Spiraken Manga Review

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan review the latest anime film by Studio Trigger. So, get on your firefighting gear and enjoy as our hosts reviews "Promare", directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi and starring Kenichi Matsuyama, Taichi Saotome, Masato Sakai, Ayane Sakura, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Tetsu Inada, Mayumi Shintani, Rikiya Koyama, Kendo Kobayashi, Ami Koshimizu, Taiten Kusunoki, Nobuyuki Hiyama, Katsuyuki Konishi, Arata Furuta, & Ryōka Yuzuki     ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not an official review, but our hosts give their initial impressions of the movie, Xan also expresses his love for the soundtrack, the unique art design of the film and how it ranks up to classics like "Akira" and "Redline".   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 iTunes, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this

In this jam packed episode, Xan reviews a manga series that is one part "Saiki K" and one part "Way of the Househusband". So get some salmon roe sushi and enjoy as he reviews "Hinamatsuri" by Masao Ohtake   As he talks about the weird plot of this manga, Xan also talks about the many pop culture references in this series Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:  Closing Music - Distance by Rei Murakawa (Hinamatsuri OST)   Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com  Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken  Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Would you adopt Hina? #Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #seinenmanga #hinamatsuri

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review an upcoming film adaptation/sequel to the highly acclaimed and beloved British Historical Period Drama Television series. So, remember to wear the appropriate clothing for the occassion, remember your manners and  and enjoy as our hosts reviews "Downton Abbey", directed by Gene Stupnitsky and starring Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern,Michelle Dockery ,Laura Carmichael, Penelope Wilton, Allen Leech, Jim Carter, Robert James-Collier, Phyllis Logan, Brendan Coyle, Joanne Froggatt, Lesley Nicol, Kevin Doyle, Sophie McShera, Raquel Cassidy, Michael C. Fox, Matthew Goode, Harry Hadden-Paton, Douglas Reith, Geraldine James, Simon Jones, Max Brown, David Haig, Richenda Carey, Tuppence Middleton and Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham     ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not an official review, but our hosts give their initial impressions of the movie, Gretta expresses her love of the television

In this comprehensive episode, Xan reviews a manga series that comments of societal prejudices and expectations. So let your inner animal out and enjoy as he reviews "Beastars" by Paru Itagaki   Besides discussing the similarities to Disney's Zootopia, Our intrepid host also discusses the murder mystery aspect of this manga as well as the strong qualities of the main characters. He did make a mistake where he spoke about the 2 vols that are currently out (vol 2 is not released til next week) apologies for that. Hope You Enjoy This Episode   addendum: Note That Xan re-edited this episode to include the opening to the new anime series adaptation of Beastars to include the awesomeness that is the show's ost. Hope you enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:  Closing Music - Wild Side by ali (Beastars OST)   Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com  Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken  Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.co

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review the highly anticipated sequel to The 2017 Adaptation of "Stephen King's It" (Which we reviewed back in 2017). Does the sequel hold up to the original. Well, sit back and find out as Xan reviews "Stephen King's It: Chapter 2", directed by Andy Muscietti and stars Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan, James Ransone, Andy Bean, and Bill Skarsgård, who returns as Pennywise the Dancing Clown.     ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not an official review, but Xan compares this film to the source material as well as the original novel. He also brings up some gripes and accolades.Check out our review of the first part right here   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 iTunes, check out the facebook fangroup Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund

In this episode, Xan reviews a psychically powered gag manga that is completely insane. So sit back with some coffee jelly and enjoy as he reviews "The Disasterous Life of Saiki K/Saiki Kusuo no Sai-nan" by Tatsuki Fujimoto     As our host discusses the insane hilarity of this manga, he also discusses the strength of its side characters and why gag manga series work well. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:  Closing Music - Seishun wa Zankoku janai by Natsuki Hanai (Saiki K no Sai-nai OST)   Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com  Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken  Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Do you have classmates this weird? #Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #shonenmanga #saikiknosainaimanga #disasterouslifeofsaikik #gagmanga

