Spiraken Review Podcast

In This episode, Xan and Gretta review a fun josei slice of life series about destressing the most adorable way possible. So sit back and enjoy as they review Cat Massage Therapy by Haru Hisakawa. ----more---- As our hosts discuss the cathartic nature of this manga, Xan goes over the beautiful artwork, while Gretta gushes over the cute cats in this fun full color manga.  Remember to Like, Share an...

In this four hundredth and fiftieth episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast, Xan reviews an Isekai series that has a messed up protagonist. Is it worth checking out? Well sit back and find out as he reviews Time Stop Hero by Yasunori Mitsunaga. ----more---- As our host discusses the standard isekai plot behind this story, he also goes over the manga creator's obsession with modern panties and...

In this first podcast episode of 2022, Xan reviews a classic shojo title that is a historical drama set during the French Revolution. Sit back and enjoy as he reviews The Rose of Versailles/ Versailles no Bara by Riyoko Ikeda. ----more---- As our host discusses this groundbreaking manga, he goes over the history behind the creation of this story and the influencial story of the Year 24 group.  Rem...

In this final manga review of 2021, Xan reviews a slice of life light novel adaptation that deals with social issues.  Sit back and enjoy as he reviews My Youth Romantic Comedy is Wrong As I Expected / Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru by Wataru Watari with art by Naomichi Io. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses this manga, he goes over his thoughts on the series, discusse...

In this episode, Xan reviews a collection of 12 stories from one of the greatest manga series of all time. So enjoy as he reviews Lupin III: Greatest Heists by Monkey Punch and collected by Ryuichi Endo. ----more---- As our host discusses this manga collection, he also references his earlier review of Lupin the III (which you can listen to here ) and talks about the latest manga releases.  Remembe...

In this mini movie review, Xan & Gretta talk about the twenty seventh Marvel Cinematic Universe film, as well as the 9th live action Spider-man film. Does it resolve the ending from Spider-man: Far From Home? Well, grab your web shooters and find out as they review the sci fi comic book film Spider-Man: No Way Home directed by Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jaco...

In this episode, Xan reviews a new Shonen Jump title about fighting giant monsters and cleaning up after them. How violent is it? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the action Sci Fi manga series Kaiju No. 8 by Naoya Matsumoto. ----more---- As our host goes over the first volume of this manga, he talks about the concept of people who clean up after the fighting is done and how this story use...

In this episode, Xan reviews a high fantasy manga about what happens after the quest is complete. What is next? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the action, drama fantasy manga Frieren: Beyond Journey's End/ Soso no Furirenby Kanehito Yamada with art by Tsukasa Abe. ----more---- As our host nerds out over the melancholy concept of this manga, he also goes over some thought provoking elemen...

In this episode, Xan reviews another supernatural manga, this one is about urban legends and being careful what you wish for. Is it scary. Well prepare to enter the 3rd stall as he reviews Toilet Bound Hanako-kun/ Jibaku Shonen Hanako-kun by Aidaro. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses this spooky manga, he talks about the origin of the urban legend and his feelings on the artwork. Also tha...

In this episode, Xan reviews a supernatural romance that seems to be inspired by Beauty and the Beast. Is it a happy story? Well sit back and find out as he reviews The Ancient Magus Bridge/Mahō Tsukai no Yome by Kore Kamazaki. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses the beautiful artwork, he also talks about the fully realized world, the unique magic system and ponders some future events. Xan...

In this episode, Xan reviews a slice of life Isekai that is very relaxed. But is it too relaxed? Well find out as he reviews Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist by Kennoji and illustrated by Matsuuni. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over this manga, he discusses the slow storyline and compares it to another isekai series.  Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. F...

In this episode, Xan reviews an romantic comedy manga about a cursed noble and his very thirsty maid. Is it smut or is it decent. Well find out as he reviews The Duke of Death & His Maid by Koharu Inoue. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses this manga, he goes over the unique design and the repetative joke that is the series.  Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken on Tw...

