Spiraken Manga Review

In the fifth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon", Xan & Gretta get to review the bond movie which first shows Spectre Leader Blofeld's face. Remember to look up and look out as they review the action adventure spy film "You Only Live Twice" directed by Lewis Gilbert and starring akiko wakabayashi, Mie Hama, Tetsuro Tamba, Teru Shimada, Karin Dor, Donald Pleasence, Bernard Lee, Lois Maxwell, Desmond Llewelyn, Charls Gray and Sean Connery as James Bond. ----more---- As our hosts get their bond geek on, they also talk about the scenes in Japan, the great acting of Donald Pleasence, the origin of Sean Connery's apathy toward James Bond, The lack of thought over James Bond's yellowface, the great soundtrack and once again the lack of good henchmen. Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.  

In this fourth installement of Spiraken Review Podcast's Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon", Can & Gretta review the fourth film of the James Bond Franchise. So grab your rebreather, arm your sub and enjoy as they review "Thunderball" directed by Terence Young and starring Claudine Auger, Adolfo Celi, Luciana Paluzzi, Rik Van Nutter, Desmond Llewlyn, Lois Maxwell, Bernard Lee and starring Sean Connery as 007/James Bond ----more---- As our hosts discuss this action adventure, there is also debate on why the underwater battle was considered a great action scene, the impact Emilio Largo had on future spy villains, and the behind the scenes tension building between Ian Fleming and Alfred Broccoli" Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.   #spiraken #moviereview #dodecahydronofmovies #spymanga  #jamesbond007 #thunderball #ithinkh

In this mini movie review, Xan & Gretta review one of the most crazy, odd and unique entries into the DC Comic Cinematic/ Expanded Universe. So, grab your deck of cards and enjoy as they review "Birds of Prey...and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn" directed by Cathy Yan and starring Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, Ella Jay Basco, Ali Wong, and Ewan McGregor. ----more---- As our hosts discuss the comic accuracy of this film, they also discuss the girl power mentality of this movie, the future of the DCEU and how it was a good thing to omit Jared Leto from this film. Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.   #spiraken #moviereview #dodecahydronofmovies #comicmovie  #harleyquinn #birdsofpreyandthefantabulousemancipationofoneharleyquinn #dccomics #

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to talk about a manga that goes into the nitty gritty of being an anime inbetweener. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Animeta! by Yaso Hanamura   ----more---- As our host discusses this revealing manga series, he also discusses some of the unique items used in being an animator, the merits of having guts when applying for a job, and re-introduces an old segment into the podcast, "Manga News".    Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.   #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #seinenmanga  #jnovelclub #yasohanamura #animetamanga #manga #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Miyuki by Bad Snacks  (Youtube Audio Library) Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter 

In this third installment of Spiraken's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon", Gretta and Xan get to review arguably the most iconic bond film in the franchise. From golden painted women to crotch lasers, this movie has it all. So, grab your scuba suit with a bird hat, prepare your mint julipe and enjoy as they review the film adaptation of Ian Fleming's 1959 novel "Goldfinger, directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Gert Frobe, Honor Blackman,  Bernard Lee, Lois Maxwell, Desmond Llwelyn and Sean Connery once again playing Agent 007, James Bond. ----more---- As our hosts discuss what makes this movie so iconic, they also discuss the groundbreaking elements that show up in future spy films, the breathtaking sound of Shirley Bassey and the puns in this film. Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.   #spiraken #moviereview #dodecahydro

In This second installment of Spiraken's "Bond Marathon", Xan & Gretta review the second James Bond Movie, an adaptation of the 1957 Ian Fleming novel of the same name. So grab a train ticket, close your Q Branch suitcase and enjoy as they review "From Russia With Love" directed by Terrance Young and starring  Pedro Armendáriz, Lotte Lenya, Robert Shaw, Bernard Lee, Daniela Bianchi, Desmond Llwelyn and Sean Connery as James Bond   ----more---- As our hosts analyse this second installment of the Bond Franchise, they also discuss the heavy usage of the Cold War in this film, as well as debate on if Red Grant is the real villain of the movie.    Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.   #spiraken #moviereview #dodecahydronofmovies #spymanga  #jamesbond007 #fromrussiawithlove #seanconnery #007 #movie #spirakenreviewpod

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga that is about nostalgia, expectations and the truth about growing up. Also it references awesome songs by Deep Purple, So enjoy as he reviews "Kin no Hitsuji/ The Golden Sheep" by Kaori Ozaki ----more---- As our intrepid host discusses this unique Vertical Comics manga, he also discusses his feelings while reading this manga and gives us the news about the consolidation of Vertical Comics and Kodansha Advanced Media into Kodansha USA. Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.   #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #seinenmanga  #verticalcomics #kaoriozaki# kinnohitsuji #Thegoldensheepmanga #manga #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Shibuya by Bad Snacks  (Youtube Audio Library) Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com X

