Spiraken Review Podcast
1) Spiraken Manga Review Ep 591: Ăbel Blatt
Xan tackles Ăbel Blatt by Etorouji Shiono âa brutal seinen revenge saga often compared to Berserk. Does this Yen Press manga carve its own path, or does it live in the shadow of giants? We dissect it...Show More
2) Spiraken Manga Review Ep 590: Cooking With Wild Game
Xan taste-tests Cooking With Wild Game by EDA, a J-Novel Club isekai manga adaptation that blends fantasy survival with culinary adventure. Can this webnovel-turned-manga stand out in a crowded genre...Show More
3) Spiraken Manga Review Ep 589: Kingyo Used Books
In this episode, Xan explores Kingyo Used Books by Seimu Yoshizaki âa heartwarming iyashikei anthology where a Tokyo used bookstore becomes a haven for manga lovers. Discover how this Viz Media Signa...Show More
4) Spiraken Manga Review Ep 588: The Climber
In this episode, Xan dissects The Climberâa profound sports manga adaptation of Jiro Nittaâs novel, with story by Toshio Nabeda and Hiroshi Takano, and striking art by Shinâichi Sakamoto. This Viz Med...Show More
5) Spiraken Manga Review Ep 587: Real
In this powerful episode, Xan examines Real - Takehiko Inoue's (Vagabond) brutally honest seinen manga about wheelchair basketball and overcoming physical/emotional trauma. How does this Viz Media-pu...Show More
6) Spiraken Manga Review Ep 586: Made In Abyss
In this episode, Xan explores Akihito Tsukushi's critically acclaimed Made in Abyss - a haunting seinen manga that blends adorable character designs with disturbing body horror. Follow the journey of...Show More
7) Spiraken Manga Review Ep 585: Gachiakuta
In this episode, Xan dives into Gachiakuta by Kei Urana âa brutal, high-octane shonen manga about a "Cleaner" navigating a dystopian wasteland. How does it stack up against classics like Battle Angel...Show More
8) Spiraken Manga Review Ep 584: Hikari-Man
Xan tackles Hikari-Man âHideo Yamamotoâs (Homunculus) twisted tale of electromagnetically sensitive outcasts seeking vengeance. Is this brutal seinen sci-fi a cathartic triumph or a descent into madn...Show More
9) Spiraken Manga Review Ep 583: Last Quarter
Xan dives into Last Quarter, a haunting romance from Ai Yazawa (creator of Nana) âblending supernatural mystery with her signature emotional depth. Does this hidden gem live up to her legendary statu...Show More
10) Spiraken Manga Review Ep 582: Takahashi From The Bike Shop
In this episode, Xan dives into Takahashi from the Bike Shop by Arare Matsumushi  - a critically acclaimed josei romance about an office worker falling for a blunt bicycle shop owner. Despite its un...Show More