In this final installment of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST's theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes", Xan & Gretta review compare two of the most iconic Heist films of all time. So enjoy as they review not only the 1960 Classic "Ocean's 11", directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr.,  Joey Bishop Cesar Romero, Red Skeleton and many more.     They also the 2001 remake "Ocean's Eleven" directed by steven soderbergh and stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Bernie Mac, Elliott Gould, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, Don Cheadle, Shaobo Qin, Carl Reiner, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia and Julia Roberts. ----more---- As our hosts compare each of these fine films, they also discuss the evolution of heist films from their origins, the original requirement for film with bad guy protagonists, and the many quotes from this film.   Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast bette

In this episode, Xan reviews a post apocalyptic enhanced human series. So  enjoy as he reviews "Fire Punch" by Tatsuki Fujimoto     Besides discussing the plot of this manga, our intrepid host also rants on why this manga is unoriginal and where it could have improved. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:  Opening Music - Glacial Melting Point by Asher Fulero (Youtube Licence Free music)   Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com  Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken  Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: What power would you want to have in this future? #Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #shonenmanga #firepunchmanga

In this episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST,  we continue our theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes" with a review of an underrated film involving a crime that happens after the arrest. So enjoy as Xan & Gretta review "Henry's Crime" directed by Malcolm Venville and starring Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga, and James Caan.     ----more---- Besides our review, we also discuss The various antagonistic factors that thieves may face during a heist film      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 iTunes, check out the facebook fangroup 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 enjoy the episode. Music Used in the Episode: Background Music - Planning The Heist by John Powell (The Italian Job OST), Closing Theme- The Traitor - Menah

In this episode, Xan reviews a comedy manga that parodies Super Sentai Superhero Series. So put on your favorite Sentai outfit and  enjoy as he reviews "Tenshi Sentai Sunred/Astro Fighter Sunred" by Makoto Kuboto     Besides talking about Super Sentai Series in general, our intrepid host also talks about the unique villains of this series and where he first heard about it. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:  Ending Music - Tentai Senshi Sanreddo no Tēma by Tomomi Kasai & Tomomi Itano (Tenshi Sentai Sunread OST)   Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com  Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken  Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Do you think the red sentai member always has to be a jerk? #Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #seinenmanga #sunredmanga #tenshisentaisunred

In This episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST,  we continue our theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes" with a review of a classic heist movie that involves two of the Monty Python crew. So enjoy as our hosts review "A Fish Called Wanda" directed by Charles Crichton and starring John Cleese Jamie Lee Curtis Kevin Kline Michael Palin and Tom Georgeson.     ----more---- Besides our review, we also discuss what types of members a caper crew needs, the insanity of Kevin Klein and how this connects to Fierce Creatures.     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 iTunes, check out the facebook fangroup 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 enjoy the episode. Music Used in the Episode: Background Music - Planning The Heist by John

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review an upcoming coming of age comedy movie brought to you by the guys who made Superbad, Neighbors, 50/50 and some other recent comedies. So,sit back and enjoy as our hosts reviews "Good Boys", directed by Gene Stupnitsky and starring Jacob Tremblay, Keith Williams, and Brady Noon as well as Molly Gordon, Lil Rel Howery, Will Forte and Midori Francis     ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not an official review, but our hosts give their initial impressions of the movie, their love of the Beanbag Boys, and some reasons why it is a film best enjoyed being watched after you graduate high school. 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 iTunes, check out the facebook fangroup Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spirake

In this episode, Xan reviews another isekai series, but this time it is about being married in another world. So enjoy as he reviews "Risou no Himo Seikatsu/The Ideal Sponger Life" by Tsunehiko Watanabe and illustrated by Neko Hinotsuki      Our Host talks about how this is different to other isekai series, compares it to way of the house Husband and contemplates why this series works. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:  Ending Music - Portrait of Time by Aakash Gandhi (Youtube Audio Library)   Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com  Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken  Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Would you want to marry a queen from an iseaki world? #Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #seinenmanga #isekaimanga #RisounoHimoSeikatsu

In This episode of  The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST,  we return to an old traditon of the Spiraken Movie Review Podcast, The Theme Month and this one is a doozy. Xan and Gretta  start the Month of Heists, hijacking and high octaine car crashes with a review of a modern heist movie. So enjoy as our hosts review "The Town" directed by and starring Ben Affleck. It also stars Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Blake Lively, Titus Welliver, Pete Postlethwaite, and Chris Cooper.     ----more---- Besides our review, we also discuss what makes a heist movie, how awesome Jeremy Renner was in the movie and what seven elements are key to making them great.     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 iTunes, check out the facebook fangroup 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

