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Spiraken Review Podcast
by Spiraken Review Podcasts
600 episodes of manga mayhem, powered by our infamous Wheel of Manga! Will it land on Restaurant To Another World’s cozy charm or Attack on Titan’s despair? No one knows—not even us. Beyond the Wheel, we’re your go-to for manga hot takes, convention adventures, movie breakdowns, and our passionate monthly Book Club. From Lupin III’s heists to Vagabond’s soul-searching, if it’s kinetically enhanced, we’ve spun it. Tune in weekly for glorious uncertainty!. Check out our podcast at www.spiraken.com or at Youtube.com/@spiraken and remember to like and subscribe
Episodes
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 640: Phantom Busters
Xan dives into the wild, insanely fun world of Phantom Busters by NeoShoco This paranormal buddy comedy follows a straight-A student who doesn't believe in ghosts, an exorcist who swallows them whole, and a club that's anything but normal. Does the hype around this unique concept live up to the...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 639: Galaxias
Xan sets sail into the unique fantasy world of Galaxias by Ao Hatesaka This alternate-world adventure follows Jio, a girl hidden from the world by her father, and Nereid, a mysterious amnesiac. Together, they must navigate a world where dragon-tailed beings exist alongside humans, and where a...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 638: Rai Rai Rai
Xan takes a critical look at the sci-fi manga Rai Rai Rai by Yoshiaki This fast-paced series follows a struggling space exterminator who gets abducted and implanted with a deadly alien entity. While the premise has potential, the execution feels overly familiar—with artwork that echoes other...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 637: Billy Bat
Xan dives into the long-awaited manga Billy Bat by the legendary Naoki Urasawa (creator of 20th Century Boys, Monster, and Pluto) with co-author Takashi Nagasaki Set in post-WWII America and Japan, this mystery follows a cartoonist who discovers that his creation may be connected to an ancient,...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 636: Rainbows After Storms
Xan explores the world of high school yuri romance with Rainbows After Storms by Ruka Kobachi This series follows best friends turned secret lovers as they navigate the highs and lows of their hidden relationship. While the concept is sweet and the main characters are undeniably adorable, the…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 635: Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen
Xan returns to the enchanting world of Witch Hat Atelier with its culinary spin-off, Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen by Hiromi Sato based on the series created by Kamome Shirahama. This cookbook-manga hybrid invites readers into Qifrey's atelier after hours, where magical experiments take a delicious...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 634: Bug Ego
Xan dives into the bizarre and thought-provoking world of Bug Ego by ONE (creator of One Punch Man) with art by Kiyoto Shitara. This sci-fi manga follows two students who discover "hacks" that can alter reality itself—with dark and unpredictable consequences. Does this strange, Black Mirror-esque...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 633: Lone Wolf & Cub Deluxe Edition
Xan finally reviews an iconic cornerstone of manga: Lone Wolf & Cub by Kazuo Koike with art by Goseki Kojima. Now presented in a gorgeous new deluxe hardcover edition from Dark Horse Comics, this groundbreaking gekiga classic follows a disgraced samurai and his young son on a path of vengeance....