In this very special supplemental episode of the Spiraken Review Podcast, Xan and Gretta go over the most addictive manga series, anime series and comic book events that were released over the last Decade.     From "One Punch Man", "Death Parade", "Saga", "Way of the Househusband" to even "Spiderverse", this supplemental gives our thoughts on the many many manga and anime events  of the 2010s.    While we were not able to cover every series that debuted, we tried to cover as many as possible and gave our opinions about them.   If you agree or think we missed something, email us at xan@spiraken.com and let us know what we missed(Note because of the large amount of geeky things, we split this into two episodes so stay turned for the part two where we discuss anime series, manga series and comic book events of the 2010s) Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank

With the 25th film in the James Bond Franchise being released this year, Xan decided to review every single Eon Pictures James Bond Film in order, before the last film he will rank them from best to worst in Movie, Bond Girl, Villain, Henchman, Theme Song, and Gadget, So Enjoy as he reviews them all.  To Start this 007 a thon, Xan and Gretta go to the beginning with the First True Film adaptation of Ian Fleming's Creation. So grab a tuxedo, pour yourself a martini and enjoy as they review "Dr. No" directed by Terrance Young and starring Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, Jack Lord, in his debut as James Bond, Sean Connery  ----more---- As our hosts show their bond geek knowledge, they also discuss the often forgotten first Bond Girl, Sylvia Trench, talk about how many staples of the spy genre originated in this film and rant about the uselessness of the first henchmen of the series.  Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.

In this very special supplemental episode of the Spiraken Review Podcast, Xan is joined by Gretta as they go over the most intriguing films, memorable animated movies, and bingeworthy live action television series that were released over the last Decade.   From "Game of Thrones", " Breaking Bad", "Crazy Rich Asians", "Kimi no Na wa" to even "The Artist", this supplemental gives our thoughts on the many many films and television shows of  the 2010s. While we tried to stay away from Sequels, Comic Book adaptations and Reboots; there were some exceptions. If you agree or think we missed something, email us at xan@spiraken.com and let us know what we missed(Note because of the large amount of geeky things, we split this into two episodes so stay turned for the part two where we discuss anime series, manga series and comic book events of the 2010s) Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on

In this episode, Xan reviews a modern romantic story that centers around the club scene. So grab your headset, set up your turntable and enjoy as he reviews the Shojo Ai, Romantic Drama manga series "After Hours" by Yuuta Nishio ----more---- Besides talking about the great artwork, our host discusses the care that is taken in showing the yuri relationship that anchors this story, he also goes over staying up all night to see the sun rise and He also geeks out over the mention of real music in this manga. Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.   #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #seinenmanga  #vizmedia #shojoai #afterhoursmanga #yuutanishio #manga #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- We Are Your Friends by Justice vs Simion  (Never Be Alone) Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken

In this anime review, Xan & Gretta discuss the latest film by Makoto Shinkai. Is it as good as his last film, "Your Name"? Well sit back and find out as our podcast hosts review "Weathering With You/Tenki no Ko" directed by Makoto Shinkai and starring Kotaro Daigo, Nana Mori, Shun Oguri, Tsubasa Honda, Chieko Baisho, Sakura Kiryu, Yuki Kaji , Sei Hiraizumi and Kana Hanazawa.   ----more---- Note This is a spoiler Free/Light Review, so we try not to discuss the finer points and twists of the film. However we do discuss the beautiful artwork, the unique characters, the awesome music by Radwimps and how it compares to Your Name.  Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on tinyurl.com/helpxan, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review.        Hope you

In this episode, Xan reviews a light novel adaptation that is one part time travel, one part fantasy drama and one part isekai. So grab your chalk to make alchemic circles, get a pointy sword and enjoy as he reviews "The Alchemist Who Survived Now Dreams of a Quiet City Life/Ikinokori Renkinjutsushi wa Machi de Shizuka ni Kurashitai" written by Usata Nonohata & Guru Mizoguchi, Character design by OX.   ----more---- While our host discusses the plot of this manga, he also goes over how not an isekai this series is.  Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.   #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #shojomanga  #yenpress #sliceoflifemanga #alchemistwhosurvivednowdreamsofaquietcitylife #IkinokoriRenkinjutsushiwaMachideShizukaniKurashitai #manga #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Mizuki by Bad

