Spiraken Review Podcast
For over 600 episodes, the Wheel of Manga has been our chaotic overlord. One spin could bring the cozy fantasy of Restaurant to Another World or the body-horror of Tokyo Ghoul—we just hold the microphone. But that's not all! Get our unfiltered manga hot takes, on-the-ground convention reports, movie reviews, and dive deep with our Monthly Book Club. Whether it's the slick action of Lupin III or the profound soul-searching of Vagabond, if it's a story with pulse, we've covered it. Your weekly dose of glorious uncertainty starts here.
For over 600 episodes, the Wheel of Manga has been our chaotic overlord. One spin could bring the cozy fantasy of Restaurant to Another World or the body-horror of Tokyo Ghoul—we just hold the microphone. But that's not all! Get our unfiltered manga hot takes, on-the-ground convention reports, movie reviews, and dive deep with our Monthly Book Club. Whether it's the slick action of Lupin III or the profound soul-searching of Vagabond, if it's a story with pulse, we've covered it. Your weekly dose of glorious uncertainty starts here.
Episodes

Wednesday May 08, 2024
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 556: Shangra-La Frontier
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
In this episode, Xan gets to review a popular manga about playing a god-tier game after playing kusoge games. Is the hype worth it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the action fantasy shonen title Shangri-La Frontier by Katarina.

Wednesday May 01, 2024
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 555: Team Phoenix
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
In our Five hundredth and Fifty Fifth Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to review a space opera manga that is an homage and a love letter to Osamu Tezuka. How does It Homage Tezuka? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the Sci fi, adventure, manga series Team Phoenix by Kenny Ruiz and based on the works of Osamu Tezuka.

Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 554: One More Step, Come Stand By My Side
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
In this episode, Xan reviews an anthology about miscommunication and love. So sit back and listen as he reviews the manga anthology, One More Step, Come Stand By My Side/ Ato Ippo, Soba ni Kite by Toryumon Takeda.

Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 553: Go With The Clouds, North By Northwest
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
In this episode, Xan reviews a mystery manga that is set in Iceland. So, grab some mutton and enjoy as he reviews the seinen, drama manga Go With The Clouds, North By Northwest / Hokuhokusei ni Kumo to Yuke by Aki Irie.

Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 552: Nina The Starry Bride
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
In this episode, Xan reviews a romantic fantasy josei title about royal doubles, political intrigue and a pair of unreal blue eyes. How is it this manga? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews Nina The Starry Bride/Hoshifuru Ōkoku no Nina by Rikichi.

Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 551: Soara And The House of Monsters
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
In this fun episode of the podcast, Xan reviews a fantasy manga about building houses for monsters. So, sit back and enjoy as he reviews the fantasy adventure manga series Soara And The House of Monsters/Soara to Mamono no Ie by Hidenori Yamaji.

Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 550: Ogami-San Can't Keep It In
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
In this kinda raunchy episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan discusses a manga about growing up and the obsession with sex that every teenager has. Is it appropriate? Well Sit back and find out as he reviews the seinen comedy series Ogami-San Can't Keep It in/Ōgami-san, Dadamore desu by Yo Yoshidamaru.

Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 549: Mission Yozakura Family
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
In this episode, Xan reviews a different Shonen Jump series about Spies, Family & weird missions. So relax and enjoy as he reviews the shonen, action comedy manga, Mission: Yozakura Family/Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen by Hitsuji Gondaira.

Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 548: Lupin The III: Thick As Thieves
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
In this episode, Xan reviews another classic collection of Stories from The Lupin III Collection. Does it age well? Sit back and find out as he reviews the seminal classic series Lupin The III Thick as Thieves by Monkey Punch.

Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Spiraken Motion Picture Review: Dune Part 2 (Spoiler Filled)
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
The Spice Must Flow!!! In This episode, Xan & Gretta review the highly anticipated sequel to Denis Villenueve's 2021 epic adaptation of Frank Herbert's Novel. Does It do the novel justice? Well grab some water and find out as they review the sci fi epic Dune Part 2 directed by Denis Villenueve and Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, Javier Bardem Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, and Souheila Yacoub.

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.