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 632: Grim Night Tales
Xan ventures into the unsettling world of Grim Night Tales by Yamayu with art by Kensei Hokamoto, a horror anthology praised by none other than Junji Ito himself. Based on two decades of collected real-life hauntings from across Japan, this Seven Seas Entertainment release promises spine-tingling...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 631: In The Clear Moonlit Dusk
Xan explores the heartfelt world of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk by Mika Yamamori, a romantic comedy that follows two "princes" who discover there's more to each other than their striking appearances. This series captures honest emotions, genuine vulnerability, and a captivating slow-burn dynamic...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 630: Akira Failing In Love
Xan dives into the charming world of Akira Failing in Love by Shinta Harekawa, a fun rom-com about a girl whose awkwardness around her crush is matched only by her determination. This series wears its heart on its sleeve and its tropes proudly. Is it worth the read? We break down the sweet nature...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 629: Liar Liar
Xan enters the arena of Liar Liar by Funa Yukia (original story by Haruki Kuou), ----more---- a light novel adaptation manga centered on mind games, deception, and a dose of fan service. Set on an island where everything is settled through strategic "Games," this series follows a transfer student...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 628: Virgin Ventures
Xan explores the boundary between sexy storytelling and simple ecchi with Virgin Ventures: The Hilarious Hijinks of Erotic Amateurs by Kuroseimu. ----more---- This manga follows an inexperienced duo attempting to write erotic fiction despite having zero real-world experience. Is it worth reading…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 627: Love Bullet
Xan takes aim at Love Bullet by Inee, ----more---- a new shojo manga that reimagines cupids as gun-toting matchmakers with a modern edge. Does this quirky premise deliver a bullseye, or does it miss its target entirely? We break down the confusing narrative, oddly low-energy pacing, and where…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 626: Nana 25th Anniversary Edition
Xan returns to a cornerstone of shojo manga: Ai Yazawa's Nana. ----more---- Twenty-five years after its debut, this quintessential story of two young women—both named Nana, both chasing dreams in Tokyo—remains a cultural touchstone. Does it hold up? We revisit this groundbreaking series in its…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 625: Old Boy Deluxe Edition
For our 625th episode, Xan returns to a seinen landmark: Old Boy Deluxe Edition by Garon Tsuchiya and Nobuaki Minegishi. Famous for its explosive 2013 film adaptation, this brutal noir thriller asks whether a story about revenge, confinement, and raw desperation ages like fine wine or crumbles...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 624: Assassin & Cinderella
Xan dives into the deliciously predictable world of Assassin & Cinderella by Yuzo Natsuno, an ecchi shojo where a spy and an assassin trade bullets for wedding vows. Does this Square Enix title follow the Spy x Family blueprint, or does it carve its own path by adding a generous helping of spice?...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 623: Centuria
Xan ventures into the grim world of Centuria by Tohru Kuramori, a dark fantasy manga that has drawn inevitable comparisons to Berserk. With its brutal opening, eldritch horrors, and a protagonist burdened by 100 stolen lives, does this newcomer topple the king of grimdark, or does it land…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 622: Tamon's B-Side
Xan explores the world of J-pop fandom with Tamon's B-Side by Yuki Shiwasu, a shojo series that peels back the glittering curtain of idol life. When a devoted fangirl discovers her favorite idol is actually a gloomy, insecure mess behind the scenes, she becomes determined to support him—whether…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 621: Cyberpunk Edgerunners Madness
In this episode, Xan plugs into the world of Night City once more with Cyberpunk Edgerunners Madness by Bartosz Sztybor with art by Asano. This manga prequel to the acclaimed Netflix anime series follows Rebecca and her brother Pilar as they claw their way toward becoming legendary edgerunners....
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 620: Kindergarten Wars
In this episode, Xan enrolls in Kindergarten Wars by You Chiba, a shonen action-comedy that takes the "assassins at school" premise and cranks it up to eleven. Set in a kindergarten for VIP children where the teachers are ex-criminals working off their sentences, this manga knows exactly what it...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 619: I Want To Escape From Princess Lessons
n this episode, Xan examines I Want To Escape From Princess Lessons by Izumi Sawano (Author), Uri Sugata (Illustrator), and Miru Yumesaki (Contributor). What begins as a familiar "princess in training" setup quickly evolves into something far more complicated—a story about captivity dressed in...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 618: Magical Midlifer
In this episode, Xan dives into Magical Midlifer by Maki, a new manga that flips the magical girl genre on its head. Instead of sparkly teenagers, we follow middle-aged men working behind the scenes to clean up the mess—literally. Is this a fresh, clever subversion or a story that leans too…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 617: City Hunter Omnibus
In this episode, Xan revisits a legendary seinen series originally reviewed way back in Episode 102 by former co-host Kal. City Hunter by Tsukasa Hojo follows Ryo Saeba, a "Sweeper" who cleans up Tokyo's underworld while chasing beautiful women, and his partner Kaori, who keeps him in check with…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 616: Ichi The Witch
In this episode, Xan dives into the hot new Shonen Jump sensation, Ichi the Witch, by Osamu Nishi with art by Shiro Usazaki. This series follows Ichi, a feral boy who becomes the world's first male witch. Does this hit have the magic to become one of the "New Big Three"? We analyze its unique...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 615: Hope You're Happy Lemon
In this episode, Xan dissects the romantic comedy Hope You're Happy, Lemon by Mizuki Kishikawa. This manga takes the classic "body swap" premise and injects it with the high-stakes drama of an ex-girlfriend wild card. Does this story honor the beloved trope with fresh emotion, or does it rely on...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 614: Betrothed To My Sister's Ex.
