Spiraken Review Podcast

In this mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review the 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So sit back and enjoy as our hosts review Black Panther directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita N'yongo, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis.     ----more---- As wi...

 In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the manga adaptation of one of Makoto Shinkai's amazing films. So, listen to this episode when it's raining for atmosphere and enjoy as as he reviews the romantic drama manga  "Garden of Words" by Makoto Shinkai and illustrated by Midori Motohashi   Xan compares this manga to the film it was adapted from and tries to convey how this makes...

 In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a dad fiction manga about going to space...kinda. So hope you enjoy Xan's review of "Moonlight Mile" by Yasuo Ōtagaki   Besides the unique aspect of reincarnation used in this manga, our host also discusses how they utilize a McGuffin so much more effectively then other stories. Either way Hope you enjoy this episode. ----more---- Music Fo...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is horrified and amazed at the violence in the sci fi action manga that he reviews. So enjoy as he reviews the action adventure science fiction manga series "Terra Formars" by Yū Sasuga   Xan rants about the death toll in this manga as well as the awesome abilities of the M.O. Operatives. Either way Hope you enjoy this episode. ----more---- Music F...

 In this episode, Xan gets pumped and angry as he reviews a sci fi action manga that involves a cyborg ojisan vs a cyborg kid. So, strap on your jetpacks and join Xan as he reviews the action adventure  sci manga series "Inuyashiki" by Hiroya Oku   Xan points out the use of Gantz art in the episode as well as discusses the overarching plot of this manga. Hope you enjoy this episode. ----more---- M...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan takes his time and relaxes as he reviews a unique slice of life manga. So grab a coffee and relax as he reviews the sci fi manga series "Yokohama Kaidashi Kiko" by Hitoshi Ashinano   Xan marvels at the positivity of this manga, despite its melancholy setting. He also discusses the new podcast schedule for this year. We will be posting 3 days a week...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews not just a manga, but also it's light novel counterpart. So, sit back and enjoy as he reviews the fantasy drama seinen manga and light novel series "So I'm A Spider, So What?" by Okina Baba     Xan compares the novel and light novel series as well as marvels over how good an Isekai series can really be. We Hope you enjoy this episode ----mo...

Bon Appetite! In this episode, Xan reviews a crazy cooking manga about cooking the monsters you find in a dungeon. How does one do it? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the fantasy comedy cooking manga series "Delicious in Dungeon" by Ryoko Kui   Xan talks about how delicious the food looks despite the absurd concept, as well as wonders why they haven't made an anime adaptation yet. Hope yo...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a juvenile graphic novel (not a manga) released by Yen Press.  So sit back and relax as he reviews the Middle School Drama Story "Brave" by Svetlana Chamkova   Xan discusses the relationship between "Brave" and Svetlana Chamkova's earlier novel "Ackward" as well as discusses the social hierarchy system of middle school. Hope you enjoy this...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a depressing one shot manga/manwha about the end of the world.  So listen as he reviews the drama sci fi seinen manga/manwha "Hotel Since 2079" by Boichi   Xan discusses the unique origin of this story and his reason why it should never be adapted again. Hope you enjoy this episode. ----more---- Music For Episode: Intro Music - Girl From Ip...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about friendship and anterograde amnesia. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews the rom com manga series "One Week Friends" by Matcha Hazuki   Xan compares this manga to similar stories like "50 First Dates" and how good the art style is. Hope you enjoy this episode. ----more---- Music For Episode: Intro Music - Niji no Kakera by Nats...

 In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the fourth best selling manga series of all time, so sit back and relax as he reviews the shonen detective mystery series  "Meitanti Conan/ Detective Conan/Case Closed" by Gosho Aoyama   Xan would like to apologize for the late release of this episode but as you know, things have been difficult for him IRL. AnywayBesides reviewing this man...

 In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a shonen ninja adventure based on "The super popular american novel series byBradley Bond and Philip Ninj@ Morzez. So sit back and find out as he reviews  "Ninja Slayer Kills" by Koutarou Sekine   Besides wondering about the history /conspiracy behind this manga, Xan also discusses the great extras in this manga and the oddness behind the...

