot of this manga, Xan debates with Gretta about what candy is best and which of the sweets described are worthy of being purchased. Either way, hope you enjoy 

Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Thor Ragnarok

HULK SMASH! In this mini movie review episode, Xan is joined by Special Guest Gretta as they get to explore the MCU's Cosmic worlds once again as he reviews the 17th MCU film to date. So sit back and relax as our hosts reviews Thor Ragnarok directed by Taika Waititi and starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo, Stan Lee and Anthony Hopkins..  
 

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 227: My Roommate is a Cat (or Cats Can Give Their Owners Happiness)

In this neko centric episode, Xan discusses a fun manga about an agoraphobic mystery writer and a mask and mantle cat. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue/ My Roommate is a Cat by Minatsuki Tsunami 
 
As he discusses this manga, Xan also reveals if he is a dog or cat person and how to interpret cat language. anyway hope you enjoy the episode. 

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 226: Super Doctor K (or You Are Already Healed)

In this manly episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is mystified as he reviews a medical drama manga that is just as manly as Hokuto no Ken. So sit back and enjoy as Xan reviews  Super Doctor K by Mafune Kazuo
 
Besides not talking of day of the dead, Xan rants about the absurdity in this manga, how the medical knowledge is borderline more credible than Baki fixing his arm by tying tendons in a knot. Either way, Hope you enjoy this episode. 

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 225: Don Dracula (or WHAT DID YOU DO IN DRACULA’S COFFIN?!!)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! In this spooky episode, Xan debates on what candy to eat and talks about the greatest mangaka's interpretation of the most famous vampire of all time. So sit back and enjoy as Xan reviews Osamu Tezuka's slapstick comedy series Don Dracula
 
Despite the large infodump Xan gives on the origin of this manga, He also talks about how unique it is compared to his other series and how slapstick fixes the vampire genre in general. Xan also lays out this podcast's plans for the next 8 months and hopefully we can stick to it. Anway, be safe this Halloween. Have a blast and enjoy this episode. 

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 224: Wakako Zake (or Pssshuuuuuu)

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan becomes increasingly hungry as he talks about delicious food and drink. So sit back and enjoy as Xan reviews the seinen food manga series Wakako Zake by Chie Shinkyu
 
While geeking about about this amazing series, Xan also discusses the weird nature of food manga, the potential issues that Wakako has as a person and why french fries are definitely a stand along food. Either way, Hope you enjoy

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 223: Derby Queen (or Horse Racing Leads to Love, Loss and Revenge)

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan learns what it takes to condition a horse and become a winner as he reviews a romantic dramatic shoujo sports manga written by Hinako Ashihara. So enjoy as Xan reviews Derby Queen
 
While offering his feelings about this series, Xan also discusses the origin of the word "Derby", the proper etiquette of dealing with jerky kids and ponders the reason why the Wheel of Manga is spinning so low. Either way, Hope you enjoy

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 222: Gangsta (or Handicapped Does Not Mean Helpless)

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan learns to look the other way from Illicit dealings as he reviews the action crime drama manga series Gangsta written by Kohske
 
Besides discussion about the obvious similarities between this and Black Lagoon, Xan discusses his recent trip to NYCC (not too much, a con report is coming soon) and he discusses the dirty feeling he gets from reading this manga. Either way, Hope you enjoy