In this episode, Xan and Gretta delve into the charming yet complicated world of Betrothed to My Sister's Ex by Tobirano, with art by Chikage Nakakura. This manga adaptation of a hit light novel presents a classic Cinderella romance with a mistaken-identity twist. Does this tale of an overlooked...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 613: Mujina Into The Deep
In this episode, Xan delves into the dark, hyper-detailed cyberpunk world of Mujina into the Deep by Inio Asano (creator of Goodnight Punpun). This highly anticipated manga presents a brutal, near-future dystopia where human rights are a commodity. Does this stark departure from Asano's usual…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 612: Star Wars Path of the Lightsaber
In this episode, Xan travels to that galaxy far, far away to review Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber by Kenny Ruiz. This manga follows a young salvager who discovers a lost lightsaber in the tumultuous era right after The Last Jedi. Is this a worthy addition to Star Wars canon, or does it fumble...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 611 : Wash It All Away
Happy New Year from Spiraken! Xan and Gretta kick off 2026 with a tranquil and beautiful manga to match the season of new beginnings. They review Wash It All Away by Mitsuru Hattori, a calming slice-of-life story about a woman with amnesia who finds peace running a laundry service. Is it a...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 610: Kamudo
Merry Christmas Eve! In this special holiday episode, Xan unwraps Kamudo, the new fantasy epic from the legendary duo Akira Himekawa (creators of The Legend of Zelda manga). Set in a divine world before mankind, this series follows Kamuna, a boy born with a dragon's hand. Is this widely…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 609: Osamu Tezuka's Lost World
In this episode, Xan travels back to the dawn of modern manga with Lost World by the legendary Osamu Tezuka. As the inaugural work in Tezuka's classic sci-fi trilogy, does this proto-manga about a rogue dinosaur planet stand as a visionary classic, or is it a fascinating but dated relic? We…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 608: Tower Dungeon
In this episode, Xan ventures into the grim, oppressive world of Tower Dungeon by legendary creator Tsutomu Nihei (Blame!, Knights of Sidonia). Does the master of sci-fi architecture successfully conquer the dark fantasy genre with this tale of a nightmarish, living tower? We explore whether his...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 607: Akane Banashi
In this episode, Xan delves into the award-winning Akane-banashi by Yuki Suenaga, illustrated by Takamasa Moue. ----more---- This manga brilliantly explores the traditional Japanese art of rakugo through the eyes of a young woman on a mission of artistic revenge. Does it successfully translate…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 606: My Hero Academia - Vigilante
In this episode, Xan dives into the acclaimed prequel, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, by Hideyuki Furuhashi and Betten Court. This series explores the street-level heroes who operate without a license in the MHA universe. Does this grittier, more personal tale of Koichi and his friends surpass the...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 605: Kaiju Kamui
In this episode, Xan tackles Kaiju Kamui by Shintaro Arima, a kaiju manga that wears its Evangelion influences on its sleeve. Does this story of a pilot bonding with a biological weapon to fight monsters forge its own path, or does it get crushed under the weight of its inspirations? We break…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 604: Revisiting the Masterpiece - Mushishi Collector's Edition
In this special episode, Xan is joined by Gretta to revisit a true classic: Mushishi by Yuki Urushibara. Originally reviewed in Episode 120, does this beloved fantasy mystery about a wandering "Mushi Master" hold up after all these years? We examine the beautiful new Kodansha Collector's Edition…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 603: Tank Chair
In this episode, Xan dives into the brutal and unique dystopian action of Tank Chair by Manabu Yashiro. This manga features a comatose assassin in a weaponized wheelchair and the sister who guides him on a violent path to recovery. Is this an underrated gem for fans of Chainsaw Man and…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 602: Mr Rockman
In this episode, Xan examines Mr. Megaman (Rockman-san) by Yushi Kawata & Yukito—a bizarre but charming slice-of-life manga where the Blue Bomber trades battling Robot Masters for a career in dentistry. Is this Udon Entertainment manga a loving tribute or a cavity-inducing misstep? We drill into...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 601: The Purrfectly Charming Cats with Jobs
n this episode, Xan kicks off the 600s with a delightful change of pace: Cats with Jobs by Pandania. This wholesome slice-of-life manga explores the secret world of felines with careers. Is it the cathartic and relaxing read we all need? We dive into this charming webcomic-turned-manga to see if...