 In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a harem action adventure manga that uses reincarnation in a better way then most Isekai stories of late. So,  sit back and find out as he reviews the action adventure harem manga series "Sekai no Owari no Encore" by Ryu Usui and illustrated by Haruaki Fyunou   Besides the unique aspect of reincarnation used in this manga, our host also dis...

Damn. In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a sports manga that is so bad that he rants for five minutes on how bad it is. What could make him rant so much, you ask, well sit back and find out as he reviews the sports manga series "Ring" by Shimabukuro Mitsutoshi   As a way to calm Xan Down, Gretta and our intrepid host ask about upcoming movies you are excited for. They also w...

OK! Xan is starting to really get frustrated with these Isekai Stories! In this episode, Xan reviews another Isekai manga that is super generic. But we hope you get enjoyment as he rants and reviews the fantasy isekai manga series "Nidome no Jinsei wo Isekai De" by Satoru Abo   Xan knows this episode is subpar but Gretta tries to liven the mood and challenges all you switch owners to a match on ma...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a one shot that has a similar theme to episode 230 and what is he talking about... well its Shoes. So sit back and find out how it connects as he reviews the slice of life one shot manga "Place Your Legs Here" by Osawa Amane   Xan talks about the love of shoes in this manga, wonders why it is classified as a yaoi when it is clearly a shoujo...

In this mini movie review episode, Xan reviews the latest musical to be released by Hollywood and what a doozy it is . So sit back and enjoy as Xan reviews The Greatest Showman, directed by Michael Gracey and starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, Keala Settle, and Zendaya.   ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not an official review , but Xan discu...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about crazy men who hunt and kill goblins. Why, you ask, well sit back and find out as he reviews the fantasy manga series "Goblin Slayer" by Kōsuke Kurose   Xan wonders why this light novel exists, debates on how disturbed the main character is and ponders if the anime series will ever come out. Hope you enjoy this episode. ----mor...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan pulls out his grimoire and reads about magic. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews the shonen jump fantasy adventure series Black Clover by Yūki Tabata   For a Shonen Jump Title, this manga is pretty generic. Our intrepid host examines the nature of this manga, counts off how many manga tropes are in this series and shows how good pacing does not eq...

Happy 2018 Everyone! We here at the Spiraken Manga Review hope you had a great last year. So, to ring in the new year, Xan is reviewing a mouthwatering manga that is about competitive cooking. So get hungry as he reviews the adventure comedy cooking manga series "Shokugeki no Soma/ Food Wars " by Yūto Tsukuda.   As he talks about this fantastic manga, Xan also wonders which of the recipes he read...

In this episode, Xan ventures into the world of Chimerical Girls. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews the Ecchi comedy Harem series "Come Come Vanilla" written by Daisuke Tazawa and illustrated by Chihiro Harumi   As he reviews this manga, our intrepid host also ponders the appeal of neko girls, how this manga deviated so far from its source material  and also discusses the new schedule for the po...

Happy Belated Christmas to those who celebrate it. Xan is taking it easy today, so in this episode, Xan gets to read a web comic  instead of a manga. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews the manwha slice of life comedy web comic  series "Saphie The One Eyed Cat" by Joho   Xan discusses the unique perspective of this web comic as well as his thoughts on if this webcomic is based on real life. Check...

Hey! Who Stole Xan's artwork? In this episode, Xan goes over a classic crime manga series about spectacular cat burglars. So protect your valuables and enjoy as he reviews the action kaito  series Cats Eye by Tsukasa Hojo   As one of the earlier Kaito series, Xan goes over this manga's influence on future Kaito series. He also wonders how idiotic the police must be in the Cats Eye universe. Either...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is reminded of Hellsing as he reviews a twisted violent and surreal action manga. So enjoy as he reviews Drifters by Kouta Hirano   Dimensional Time Travel mixed with the afterlife is so weird. Xan also talks about his feelings on the ENDS and how he feels it could have been made more effective. Either way, hope you enjoy this episode. ----more----...