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
Episodes



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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Wednesday Apr 22, 2009
Wednesday Apr 22, 2009
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



Saturday Apr 18, 2009
Saturday Apr 18, 2009
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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Wednesday Apr 15, 2009
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 46: Yu Yu Hakusho (or Yusuke Urameshi-Delinquent or Savior)
Wednesday Apr 15, 2009
Wednesday Apr 15, 2009
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

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.