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Spiraken Manga Review - Episode 600: A Milestone Review of Chained Soldier!
Celebrate 600 episodes of the Spiraken Manga Review! For this landmark episode, Xan tackles the controversial and popular Chained Soldier (Mato Seihei no Slave) by Takahiro with art by Yohei Takemura. Does this hit fantasy harem manga about a young man empowering a squad of super-powered women…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 599: Cat's Eye Omnibus (2025)
In this special milestone episode, Xan is joined by Gretta to revisit a true classic: Cat's Eye by Tsukasa Hojo. Originally reviewed 300 episodes ago, does the story of the three Kisugi sisters—art thieves reclaiming their father's work—still hold up? We dive into the new Kana omnibus edition to...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 598: Tenmaku Cinema
Xan hits the set with Tenmaku Cinema, the short-lived but ambitious manga from the acclaimed duo Yūto Tsukuda (Story) and Shun Saeki (Art). Does this Viz Media title swap culinary ecstasy for cinematic passion, delivering a heartfelt story about a young cinephile and his literal ghostwriter? We...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 597: Tokyo Alien Bros
Xan beams down to review Tokyo Alien Bros by Keigo Shinzō, a unique seinen manga that swaps alien invasions for everyday life. Follow two extraterrestrial brothers—one a natural, one a disaster—as they attempt to master "being human" in the heart of Tokyo. Does this heartwarming Viz Media title…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 596: Natsume & Natsume
Xan delves into Natsume & Natsume by Shunsuke Sorato, a shojo rom-com about a "villainous-looking" boy and an incredibly popular girl who share the same name. Does this Azuki Manga series live up to its fantastic setup, or does it become a case of wasted potential? We break down where this...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 595: Spacewalking With You
Xan explores Spacewalking with Me by Inuhiko Doronoda, a poignant coming-of-age manga about an unlikely bond between a daydreamer and a "yankee" delinquent. Does this Kodansha title use its cosmic metaphor to deliver a relatable story about human connection and the tethers that keep us grounded?…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 594: Lil' Leo
Xan explores a delightful departure from the norm with Lil' Leo by the legendary Moto Hagio—a foundational member of the Year 24 Group. Does this collection of charming short stories about a curious cat prove the iconic writer's versatility and add a lighter, heartfelt chapter to her monumental...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 593: Buffalo 5 Girls
Xan saddles up for Buffalo 5 Girls by Moyoco Anno—a short-lived but explosive josei manga about a band of women fleeing oppression on stolen motorcycles across the Wild West. Was this bold, feminist tale from the creator of Sugar Sugar Rune worth the ride despite its premature cancellation? We…
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 592: Appare-Ranman
Appare Ranman! – Steampunk Madness Across the Wild West! 🏎️ Xan fires up the engine on Appare Ranman!, a wildly inventive steampunk racing manga from the minds of Appareacing (story) and Antonsiku (art). Follow the chaotic duo of a genius inventor and a stoic ronin as they compete in a...
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 591: Übel Blatt
Xan tackles Übel Blatt by Etorouji Shiono —a 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 its grim worldbuilding, relentless action, and moral ambiguity. In This Episode: Why Übel Blatt’s...
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600 episodes of manga mayhem, powered by our infamous Wheel of Manga! Will it land on Restaurant To Another World’s cozy charm or Attack on Titan’s despair? No one knows—not even us. Beyond the Wheel, we’re your go-to for manga hot takes, convention adventures, movie breakdowns, and our passionate monthly Book Club. From Lupin III’s heists to Vagabond’s soul-searching, if it’s kinetically enhanced, we’ve spun it. Tune in weekly for glorious uncertainty!. Check out our podcast at www.spiraken.com or at Youtube.com/@spiraken and remember to like and subscribe
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600 episodes of manga mayhem, powered by our infamous Wheel of Manga! Will it land on Restaurant To Another World’s cozy charm or Attack on Titan’s despair? No one knows—not even us. Beyond the Wheel, we’re your go-to for manga hot takes, convention adventures, movie breakdowns, and our passionate...
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