Spiraken Review Podcast

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a shojo crime drama manga with an unusual name. So enjoy as he reviews "Banana Fish" by Akimi Yoshida      Besides going over the latest manga releases and our plans for Animenext 2019, Xan discusses the unique elements of this manga, the shounen-ai aspects of the manga and the awesomeness of it being set in NYC and the Bronx. Hope You Enjo...

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan review the latest film in the Gojira Franchise. Keep an eye out for giant Kaiju in rubber suits attacking the sit  and enjoy as Xan reviews Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) directed by Michael Doughtry and starring Gojira, Mothra, Rodan, King Ghidorah, several other titans, Ken Watanabe, Millie Bobbie Brown and various other Humans.     ----...

In this mascot themed episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a horror manga about mascot science experiments gone horribly wrong . So enjoy as he reviews "Pygmalion" by Chihiro Watanabe      Xan discusses the insanity behind this manga and why it is scary to see mascots go crazy. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode: Ending Music - Pygmalion by Liar (Spirewards),  ...

In this combative episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about love, control and One-upmanship. . So enjoy as he reviews "Kaguya-Sama: Love is War" by Aka Akasaka      Xan discusses why  love is not exactly what this manga says it is. also he talks about new manga releases. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:    Intro Music - Love Dramatic by Masayuki Suz...

Happy 11th Anniversary! Since 2008, we have been reviewing manga and we strive to continue doing it til we are old and grey. In this memorable episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan  goes down memory lane to talk about old co hosts, favorite reviews and what Spiraken tries to do. Don't worry though. he also reviews a fun slice of life manga that is about romance, working hard and drinking respo...

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review a gender swapped remake of a movie they reviewed last month. Does it stand up to the original? Sit back, watch your wallet and enjoy as our host reviews The Hustle directed by Chris Addison and stars Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson, Alex Sharp, and Dean Norris     ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not an official...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about roaming the streets and defending your territory. So slick back your hair, get your claws out and enjoy as he reviews "Nyankees" by Atsushi Okada     Besides going over some unique feline related terms, Xan discusses the unique nature of this manga and the usage of Fast and The Furious's definition of Family. Hope you enjoy --...

In this important episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an slice of life story that is one part John Wick and one part Martha Stewart. So put on your apron and enjoy as enjoy as he reviews "Way of the House Husband" by Kousuke Oono As he discusses this manga, our host also ponders on why this is such a great manga. Hope you enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:    Ending Music -M1 by T...

In this very special anime review episode, Xan and Gretta review the latest edition to the City Hunter Franchise. So sit back and enjoy as our hosts review "City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes" directed by Kenji Kodama and starring Akira Kamiya, Kazue Ikura, Marie Iitoyo, Tessho Genda, Yoko Asagami, Mami Koyama, Chika Sakamoto, Keiko Toda, Koichi Yamadera and Hochu Otsuka.     ----more---- While th...

In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experiences and adventures attending Anime Boston 2019 Anime Boston took place April 19th-21st 2019 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts   So besides discussing how this compared to the other conventions this year, Xan also discusses the City Hunter film premiere and the unique theme of the convention. hope you enjo...

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan gives his initial reactions to the long anticipated 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So sit back and enjoy as our host reviews Avengers: Endgame, directed by Joe & Anthony Russo and stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan,...

In this mouth watering episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai story that is similar to one we reviewed last year. So sit down, pour yourself a glass of Whatsontapp and  enjoy as he reviews "Isekai Isekaya Nobu" by Natsuya Semikawa     Besides comparing it to Restaurant to Another World, Our host talks about the delicious looking food in the mang and why it deserves to be read....

Since we spend so much time talking about superhero comic book movies, TV shows, games and comics themselves, welcome to  Xan's Xtraordianry Superhero Xamination, the show where every episode we will talk about everything superhero comic booky and fun. In this installment, in preperation for Avengers Endgame (which comes out in 5 Days), Xan lists his and Gretta's official ranking of the 32 Villain...

