May 22nd, 2013
In this great episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Demona returns to help Xan review another interesting manga by that great manga ka Shotaro Ishinomori, so sit back and relax as our hosts review "Robot Keiji""
There is also discussion about our upcoming panels at Animenext 2013 and why the tokusatsu version of Robot Keiji is so creepy. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Robotto Keiji by Duke Traction ( Animetal OST ), Ending Music - Robot Keiji by Ichiro Mizuki ( Robot Keiji OST )
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February 20th, 2013
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to see where tokusatsu truly started as he gets to review the first solo manga by Shotaro Ishinomori "Cyborg 009"
He also discusses the cold war, the various racial stereotypes that Ishinomori utilized in this manga and how it inspired many future properties and the genre of tokusatsu. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -What's The Justice by Keiko & Marc ( Cyborg 009 (2001) OST ), Background Music - Cyborg 009 (70's version Main Theme) by Kosugi Taichiro & Urushibara Masahisa ( Cyborg 009 (1979) OST), Background Music - Teaser Theme by Kentaro Nabia ( 009 Re: Cyborg OST ), Ending Music - Genesis of Next by Tetsuya Komuro & Marc ( Cyborg 009 (2001) OST )
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December 12th, 2012
Egad! In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan feels a little dirty as he gets to review one of Go Nagai's more...WTF characters, so sit back and enjoy as Xan review "Kekko Kamen" by Go Nagai
He also talks about the horrible life of Mayumi , and how a simple prank could become an icon and plans for 2013.hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Kekko Kamen no Uta by Emi Shinohara ( Kekko Kamen OST ), Ending Music - Kekko Kamen no Uta by Emi Shinohara ( Kekko Kamen OST )
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November 30th, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Timbo and Xan have some fun as they review one of the longest running and well known manga of all time. So sit back and enjoy as they review "Golgo 13" by Takao Saito
There is also talk about the new podcast coming out, The Spiraken Book Review, discussion about George Takai reading 50 Shades of Grey, how Ghost Dog is going to be Perry White in the new Superman Movie,hints at the insane manga challenge, the awesomeness of Golgo 13 and how despite the fact that authorites can't figure out where he is from, they are able to tell you how smart he is, what skill sets he employs during an assassination and his ability to maintain an erection during a firefight... 0_o Well Timbo and Xan discuss this and more (including rants about Xan's most hated yet fascinated by actor Nicholas Cage) while not giving a reason for Duke Togo to come kill them, so hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Take the Wave by Naife ( Golgo 13 TV OST ) ,Ending Music - Highway of Glass by Doa ( Golgo 13 TV OST )
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November 7th, 2012
In this episode of the spiraken manga review, Xan is joined by animediet.com writer and con goer Animemiz aka Linda Yau. So sit back as they enjoy as Xan finally reviews one of his secret shames. So relax and enjoy as our hosts review that romantic rock and roll manga series "Gravitation" by Maki Murakami
And despite its more shonen ai nature, Xan explains why its a good story and how to cope with it. Linda also explains the finer points of enjoying yaoi and bara and explains to Xan the wonders that is J drama. There are also tangents galore, so sit back and relax as we discuss this music filled manga. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Super Drive by Sakanoue Yosuke ( Gravitation ), Background Music - Rage Beat by Kotani Kinya ( Gravitation OST), Background Music - Shuichi's Theme by Daisuke Asakura ( Gravitation OST), Background Music - Super Drive (Silent Beat Mix) by Sakanoue Yosuke ( Gravitation OST ), Background Music - Sleepless Beauty (Sacred Beauty) by The Seeker ( Gravitation OST), Background Music - Glaring Dream (Secret Dream a) by Sakanoue Yosuke ( Gravitation OST), Background Music - Sleepless Beauty by The Seeker ( Gravitation OST), Background Music - Spicy Marmalade by Kotani Kinya ( Gravitation OVA OST), Background Music - Shining Collection by Iceman ( Gravitation OVA OST), Ending Music - Glaring Dream by Mad Soldiers( Gravitation )
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October 24th, 2012
In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan goes all out as he reviews the Giant Mech Series "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann" by Kazuki Nakashima & illustrated by Kotaro Mori
There is also hints about what is coming in the future for the Spiraken Manga Review. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Sorairo Days by Shoko Nakagawa ( Tengen Toppa Gurren Laagann OST ), ,Background Music - Happily Ever After by Shoko Nakagawa ( Tengan Toppa Gurren Laagann OST ),Ending Music - Underground by High Voltage ( Tengan Toppa Gurren Laagann OST )
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October 10th, 2012
In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan prepares for New York Comic Con 2012, as well as gets a little classical as he reviews not a manga but a graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Kevin o'Neil, "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"
So enjoy as Xan drops some culture on you about the various classic characters from literature who are revealed in this novel of greatness by Alan Moore. Also check out our amazon store and buy stuff so we can keep the lights on. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -The Dawn of A New Age by Trevor Jones ( The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen OST ), Background Music - Nautillus Sword of the Ocean by Trevor Jones ( The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen OST), Background Music - May This New Century Be Yours by Trevor Jones ( The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen OST ), Background Music - The Portrait of Dorian Gray by Trevor Jones( The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen OST),Ending Music - Kimi Sae Ireba by Trevor Jones ( The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen OST )
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September 26th, 2012
In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan once again covers a manga devoted to the spirits and alcohol of adults, so sit back and relax as he reviews "Sommeliere" by joh araki
He also talks about the upcoming trip to go to NYCC. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Sommelier by Alex Northup ( Suny Fredonia Concert 2004 ), Ending Music - Sommelier by Nekta ( Nu Jazz )
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September 12th, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan returns from his summer vacation to bring some sophistication back to Spiraken Manga review. So Sit back and relax as Xan reviews an award winning seinen manga about wine and inheritance, "The Drops of God" by Tadashi Agi and Drawn by Shu Okimoto
Despite the long hiatus during this summer, Xan talks about Spiraken's plans for the rest of the year, NYCC 2012 and has a little wine to go with his manga.Speaking of Wine, if you are interested in some of the wines from this manga, here is a list of the wine they talk about in this first volume of "The Drops of God"
1999 Romani Conti Richebourg
1982 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
2001 Vhateau Mont-Perat
1983 Chateau Leoville Las Cases
1999 Emmanuel Rouget Cros Parantoux
2000 Chateau Calon Segur
Check them out, you might find them interesting. otherwise here's the episode.Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Background Music - Vienna & Wine ( Italian Medley), Intro Music - When Sunny Gets Blue by Oomae Akane ( Mahou Sensei Negima OST ),Ending Music - One Drop by Kat Tun ( Kami no Shizuku OST )
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June 20th, 2012
In this episode, technical difficulties causes Xan to have to review a manga alone, so listen as Xan reviews The alternative history romance josei manga "Ooku: The Inner Chamber" written by Fumi Yoshinaga
Since the technical difficulties caused our guest host JD Banks from Jadeescape.wordpress.com, to be omitted from the episode. please check out her blog and read about living in Japan. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Oh Ooku by ???? ( Oh Ooku: The Inner Chambers OST ), Ending Music - Mizuno's Theme by ???? ( Oh Ooku: The Inner Chambers OST )
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