Supplemental episodes and Review Articles
Supplemental episodes and Review Articles



Wednesday Jan 26, 2011
Supplimental Episode N: Xan and Bell Watch An Anime
Wednesday Jan 26, 2011
Wednesday Jan 26, 2011
In this Special Suppliemental episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Bell-chan review a DVD promo that was sent to them by BAM! Entertainment for an upcoming Anime Series "Durarara!" bythe Creator of Baccano! , Ryohgo Narita
That's right fans, Xan and Bell go through and explain their reactions and feelings about the talked about series and the English dub of it. Besides that, they also discuss the news and various other topics. Hope this tided you over until the next regular episode. Remember if you are interested in Durarara! you can order it now at http://www.durararausa.com/dvd/ If you purchase the dvd, we may get more great series. So do it
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Music For Episode: Intro Music -Uragiri no Yūyake by Theatre Brook (Durarara OST), Background Music -News Theme (freesounds.org), Background Music -Uragiri no Yūyake (karaoke) by Theatre Brook (Durarara OST), Background Music -Uragiri no Yūyake by Theatre Brook (Durarara OST),Ending Music -Trust Me by Yuya Matsushuta(Durarara OST)
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Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
Supplimental Episode M: New York Comic Con 2010 Unique Manga Panel
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
Wednesday Dec 08, 2010
Yes Listeners, It's another Supplimental Episode. Xan is working hard to get christmas presents so here is the second of the three panel recordings from New York Comic Con 2010. Worry not, Ep 114 will be released soon. Either way, This is the Unique Manga Genre Panel from Oct 9th.
Thanks to Erin and Noah of http://ninjaconsultant.livejournal.com/ for their very interesting Manga Panel. Who knew that Jesus and Buddah were in a manga together? Besides this they talk about sports manga and the many other genres people do no thing of. Again, sorry for the meh quality of the episode, it was recorded on Xan's iPod. Either ways Hope you enjoy and keep listening
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Wednesday Oct 27, 2010
Supplimental Episode L: New York Comic Con 2010 Culinary Manga Panel
Wednesday Oct 27, 2010
Wednesday Oct 27, 2010
So here is the first of the 3 panel recordings from New York Comic Con 2010. So Here is the Culinary Manga Panel from Oct 10th. Thanks to Erin and Noah of http://ninjaconsultant.livejournal.com/ for their very interesting Manga Panel. They discuss the wonderfulness of food manga and the different attempts at trying the recipies from the manga. This episode will make you a little bit hungry so be advised. Also sorry for the meh quality of the episode, it was recorded on Xan's iPod. Sorry for not releasing episode 110 of the manga review yet. It is going on 3 hrs at this point and i need to edit out alot of it. wish Xan lots of luck in editing it
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Wednesday Oct 13, 2010
Supplimental Episode K: Xan & Co Attend New York Comic Con
Wednesday Oct 13, 2010
Wednesday Oct 13, 2010
Here is the first of our many con reports from New York Comic Con 2010. These were what Xan recorded each of the three nights after The Con Closed. Listen as he rants about how awesome the Con was and what was interesting about the people who attended. And for your viewing pleasure here are some pics from the con
Here was the Welcome Sign For New York Comic Con
There are so many pictures that Xan and company took, but why tease you with them all. If you would like to check them out, click on the Welcome to Comic Con pic or on this link
So Stay Tuned and keep listening
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Wednesday Sep 29, 2010
Supplimental Episode J: The Rumors Of Xan's Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
Wednesday Sep 29, 2010
Wednesday Sep 29, 2010
In this Special Suppliemental episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan explains why there hasn't been a new Manga Review episode and offers up something he has said he would do for 3 months. REVIEW UPDATES
That's right fans, Xan goes back to a few mangas that he reviewed in earlier episodes and updates how they turned out as new volumes came out. Some of the Mangas that he updates his review of are Mysterious Girlfriend X, 7 Seeds, Hokuto no Ken, Violence Hero Riki-oh, Ai Kora, and a few others. Hopefully this will tide us over til the Spiraken Moe Episode next time. If you enjoyed this episode and would like more Spiraken Movie Reviews, email xan and let him know.
