Spiraken Manga Review

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan reviews the latest live action version of Spider-man? Sit back and enjoy as our host reviews the 23rd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe "Spider-Man: Far From Home" directed by Jon Watts and starring Tom Holland alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Zendaya, Cobie Smulders, Jon Favreau, J. B. Smoove, Jacob Batalon, Martin Starr, Marisa Tomei, and Jake Gyllenhaal.     ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not an official review, and our Host talks about the overall perfomance from Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal. Xan keeps the spoilers to a minimum, but he does speak a little bit about Spider-man Homecoming. If you would like to hear a spoiler filled review of this movie, stay tuned. 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 t

In this anime review episode, Xan & Gretta review the long awaited adaptation of a great manga series that we reviewed back in ep 39. Was it as great as the original series? Grab a flashlight and find out as they review the Post Apocalyptic Josei Anime Series "7 Seeds" ----more---- As our hosts talk about this series, they also wonder who decided to compress 16 vols into 12 episodes and is there a way for part 2/season 2 to make up for this first part. 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. Check out our instagram, subscribe to our youtube channel and listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review.  Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Ark by Amagi-Amatsuki (7 Seeds 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/shop

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai manga about mystical bear kigurumi armour . So enjoy as he reviews "Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear" by Kumanano and Drawn by Sergi      Xan rants about the basic concept of this manga and why he feels isekai is getting a bit boring. also he talks about new manga releases. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:   Outro Music - Musabetsu Kakutou Itchokusen ~Panda Wa Uta Wo Utaenai  (Ranma 1/2 Sound Vault 3 )   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 Kigu would you want to have and what power would it have?

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about french fries, monster girls and massages. . So enjoy as he reviews "Plus Sized Elf" by Synecdoche      Xan discusses the unique audience behind this manga, the various character designs and the obsession with french fries. also he talks about new manga releases. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:    Intro Music - Magical Forest Elf byThe Fiechers  (Fantasy 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: Is There Any food that you would eat non stop?

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a spin off of the amazing series "Golosseum" starring the primary antagonist. Does it hold up, well sit back and enjoy as he reviews "The Ride-On King" by Baba Yasushi     Besides discussing the absurdity of this manga, Xan also discusses his favorite part of Animenext 2019, why he is getting burnt out on the isekai genre and cool art ideas. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode: Ending Music - Russia Anthem/ Rasputin(OTAMATONE VERSION) by The really Sully G (https://www.patreon.com/TheRealSullyG)   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 kind of animal would you want to ride?

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a shojo crime drama manga with an unusual name. So enjoy as he reviews "Banana Fish" by Akimi Yoshida      Besides going over the latest manga releases and our plans for Animenext 2019, Xan discusses the unique elements of this manga, the shounen-ai aspects of the manga and the awesomeness of it being set in NYC and the Bronx. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode: Ending Music - Found & Lost by Savior Said The Prophet (Banana Fish 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 city would you like a manga series to take place in?

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan review the latest film in the Gojira Franchise. Keep an eye out for giant Kaiju in rubber suits attacking the sit  and enjoy as Xan reviews "Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)" directed by Michael Doughtry and starring Gojira, Mothra, Rodan, King Ghidorah, several other titans, Ken Watanabe, Millie Bobbie Brown and various other Humans.     ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not an official review, however there is discussion about how this was an improvement from the 2014 Godzilla Film and where they can improve in the future. Let us know what you think about this film in the comments below. 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 Revie

In this mascot themed episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a horror manga about mascot science experiments gone horribly wrong . So enjoy as he reviews "Pygmalion" by Chihiro Watanabe      Xan discusses the insanity behind this manga and why it is scary to see mascots go crazy. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode: Ending Music - Pygmalion by Liar (Spirewards),   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 kind of mascot would you be?

In this combative episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about love, control and One-upmanship. . So enjoy as he reviews "Kaguya-Sama: Love is War" by Aka Akasaka      Xan discusses why  love is not exactly what this manga says it is. also he talks about new manga releases. Hope You Enjoy This Episode ----more---- Music For Episode:    Intro Music - Love Dramatic by Masayuki Suzuki, Rikka Ihara, and Yoshiki Mizuno (Kaguya-Sama: Love is War OST), Ending Music - Sentimental Crisis by Halka (Kaguya-Sama: Love is War 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 Agree that the one who falls in love is the loser?

Happy 11th Anniversary! Since 2008, we have been reviewing manga and we strive to continue doing it til we are old and grey. In this memorable episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan  goes down memory lane to talk about old co hosts, favorite reviews and what Spiraken tries to do. Don't worry though. he also reviews a fun slice of life manga that is about romance, working hard and drinking responsibly after work. So loosen your tie,sit down, have someone give you a good drink and  enjoy as he reviews "Osake wa Fuufu ni Natte Kara/Alcohol is for Married Couples" by Crystal na Yousuke     if you are interested in checking out some of the older podcasts we spoke about in this episode as well as others we have done in the last eleven years, check out our review archive here . Xan also discusses why this manga is so good at portraying a real relationship. We Hope you have enjoyed the last 11 years of episodes and look forward to recording many many more. Thank you ----more---- Music For Episode:    Ending

