Spiraken Review Podcast
Episodes
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Friday Apr 19, 2019
So for those of you who attended our "Ronin & Vagabonds: The homeless warrior of Anime & Manga" at Anime Boston 2019 at 10 am on the 19th of April, 2019, here is a list of the anime and manga discussed in the panel.
Berserk
Blade of the Immortal
Dororo
House of Five Leaves
Lone Wolf & Cub
Lupin the III
Rurouni Kenshin
Samurai Champloo
Samurai 7
Trigun
vagabond
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Anime Boston 2019: 22 Samurai Era Manga Recommendations For Grown Ups Panel List
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Gretta & I are excited to be attending Anime Boston 2019 on Friday the 19th of April, Saturday the 20th of April and Sunday the 21st of April.
if you want to see us, hang out and maybe even win free stuff check out our panels
Friday the 19th
Ronin & Vagabonds the Homeless Warriors of Anime / Manga - Room 202 at 10:00 am
Literary Anime: Series based on Light novels - Room 310 at 6:30 pm
Saturday the 20th
22 Samurai Era Recommendations for Grown Ups- Room 311 at 12:00 am
The Insane Manga Challenge: Boston Shogun Edition - Constitiution Ballroom A at 9:00 pm
hope to see you there
Sunday Aug 19, 2018
Spiraken Con Review: Otakon 2018
Sunday Aug 19, 2018
Sunday Aug 19, 2018
In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experiences and adventures attending Otakon 2018
Otakon took place August 10th-12th 2018 at the Walter E Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C.
So besides discussing how this compared to the other conventions this year, Xan also announces a new player in the Manga Publishing World. hope you enjoy
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
Spiraken Con Review: Animenext 2018
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
In This special con review, Xan and gretta talk about their amazing journey at AnimeNext 2018 from June 8th - June 10th in Atlantic City, NJ.
Besides discussing the insanity that was Xan Hosting not one but six panels in one day, our intrepid hosts also discuss the large amount of My Hero Academia Cosplayers, the unique attendee experience and how this con felt compared to last year
There is also some talk about some exciting news for Xan & Gretta as well as what our greatest memories about the con are.
MVP of the IMC, Peaches
The many attendees at the 20 Manga Recommendations Panel
Either way Hope you enjoy
Saturday Apr 07, 2018
Spiraken Con Review: Anime Boston 2018
Saturday Apr 07, 2018
Saturday Apr 07, 2018
In This episode of the podcast, Xan reviews his experiences at
Anime Boston 2018 from March 30th-April 1st in Boston MA.
besides talking about the amazing experiences at the convention, he also talks about his latest panels at the convention, the vibe of the attendees and the positive feeling of the direction the con is going in.
There is also discussion about his new panel "May The Force Be With You: How Star Wars Influenced Anime/Manga" and "Captains, Cowgirls & Cyborgs: The Memorable women of Sci Fi Anime/Manga".
They also discuss the unique cosplayers who not only know the wae but are exceptional cosplayers. Either way, check out all the cosplayers on Our Spiraken Flickr Anime Boston Photos Hope you enjoy
Monday Nov 27, 2017
Spiraken Con Report: AnimeNYC 2017
Monday Nov 27, 2017
Monday Nov 27, 2017
In this con review, Xan is joined by Doug Wilder from Animecons.tv as they talk about their experiences at the first ever AnimeNYC that happened on Nov 17th through Nov 19th in New York, NY.
As they cover the pros and cons of this new convention, The awesomeness of the Gundam Thunderbolt Concert, their amazing living dead squadron cosplay ,our hosts also discuss the future of this convention, their thoughts about the upcoming Star Wars Movie, the potential creation of an Anime Fan Burning Man festival and where they feel the con succeeded. This Con definitely is one of the top cons of the year
Hope You Enjoy The Episode.
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
New York Comic Con 2017 Pre Show Information
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
So Xan is on his way to New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center in Manhatten NY From Oct 5-Oct 8th 2017.
and he hopes to see you there.On the itinerary for this year are so many awesome panels and events that Xan and his friends hope to see at the con. Even if Xan cannot make it to some of the panels here are a few of the panel worth checking out.
On Thursday the 5th There is surpsingly a Tokyopop (I thought Stu Levy drove that company into the ground) panel at 1:30 in room 1A18. At 3:00 PM there is the Funimation industy Panel in room 1A18 and at 4:00 PM there is the official Viz Media Panel in Room 1A06. The American Gods Panel at 6Pm in the main stage (Also There is an afterparty which Xan has been invited to, so that should be awesome)Also at 6 there will be the Replicas Panel with Keanu Reeves in Room 1A06
On Friday the 6thThe Pacific Rim Uprising Panel at the Theater isat Madison Square Garden at 12:00 Pm At 2:30 Kodansha is present A Fairy Tail panel and Q&A with Hiro Mashima on the main stage At 2:45, Marvel will be talking about Spider-man and His Amazing Friends in room 1A24AT 5:15 PM, There is the Classic SF Manga ft. Akira's 35th Anniversary edition presented by Kodansha in Room 1A24then Hulu and Marvel's The Runaways will be on the main stage at 7:45 PMAT 9PM The Premire for Sailor Moon Crystal Season 3 will be on in Room 1A24
On Saturday the 7th There is the Voltron Legendary Defender Panel in the main stage at 11am, At 1:45Pm There will be the official Weekly Shonen Jump Panel in Room 1A10.At 2:30 PM, Twisted Toons Panel with Lots of Voice Actots will be on the main stage At 5:30 in Room 1A10 The Cruncyroll Industry Panel will be happeningand finally AMC's The Walking Dead is at 7:45 at the theater at Madison Square Garden
On Sunday the 8th, Kodansha's official panel with new licenses will be at 4:00 Pm in room 1A06
Also remember to check out the Artist Alley, The Dealer's Room, The Game Area and the various Locations where people will be cosplaying
Hope to See you there
Sunday Jun 25, 2017
Spiraken Con Report: Animenext 2017 (Ft. Doug Wilder & John Mcnally)
Sunday Jun 25, 2017
Sunday Jun 25, 2017
In This sepcial con review, Xan is joined by Doug Wilder from Animecons.tv and John McNally of Crazy O.T.A.K.Us. as they talk about their experiences at AnimeNext 2017 from June 9th - June 11th in Atlantic City, NJ.
Besides discussing the technical difficulties in having to re-record this podcast, our intrepid hosts discuss the merits of proper communication between con staff and panelists, the need for better game rooms and what panels/ cosplays were the most memorable at this convention
There is also some talk about what can be done to improve this convention and what our greatest memories about the con are.
Either way Hope you enjoy