Spiraken Review Podcast

In this episode, Xan gets a bit romantic and melancholy as he reviews the Romantic Comedy Shonen manga series Pastel by Toshihiko Kobayashi.   Besides talk of coincidental meetings, Xan also discusses the manga rom com formula and laments on the length of time it takes for the main characters to get together. Either way, hope you enjoy this episode. ----more---- Music For Episode: Intro Music - Ni...

In this episode, Xan wonders about time, wishes and action as he reviews not a manga but a Chinese Manhua. So enjoy as he reviews the action series Chronos Rulers by Jea Pon   As Xan talks about this manhua, He also debates the craziness of aging backwards, the awesomeness of controlling time and why they ripped off of X-Men. Either way, hope you enjoy this episode. ----more---- Music For Episode:...

In this hilarious episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reads a manga about delinquents and child raising. So sit back and relax as he reviews Beelzebub by Ryuhei Tamura   As he discusses the plot of this manga, Xan also wonders about the necessity of Baby Beel being naked all time. Either way, we hope you enjoy this episode. ----more---- Music For Episode: Intro Music - DADADA by Group Tamash...

In this quick episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about dying and then guess what? you guessed it, being reincarnated into a fantasy world. So sit back and laugh as Xan rants and reviews Himekishi ga Classmate by ELZ  illustrated by Yoshizawa Megane   , Xan also ponders on why Reincarnation is the big thing in Light Novels right now. Either way, we hope you enjoy this episode...

In this mouthwatering episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets an early birthday present as he reviews this delectable food and fantasy manga. So sit back and relax as he reviews "Restaurant to Another World/ Isekai Shokudo" by Junpei Inuzuka  illustrated by Takaaki Kugatsu   Besides geeking out about this manga, Xan also discusses the unique nature of its US release and what he enjoyed abou...

In this episode, Xan checks out a recent series that focus on Emo Vampires. So enjoy as Xan reviews the action comedy horror manga series  Blood Lad by Yuuki Kodama   Besides talking about the overarching plot of the series, Xan also discusses the standout elements of this manga, the crazy art style and pimps out his review of Anime NYC 2017 with Doug Wilder. Hope You enjoy this episode and leave...

In this con review, Xan is joined by Doug Wilder from Animecons.tv as they talk about their experiences at the first ever AnimeNYC that happened on Nov 17th through Nov 19th in New York, NY.   As they cover the pros and cons of this new convention, The awesomeness of the Gundam Thunderbolt Concert, their amazing living dead squadron cosplay ,our hosts also discuss the future of this convention, th...

In this quick episode, Xan talks about all the wonderful food he enjoyed on Thanksgiving and then he discusses the crappy manga that was made by a weirdo who likes food way too much. Hope you are not scared away as Xan reviews Food Girls by Okama   Hopefully Xan gets to review some better food manga soon because this one left a gross taste in his mouth and in his mind. Either way check out some of...

In this mini movie review episode, Xan reviews a film celebrating La Dia de los Muertos. So sit back and relax as Xan reviews Coco, directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina, and starring Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renée Victor, Ana Ofelia Murguía, and Edward James Olmos.   ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not an official review , but Xa...

In this informative episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan learns about various martial arts style and techniques as he reviews the martial arts shonen manga Kenji by Matsuda Ryuchi   While discusses the pros and cons of this manga, Xan also updates our listeners on the current review schedule and gives a hint on how AnimeNYC went. Hope you enjoy this episode. ----more---- Music For Episode: In...

In this mini movie review episode, Xan reviews the 5th DCEU film to date. So sit back and relax as Xan reviews "Justice League" directed by Zack Snyder and Joss Whedon, and starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavil, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher, Jeremy Irons, Diane Lane, Connie Nielsen, and J. K. Simmons.   ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not an official...

