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Happy 2014 everyone! To celebrate this momentous occasion, Xan is reviewing another Manga based on a light novel so sit back and relax as he reviews Kimi ni Shikia Kikoenai/ Calling You by Otsuichi
He also talks a little about what this manga means and what he hopes for 2014. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Kimi ni Shika Kikoenai (Music Box Version) by Dreams Can Come ( Kimi ni Shikia Kikoenai OST ), OST),Ending Music - Kimi ni Shikia Kikoenai by Dreams Can Come (Kimi ni Shikia Kikoenai OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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In this insanely Spoiler heavy episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Raze go over one of Anime/Manga's biggest properties as they review Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, with a little Help from Baz
Besides going over the basic history of Gundam, the various incarnations of The series, and The scientific concepts of Gundam, our intrepid hosts talk about Gunpla, cosplay, Star Trek, and the eventual takeover of the world by Ed Chavez, Hope you enjoy The Greatest Tribute to Gundam Fans: The 1:1 Scale Statue of the Original Gundam
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Tobe! Gundam (Fly! Gundam) by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST ), Background Music - Pathetic, But Decisive by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST), Background Music - From Sleep by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST ), Background Music - Affection by Koh Ikeda (Kido Senshi Gundam OST),Background Music - Gundam on the Earth by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST), Background Music - Gallant Char by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST), Background Music - The Heroic Gundam by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST), Background Music - A Sense of Nihilism by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST), Background Music - The Menace of Zeon by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST), Background Music - Affraid of Battle by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST), Background Music - Space Colony by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST), Background Music - Approaching Terror by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST), Background Music - Conspiracy of The Principality of Zeon by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST), Background Music - Anxiety by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST), Background Music - Espionage in Enemy Territory by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST), Background Music - Bitter Victory by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST), rBackground Music - Prayer for Peace by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST), rPromo - Fast Karate for the Gentlemen ( www.daveandjoel.com),Ending Music - Eien Ni Amuro (Forever Amuro) by Koh Ikeda ( Kido Senshi Gundam OST) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: If you don't like After War Gundam X, why do you dislike the series?

Xan has returned from his vacation! So in this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan regains his confidence as he reviews a historical shonen title, Samurai Usagi by Teppei Fukushima.
He also discusses various concepts of bushido and rambles on for a bit Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Dancing Samurai by Kamui Gakupo ( PonPonPon OST ), Ending Music - Aoi Usagi by Noriko Sakai ( Hoshi no Kinta OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Prepare for bloodshed in this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review as Xan & Lethal explore the diverse spectrum of violent manga by reviewing Bokusatu Tenshi Dokuro-Chan by Mitsuna Sakuse, and Wolfsmund by Mituhisa Kuji
They also debate about the best gamer fuel as well as the diverse depictions of violence in these manga. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Dokuro Chan by Saeko Chiba ( Bolusatsu Tenshi Dokuro Chan OST ), Promo - Fast Karate for the Gentlemen by Dave and Joel ( www,daveandjoel.com), ,Ending Music - Bokusatsu Ondo de Dokuro-chan by Saeko Chiba ( Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro Chan OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: Would you want to be resurrected by Dokuro Chan?

We have finally reached Ep 175! Huzzah. So in this awesome episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, As oppose to obeying the Wheel of Manga, Xan & Lethal celebrate by reviewing two Manga titles sent to us by Vertical Inc. So Sit back and relax as they review Helter Skelter written by Kyoko Okazaki and Tropic of the Sea written by the Late Satoshi Kon
They also discuss the visionary style of Satoshi Kon's anime work as well as the stresses of being a model Also there is a cameo by Baz .Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Like An Angel by Chiaki Ishikawa ( Mermaid Forest OST ), Promo - Alpha Counter With Sean Ryan ( www.alphacounter.com),Ending Music - The Klock by AA= ( Helter Skelter OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Cohost's Email lethal@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Would you break tradition to gain fame and fortune?

In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the very short murder mystery The Teddy Bear Murder Case by Asumiko Nakamura
He discusses the basic plot of this very short mystery, as well as geeks a bit over his experiences at NYCC Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Warped Teddy Bear Picnic ( Naughty Bear OST ),Ending Music -Death at The Beach ( Naughty Bear 2 OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: Would you want to hear more stories about the characters in this manga?

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to take a breather from reality as he reviews a mediocre Shojo manga about omnipotent beings with the mental attitude of a 6 year old, so relax as Xan review Momo by Mayu Sakai
He also discusses the randomness of such a podcast and begins the countdown to NYCC 2013. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Ichigo Complete by Saeko Chiba, Fumiko Orikasa, Ayako Kawasumi and Mamiko Noto ( Strawberry Marshmellow OST ), OST),Ending Music - Kigurumi Wakusei by Ayahi Takagaki ( Hanamaru Kindergarten OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: What are seven things you love about life on Earth?

In this great episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets excited as he talks about the romantic comedy harem fighting series Sekirei written by Sakurako Gokurakuin
HE also gets psyched for Otakon and talks about Boobs. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Sekirei by Saori Hayami ( Sekirei OST ), Ending Music - Dear Sweet HEart by Saori Hayami ( Sekirei OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: Are Musubi's Breasts not amazing?

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a mouthwatering Food Manga, which is also the 4th longest running manga of all time, Cooking Papa by Tochi Ueyama
He also discusses the effects of seinen manga on teen minds vs adult minds and how appetizing the food is in this manga. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Happy Dance ( Cooking Papa OST ), Ending Music - Closing Theme ( Cooking Papa OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: If you knew how to cook, would you hide it from all your peers?

In this episode, Xan gets in touch with his inner chef as he reviews that popular Italian cooking Manga, Bambino! by Sekiya Tetsuji
He also discusses the dynamic of cooking/food manga. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -We Can Make It by Arashi ( Bambino! J Drama OST ),Ending Music -Funiculi Funicula by Luciano Pavaratti ( Best of Pavaratti ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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