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.
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

Wednesday May 27, 2015
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 194: Good Robot
Wednesday May 27, 2015
Wednesday May 27, 2015
In This episode, Xan finally reviews the manwha he was suppose to review with May-san back in episode 193: So sit back and relax as he reviews Good Robot by Honey Oden
Xan also pimps out the upcoming appearance at Anime Next and talks about humanity and what makes a person a person. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Good Robot by DJ Flashz ( Mech Summer Mix 16 ), Ending Music - Robotasticr by Asa-Chan( Unknown album ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: What would you do to help the person who raised you?

Friday May 08, 2015
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Avengers-Age of Ultron
Friday May 08, 2015
Friday May 08, 2015
SPIRAKEN ASSEMBLE! In this special mini episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Baz talk about their initial reactions to the Latest Marvel Cinematic Universe Film, Avengers: Age of Ultron directed by Joss Wheton & starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Helmsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Cobie Smulders, Anthony Mackie, Hayley Atwell, Idris Elba, Stellan Skarsgård, James Spader, Samuel L. Jackson and a special Cameo by Stan Lee

Saturday May 02, 2015
Spiraken Anime Corner Ep 02: Spring Anime 2015
Saturday May 02, 2015
Saturday May 02, 2015
Xan is joined by Alain Mendez, Co host of the Speakeasy Podcast and one of the driving forces of the Reverse Thieves in this awesome episode of Spiraken's Anime Corner. In this episode, our hosts give you a rundown of the new anime series that have been released for spring 2015

Saturday Apr 18, 2015
Spiraken Con Review: Anime Boston 2015
Saturday Apr 18, 2015
Saturday Apr 18, 2015
In This awesome episode of Spiraken's Con Review, Xan tells you about his experiences and adventures attending Anime Boston 2015at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA from April 3 through 5th
The Best Cosplay Xan as Decim From Death Parade
for more pictures, check out our flickr album for Anime Boston 2015 So besides discussing the various cosplays that Xan saw at the con, Baz discusses the proper way to deal with cabbies and Xan talks about awesome it was to meet Akira Takarada & Haruo Nakajima was.. Either way sit back and enjoy the
show Music For Episode: Intro Music - My Soul, Your Beats by Liza ( Angel Beats OST ), Ending Music - Rising Hope by Lisa ( The Irregulars At Magic High School OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com My Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan SpirakenOur Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: What was your favorite aspect of Anime Boston 2015?

Sunday Mar 29, 2015
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 193: The Flowers of Evil (or Good and Evil)
Sunday Mar 29, 2015
Sunday Mar 29, 2015
In This episode, May-san returns to finally review another manga. Due to some technical difficulties, we had to postpone Xan's Review til next episode but hope you enjoy May-san's review of Flowers of Evil by Shuzo Oshimi
May-san and Xan Also talk about life, the universe and everything else. Due to some reasons, we had to stop the recording early so Xan was unable to review his manga, so he will review it next episode. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Aku no Hana byUchūjin feat. Noko, Mariko Gotō and Shiho Nanba ( Flower of Evil OST ), Ending Music - A Last Flower by Asa-Chang & Junray( Flowers of Evil OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: What do you think about Flowers of Evil?

Saturday Mar 14, 2015
Saturday Mar 14, 2015
In This episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Michael and Xan get sappy as they review a unique film from 2003, So sit back and relax as they review Danny Deckchair directed by Jeff Balsmeyer and starring Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto, Justine Clarke, and Rhys Muldoon
Apologies for the poor sound quality in this episode. We will strive to not be this bad ever again. Anyway,besides discussing the heartwarming nature of this film, our intrepid hosts also discuss the insanity of the tying balloons to a lawn chair, rant about zombies with politics and debate on why Miranda Otto is not a bigger star, Hope you enjoy

Saturday Feb 21, 2015
Saturday Feb 21, 2015
In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Michael returns to Help Xan review a truly absurd 80's horror comedy. So sit back and relax as they review The Chiodo Brother's, Killer Klowns From Outer Space directed by Stephen Chiodo and starring Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, Michael Siegal, Peter Licassi, John Vernon & Royal Dano.
Besides comparing this movie to the Blob, our hosts discuss the great special effects, the upcoming sequel and why we love Royal Dano.

Sunday Feb 15, 2015
Spiraken‘s Anime Corner Ep 01: Death Parade
Sunday Feb 15, 2015
Sunday Feb 15, 2015
Konnichiwa Mina, Welcome to our first episode of Spiraken's Anime Corner. So to celebrate, Xan is joined by our newest cohost Michael to review some great new anime. So to start off right, our intrepid hosts get to witness judgement done in a unique way, so pull up a bar stool as they review Studio Madhouse's newest supernatural series, Death Parade
Besides our discussion of the first three episodes of this new series, we discuss anime cred, why roulette wheels have to be circle, and why big red buttons are so cliche. Hope you enjoy

Tuesday Feb 10, 2015
Tuesday Feb 10, 2015
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is joined by Drew, a newcomer to www.spiraken.com. So to celebrate, our intrepid hosts go a little creepy as they review two horror manga. So hide under the covers and be prepared to freak out as they review Ajin: Demi Human by Gamon Sakurai and Hideout by Kakizaki Masasumi
Our Hosts also discuss Drew's blog at musiccitycomics.blogspot.com, different comic based properties and how hideout could be made into a great live action movie Hope you enjoy

Saturday Jan 31, 2015
Saturday Jan 31, 2015
In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is joined by Lu and his wife Liz as they review a 80's fantasy story that we all know and love. So sit back and relax as they review 1987's, The Princess Bride directed by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Andre The Giant, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, and Peter Falk
Note, we recorded this before the new year, so there are a few out of date statements. I do apologize for the lateness but Life happens. Anyway, While we review this nostalgic film, there is also discussion about Andre The Giant's wrestling career, why recasting a modern day remake with the cast of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" would be hilarious and why "Haywire the Series" is an awesome Post Apocalyptic revenant series. Also stay tuned till after the ending credits for an interesting stinger about Japanese culture (NSFW) and the best scenes of the film performed by several talented voice actors.

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.