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review a gender swapped remake of a movie they reviewed last month. Does it stand up to the original? Sit back, watch your wallet and enjoy as our host reviews "The Hustle" directed by Chris Addison and stars Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson, Alex Sharp, and Dean Norris     ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not an official review, however our hosts do talk about the overall perfomance from the leading ladies as well as how much they changed from the source material. Xan and Gretta keep the spoilers to a minimum, but they do compare it to its two predecessors ("Bed Time Stories" and "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"). If you would like to hear a spoiler filled review of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, click this link 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

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about roaming the streets and defending your territory. So slick back your hair, get your claws out and enjoy as he reviews "Nyankees" by Atsushi Okada     Besides going over some unique feline related terms, Xan discusses the unique nature of this manga and the usage of Fast and The Furious's definition of Family. Hope you enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:    Ending Music -Teacher Banzai by Yûsuke Honma (GTO Original Soundtrack 1)    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 kind of Cat would you look like?

In this important episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an slice of life story that is one part John Wick and one part Martha Stewart. So put on your apron and enjoy as enjoy as he reviews "Way of the House Husband" by Kousuke Oono As he discusses this manga, our host also ponders on why this is such a great manga. Hope you enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:    Ending Music -M1 by Toshiaki Tsushima (The Yakuza Papers Vol. 1 Battles Without Honor and Humanity 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 know any house husbands?

In this very special anime review episode, Xan and Gretta review the latest edition to the City Hunter Franchise. So sit back and enjoy as our hosts review "City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes" directed by Kenji Kodama and starring Akira Kamiya, Kazue Ikura, Marie Iitoyo, Tessho Genda, Yoko Asagami, Mami Koyama, Chika Sakamoto, Keiko Toda, Koichi Yamadera and Hochu Otsuka.     ----more---- While this is treated more as a mini movie review, Our hosts discuss how well they updated the characters from the 1980's, the attention to detail in modern Shinjuku design and the awesome concert they saw the next day that was inspired by this film.   if you would like to hear our review of the manga, click this link to listen to it. 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 fina

In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experiences and adventures attending Anime Boston 2019 Anime Boston took place April 19th-21st 2019 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts   So besides discussing how this compared to the other conventions this year, Xan also discusses the City Hunter film premiere and the unique theme of the convention. hope you enjoy  ----more----    Music Used in the Episode: Opening Theme- Angel Nights by PSYS (City Hunter 2 OST)   Our Website http://www.spiraken.com  Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com  My 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 favorite samurai era anime/manga?

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan gives his initial reactions to the long anticipated 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So sit back and enjoy as our host reviews "Avengers: Endgame" directed by Joe & Anthony Russo and stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Bradley Cooper, and Josh Brolin.     ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not an official review , Xan also keeps the spoilers to a minimum so stay tuned to our spoiler filled review coming out in a few weeks 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

In this mouth watering episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai story that is similar to one we reviewed last year. So sit down, pour yourself a glass of Whatsontapp and  enjoy as he reviews "Isekai Isekaya Nobu" by Natsuya Semikawa     Besides comparing it to Restaurant to Another World, Our host talks about the delicious looking food in the mang and why it deserves to be read. Hope you enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:    Ending Music -Prosit by Clammbon (Isekai Isekaya Nobu 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: Have you made any of the food in this manga?

Since we spend so much time talking about superhero comic book movies, TV shows, games and comics themselves, welcome to  Xan's Xtraordianry Superhero Xamination, the show where every episode we will talk about everything superhero comic booky and fun. In this installment, in preperation for Avengers Endgame (which comes out in 5 Days), Xan lists his and Gretta's official ranking of the 32 Villains of the MCU. So Sit Back relax and Enjoy our review on which villain is the best and which is the worst.      ----more---- However since Xan decided to only list the top five villains and worst five villains, here is a list of where we rank all the villains    #32 Sonny Birch (Antman and the Wasp)   #31 Malekith (Thor The Dark World)   #30 The Soverign (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2)   #29 Batroc the Leaper (Captain America: Winter Soldier)   #28 Taserface (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2)   #27 Adrian Killian (Iron Man 3)   #26  Yon- rogg (Captain Marvel)   #25 The Mandarian/ Trevor

In this vertigo inducing episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews an isekai story that is more horror than fantasy. So be careful of the edge and  enjoy as he reviews "High Rise Invasion" by Tsuina Miura     As our intrepid host discusses the unique nature of this horror manga, he also ponders on why this manga exists. Hope you enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode:    Ending Music -Rise & Fall by City of the Fallen (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKfIhjHTLmYUPaf50Jhy13Q)    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 would you do if you were in this world?

The Second episode of  The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST, is kinda underhanded and dirty. Xan and Gretta review a classic crime comedy that was a remake of a film starring David Niven and Marlon Brando. So enjoy as our hosts review "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" directed by Frank Oz. It is starring Michael Caine, Steve Martin, Glenne Headly, Anton Rodgers and Ian McDiarmid.     ----more---- Besides going over the similiarities between this and the original film "Bedtime Stories", our hosts also speculate on what differences will appear in the new remake of this film "The Hustle.     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: Opening Theme-