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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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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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Random Question of the Week: Is Simon's the drill the pierces the heavens?

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 ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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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 ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: Should Xan review a manga about beer?

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan returns from his summer vacation to bring some sophistication back to Spiraken Manga review. So, dit 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

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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In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review , Xan reviews a Shojo Beat Title, Beauty is the Beast by Tomo Matsumoto
Xan also talks about what panels he will be hosting at AnimeNext 2012. Come and meet Xan and win prizes at The Insane Manga Challenge Panel. Hope you enjoy This episode Music For Episode: Intro Music -Beauty Is The Beast by The Ark ( Ark Light ), Ending Music - Bijo Ka Yahuu by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra ( Beauty or Beast OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to check out a cyberpunk fighting series as he reviews Accel World written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by Hiroyuki Aigamo
He also congratulates Timbo on reaching the big 3-0 and he pimps out our Amazon store. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Chase The World by May'N ( Accel World OST ), Ending Music - Unfinished by Kotoko ( Accel World OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: What would your brain burst avatar Look like?

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga written by Takeshi Maekawa, Animal Sense
He also explains why Spiraken Movie Review ep 69 will be released late. Check out our amazon store Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -IF I could Talk With The Animals by Roger Moore ( The Muppet Show OST ), Ending Music - Bad Touch by The Bloodhound Gang ( Hoorah For Boobies )
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Happy 4th Anniversary Spiraken Manga Review!! In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan goes a little surreal as he reviews the seinen school art drama "Genkaku Picasso" written and illustrated by Usamaru Furuya
 
 
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Music For Episode: Intro Music -Pride by GReeeeN ( Pride ), Ending Music - Circus he Youkoso by Hirasawa Susumu ( Paprika OST )
 
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