Spiraken Review Podcast

In this SPOILER FREE mini Anime review episode, Xan review the latest anime film by Studio Trigger. So, get on your firefighting gear and enjoy as our hosts reviews Promare, directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi and starring Kenichi Matsuyama, Taichi Saotome, Masato Sakai, Ayane Sakura, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Tetsu Inada, Mayumi Shintani, Rikiya Koyama, Kendo Kobayashi, Ami Koshimizu, Taiten Kusunoki, Nobuyuki...

In this jam packed episode, Xan reviews a manga series that is one part "Saiki K" and one part "Way of the Househusband". So get some salmon roe sushi and enjoy as he reviews "Hinamatsuri" by Masao Ohtake   As he talks about the weird plot of this manga, Xan also talks about the many pop culture references in this series Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:  Closing Music -...

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review an upcoming film adaptation/sequel to the highly acclaimed and beloved British Historical Period Drama Television series. So, remember to wear the appropriate clothing for the occasion, remember your manners and  and enjoy as our hosts reviews Downton Abbey, directed by Gene Stupnitsky and starring Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McG...

In this comprehensive episode, Xan reviews a manga series that comments of societal prejudices and expectations. So let your inner animal out and enjoy as he reviews "Beastars" by Paru Itagaki   Besides discussing the similarities to Disney's Zootopia, Our intrepid host also discusses the murder mystery aspect of this manga as well as the strong qualities of the main characters. He did make a mist...

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review the highly anticipated sequel to The 2017 Adaptation of Stephen King's It (Which we reviewed back in 2017). Does the sequel hold up to the original. Well, sit back and find out as Xan reviews Stephen King's It: Chapter 2, directed by Andy Muscietti and stars Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan, J...

In this episode, Xan reviews a psychically powered gag manga that is completely insane. So sit back with some coffee jelly and enjoy as he reviews "The Disastrous Life of Saiki K/Saiki Kusuo no Sai-nan" by Tatsuki Fujimoto     As our host discusses the insane hilarity of this manga, he also discusses the strength of its side characters and why gag manga series work well. Hope You Enjoy This Episod...

In this final installment of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST's theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes", Xan & Gretta review compare two of the most iconic Heist films of all time. So enjoy as they review not only the 1960 Classic Ocean's 11, directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr.,  Joey Bishop Cesar Rom...

In this episode, Xan reviews a post apocalyptic enhanced human series. So  enjoy as he reviews "Fire Punch" by Tatsuki Fujimoto     Besides discussing the plot of this manga, our intrepid host also rants on why this manga is unoriginal and where it could have improved. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:  Opening Music - Glacial Melting Point by Asher Fulero (Youtube Licenc...

In this episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST,  we continue our theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes" with a review of an underrated film involving a crime that happens after the arrest. So enjoy as Xan & Gretta review Henry's Crime, directed by Malcolm Venville and starring Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga, and James Caan.     ----more---- Besides our review, we...

In this episode, Xan reviews a comedy manga that parodies Super Sentai Superhero Series. So put on your favorite Sentai outfit and  enjoy as he reviews "Tenshi Sentai Sunred/Astro Fighter Sunred" by Makoto Kuboto     Besides talking about Super Sentai Series in general, our intrepid host also talks about the unique villains of this series and where he first heard about it. Hope You Enjoy This Epis...

In This episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST,  we continue our theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes" with a review of a classic heist movie that involves two of the Monty Python crew. So enjoy as our hosts review A Fish Called Wanda, directed by Charles Crichton and starring John Cleese Jamie Lee Curtis Kevin Kline Michael Palin and Tom Georgeson.     ----...

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review an upcoming coming of age comedy movie brought to you by the guys who made Superbad, Neighbors, 50/50 and some other recent comedies. So, sit back and enjoy as our hosts reviews Good Boys, directed by Gene Stupnitsky and starring Jacob Tremblay, Keith Williams, and Brady Noon as well as Molly Gordon, Lil Rel Howery, Will Forte a...

