Spiraken Review Podcast
580 episodes of manga mayhem, powered by our infamous Wheel of Manga! Will it land on Restaurant To Another World’s cozy charm or Tokyo Ghoul’s despair? No one knows—not even us. Beyond the Wheel, we’re your go-to for manga hot takes, convention adventures, movie breakdowns, Random Reviews and our passionate Monthly Book Club. From Lupin III’s heists to Vagabond’s soul-searching, if it’s kinetically enhanced, we’ve spun it. Tune in weekly for glorious uncertainty!
Episodes

Wednesday Jun 03, 2009
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 55: Vandread (or Boy meets Girl- The Ultimate Gender War)
Wednesday Jun 03, 2009
Wednesday Jun 03, 2009
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a sci fi romance philosophical piece Vandread.

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

Wednesday May 27, 2009
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 54: Koi Kaze (or Incest Is Not Best)
Wednesday May 27, 2009
Wednesday May 27, 2009
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a very sad love story about a love, which should never be Koi Kaze

Wednesday May 20, 2009
Wednesday May 20, 2009
So, in this episode, Xan reviews the very vampire heavy romance story Record of Fallen Vampire

Friday May 15, 2009
Friday May 15, 2009
Happy Birthday Spiraken Manga Review. In our anniversary episode, Xan reviews the fiery goodness that is the Shonen Series, Flame of Recca.

Wednesday May 13, 2009
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 51: Naoki Urasawa’s Pluto (or Robotic Murder & Intrigue)
Wednesday May 13, 2009
Wednesday May 13, 2009
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a reimagined version of Tezuka's Astroboy story arc The Strongest Robot in the World that was written By Naoki Urasawa. It is known simply as Pluto

Thursday May 07, 2009
Thursday May 07, 2009
We have hit the 50th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review and that is awesome. Xan promises not to podfade and will hit the 150 mark. In this episode Xan Reviews Tohru Fujisawa's GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka

Thursday Apr 30, 2009
Ep 49: Panty Scissors!! How Did Those Get There?
Thursday Apr 30, 2009
Thursday Apr 30, 2009
In This Episode, Xan Reviews Mysterious Girlfriend X

Tuesday Apr 28, 2009
Tuesday Apr 28, 2009
In This Spiraken Manga Review episode, Xan reviews a shojo manga that stars an agoraphobic horrophile that is hot in some scenes but is chibi in the majority of the Series. And that series is The Wallflower a.k.a. Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge or Perfect Girl Evolution

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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SPIRAKEN or Some Podcast Inventing Reviews About Kinetically Enhanced Narratives is a nerdy manga podcast that also talks about different geeky topics. Started in 2008 by Xan Villanueva and "May-San",this podcast is dedicated to inform our audience on what manga,anime,tv series, conventions or other nerdy thing is worth investing their time in.