In this episode, Xan sees the future as he reviews a cyberpunk action adventure manga. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Until Death Do Us Part" written by Hiroshi Takashige and illustrated by DOUBLE-S   Besides discussing the revitalizing effect of this manga, Xan also preps everyone for his panel at Anime NYC. We hope to see you there and hope you enjoy this manga  ----more---- Music For Epis...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga about hidden obsessions and blackmail. so enjoy as he reviews Why Men Don't Wear High Heels by Kim Jimmy   Despite Xan's dislike for this manga, he does go over the positives and why manhwas fail. Either way, hope you enjoy  ----more---- Music For Episode: Intro Music - Shoes by Liam Kyle Sullivan (Shoes),  Ending Music -In Your Shoes by Sarah Mclaughlan (Shine...

I've Solved the Case! In this mini movie review episode, Xan reviews the latest adaptation of arguably the greatest mystery story of all time. So sit back and relax as our host reviews Murder on the Orient Express, directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Kenneth Branagh and Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Rid...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets a sneak peek into the lives of two amazing individuals in the anime community. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews the comedy slice of life biography manga "Insufficient Direction" by Moyoko Anno   Xan also discusses his upcoming involvement with Anime NYC, next week from November 17-19th in New York City At the Jacob Javits Center. Either way...

In this tasty episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan  is joined by Gretta as they discuss a sweet manga about cheap candy and toys. So sit back and enjoy as they reviews "Dagashi Kashi" by Kotoyama   besides discussing the plot of this manga, Xan debates with Gretta about what candy is best and which of the sweets described are worthy of being purchased. Either way, hope you enjoy  ----more----...

HULK SMASH! In this mini movie review episode, Xan is joined by Special Guest Gretta as they get to explore the MCU's Cosmic worlds once again as he reviews the 17th MCU film to date. So sit back and relax as our hosts reviews Thor Ragnarok directed by Taika Waititi and starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo, St...

In this neko centric episode, Xan discusses a fun manga about an agoraphobic mystery writer and a mask and mantle cat. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue/ My Roommate is a Cat by Minatsuki Tsunami    As he discusses this manga, Xan also reveals if he is a dog or cat person and how to interpret cat language. anyway hope you enjoy the episode.  ----more----...

In this manly episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is mystified as he reviews a medical drama manga that is just as manly as Hokuto no Ken. So sit back and enjoy as Xan reviews  Super Doctor K by Mafune Kazuo   Besides not talking of day of the dead, Xan rants about the absurdity in this manga, how the medical knowledge is borderline more credible than Baki fixing his arm by tying tendons in...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! In this spooky episode, Xan debates on what candy to eat and talks about the greatest mangaka's interpretation of the most famous vampire of all time. So sit back and enjoy as Xan reviews Osamu Tezuka's slapstick comedy series Don Dracula   Despite the large infodump Xan gives on the origin of this manga, He also talks about how unique it is compared to his other series and how...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan becomes increasingly hungry as he talks about delicious food and drink. So sit back and enjoy as Xan reviews the seinen food manga series Wakako Zake by Chie Shinkyu   While geeking about about this amazing series, Xan also discusses the weird nature of food manga, the potential issues that Wakako has as a person and why french fries are definitely...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan learns what it takes to condition a horse and become a winner as he reviews a romantic dramatic shoujo sports manga written by Hinako Ashihara. So enjoy as Xan reviews Derby Queen   While offering his feelings about this series, Xan also discusses the origin of the word "Derby", the proper etiquette of dealing with jerky kids and ponders the reason...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan learns to look the other way from Illicit dealings as he reviews the action crime drama manga series Gangsta written by Kohske   Besides discussion about the obvious similarities between this and Black Lagoon, Xan discusses his recent trip to NYCC (not too much, a con report is coming soon) and he discusses the dirty feeling he gets from reading th...

Do Androids still dream of Electric Sheep? Well In this mini movie review episode, Xan ponders that questions as he reenters the world of Philip K Dick's magnum opus. Prepare to question if you are real or not as  Xan reviews Blade Runner 2049 directed by Dennis Villenueve and starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, Carla Juri, Lennie Jam...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets spooky and scary as he reviews arguably one of the most popular manga series of all time that has influenced horror manga and yokai folklore. So enjoy as Xan reviews Gegege no Kitaro/ The Birth of Kitaro by the great Shigeru Mizuki   As Xan goes over the historical significants of Kitaro, he also talks about the different yokai depicted in the...