In this episode, Xan reviews an action fantasy manga that has some very familiar tropes. Does it do anything new? Let's find out as he reviews the action fantasy manga series Wistoria Wand and Sword by Fujino Omori with art by Toshi Aoi. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over this manga, he describes the series that may have inspired it, goes …

In this episode, Xan reviews the critically acclaimed slice of life cooking series by Fumi Yoshinaga. Does it live up to the hype? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews What Did You Eat Yesterday by Fumi Yoshinaga. ----more---- As he goes over this oddly sweet story, he also goes over the latest manga releases. Remember to Like, Share and Subsc…

In this episode, Xan discusses a slice of life manga about a yakuza lieutenant discovering the wonder of K-pop. How geeky is it? Well, let's find out as he reviews the comedy, slice of life manga series The Yakuza's Bias by Teki Yatsuda. ----more---- As our intrepid host talks about how fandoms affect a person, he also goes over the latest manga ne…

In this episode, Xan reviews a supernatural troubleshooter manga that hits a lot of tropes but doesn't do anything new with them. Will he enjoy this manga? well, sit back and find out as he reviews the action shonen jump series Gokurakugai by Yuto Sano. ----more---- As our intrepid host dissects this manga, he goes over the other series that this r…

In This Episode, Xan reviews the prequel manga to Ai Yazawa's seminal work Paradise Kiss. Is it just as good? Well Sit back and find out as he reviews the drama, romance, shojo manga series Neighborhood Story by Ai Yazawa. ----more---- As our intrepid host nerds out on this manga, he also goes over the design of the physical tankoban and also goes …

In this episode, Xan reviews a sports manga about succeeding by hard work and the belief that you can prove everyone wrong. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews the seinen figure skating manga series Medalist by Tsurumaikada. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over the addictive qualities of this sports manga, he also goes over some of the great…

In This Episode, Xan reviews another isekai series, this time it's one where the main character uses low level spells. Is it worth reading? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the isekai light novel manga adaptation Failure Frame I Became The Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Love Level Spells by Kaoru Shinozaki & Keyaki Uchi-Uchi. --…

In this episode, Xan reviews a sci fi shonen manga about an alien from Planet Happy, who discovers the truth about consequences and the human condition. Prepare to be introspective as he reviews the manga one shot series Takopi's Original Sin by Taizan5. ----more---- As our intrepid host summaries this dramatic story, he also announces what panels …

In this ep, Xan reviews a shoujo manga about first love, tradition and trying to not be intimate. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews Let's Do It Already by Aki Kusaka. ----more---- As our esteemed host discusses the unique element of traditions in this manga, he also goes over the latest manga news. -------------------------------------- Remember …

In This episode, Xan reviews a post apocalyptic horror manga about turning, not into zombies, but rather into cats!!! How insane is this? well, sit back and find out as he reviews the manga Night of the Living Cat by Hawkman with art by Mecha-Roots. ----more---- Besides discussing this manga, our intrepid host also goes over the latest manga releas…

In This Episode, Xan reviews a manga about a hero who cannot defeat the Demon King, because of a cat. How is it? Well, relax and find out as he reviews the comedy action manga Cat on the Hero's Lap by Kousuke Iijima and illustrated by Shiori. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses the danger of cats sleeping on your lap, he also goes over the …

In this episode, Xan reviews a Josei manga about the what if's in your life and the regrets you have in your 30s. Is it worth checking out? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the rom com josei series Tokyo Tarareba Girls by Akiko Higashimura. ----more---- As he discusses this manga, he also goes over what was chosen from our x.com poll and wh…

In this ep, Xan reviews an action manga created by the mangaka responsible for Tokyo Ghoul. How does it compare? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews Choujin X by Sui Ishida. ----more---- As he discusses the similarities between this and other superpowered manga, he also talks a little bit about Animazement 2024 and he geeks out over the lates…

In this episode, Xan reviews a shonen manga about assassins and con artists looking for love. Is it a good manga? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the action, romance manga series Marriage Toxin by Joumuaku with art by Mizuki Yoda. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses this manga's better qualities, he also talks about his upcoming p…

Happy 16 Year Anniversary To Spiraken!!!! In this special anniversary episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a science fiction, survival mech series. Is it worth the read? Well Sit back and find out as he reviews Snowball Earth by Yuhiro Tsujitsugu. ----more---- Besides discussing the manga, Xan also goes over some fun statistics about t…

In this episode, Xan gets to review a popular manga about playing a god-tier game after playing kusoge games. Is the hype worth it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the action fantasy shonen title Shangri-La Frontier by Katarina. ----more---- Besides discussing this manga, Xan also talks a little about some upcoming events he will be parti…

In our Five hundredth and Fifty Fifth Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to review a space opera manga that is an homage and a love letter to Osamu Tezuka. How does It Homage Tezuka? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the Sci fi, adventure, manga series Team Phoenix by Kenny Ruiz and based on the works of Osamu Tezuka. ----more--…

In this episode, Xan reviews an anthology about miscommunication and love. So sit back and listen as he reviews the manga anthology, One More Step, Come Stand By My Side/ Ato Ippo, Soba ni Kite by Toryumon Takeda. ----more---- Besides discussing this manga, our host announces the next convention he will be speaking at. Remember to Like, Share and S…

In this episode, Xan reviews a mystery manga that is set in Iceland. So, grab some mutton and enjoy as he reviews the seinen, drama manga Go With The Clouds, North By Northwest / Hokuhokusei ni Kumo to Yuke by Aki Irie. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses the polarizing nature of this manga, he also goes over the latest manga news. Remember…

In this episode, Xan reviews a romantic fantasy josei title about royal doubles, political intrigue and a pair of unreal blue eyes. How is it this manga? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews Nina The Starry Bride/Hoshifuru Ōkoku no Nina by Rikichi. ----more---- As he gushes about this fairy tale style manga, he also goes over some updates with…

In this fun episode of the podcast, Xan reviews a fantasy manga about building houses for monsters. So, sit back and enjoy as he reviews the fantasy adventure manga series Soara And The House of Monsters/Soara to Mamono no Ie by Hidenori Yamaji. ----more---- As he geeks out over the various housing designs in this manga, he also goes over its capti…

In this kinda raunchy episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan discusses a manga about growing up and the obsession with sex that every teenager has. Is it appropriate? Well Sit back and find out as he reviews the seinen comedy series Ogami-San Can't Keep It in/Ōgami-san, Dadamore desu by Yo Yoshidamaru. ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses…

In this episode, Xan reviews a different Shonen Jump series about Spies, Family & weird missions. So relax and enjoy as he reviews the shonen, action comedy manga, Mission: Yozakura Family/Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen by Hitsuji Gondaira. ----more---- Besides comparing this to Spy x Family, our intrepid host also talks about the unique family dyn…

In this episode, Xan reviews another classic collection of Stories from The Lupin III Collection. Does it age well? Sit back and find out as he reviews the seminal classic series Lupin The III Thick as Thieves by Monkey Punch. ----more---- As he geeks out over Lupin the III, he also goes over some fun new manga titles. Remember to Like, Share and S…

The Spice Must Flow!!! In This episode, Xan & Gretta review the highly anticipated sequel to Denis Villenueve's 2021 epic adaptation of Frank Herbert's Novel. Does It do the novel justice? Well grab some water and find out as they review the sci fi epic Dune Part 2 directed by Denis Villenueve and Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Fergus…