In this mini movie review, Xan & Gretta talk about the twenty sixth Marvel Cinematic Universe film, based on the characters created by Jack Kirby. Is it a worthy adaptation? Well harness the power cosmic and find out as they review the sci fi comic book fantasy film Eternals directed by Chloe Zhao and starring Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridlo...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga that is one part Harry Potter, one part One Punch Man and all parts crazy. How does this manga hold up? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the comedy fantasy manga Mashle: Magic & Muscle! by Hajime Komoto. ----more---- As our intrepid host reviews this manga, he goes over the shonen jump nature of the story, its obvious inspirations and the flaws within t...

In this episode, Xan gets to talk about a horrifying slice of life with a quiet main character. Was it worth reading. Well prepare to find out as he reviews the comedy horror manga series Mieruko-Chan by Tomoki Izumi. ----more---- As our host discusses the horrifying visions that Mieruko-Chan has, Xan also goes over the great artwork and the character arcs in the series. Remember to Like, Share an...

In this mini movie review, Xan & Gretta talk about the latest film adaptation to Frank Herbert's 1965 Classic novel. Does it do the novel justice? Well grab some spice and find out as they review the sci fi fantasy film Dune directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Issac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya,...

In the twenty sixth and final installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's James Bond-o-thon, Gretta and Xan get to review the latest James Bond Film. Was it worth the wait? Does Daniel Craig go out in Style. Grab your Walther PPK and join us as we review the 25th James Bond Film, No Time To Die directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and starring Ralph Finnes, Christoph Waltz, Jeffrey Wright, Naomi Harris, Be...

In this audio inspired episode, Xan reviews a manga series about becoming a talk show host and living in Sapporo. How is it? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the comedy drama series Wave, Listen To Me/Nami yo Kiitekure by Hiroaki Samura. ----more----As our host analyzes this manga, he goes over the crazy antics of Minare, geeks out over the audio equipment depicted in the story and wonders...

In this zany episode, Xan reviews the original manga for the zany easy breezy manga about making anime. Is it superior to the anime? Well find out as he reviews the comedy, slice of life manga series Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken/ Eizōken ni wa Te o Dasu na!" by Sumito Oowara. ----more---- As our intrepid host geeks out on this story of three girls with a crazy goal, he also analyazes the art style...

In This episode, Xan gets to interview John Schmidt, Creator of the upcoming Tabletop Role Playing Game, Hard Rock Apocalypse.    Besides going over the game, Xan & John, discuss the origins of this game( all hail The Six String Samurai), the unique concept that is the Devil's Advocate,  the fact that rules are meant to be broken and the amazing potential games you can make in this metal-tastic ga...

In this twenty fifth Installment of Spiraken's James Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon, Xan and Gretta talk about the last James Bond film, which had the return of MI6's evil counterpart organization. Was their return handled well ? Well, grab a good glass of scotch and find out as they review the 2015 action adventure James Bond film Spectre , directed by Sam Mendes and starring Ralph Fiennes, Monica Bel...

In this episode, Xan reviews the perfect example of a "Dad Manga". Is it worth checking out? Well sit back and enjoy as he reviews the science fiction, comedy series Space Brothers  by Chuya Koyama. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over this surprisingly informative manga, he discusses the midlife crisis elements of the story as well as the sibling dynamic depicted in this book.  Remember to...

In this twenty fourth Installment of Spiraken's James Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon, Xan and Gretta talk about the 60th anniversary film for the James Bond Franchise. Is it an acceptable celebratory expression of the series or does it fall short? Well, grab a good glass of scotch and find out as they review the 2012  action adventure James Bond film Skyfall , directed by Sam Mendes and starring Ola Ra...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga about students who want to get to the top of the Kouka Acting Troup School. Is it engaging or is a bore? Sit back and find out as he reviews the comedy slice of life manga series Kageki Shojo by Kumiko Saiki. ----more---- As he discusses this music manga, our intrepid host talks about the season zero prequel to this series and his thoughts on the main character...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga that is about immortality, life, death and the little experiences. Is it worth reading? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the fantasy sci fi action manga series To Your Eternity/Fumetsu no Anata. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over this century spanning story, he also goes over the unique perspective of the story, discusses the anime adaptation's...