In this episode, Xan reviews another isekai series, but this time it is about being married in another world. So enjoy as he reviews "Risou no Himo Seikatsu/The Ideal Sponger Life" by Tsunehiko Watanabe and illustrated by Neko Hinotsuki      Our Host talks about how this is different to other isekai series, compares it to way of the house Husband and contemplates why this series works. Hope You En...

In This episode of  The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST,  we return to an old tradition of the Spiraken Movie Review Podcast, The Theme Month and this one is a doozy. Xan and Gretta  start the Month of Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes with a review of a modern heist movie. So enjoy as our hosts review The Town, directed by and starring Ben Affleck. It also stars Rebecca Hall, J...

In this episode, Xan reviews a sports manga where having a long neck gives you dancing power. So turn on some classical music, get a dance partner and enjoy as he reviews "Welcome To The Ballroom" by Tomo Takeuchi      Our Host compares this manga to Sesuji wo Pin (a manga we reviewed in episode 212), and also discusses the unique character designs of this series. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----m...

In this episode, Xan and Gretta review a dark adventure manga about an older brother who is trying to protect the world and his sister from evil monsters. So put on hanafuda earrings, grab a katana and enjoy as they reviews "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" by Koyoharu Gotouge      Our hosts discuss how good of a brother tanjiro is, the unique side characters in this manga and how its plot is bette...

 On the morning of 18 July 2019  at around 10:30 a.m. JST (09:30 pm  EST the 17th), an arson attack occurred at the Kyoto Animation Studio One in the Fushimi Ward of Kyoto. Over 75 people were estimated to be in the building and at least half were killed in this horrible incident. Kyoto Animation is a Japanese  animation studio  and a  light novel  publisher located in  Uji ,  Kyoto Prefecture , ...

In this episode, Xan and Gretta review the hilarious manga about an older brother dealing with his crazy inside otaku, outside ms perfect, little sister. So pour yourself some coca-cola, put on a hamster kigu and enjoy as they reviews "Himouto Umaru-Chan" by Sankaku head      Our hosts debate about the combination of chocolate and sour potato chips as well as the logic behind some of Umaru's choic...

In this episode, Xan reviews a historically accurate manga about the struggles a survivor faced after the Sengoku Warring Period in Japan's history. So get out a kimono, draw your katana and enjoy as he reviews "Reiri" by Hitoshi Iwaaki and illustrated by Daisuke Muroi      Xan discusses the historical significance of this manga as well as some intriguing facts about that period in time. Hope You...

YES MUSCLE! In this muscle building episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a sports manga that will make you want to join a gym. So enjoy as he reviews "Dumbbell nan Kilo Moteru? / How Heavy Are The Dumbbells You Lift" by Yabako Sandrovich and illustrated by Maam      Xan geeks out over how much this manga is informative and intriguing. He also discusses the new anime series that came o...

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan reviews the latest live action version of Spider-Man? Sit back and enjoy as our host reviews the 23rd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man: Far From Home, directed by Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Zendaya, Cobie Smulders, Jon Favreau, J. B. Smoove, Jacob Batalon, Martin Starr, Marisa Tomei, and Jake...

In this anime review episode, Xan & Gretta review the long awaited adaptation of a great manga series that we reviewed back in ep 39 . Was it as great as the original series? Grab a flashlight and find out as they review the Post Apocalyptic Josei Anime Series "7 Seeds" ----more---- As our hosts talk about this series, they also wonder who decided to compress 16 vols into 12 episodes and is there...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai manga about mystical bear kigurumi armour . So enjoy as he reviews "Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear" by Kumanano and Drawn by Sergi      Xan rants about the basic concept of this manga and why he feels isekai is getting a bit boring. also he talks about new manga releases. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:   Outro Mu...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about french fries, monster girls and massages. . So enjoy as he reviews "Plus Sized Elf" by Synecdoche      Xan discusses the unique audience behind this manga, the various character designs and the obsession with french fries. also he talks about new manga releases. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:    In...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a spin off of the amazing series "Golosseum" starring the primary antagonist. Does it hold up, well sit back and enjoy as he reviews "The Ride-On King" by Baba Yasushi     Besides discussing the absurdity of this manga, Xan also discusses his favorite part of Animenext 2019, why he is getting burnt out on the isekai genre and cool art ideas...