Spiraken Review Podcast

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. ----more---- As our host reviews this story about finding love in an odd way, he also talks about the live action adaptation and some of the latest...

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. ----more---- As our host discusses this manga, he also talks a bit about the controversial ending of the series and goes over the latest manga news.  Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spir...

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. ----more---- As our intrepid hosts discuss this manga, Gretta goes over the various freakouts that Bocchi has and Xan geeks out...

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. ----more---- As our intrepid host analyses this manga, he also goes over what The 27 Club is, and what the latest manga releases are.  Remember to Like, Sh...

Happy New Years Everyone!! Hope you are excited for an awesome new year with tons of new manga In this episode, Xan gets to review a shojo manga that defies expectation while covering a unique form of communication. What is it about? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews A Sign of Affection by suu Morishita. ----more---- As he gushes over the heartwarming relationship that this story revolves...

In this generic episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a harem manga that proves that you can have too many romantic partners in a harem setting. How absurd is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the harem seinen comedy series, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really Really Love You by Rikito Nakamura and Illustrated by Yukiko Nozawa. ----more---- As our intrepid h...

In this energetic episode, Xan reviews a rather popular series about reincarnation, j idols and murder. Does it live up to the hype? Well, enjoy as he reviews the seinen drama series Oshi no Ko by Aka Akasaka with art by Mengo Yokoyari. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses this enigmatic story, he also goes over the feels from the main character and updates everyone on some upcoming news. ...

  So Yeah, Xan screwed up last episode by spinning a manga that we reviewed all the way back in April of 2022. If you want to hear the episode where he reviews Takane & Hana, click here otherwise, listen for the respin and see you next time  

In This episode, Xan reviews another isekai series, but this one tries to fix a classic trope. Do they accomplish their goal? Well, Sit back and find out as he reviews the isekai gender bender manga adaptation of This is Screwed Up, But I was Reincarnated As A Girl In Another World! by Ashi, with art by Keyaki Uchiuchi and Character Design by Kaoming. ----more---- As our intrepid host lightly touc...

In this episode, Xan reviews a reinterpretation of a classic fairy tale. Is it as good as the original? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the Shojo Comedy series, My Stepmother & Stepsister Aren't Wicked by Otsuji. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over the unique spin on the Cinderella myth in this manga, he also goes over the latest manga news.   Remember to Like, Share and Subs...

Happy Belated Halloween Everyone. Hope You had a fun time. well anyway, In This episode, Xan reviews a shojo manga about a hard working girl and a reclusive Author. Doesn't That Sound Familiar? Well, Anyway sit back and relax as he reviews Tsubaki-Chou Lonely Planet by Mika Yamamori. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses this very familiar story, he also discusses the latest manga news and t...

In this fairy tale esque episode, Xan reviews a sci fi shonen manga based on the classic Japanese folk story, The Tale of Princess Kaguya/The Bamboo Cutter. How does it compare? Well sit back and find out as he reviews  Blade of the Moon Princess/Gekka Bijin by Tatsuya Endo (Creator of Spy x Family). ----more---- As our host discusses the mother daughter story at the heart of this manga, he also g...

In this episode, Xan reviews an isekai adaptation about a salaryman that becomes a warrior in an alternate history version of 1920s Germany. Is it good? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews The Saga of Tanya The Evil by Carlo Zen and illustrated by Chika Tojo. ----more---- As our host goes over his opinion of this story, he also talks about the latest manga releases.  Remember to Like, Share...

In this episode, Xan reviews a rom com Korean web comic about a Skitch and a western Vampire. How is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews Bloody Sweet by Narae Lee. ----more---- As our host discusses this manhwa, he also goes over the latest manga releases of the week. Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, subscribe to this podca...

In this episode, Xan & Gretta go over an alternate history paranormal romance, that is a real slow burn. Is it a great story? Well,  Sit back and find out as they review the manga adaptation of My Happy Marriage by Akumi Agitogi with art by Rito Kohsaka & Tsukiho Tsukioka. ----more---- As our intrepid hosts go over this romantic light novel adaptation, Gretta goes over why the story is app...

In this episode, Gretta Returns to help Xan review a slow paced fantasy manga about the gods of old in ancient Wa. How does it compare to Mushishi? Well, sit back and find out as they review The seinen historical fantasy manga Touge Oni - Primal Gods in Ancient Times by Kenji Tsurubuchi. ----more---- As our intrepid hosts discuss the time twisting nature of this manga, Gretta also remarks on the d...

In this episode of the podcast, Xan reviews a fun seinen manga about owning a Porsche. Is it accessible for non car fans? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews My Favorite Carrera by Kia Asamiya. ----more---- As our intrepid host reviews this car manga, he goes over the fan service elements of the story and talks about the latest manga news Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spi...

In this ninja filled episode, Xan reviews a serious comedy manga about the modern ninja who may or may not be everywhere or nowhere. How awesome is it? Well, grab a hoodie and find out as he reviews Under Ninja by Kengo Hanazwa. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over the insane cringe of this manga, he also goes over the addictive nature of this mysterious story of ninja vs skateboarding ninj...

In this episode, Xan reviews a sci fi Isekai that is connected to another series. So, sit back and enjoy as he reviews I'm The Evil Lord of An Intergalactic Empire by Yomu Mishima with art by Kai Nadashima. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over this misery driven manga, he also goes over the connections to Trapped in A Dating Sim and talks about the latest manga news.  Remember to Like, Shar...

In this podcast episode, Gretta returns after a long hiatus to help Xan review a heartfelt manga series about adopted families and Shogi. Is it worth checking out? Well, Sit back and Find out as they review March Comes In Like A lion by Chica Umino. ----more---- As our hosts go over this mesmerizing manga series, Gretta also does a deep dive on the unique characters in the series and Xan goes over...

In this Episode, Xan reviews a dramatic slice of life manga by the queen of Josei Manga series. How impactful is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews River's Edge by Kyoko Okazaki. ----more---- As Our Intrepid Host discusses this manga, he remains vague as to not spoil too much of the plot. He also hints at what happened at Otakon and goes over the latest manga news.   Remember to Like, S...

In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experience and adventures at Otakon 2023 Otakon took place July 28th-30th 2023 at the Walter E Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. So besides discussing how the convention went, he discusses the improvements made since last year, the many great cosplays that he saw, and his feelings about the panels that happened.        R...

In this episode, Xan reviews an awesome reverse Isekai manga about a famous Chinese strategist becoming a manager of a techno pop singer. How crazy does it make you? Well Sit Back and Find out as he reviews  the comedy music manga Ya Boy Kongming! by Yuto Yotsuba with art by Ryo Ogawa. ----more---- As our intrepid host geeks out over this manga, he also goes over the basic history of Kongming, the...

In this depressing episode, Xan reviews a soul crushing Korean Manhwa that tells the story of a boy and a girl alone in a world where everything has been lost. Prepare to be disturbed as he reviews the older teen centric war drama manwha known as The Horizon by JH. ----more---- Our host is audibly disturbed by this manhwa, so this may be one comic that is not for all audiences. You might want to g...

Evil Do-ers Beware! In this episode, Xan reviews a parody of sentai teams where the heroes are the villains and the villains are the heroes. So, grab your morpher and enjoy as he reviews the action, sentai shonen manga series Go! Go! Loser Ranger! by Negi Haruba. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over this unique series, he talks about superhero manga and tokusatsu teams as well. emember to L...