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.
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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Tragic news. It has been announced that on March 1st 2024, Akira Toriyama has died. The Famed creator of Dr. Slump, Sand Land, & Dragonball died of an acute subdural hematoma at the age of 68 years old. Our prayers go out to him and his family. Rest in Peace Toriyama San.
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Music Used in This Episode: Theme- News Room News by Spence (Youtube Audio Library)
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
In this episode, Xan reviews a fun blog manga about owning two rescue cats and the hilarious situations they get into. Is it too generic? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the shoujo comedy cat manga My Cat is Such A Weirdo/Uchi no Neko ga Mata Hen na Koto Shiteru by Tamako Tamagoyama.
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
So, in this episode, Xan tries to review a steamship manga. Not his best work but he tries really hard to discuss it. So, enjoy as he talks about the Josei Smut Manga, My Boss Is A Giant! He Manages My Every Need With Enormous Skill by KamuC.
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
In this episode, Xan reviews a weird isekai series where a housecat becomes a giant monster in another world. How cute is it? Well, find out as he reviews the fun, isekai, cat manga A Cat From Our World & The Forgotten Witch/Isekai Neko to Fukigen na Majo by Hiro Kashiwaba.
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Happy Valentine's Day Everyone. So as a gift to our listeners, Xan reviews a whimsical yet dark look at magic in a fantasy world. Is it worth your time? Well, grab your magic pen and find out as he reviews the seinen fantasy manga series Witch Hat Atelier/Tongari Bōshi no Atorie by Kamome Shirahama.
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
In this ep, Xan reviews a manga about hanging out behind a supermarket. Is it as boring as it sounds? Well, find out as he reviews the seinen slice of life manga Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You/Super no Ura de Yani Sū Futari by Jinushi.
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
In this romantic episode, Xan reviews a romantic comedy about having to get married fast or else being sent to Siberia. Is it a fun manga? Well, sit back and find out as he review 365 Days To The Wedding/Kekkon Surutte, Hontō desu ka? by Tamiki Wakaki.
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
In This Episode, Xan reviews a slice of life manga about single fatherhood. How is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the josei slice of life manga Bunny Drop/Usagi Drop by Yumi Unita.
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
In this rockin' podcast episode, Xan & Gretta get to review a hilarious rock comedy manga about a shut in guitarist who joins a rock band. So, grab your zip tie bracelets and prepare to rock as they review the music, comedy manga series Bocchi The Rock! by Aki Hamazi.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
In this episode, Xan reviews a rockin' manga series about the 27 club, following your dreams and light rock. How is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the music, seinen manga series Shiori Experience by Yuko Osada and Kazuya Machida.
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.