Spiraken Review Podcast

Happy New Year's Eve 2019!! This year was a bit crazy, so in this episode Xan recaps some of the best manga anime and movies of 2019 before reviewing a manga that takes a simple premise and makes it hilarious. So enjoy as Xan reviews "Saint Oniisan/Saint Young Men" by Hikaru Nakamura.   ----more---- Besides discussing the unique story of this manga, our host also talks about his favorite manga fro...

In this special holiday Episode, Xan gets geeky about cooking manga as he reviews the11th longest running manga of all time. So grab a plate of cookies, drink some eggnog and enjoy as he reviews "Oishinbo/The Gourmet" written by Tetsu Kariya and illustrated by Akira Hanasaki.   ----more---- Besides Discussing the unusual release style for this manga, Xan (joined by Gretta for color commentary Gret...

In This Episode, Xan reviews a manga that has a psychotic plot that contrasts with its optimistic title. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Happy Sugar Life" by Tomiyaki Kagisora   ----more---- Besides talking about this twisted manga, our host discusses the many manga one can purchase for the holidays, and debates on what could have helped make this manga more cohesive.  Remember to subscribe a...

In this episode, Xan checks out a retelling/adaptaion of a famous fairy tale, so watch out for poison apples and enjoy as he reviews "Snow White With The Red Hair/Akagami no Shirayukihime" by Sorata Akizuki   ----more---- Besides going over this original manga, our host also discusses new manga one might purchase for the holidays and hints at a super secret project for the future. He also asks the...

In this episode, Xan delves back into the Isekai Light Novel manga adaptation world as he reviews a super popular series. So enjoy as he reviews, "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime/Tensei Shitara Suraimu Datta Ken" written by Fuse and illustrated by Taiki Kawakami   ----more---- Besides reviewing this popular manga series, our host wonders what the MC could have had on his PC, that made him...

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Gretta & Xan review a modern whodunit with a huge cast of potential suspects. So, put on your deerstalker hat, pull out your magnifying glass ,sit back  and enjoy as our hosts reviews the 2019 murder mystery comedy film Knives Out, directed by Rian Johnson and starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Jo...

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan reviews the most recent historical crime drama film by the great Martin Scorsese. So, grab a glass of brandy, bring your tools and enjoy as  he reviews the 2019 crime film The Irishman, directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the novel I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt and starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, with Ray Romano,...

In this episode, Xan and Gretta reviews an isekai light novel manga adaptation that is focused on a single goal rather than an advuenture. So Enjoy as they review "Ascendance of a Bookworm/Honzuki no Gekokujō: Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiraremasen" by Miya Kazuki and Illustrated by Suzuka      ----more---- Besides reviewing this manga, our hosts talks about the unique nature of this m...

In this unique episode of the podcast, Xan & Gretta are joined by Doug Wilder From Animecons.tv to review the second Episode of The Mandalorian " The Child", Directed by Rick Famuyiwa and third episode "The Sin" which was directed by Deborah Chow, both were written by Jon Favreau (who is also the show runner) and stars Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, Werner Herzog, Omid Abtahi, Nick Nolte and guest s...

In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan is joined by Doug Wilder from Animecons.tv  to discuss their experiences and adventures attending Anime NYC 2019   Anime Boston took place Nov 15th-17th 2019 at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in New York New York  ----more----     So besides discussing how this compared to the first year of the convention, our hosts also discusses the Lupin the T...

In this episode, Xan reviews an isekai light novel manga adaptation that takes place in an Otome Game with a twist. So Enjoy as he reviews "My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead To Doom!/Otome Gēmu no Hametsu Furagu Shika Nai Akuyaku Reijō ni Tensei Shiteshimatta..." by Satoru Yamaguchi   ----more---- Besides reviewing this manga, Xan talks about how ironic It was that J-Manga announced th...

In this unique episode of the podcast, Xan & Gretta review the first episode of " The Mandalorian" which was directed by dave filoni, written by Jon Favreau (who is also the show runner) and starring Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, Werner Herzog, Omid Abtahi, Nick Nolte and guest starring Taika Waititi They discuss the pilot episode, geek out on all the Star Wars easter eggs and state what they belie...

