In this celebratory 15th year anniversary episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about a young boy who loves sound and music. Is it musically inclined? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the slice of life music manga known as Shonen Note - Boy Soprano by Yuhki Kamatani. As our intrepid host goes over what a soprano is exactly, he also talks about the last 15 years of this podcast and where it will go from here. Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, subscribe to this podcast and our YouTube channel, Support our Patreon and if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Also join our discord and Thank you, hope you enjoy this episode. #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #shonenmanga #sliceoflifemanga #musicmanga #shonennoteboysoprano #yuhkikamatani #kodansha #podcasthq #manga #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme-Trendsetter by Mood Maze (Uppbeat) Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: YEPNB5COHX56JVES WHERE TO FIND US Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/ Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Patron https://www.patreon.podbean.com/spiraken or https://www.patreon.com/spiraken Our Discord https://tinyurl.com/spiradiscord Our Twitter https://twitter.com/spiraken Our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@spiraken Our Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Day: Can you sing?
May 15, 2023 • Subscribe
More like this
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 340: My Boy
In this episode, Xan reviews a unique seinen manga series about loneliness and finding purpose. So enjoy as Xan reviews "My Boy/Watashi no Shounen" by Hitomi Takano As our…
Holiday Review #23: SHONEN NOTE
The holidays are a time that's full of music (whether you want it or not), so it felt like as good of a time as any to talk…
Holiday Review #23: SHONEN NOTE
The holidays are a time that's full of music (whether you want it or not), so it felt like as good of a time as any to talk…
Spiraken Manga Review: Ya Boy Kongming!
In this episode, Xan reviews an awesome reverse Isekai manga about a famous Chinese strategist becoming a manager of a techno pop singer. How crazy does it make…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 299: Golden Boy (or Life is Study)
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan prepares to live the life of a freeter as he reviews this seinen sex comedy series. So enjoy as he reviews…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 27: Yakitate! Japan (or Shonen Baking Show KYAA)
In this our 27th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan Review Yakitate! Japan and proceeds to curse his head off. ----more---- Music For Episode: Intro Music-Promise by TiA (Yakitate!!…
Boy [Shonen]
Download the Entire Issue (All ATG Issues Here )
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 508: Haikyu!!
In this ep, Xan finally reviews a super popular Shounen Jump manga. Is it as good as people say? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 471: Orochi
In this episode, Xan reviews a classic horror series that centers on a mysterious figure who may or may not cause disasters. Is it scary? Well find out…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 375: Glepnir
In this crazy episode of the podcast, Xan reviews a strange magical boy episode that is horrific and violent. So grab a coin, and prepare to see weirdness…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 494: Dandadan
In this episode, Xan reviews a shonen manga that features ghosts and aliens. Do the two concepts merge well together? Well, find out as he reviews the sci…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 504: Wandance
In this episode, Xan reviews a sports manga focusing on the joy of hip hop dancing. Is it good? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 396: Kurosagi
In This episode, Xan reviews a manga that focuses on robbing from those who would rob us. So hold onto your wallets, and enjoy as he reviews Kurosagi/The…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 347: Oishinbo
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…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 425: Psyren
In this episode. Xan reviews a Shonen Jump series that is pretty obscure. Was it worth checking out? Well sit back and find out as he reviews Psyren by Toshiaki…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 432: Gigant
In this episode, Xan reviews the latest sci fi series by the creator of Gantz. Does it live up to its predecessor? Well, find out as he reviews the…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 416: Asadora
In this episode, Xan reviews a mystery science fiction story by one of the best Mangaka creating today. so grab an onigiri and get ready to see something…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 568: Gokurakugai
In this episode, Xan reviews a supernatural troubleshooter manga that hits a lot of tropes but doesn't do anything new with them. Will he enjoy this manga? well,…


Spiraken Manga Review Ep 566: Medalist
In this episode, Xan reviews a sports manga about succeeding by hard work and the belief that you can prove everyone wrong. So sit back and enjoy as…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 379: Yotsuba&!
In this episode, Xan reviews a super popular and funny slice of life series. So sit back and enjoy as he review "Yotsuba&!" by Kiyohiro Azuma. As he reviews…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 424: Baccano!
In this episode, Xan reviews a period piece manga adaptation that involves alchemy, immortals and gangsters. Was it awesome? Well sit back and find out as he reviews…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 577: Vagabond
In This Episode, Xan has the privilege to review a signature samurai manga that discusses one of the most popular Japanese Swordsman of all time. Is it worth…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 395: Downfall
In this episode, Xan reviews a depressing manga that might be biographical. So enjoy as Xan reviews the character study manga Downfall by Inio Asano. As our host rants about…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 354: Animeta!
