Spiraken Review Podcast
For over 600 episodes, the Wheel of Manga has been our chaotic overlord. One spin could bring the cozy fantasy of Restaurant to Another World or the body-horror of Tokyo Ghoul—we just hold the microphone. But that's not all! Get our unfiltered manga hot takes, on-the-ground convention reports, movie reviews, and dive deep with our Monthly Book Club. Whether it's the slick action of Lupin III or the profound soul-searching of Vagabond, if it's a story with pulse, we've covered it. Your weekly dose of glorious uncertainty starts here.
Episodes
Apr 28, 2009
Apr 28, 2009
32 min
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
Apr 25, 2009
Apr 25, 2009
1hr 57 min
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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Apr 22, 2009
Apr 22, 2009
40 min
In this, the 47th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a series that has is strange violent, cute ahd has a teacher with gigantic boobs! This series is Mahoromatic
Apr 18, 2009
Apr 18, 2009
53 min
The fourth part of of our five part supplimental series, "The Top 50 Anime Openings, Closings, and Background Music of all Time According to Various People" In this episode Xan covers numbers 20-11 and agrees with dave riley about the awesomeness of number 11. 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, here is the list for #20-11
# 20: Forces- By Susumu Hirasawa (Berserk OST BGM)
# 19: Happy Material (Beloved Version) By Oomae Akane (Negima! OST Op)
# 18: Watashi no Tamagoyaki- By Shimokawa Mikuni (Dragon Half OST Ed)
# 17: Grain- By Kuniaki Haishima (Monster OST Op)
# 16: Sleepless Beauty- By The Seeker (Gravitation OST BGM)
# 15: Heart of The Sword- By T.M. Revolution (Rurouni Kenshin OST 3rd Ed)
# 14: Cutey Honey- By Koda Kumi (Cutey Honey OST Op 5th variation)
# 13: Raspberry Heaven- By Orange & Lemons (Azumanga Daioh OST Ed)
# 12: See You Space Cowboy- By The Seatbelts feat. Mai Yamaru (Cowboy Bebop OST BGM)
# 11: Jun- By Yoshida Takurou (Cromartie High School OST Op)
In the next episode of the supplimental which will be on saturday the 35th, Where we finally reveal the top 10 anime opening closings and background music of all time according to various people. Definetly check it out and hope you enjoy. if you have any questions, check out the website
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Apr 15, 2009
Apr 15, 2009
1hr 19 min
Episode 46 of the Spiraken Manga Review brings you the return of Guest Host, Fightbait aka John Paul. He and Xan review a series that has influenced and drawn many people to manga and anime. And that series is Yu Yu Hakusho
Apr 11, 2009
Apr 11, 2009
53 min
The third part of of our five part supplimental series, "The Top 50 Anime Openings, Closings, and Background Music of all Time According to Various People" In this episode Xan covers numbers 30-21 and rants about each song. 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, here is the list for #30-21
# 30: Trust- By Salia (Vandread OST 1st op)
# 29: Kimi Hohoenda Yoru By Elika (Steam Detectives OST Op)
# 28: My Pace Daioh- By Manzo (Genshiken OST 1st Op)
# 27: Driver's High- By L'Arc en Ciel (GTO OST 1st Op)
# 26: Big O- By Rui Nagai (The Big O OST 1st Op)
# 25: Mouse Chu Mouse- By Under 17 (Mouse OST Op)
# 24: Red Fraction- By Mell (Black Lagoon OST 1st Op)
# 23: My Pace- By Sunset Swish (Bleach OST 6th Ed)
# 22: Raion- By Jinn (Blood + OST 4th Op)
# 21: Mask- By Masami Okui (Sorcerer Hunters OST Op)
In the next episode of the supplimental which will be on saturday the 18th, numbers 20-11 will be presented. Almost up to the top 10 so hope you enjoy and if you have any questions, check out the website
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Apr 9, 2009
Apr 9, 2009
54 min
In this, the 45th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and a returning friend review the series Dragon Half as well as the manwah, The Color of Earth
Apr 4, 2009
Apr 4, 2009
52 min
The second part of of the five part supplimental series, "The Top 50 Anime Openings, Closings, and Background Music of all Time According to Various People" In this episode Xan covers numbers 40-31 and tell you a little bit about each song. 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, here is the list for #40-31
# 40: Sakasama no Choy- By Snow (Hellgirl OST 1st op)
# 39: Sakura Saku By Megumi Hayashibara (Love Hina OST 1st Op)
# 38: Under Star- By Shocking Lemon (Hajime no Ippo OST 1st Op)
# 37: Moonlight Densetsu- By Dali (Sailor Moon OST 1st Op)
# 36: Boku De Aru Tame Ni- By Flying Kids (You're Under Arrest OST 1st Op)
# 35: Hohoemi no Bakuda- By Mawatari Matsuko (Yu Yu Hakusho OST 1st Op)
# 34: 1/3 no Junjou Na Kanjou- By Siam Shade (Rurouni Kenshin OST 6th Ed)
# 33: Logos Naki World- By Yasushi Ishii (Hellsing OST 1st Op)
# 32: Koi no Mahou- By Ichiko (Maburaho OST 1st Op)
# 31: Blues Drive Monster- By The Pillows (FLCL OST bgm)
In the next episode of the supplimental which will be on saturday the 11th, numbers 30-21 will be presented. hope you enjoy and if you have any questions, check out the website
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Apr 1, 2009
Apr 1, 2009
40 min
April Fool's Everyone! In this episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews "Detective Academy Q/Tantei Gakuen Q"
Mar 28, 2009
Mar 28, 2009
54 min
In this supplimental episode, we begin the list of the Top 50 Anime Openings, Closing, and Background Music of All Time According to Various People I have asked. This episode will cover Numbers 50- 49 and not they are in a random order. the only songs which will be in an order is the top 5. So, If you are interested in still influencing the top ten, please email xan.spiraken@gmail.com or Spiraken@gmail.com with your top five anime themes and see if it makes the top 10 in the fifth episode of this series.
Number 50: Bomb a Head Return!- by m.C.A.T (Tengo Tenge OST 1st op)
Number 49: Mirai-Seiki Morubi Club by Kyouko (Boogiepop Phantom OST 1st Ed)
Number 48: Puzzle- by Round Table feat Nina (Welcome to The NHK OST 1st Op)
Number 47: 19-Sai- by Suga Shinkai (xxxHolic OST 1st Op)
Number 46: Bartender- By Natural High (Bartender OST 1st Op)
Number 45: Lithium Flower-By Scott Matthew (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex OST 1st Ed)
Number 44: Howling- By Abingdon Boy School (Darker Than Black OST 1st Op)
Number 43: Beautiful World- By Utada Hikari (Evangelion 1.0 You Are Not Alone OST 1st Ed)
Number 42: Revolution- By Megumi Hayashibara (Slayers Revolution OST 1st Op)
Number 41: Yuusha Oh Tanjou!- By Masaaki Engo (Gaogaigar OST 1st Op)
In the next episode of the supplimental which will be on saturday the 4th, numbers 40-31 will be presented. hope you enjoy and if you have any questions, check out the website
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About Us
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.