In this episode, Xan reviews a sports manga where having a long neck gives you dancing power. So turn on some classical music, get a dance partner and enjoy as he reviews "Welcome To The Ballroom" by Tomo Takeuchi      Our Host compares this manga to Sesuji wo Pin (a manga we reviewed in episode 212), and also discusses the unique character designs of this series. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:   Intro Music - 10% roll, 10% romanceg by Union Square Garden (Ballroom e Yokoso OST), Ending Music - Maybe The Next Waltz by Mikako Komatsu (Ballroom e Yokoso OST)   Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com  Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken  Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Would you compete in competitive dance? #Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #shounenmanga #sportmanga#welcometotheballroom

In this episode, Xan and Gretta review a dark adventure manga about an older brother who is trying to protect the world and his sister from evil monsters. So put on hanafuda earrings, grab a katana and enjoy as they reviews "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" by Koyoharu Gotouge      Our hosts discuss how good of a brother tanjiro is, the unique side characters in this manga and how its plot is better than one piece. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:   Intro Music - Gurenge by Lisa (Kimetsu no Yaiba OST), Ending Music - From the Edge by FictionJunction feat. Lisa (Kimetsu no Yaiba OST)   Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com  Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken  Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: What blade pillar school would you practice? #Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #shounenmanga #shonenjump #demonslayerkimetsunoya

 On the morning of 18 July 2019  at around 10:30 a.m. JST (09:30 pm  EST the 17th), an arson attack occurred at the Kyoto Animation Studio One in the Fushimi Ward of Kyoto. Over 75 people were estimated to be in the building and at least half were killed in this horrible incident. Kyoto Animation is a Japanese animation studio and a light novel publisher located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 1981 by former Mushi Pro staff. Presided by Hideaki Hatta, the company is also affiliated with studio Animation Do. As of 2015, Kyoto Animation has produced 21 anime series and numerous films. Unlike most animation studios, Kyoto Animation's animators are salaried employees rather than freelance workers. Therefore, Kyoto Animation animators are able to focus more on the quality of each frame rather than on meeting frame production quotas."  TQuoted directly from wikipedia The individual who caused this (we shall not use their name) thought he was being plagurised by the anime studio and was swif

In this episode, Xan and Gretta review the hilarious manga about an older brother dealing with his crazy inside otaku, outside ms perfect, little sister. So pour yourself some coca-cola, put on a hamster kigu and enjoy as they reviews "Himouto Umaru-Chan" by Sankaku head      Our hosts debate about the combination of chocolate and sour potato chips as well as the logic behind some of Umaru's choices. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:   Intro Music - Kakushin-teki Metamorphose! by Aimi Tanaka (Himouto Umaru-Chan OST), Ending Music - Nimensei☆Uraomote Life! by Aimi Tanaka (Himouto Umaru-Chan R OST)   Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com  Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken  Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: What is your power Kigu? #Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #seinenmanga #himoutoumaruchan #zoom

In this episode, Xan reviews a historically accurate manga about the struggles a survivor faced after the Sengoku Warring Period in Japan's history. So get out a kimono, draw your katana and enjoy as he reviews "Reiri" by Hitoshi Iwaaki and illustrated by Daisuke Muroi      Xan discusses the historical significance of this manga as well as some intriguing facts about that period in time. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:   Outro Music - Shadow Ninja by Brandon Fiechter (Medieval and World Music )   Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com  Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken  Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Did you the true history behind headhunters? #Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #shounen #reirimanga

YES MUSCLE! In this muscle building episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a sports manga that will make you want to join a gym. So enjoy as he reviews "Dumbbell nan Kilo Moteru? / How Heavy Are The Dumbbells You Lift" by Yabako Sandrovich and illustrated by Maam      Xan geeks out over how much this manga is informative and intriguing. He also discusses the new anime series that came out earlier today and how it depicts the characters accurately. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:   Outro Music - Onegai Muscle  by Ai Fairuz & Kaito Ishikawa (Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru?, How Many Kilograms are the Dumbbells You Lift OST )   Our Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com  Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken  Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Do you work out at a gym? #Spiraken #manga #mangareview #wheelofmanga #podcast #shounen #howhea