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…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 363: Tanikamen
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a school life manga following the exploits of a masked main character. So sit back and enjoy as…
Manga Pulse 515: Black-Chan
Looks like the boys are back in town. By that, we mean the two hosts you’ve come to know an love so, so much. And by town we…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 42: Kekkaishi (or The Answer To Life, Manga, The Universe, and Shonen)
Happy St Patrick's Day In this episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews Kekkaishi ----more---- Xan is a little tipsy but the episode goes pretty smoothly thanks to…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 293: Master Cooking Boy (or The Origin of Chinese Food)
In this delicious episode, Xan straps on his cooking apron and studies ancient dishes of chinese cuisine. So enjoy as he reviews the shonen cooking comedy adventure manga…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 55: Vandread (or Boy meets Girl- The Ultimate Gender War)
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a sci fi romance philosophical piece Vandread. ----more---- Xan felt a little overwhelmed with the News but it had to…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 392: Sweat & Soap
In this episode, Xan reviews a rom com manga that uses natural fragrances as a major plot point. So grab some deodorant and enjoy as he reviews Sweat…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 497: Shuna’s Journey
In this thought filled episode, Xan reviews one of Hayao Miyazaki's earliest works. Is it as good as Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind? Well, find out as…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 404: Wounded Man
In this insane episode, Xan reviews a Kazuo Koike manga that makes Crying Freeman look normal. So grab your money made footballs and enjoy as he reviews the ultraviolent…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 411: Chainsaw Man
In this episode, Xan reviews a highly successful Shonen Jump Title that is rip cordingly insane. Is it overhyped? Is it just Bizarre? Well sit back and enjoy…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 491: Romantic Killer
In this episode, Gretta returns to help Xan review an evil isekai series about a fairy who wants to get rid of all cats, chocolate and video games!…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 352: After Hours
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…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 510: Rainbow Days
In this episode, Xan reviews a fun romantic slice of life series about four friends trying to navigate the ups and downs of love. So, grab a fun…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 499: Tokyo Aliens
Only One More Episode Till Episode Five Hundred!!!!! In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a shonen action series that is one part Men In Black,…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 526: Under Ninja
In this ninja filled episode, Xan reviews a serious comedy manga about the modern ninja who may or may not be everywhere or nowhere. How awesome is it?…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 452: Kamen Rider
In this super charged episode, Xan reviews the 50th anniversary classics collection of a great Tokusatsu hero manga series. Sit back and enjoy as he reviews the tokusatsu…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 122: Hot Gimmick
In this Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan evaluates the negative aspects of controlling relationships as he reviews the shojo romance drama series Hot Gimmick by Miki…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 559: Choujin X
In this ep, Xan reviews an action manga created by the mangaka responsible for Tokyo Ghoul. How does it compare? Well, sit back and find out as he…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 361: Smokin’ Parade
In this episode, Xan reviews a manga about prosthetic wearing crazy people fighting mascot headed murderers. How was it? Well sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Smokin'…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 439: Mieruko-Chan
In this episode, Xan gets to talk about a horrifying slice of life with a quiet main character. Was it worth reading. Well prepare to find out as…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 463: Sakamoto Days
In this episode, Xan reviews an action comedy about a retired hitman who runs a convenience store. How silly is it? Well, sit back and find out as…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 374: Maiden Railways
In this episode, Xan reviews a Josei manga anthology that focuses on romances occurring on or near train stations. So grab your suicaa card, sit back and enjoy…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 474: Rosen Blood
In this episode, Xan reviews another gothic romance vampire manga. How generic is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews Rosen Blood by Kachiru Ishizue. As he…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 541: Bunny Drop
In This Episode, Xan reviews a slice of life manga about single fatherhood. How is it? Well, sit back and find out as he reviews the josei slice…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 380: RaW Hero
In this episode, Xan reviews a perverted comedy that says it is about heroes but it really isn't. Find out as he reviews "RaW Hero" by Akira Hiramoto. As…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 576: Wind Breaker
In This Episode, Xan reviews a shonen action series about protecting a neighborhood and kicking ass. Is it worth reading? Well, sit back and find out as he…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 530: Bloody Sweet
In this episode, Xan reviews a rom com Korean web comic about a Skitch and a western Vampire. How is it? Well, sit back and find out as…