In this vertigo inducing episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai story that is more horror than fantasy. So be careful of the edge and  enjoy as he reviews "High Rise Invasion" by Tsuina Miura     As our intrepid host discusses the unique nature of this horror manga, he also ponders on why this manga exists. Hope you enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:    Ending Music -Rise &...

The Second episode of  The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST, is kind of underhanded and dirty. Xan and Gretta review a classic crime comedy that was a remake of a film starring David Niven and Marlon Brando. So enjoy as our hosts review Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, directed by Frank Oz. It is starring Michael Caine, Steve Martin, Glenne Headly, Anton Rodgers and Ian McDiarmid.     ----more---- B...

Since we spend so much time talking about superhero comic book movies, TV shows, games and comics themselves, we have decided to start an all new podcast. Xan's Xtraordianry Superhero Xamination, the show where every episode we will talk about everything superhero comic booky and fun. So to annoint this new podcast Gretta and Xan decide to start off easy... By ranking all of the MCU films  up til...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the latest harem manga series to be released by Kodansha. So enjoy as he reviews "The Quintessential Quintuplets" by Negi Haruba     As our podcast host discusses the plot and the characters, he also discusses the unique nature of this manga. Hope you enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode: Intro Music - Quintuplet Feelings by Kana Hanazawa,...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan delves back into gambling manga. So, enjoy as he review the adult psychological drama manga series "Riman Gambler Mouse" by Takahashi Noboru.     While not the most positive review, Xan does go over the rules of this strange game called "cowarDICE" and the weird nature of our main character. Hope you enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:  Ending Mu...

In this special episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Gretta are joined by Doug WIlder from animecons.tv as they review an amazing work by the great mangaka Tezuka Osamu. So, enjoy as our intrepid Hosts review the amazing horror samurai action manga series "Dororo" by Tezuka Osamu, as well as the 2019 Anime adaptation released by Studio Mappa.     As they compare the original manga to its...

The Spiraken Anime Review has returned!!So celebrate with Xan and Gretta as they discuss the latest season Anime Japan has to offer to us fans.   From The Stand out Series             to the more unique, niche and possibly WTF           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 Spirak...

In this unique episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Gretta not only review an amazing classic manga, but they also review the recent Live Action Adaptaion. So  Sit back and Relax and our intrepid Hosts review the original cyberpunk classic manga series "Gunnmn/ Battle Angel Alita" by Yukito Kishiro. as well as the 2019 Film adaptation " Alita Battle Angel" Directed by Robert Rodriquez, pr...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the unusual Romance Manwah web comic series "Skill of Lure" by Woo Sang-Ho   Besides the twist of the series' premise, our host does his best to review this Hitch Like comedy. Hope you enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:  Ending Music -Hitohira No Hanabira- by Stereopony (A Hydrangea Blooms) Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spirak...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the restaurant comedy yonkoma manga series "Working!!" by Karino Takatsu   Despite the uncomfortable nature of the main character, Xan discusses the ensemble cast and the thoughts about this unique series. Hope you enjot ----more---- Music For Episode:  Opening Music -Somebody Else- by Kana Asumi, Saki Fujita and Eri Kitamura (Working!! OST...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan talks about problem solving multinational companies and part time employees getting screwed by their boss. So enjoy as he reviews the action adventure vehicle manga series "D-Live" by Ryoji Minagawa   Besides going over the plot, Our host discusses the unique machine designs are offset by the rough plot . either way Hope you Enjoy ----more---- Musi...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan talks about time travel and science as he reviews the latest manga series to join Weekly Shonen Jump. So enjoy as he reviews "Dr. Stone" by Riichiro Inagaki & Boichi   As he goes into the plot of this unique story, Xan also discusses the insane concept of counting for 3000 years . either way Hope you Enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:  Ending Mu...