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Music For Episode: Intro Music -Mad Machine by Oomori Kinuko (Bubblegum Crisis Best Collection),Ending Music -Konya Wa Hurricane by Oomori Kinuko(Bubblegum Crisis Best Collection)
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Tuesday Feb 02, 2010
Supplemental Episode I: Six Demon Bag
Tuesday Feb 02, 2010
Tuesday Feb 02, 2010
In this Special Supplemental episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and his long time partner in crime, Deke review one of the Greatest Movies of All Time , "Big Trouble In Little China" directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell
That's right fans, Xan reviews a live action movie, not a manga, anime or a comic. Be amazed as Deke and Xan rant about this classic work of art and ponder about the need for "Magic Medicine" Also listen til the end of the episode for a life changing tip from Jack Burton Do not worry about the lack of manga in this episode. there are several episodes coming out over the next fews days so worry not and enjoy. If you enjoyed this episode and would like more Spiraken Movie Reviews, email xan and let him know. thanks and enjoy the show
Music For Episode: ,Intro Music -Pork Chop Express by John Carpenter (Big Trouble In Little China OST),Ending Music -Big Trouble In Little China John Carpenter and the Chovielles(Big Trouble In Little China)
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Monday Jun 01, 2009
Promo 3- The Wheel of Manga!!!
Monday Jun 01, 2009
Monday Jun 01, 2009
Check out this promo that was made by Kent from Up a Paddle podcast. I like it very much



Saturday Apr 25, 2009
Saturday Apr 25, 2009
The Final part of of our five part supplimental series, "The Top 50 Anime Openings, Closings, and Background Music of all Time According to Various People" We Finally Tell you what the Top Ten Anime Openings, closing and Background music of all time really is . Please comment and send an email on why you like or dislike the list so far and if you have ever heard the songs that are on this list. So without further ado, The Top Ten List
# 10: Rise- By Origa (Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex OST 2nd Op )
# 09: Guns & Roses- By Paradise Lunch (Baccano! OST Op)
# 08: Give A Reason- By Megumi Hayashibara (Slayers Next OST Op)
# 07: Jajuma ni Sasenaide (Yappa Paa)- By Etsuko Nishio (Ranma 1/2 OST 1st Op)
# 06: Hitori no Yori- By Porno Graffiti (GTO OST 2nd Op)
# 05: Ride on Shooting Star- By The Pillows (FLCL OST Ed)
# 04: Konya Wa Hurricane- By Oomori Kinuko (Bubblegum Crisis OST 1st Op)
# 03: Cruel Angel's Thesis- By Takahashi Youko (Neon Genesis Evangelion OST Op)
# 02: Duvet- By Boa (Seriel Experiment Lain OST Op)
# 01: Tank!- By Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Bebop OST Op)
Since not All the Songs that could have been part of this list were included on the list, here are a couple of honorable mentions.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Last Piece- By Kirari (GTO OST 1st Ed)
Bokusatsu Tenchi Dokuro Chan By Saeko Chiba (Bokusatsu Tenchi Dokuro Chan OST 1st Op)
Macross- By Makoto Fujiwara (Macross OST Op)
Hit in the USA- By Beat Crusaders (Beck OST Op)
I Want Out- By Yuki Saga (Generator Gawl OST Op)
Cautionary Warning- By John Sykes (Legend of Black Heaven OST Op)
Soremime Cake- By Oranges & Lemons (Azumanga Daioh OST Op)
Venus Says- By Buzy (Twin Spica OST Op)
Speed Racer- By ??????(Speed Racer OST Op)
Call Me, Call Me- By The Seatbelts (Cowboy Bebop OST Bgm)
Party Night- By Asami Sanada (Di Gi Charat OST BGM)
Lonely In Gorgeous By Tommy february6 (Paradise Kiss OST Op)
Infinity- By Megumi Hayashibara (Lost Universe OST Op)
Shine- By Mr. Big (Hellsing OST Ed)
Glaring Dream- By Mad Soldiers (Gravitation OST Ed)
For a list of other songs not played in this episode that are still honorable mentions check out the Spiraken Forum under Honorable Mentions
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