Spiraken Review Podcast

Happy Holidays Everyone! So In this Inaugural Episode of Spiraken's Latest Podcast Show about nothing and everything "Tales From the XXXX" Xan and Gretta open with a great Topic. The winter holidays (Christmas, Channukah and Kwanzaa).     So Pour yourself some eggnog and crank up the Christmas music as our hosts discuss Holiday gift ideas, the best films of the christmas season, great holiday memo...

Spiraken Movie Review Podcast has Been Rebranded to The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST, so Let's Start it off right shall we. Xan and Gretta review the latest Marvel Animated film, this one based off of the Ultimate Spider-man known as Miles Morales and the Spider-man Mega Series Spiderverse . So  enjoy as our hosts review Spider-man: Into The Spider-verse directed by Bob Persichetti Peter...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Gretta get a little bit romantic as they review a manga that focuses on the trials and tribulations of dating a coworker when both of you are hiding the fact that you are otaku. So enjoy as they reviews "Wotakoi: Love is Hard For Otaku" by Fujita   Besides discussing the accuracy of this manga, our intrepid hosts also discuss the massive produc...

In this Mini Movie Review, Xan & Gretta review the third adaption of the famous 1957 Holiday classic book by Dr. Seuss. Is it better or worse than the last two adaptations? Well Grab some hot chocolate, put on your grinchiest face and enjoy as they review Dr. Seuss' The Grinch, directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier. It is starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Cameron S...

In this mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review the Sequel to the Prequel of the Harry Potter Series. So sit back and enjoy as our hosts review Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald, directed by David Yates and starring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Zoë Kravitz, Callum Turner, Claudia Kim, William Nadylam, Kevin Guthrie, Jude Law, and Jo...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan geeks out as he reviews a completely insane manga that is batshit crazy. One Part Seinen series, One Part Wrestling Drama and One Part Political Satire, this is WTF at is finest. So enjoy as he reviews "Golosseum" by Yasushi Baba   Besides Gloating on the absurdity of this manga, Xan also discusses the politics which influenced this story and the o...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan returns to manga review with a manga series that is very similar to so many other shonen jump series. So enjoy as he reviews "Hunter x Hunter" by Yoshihiro Togashi   Besides talking about the plot and main character, Xan also complains about how Gon is potentially more idiotic than Goku and Luffy Combined Hope you Enjoy ----more---- Music For Episo...

Greetings Faithful Listeners!  Xan and the many other podcast hosts from Spiraken Review Podcasts have returned from our slight Hiatus energized and revitalized.  So Since it has been a while, Firstly, we have not podfaded or disappeared. We are still here, still kicking and ready to review Movies, Manga, Video Games, Board Games, Cons and many other cool things.   As for other News, Well we cover...

In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experiences and adventures attending Otakon 2018 Otakon took place August 10th-12th 2018 at the Walter E Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C.   So besides discussing how this compared to the other conventions this year, Xan also announces a new player in the Manga Publishing World. hope you enjoy  ----more----       Our Web...

In This special con review, Xan and gretta talk about their amazing journey at  AnimeNext 2018 from June 8th - June 10th in Atlantic City, NJ. Besides discussing the insanity that was Xan Hosting not one but six panels in one day, our intrepid hosts also discuss the large amount of My Hero Academia Cosplayers, the unique attendee experience and how this con felt compared to last year There is also...

Ten Years ago Today, Xan & May San started a geeky podcast about reviewing manga. Crazy that we are still here after ten years and over 600 episodes of various podcasts. Congradulations to us and our faithful listeners.     So To celebrate this, Xan answers several questions about the podcast and then he reviews one of his favorite manga series of all time. The shonen Samurai action adventure seri...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan prepares to live the life of a freeter as he reviews this seinen sex comedy series. So enjoy as he reviews "Golden Boy" by Tatsuya Egawa   Remember Kids, the human head does not turn 360* Hope you Enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:   Ending Music -Opening - by Joyo Katayanagi (Golden Boy OST) Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Ou...

Round Two Hundred and Ninty Eight! In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets in the ring and prepares to defend ths amazing shonen sports manga series "Hajime no Ippo" by George Morikawa   As Xan regales us with his knowledge of the "Hajime no Ippo" Universe, he also educates us on the finer points of sports manga Hope you enjoy this podcast. ----more---- Music For Episode:   Ending M...

