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.
Episodes
Apr 3, 2024
Apr 3, 2024
18 min
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.
Mar 27, 2024
Mar 27, 2024
15 min
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.
Mar 20, 2024
Mar 20, 2024
23 min
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.
Mar 13, 2024
Mar 13, 2024
15 min
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.
Mar 9, 2024
Mar 9, 2024
19 min
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.
Mar 7, 2024
Mar 7, 2024
2 min
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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Mar 6, 2024
Mar 6, 2024
16 min
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.
Feb 28, 2024
Feb 28, 2024
16 min
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.
Feb 21, 2024
Feb 21, 2024
21 min
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.
Feb 14, 2024
Feb 14, 2024
19 min
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.
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.