Spiraken Review Podcast

In This Episode, Xan reviews another isekai series, this time it's one where the main character uses low level spells. Is it worth reading? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the isekai light novel manga adaptation Failure Frame I Became The Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Love Level Spells by Kaoru Shinozaki & Keyaki Uchi-Uchi. ----more---- Besides discussing this story, Xan...

In this episode, Xan reviews a sci fi shonen manga about an alien from Planet Happy, who discovers the truth about consequences and the human condition. Prepare to be introspective as he reviews the manga one shot series Takopi's Original Sin by Taizan5. ----more---- As our intrepid host summaries this dramatic story, he also announces what panels he will be doing at Otakon and the latest Manga Ne...

In this ep, Xan reviews a shoujo manga about first love, tradition and trying to not be intimate. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews Let's Do It Already by Aki Kusaka. ----more---- As our esteemed host discusses the unique element of traditions in this manga, he also goes over the latest manga news.  -------------------------------------- Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken...

In This episode, Xan reviews a post apocalyptic horror manga about turning, not into zombies, but rather into cats!!! How insane is this? well, sit back and find out as he reviews the manga Night of the Living Cat  by Hawkman with art by Mecha-Roots. ----more---- Besides discussing this manga, our intrepid host also goes over the latest manga releases. Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow...

In This Episode, Xan reviews a manga about a hero who cannot defeat the Demon King, because of a cat. How is it? Well, relax and find out as he reviews the comedy action manga Cat on the Hero's Lap by Kousuke Iijima and illustrated by Shiori. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses the danger of cats sleeping on your lap, he also goes over the new home of the Spiraken Review Podcast and the la...

In this episode, Xan reviews a Josei manga about the what if's in your life and the regrets you have in your 30s. Is it worth checking out? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the rom com josei series Tokyo Tarareba Girls by Akiko Higashimura. ----more---- As he discusses this manga, he also goes over what was chosen from our x.com poll and what the latest manga releases are. Remember to Like...

In this ep, Xan reviews an action manga created by the mangaka responsible for Tokyo Ghoul. How does it compare? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews Choujin X by Sui Ishida. ----more---- As he discusses the similarities between this and other superpowered manga, he also talks a little bit about Animazement 2024 and he geeks out over the latest manga releases. Remember to Like, Share and Subs...

In this episode, Xan reviews a shonen manga about assassins and con artists looking for love. Is it a good manga? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the action, romance manga series Marriage Toxin by Joumuaku with art by Mizuki Yoda.  ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses this manga's better qualities, he also talks about his upcoming panels at Animazement 2024 and goes over the lates...

Happy 16 Year Anniversary To Spiraken!!!! In this special anniversary episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a science fiction, survival mech series. Is it worth the read? Well Sit back and find out as he reviews Snowball Earth by Yuhiro Tsujitsugu. ----more---- Besides discussing the manga, Xan also goes over some fun statistics about the podcast and reveals the panel schedule for Anim...

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. ----more---- Besides discussing this manga, Xan also talks a little about some upcoming events he will be participating in.  Remember to Like, Share and Subscri...

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. ----more---- Besides geeking out about this podcast, our hos...

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. ----more---- Besides discussing this manga, our host announces the next convention he will be speaking at. Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken on Twitter @spiraken...

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. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses the polarizing nature of this manga, he also goes over the latest manga news. Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken...

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. ----more---- As he gushes about this fairy tale style manga, he also goes over some updates with the podcast.  Remember to Like, Share and Subscri...

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. ----more---- As he geeks out over the various housing designs in this manga, he also goes over its captivating nature and talks about some of the upcoming...

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. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses the weirdness that is Meiko Ogami, he also goes o...

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. ----more---- Besides comparing this to Spy x Family, our intrepid host also talks about the unique family dynamic in it. Hope You Enjoy. Remember to Like,...

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. ----more---- As he geeks out over Lupin the III, he also goes over some fun new manga titles.  Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken on Twitter @spirake...

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 Skarsg...

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.  Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, subscribe to this podcas...

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. ----more---- Besides talking about this manga, Our host makes up for a great oversight from last episode...

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. ----more---- Hope you like this episode. Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken on Twitter @spiraken.bsky.social, and @spiraken on Instag...

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. ----more---- As our intrepid hosts discusses the backstory of this manga, he also talks about upcoming manga releases. R...

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. ----more---- As our intrepid host gets into the awesomeness of this magic manga, he also goes over...

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. ----more---- As our host discusses the mundane nature of this story, he also goes over the fact that he had to rebuild his computer and hypes up some new n...