In this episode of the podcast, Xan reviews a manga that looks at the inner workings of book store clerks. So get a work apron on, prepare to put books in alphabetical order by genre and enjoy as he reviews the slice of life autobiographicalesque comedy manga "Skull-Face Bookseller Honda-San/Gaikotsu Shotenin Honda-san" by Honda ----more---- As our host talks about how accurate this manga is, he also reminisces on his former occupation as a book store employee, discusses the insane detail of the work and ponders the correct gender of Honda-san.  Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.   #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #shojomanga  #yenpress #sliceoflifemanga #skulldfacebooksellerhondasan #GaikotsuShoteninHondasan #manga #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- ISBN Inner Sound & book Narr

Happy New Year!!!! Hope your 2020 is amazing and filled with great memories. To celebrate the new year, here is another manga review podcast for the week. In this episode, Xan reviews a unique japanese style western manga that uses a historical event as a backdrop. So get your 1910 rifle ready and enjoy as he reviews the adventure, seinen manga series "Golden Kamuy" by Satoru Noda ----more---- Besides discussing the overarching plot of this manga, our history buff host goes into a deep dive of the Russio-Japanese War , specifically  the unique nature of the battle of hill 203. He also discusses plans for the new year and hopes for 2020.   Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.   #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #seinenmanga  #vizmedia #adventuremanga #goldenkamuy #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode:

Happy New Year's Eve 2019!! This year was a bit crazy, so in this episode Xan recaps some of the best manga anime and movies of 2019 before reviewing a manga that takes a simple premise and makes it hilarious. So enjoy as Xan reviews "Saint Oniisan/Saint Young Men" by Hikaru Nakamura.   ----more---- Besides discussing the unique story of this manga, our host also talks about his favorite manga from 2019 and his hopes for 2020. He also asks the fans to please leave comments and ratings for us at tinyurl.com/helpxan . thanks in advance Hope you enjoy this episode   #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #seinenmanga  #kodanshausa #saintoniisan #saintyoungmen #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Gag by Gen Hoshino (Saint Oniisan OST) Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random

In this special holiday Episode, Xan gets geeky about cooking manga as he reviews the11th longest running manga of all time. So grab a plate of cookies, drink some eggnog and enjoy as he reviews "Oishinbo/The Gourmet" written by Tetsu Kariya and illustrated by Akira Hanasaki.   ----more---- Besides Discussing the unusual release style for this manga, Xan (joined by Gretta for color commentary Gretta), also discusses the circumstances for why this series is on indefinite hiatus and how forward thinking it was.Our hosts also wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Our Hosts also ask our listeners to please leave comments and ratings for us at tinyurl.com/helpxan . thanks in advance Hope you enjoy this episode   #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #seinenmanga  #vizmedia #foodmanga #oishinbo #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- You by Megumi Yuki Oishinbo OST) Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twi

In This Episode, Xan reviews a manga that has a psychotic plot that contrasts with its optimistic title.So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Happy Sugar Life" by Tomiyaki Kagisora   ----more---- Besides talking about this twisted manga, our host discusses the many manga one can purchase for the holidays, and debates on what could have helped make this manga more cohesive.  Remember to subscribe and add a review/rating at http://tinyurl.com/helpxan Hope you enjoy this episode  #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #shojomanga  #yenpress #happysugarlife  #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- One Room Sugar Life by Akari Nanawo (Happy Sugar Life OST) Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: What will you be purchasing for the Holiday Season?

In this episode, Xan checks out a retelling/adaptaion of a famous fairy tale, so watch out for poison apples and enjoy as he reviews "Snow White With The Red Hair/Akagami no Shirayukihime" by Sorata Akizuki   ----more---- Besides going over this original manga, our host also discusses new manga one might purchase for the holidays and hints at a super secret project for the future. He also asks the fans to please leave comments and ratings for us at tinyurl.com/helpxan . thanks in advance Hope you enjoy this episode   #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #shojomanga  #vizmedia #AkagaminoShirayukihime #snowwhitewiththeredhair #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Yasashii Kibou by Saori Hayami (Akagami no Shirayukihime OST) Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question

In this episode, Xan delves back into the Isekai Light Novel manga adaptation world as he reviews a super popular series. So enjoy as he reviews, "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime/Tensei Shitara Suraimu Datta Ken" written by Fuse and illustrated by Taiki Kawakami   ----more---- Besides reviewing this popular manga series, our host wonders what the MC could have had on his PC, that made him want it destroyed.  Hope you Enjoy This Episode   #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #seinenmanga #Isekaimanga #slife#thattimeigotreincarnatedasaslime #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Nameless Story by Takuma Terashima (That Time I Reincarnated as a Slime OST) Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Youtube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/user/spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: What minor monster would you want to reincarnate a