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Gretta & Xan review the latest film adaptation of a popular 70s tv series. So, sit back  and enjoy as our hosts reviews the 2019 action adventure film Charlie's Angels, directed by Elizabeth Banks and starring Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska, Patrick Stewart, Sam Claflin, Noan Centineo, Elizabeth Banks, Djimon Housou and the voice of Robe...

In this episode of the the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets all art otaku as he reviews a unique autobiographical manga about one's journey into the art world. So grab your charcoal, set up an easel and enjoy as he reviews Akiko Higashimura's "Blank Canvas" My So Called Artist's Journey/Kakukaku Shikajika"   ----more---- As our host discusses this odyssey into Higashimura-san's past, he also discus...

In this episode, Xan reviews a unique seinen manga series about loneliness and finding purpose. So enjoy as Xan reviews "My Boy/Watashi no Shounen" by Hitomi Takano ----more---- As our host reviews this podcast, he also discusses the unique nature of this manga and why it might take a bit to get used to the idea. *Note The controversial nature of this manga is not condoned by Xan or the Spiraken R...

Happy Early Halloween. In this episode, Xan talks about horror manga recommendations and then reviews a slice of life manga series about two unique roommates living in america .Relax, sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Satoko & Nada" written by Yupechika, script advised by Marie Nishimari     Besides the review of this manga, Xan recommends a few fun horror series, discusses the simple but effectiv...

In this episode, Xan reviews a shonen manga series about a ninja who can speak to animals. So sit back and listen as he reviews "Black Torch" by Tsuyoshi Takaki     Besides going over the first volume, our host discusses the rough history of this series and wonders if it should have gotten a western release at all. Hope You Enjoy This Episode #Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #s...

The Spiraken Anime Review has returned with another season review for 2019. So join Xan and Gretta as they discuss the latest new season Anime Japan has to offer to us fans.   Here are some of the Stand out Series for this season               Our Hosts go over the majority of the new series that came out and give their opinions on them. If you feel differently then us, let us know and email us at...

In this gun heavy episode, Xan reviews a seinen manga series that takes noir to a new sci fi level. So  enjoy as he reviews No Guns Life by Makoto Kuboto     Besides discussing the insane premise of this manga, Xan also goes over the elements that make this series awesome. Hope You Enjoy This Episode #Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #spirakenmangareview #seinenmanga #nogunslife...

In this Creepy SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan review the latest film adaptation of the famous Comic Strip by Charles Addams. So, get a witch's shawl on, A broomstick you can crawl on  and enjoy as our hosts reviews the 2019 animated film The Addams Family, directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan, and stars the voices of Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhar...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a romantic comedy manga about weird personality quirks, social anxiety and communication through journal. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Komi Can't Communicate/ Komi-san wa, Komyusho Desu" by Tomohito Oda     As our host talks about the romantic aspects of this manga, he also compares this to other series that he has reviewed over the...

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan reviews a controversial new film that re-imagines one of DC Comic's most iconic Villains. Was it a great comic book film or was it a unique character study? Well, Sit back and listen as  Xan reviews Joker, directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, Glenn Fleshler, Bill Camp,...

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review a new animated film focused on that recently popular urban legend, the Yeti. Was it better than the two other films based on big foot this year? Well, let's find out as our hosts reviews the Dreamworks animated film Abominable, directed by Jill Culton and starring Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Eddie Izzard,...

In this fun episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a  manga about board games, friendships and ambition. So select your favorite color meeple, grab your dice and enjoy as he reviews "After School Dice Club/ Hokago Saikoro Kurabu " by Hiro Nakamichi     As our host geeks out over the various board game easter eggs in this manga, he also discusses the unique style of this series and compa...

In this episode, Xan reviews a romantic manga about love between a high school student and her boss. So bring out your umbrella and enjoy as he reviews "After the Rain/ Koi wa Ameagari no Yō ni" by Jun Mayuzuki     As our host talks about the romantic aspects of this manga, he also compares this to other romantic series SPIRAKEN has reviewed over the years. Hope you enjoy. ----more---- Music For E...