In this ultracrazy episode, Xan hops on a motorcycle and heads to Neo Tokyo as he reviews the post apocalyptic Sci Fi Political Drama manga series "Akira" by Katsuhiro Otomo   Besides the discussion of the long running series, our host also expresses his true feelings about the manga as well as the historical significance it has. Hope you Enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:   Ending Music -Kaned...

In this episode, Xan prepares to search the desert for peace and love as he reviews this sci fi western action adventure manga. So enjoy as he reviews "Trigun" by Yasuhiro Nightow   Besides talking about the manga, Xan also discusses the craziness behind the characters and the popularity of the anime series. Hope you Enjoy this episode ----more---- Music For Episode:   Ending Music -HT- by Tsuneno...

In this mystical episode of the podcast, Xan revisits Hayao Miyazaki's greatest work but this time he gets to review the manga. So enjoy as he reviews the shonene sci fi post apocalyptic fantasy adventure manga  "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" by Hayao Miyazaki   Check out Spiraken's review of the Nausicaa Anime movie  here   and compare as Xan talks about the differences between the anime an...

In this fucked up episode, Xan is horrified yet intrigued as he reviews a manga about the exciting life of crime scene clean up. So enjoy as he reviews the psychological drama mystery manga series "Route END" by Nakagawa Kaiji   Yeah... our Host is just as perplexed as you are in why this series is a shonen manga. if you have a theory email us at spiraken.com ----more---- Music For Episode:   Endi...

In this delicious episode, Xan straps on his cooking apron and studies ancient dishes of chinese cuisine. So enjoy as he reviews the shonen cooking comedy adventure manga series "Chuka Ichiban/The Best In Chinese Cooking" by Etsuki Ogawa   Xan also geeks out about the awesomeness of Avengers Infinity War . Hope you Enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:   Ending Music -Iki Mo Dekinai - by Zard (Coo...

In this episode, Xan reviews the critically acclaimed "Koe no Katachi/ A Silent Voice" by Yoshitoki Oima.   This episode deals with bullying, physical impairments and depression. If you know someone who is dealing with depression due to bullying, always be there for them and if you need resources, check out https://www.stopbullying.gov ----more---- Music For Episode:   Ending Music -Koi wo Shita n...

In this podcast episode, Xan grabs a flag and starts to make a scene as he reviews the time travel shonen comedy Oendan series Again!! by Mitsuro Kubo   Xan discusses the manga and the unique style behind it. Hope you enjoy this episode. ----more---- Music For Episode:  Ending Music -Superstar- by Johnny's West (Again Drama OST) Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken...

In this episode, Xan reviews a unique character study that focuses on love, loss and what romance really is. So enjoy as he reviews the romance comedy manga Moteki by Mitsuro Kubo   He also discusses the fully realized characters and the truth about kubo san. Hope you enjoy this episode. ----more---- Music For Episode: Intro Music - Yoake no BEAT  by Fujifabric (Moteki Drama OST),  Ending Music -J...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga series that is one part slice of life and one part Kiki's Delivery Service homage. So enjoy as he reviews the slice of life magical girl  manga Flying Witch by Chihiro Ishizuka   He also discusses the comparisons between this and "Kiki's", as well as the basic plot in general. Either Way, Hope you enjoy this episode. ----more---- Music For Episode: Intro Music ...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan enjoys a drama thriller mystery about a man's search for his daughter's killer. So enjoy as he reviews Seizon Life written by Nobuyuki Fukumoto and illustrated by Kawaguchi Keiji   Xan doesn't spoil the mystery of this story but he does go over the basic plot and the amazing artwork used in this story. Hope you Enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:...

Happy Friday The Thirrteenth!!I In this bizarre episode, Xan reviews the strange autobiographical accounts of one mangaka's trials and tribulations with cat ownership. So enjoy as he reviews Junji Ito's Cat: Diary Yon & Mu   As he slowly goes mad with reading this manga, Xan also rants about Junji Itp's insanity and mental disorders. Hope you Enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:   Ending Music -S...

In this podcast episode, Xanreviews the bowling comedy manga Bowling King by Tong Ai   Besides discussing the basics of sports manga, Xan talks about the annoying main character and why he is flawed. Hope you enjoy this episode. ----more---- Music For Episode:  Ending Music -Love Now- by Eveningland (Youtbe Audio Library) Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail....