Spiraken Review Podcast

In this episode, Xan reviews a reinterpretation of a classic fairy tale. Is it as good as the original? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the Shojo Comedy series, My Stepmother & Stepsister Aren't Wicked by Otsuji. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over the unique spin on the Cinderella myth in this manga, he also goes over the latest manga news.   Remember to Like, Share and Subs...

Happy Belated Halloween Everyone. Hope You had a fun time. well anyway, In This episode, Xan reviews a shojo manga about a hard working girl and a reclusive Author. Doesn't That Sound Familiar? Well, Anyway sit back and relax as he reviews Tsubaki-Chou Lonely Planet by Mika Yamamori. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses this very familiar story, he also discusses the latest manga news and t...

In this fairy tale esque episode, Xan reviews a sci fi shonen manga based on the classic Japanese folk story, The Tale of Princess Kaguya/The Bamboo Cutter. How does it compare? Well sit back and find out as he reviews  Blade of the Moon Princess/Gekka Bijin by Tatsuya Endo (Creator of Spy x Family). ----more---- As our host discusses the mother daughter story at the heart of this manga, he also g...

In this episode, Xan reviews an isekai adaptation about a salaryman that becomes a warrior in an alternate history version of 1920s Germany. Is it good? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews The Saga of Tanya The Evil by Carlo Zen and illustrated by Chika Tojo. ----more---- As our host goes over his opinion of this story, he also talks about the latest manga releases.  Remember to Like, Share...

In this episode, Xan reviews a rom com Korean web comic about a Skitch and a western Vampire. How is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews Bloody Sweet by Narae Lee. ----more---- As our host discusses this manhwa, he also goes over the latest manga releases of the week. Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, subscribe to this podca...

In this episode, Xan & Gretta go over an alternate history paranormal romance, that is a real slow burn. Is it a great story? Well,  Sit back and find out as they review the manga adaptation of My Happy Marriage by Akumi Agitogi with art by Rito Kohsaka & Tsukiho Tsukioka. ----more---- As our intrepid hosts go over this romantic light novel adaptation, Gretta goes over why the story is app...

In this episode, Gretta Returns to help Xan review a slow paced fantasy manga about the gods of old in ancient Wa. How does it compare to Mushishi? Well, sit back and find out as they review The seinen historical fantasy manga Touge Oni - Primal Gods in Ancient Times by Kenji Tsurubuchi. ----more---- As our intrepid hosts discuss the time twisting nature of this manga, Gretta also remarks on the d...

In this episode of the podcast, Xan reviews a fun seinen manga about owning a Porsche. Is it accessible for non car fans? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews My Favorite Carrera by Kia Asamiya. ----more---- As our intrepid host reviews this car manga, he goes over the fan service elements of the story and talks about the latest manga news Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spi...

In this ninja filled episode, Xan reviews a serious comedy manga about the modern ninja who may or may not be everywhere or nowhere. How awesome is it? Well, grab a hoodie and find out as he reviews Under Ninja by Kengo Hanazwa. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over the insane cringe of this manga, he also goes over the addictive nature of this mysterious story of ninja vs skateboarding ninj...

In this episode, Xan reviews a sci fi Isekai that is connected to another series. So, sit back and enjoy as he reviews I'm The Evil Lord of An Intergalactic Empire by Yomu Mishima with art by Kai Nadashima. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over this misery driven manga, he also goes over the connections to Trapped in A Dating Sim and talks about the latest manga news.  Remember to Like, Shar...

In this podcast episode, Gretta returns after a long hiatus to help Xan review a heartfelt manga series about adopted families and Shogi. Is it worth checking out? Well, Sit back and Find out as they review March Comes In Like A lion by Chica Umino. ----more---- As our hosts go over this mesmerizing manga series, Gretta also does a deep dive on the unique characters in the series and Xan goes over...

In this Episode, Xan reviews a dramatic slice of life manga by the queen of Josei Manga series. How impactful is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews River's Edge by Kyoko Okazaki. ----more---- As Our Intrepid Host discusses this manga, he remains vague as to not spoil too much of the plot. He also hints at what happened at Otakon and goes over the latest manga news.   Remember to Like, S...

In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experience and adventures at Otakon 2023 Otakon took place July 28th-30th 2023 at the Walter E Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. So besides discussing how the convention went, he discusses the improvements made since last year, the many great cosplays that he saw, and his feelings about the panels that happened.        R...

In this episode, Xan reviews an awesome reverse Isekai manga about a famous Chinese strategist becoming a manager of a techno pop singer. How crazy does it make you? Well Sit Back and Find out as he reviews  the comedy music manga Ya Boy Kongming! by Yuto Yotsuba with art by Ryo Ogawa. ----more---- As our intrepid host geeks out over this manga, he also goes over the basic history of Kongming, the...

In this depressing episode, Xan reviews a soul crushing Korean Manhwa that tells the story of a boy and a girl alone in a world where everything has been lost. Prepare to be disturbed as he reviews the older teen centric war drama manwha known as The Horizon by JH. ----more---- Our host is audibly disturbed by this manhwa, so this may be one comic that is not for all audiences. You might want to g...

Evil Do-ers Beware! In this episode, Xan reviews a parody of sentai teams where the heroes are the villains and the villains are the heroes. So, grab your morpher and enjoy as he reviews the action, sentai shonen manga series Go! Go! Loser Ranger! by Negi Haruba. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over this unique series, he talks about superhero manga and tokusatsu teams as well. emember to L...

In this festival influenced episode, Xan reviews a series about the awesomeness of Festival Culture. How similar is it to con culture? Well, grab a lanyard and find out as he reviews the seinen. slice of life series Days on Fes by Kanato Oka. ----more---- As he goes over this unique story, he also goes over its similarities to manga about conventions and talks about manga from the last 2 weeks. Re...

In this episode, Xan reviews a one shot omnibus that tells the story of a stray cat and a widow whose lives are intertwined with each other. So, enjoy as he reviews the drama, slice of life story A Story of Seven Lives by Shirakawa Gin. ----more---- As our host goes over this heart breaking and beautiful story, he also hints at what happened at Animazement 2023 and goes over the latest manga relea...

In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experience and adventures attending Otakon 2022 Animazement took place May  25th-28st 2022 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina   As he goes over his first experience at Animazement, he also discusses the different activities that occurred at the con and goes over what else happened.      best cosplays at Animaz...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga about two guys who want to become comedians. Is it funny? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the shonen, comedy series known as Show-Ha! Shoten! by Akinari Asakura with art by Takeshi Obata. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses the weird concept of this story, he also goes over what exactly Manzai comedy is and if this manga is a great as it is pro...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga about little sisters and cats. How adorable is that. So, sit back and enjoy as he reviews the seinen, slice of life manga known as My Sister, The Cat by Senko. ----more---- As he talks about this manga, he also goes over the running jokes and reveals the latest manga releases.  Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken...

In this celebratory 15th year anniversary episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about a young boy who loves sound and music. Is it musically inclined? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the slice of life music manga known as Shonen Note - Boy Soprano by Yuhki Kamatani. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over what a soprano is exactly, he also talks about the last 15...

In this episode, Xan reviews a charming foodie romance josei manga with questionable art. Is it good? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the josei food inspired rom com, She Loves To Cook, & She loves To Eat by Sakaomi Yuzaki. ----more---- As our intrepid host delves deep into the charming story of these two women, he also goes over the latest manga news, rants about the horrifying art...

In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experience and adventures attending Anime Boston 2023 Anime Boston took place April 7th - 9th 2023 at the Prudential Convention Center in Boston Ma.     As he goes over the unique programming that occurred this year, he also talks about some of the crazy panels he attended, the unique cosplays he saw  and some of his concerns on where...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga about first loves, middle school and murderous urges. So, Sit back and Relax as he reviews the comedy shonen series ,The Dangers In My Heart by Norio Sakurai. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over this romantic comedy manga, he also goes over the Chūnibyō protagonist, the best moments of this manga and the latest releases.  Remember to Like, Share and Sub...