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

Tuesday Jan 20, 2015
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 191: Kill La Kill (or Return of the Kamui Uniform)
Tuesday Jan 20, 2015
Tuesday Jan 20, 2015
Welcome to a new year. In this great episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan covers old ground as he reviews the manga adaptation of that great anime Kill La Kill
Besides referencing Supplemental Ep X, Xan talks about the art style and what he hopes for the manga. Hope you enjoy

Saturday Jan 17, 2015
Spiraken Movie Review’s 100th Episode: The Last 100 Movies
Saturday Jan 17, 2015
Saturday Jan 17, 2015
FINALLY, SPIRAKEN MOVIE REVIEW HAS HIT 100 EPISODES!!!! So to celebrate this momentous occasion, Xan is joined by long missed May-san to go over the movies we have reviewed so far and to talk about ideas for the future of the podcast
As we go back through the movies, remember to check out the last hundred episodes at http://www.spiraken.com/category/movie/
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on iTunes, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music For Episode: Intro Music - 100 Yard Dash by Raphael Saadiq ( The Way I See It), Background Music - Goodbye Horses by Q-Lazarus ( Clerks 2 OST), Ending Music - I Would Walk 1000 Miles by The Proclaimers ( Benny & Joon OST) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com My Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter SpirakenmovieOur facebook fangroup Spiraken Movie ReviewOur Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shops/Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan SpirakenRandom Question of the Week: What was your favorite episode of the Movie Review Podcast

Wednesday Jan 14, 2015
Spiraken's Review of 2014
Wednesday Jan 14, 2015
Wednesday Jan 14, 2015
Happy New Year Everyone!In this great Supplimental Episode of the podcast, Xan and Baz talk about last year and debate on what was the best and worst of 2014. From Anime to Sports, to Movies and even conspiracies, our hosts discuss it allRemember to check out the website and leave a comment or email us at Spiraken@gmail.comMusic For Episode: Opening/Closing Music - Tacky by Weird Al (Mandatory Fun), Our Website http://www.spiraken.comOur Email Spiraken@gmail.comHost's Email xan@spiraken.comOur Twitter SpirakenRandom Question of the Week: What was your favorite part of 2014?

Friday Dec 19, 2014
Friday Dec 19, 2014
In this, the 99th episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan & Baz get to review the 2014 comic book inspired sci fi adventure comedy, Guardians of the Galaxy, directed by James Gunn and starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldona, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Dave Batista, Lee Pace, and a special cameo by Stan Lee.
Also enjoy as Baz talks about the awesome nature of the music, Xan describes the origin of the comic series and they both debate on what Groot is actually saying. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Come and Get Your Love by Redbone ( Awesome Mix Vol 1 OST), Background Music - Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Suede ( Awesome Mix Vol 1 OST),Ending Music - Cherry Bomb by The Runaways ( Awesome Mix Vol 1 OST)
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
Guest Host's Email baz@spiraken.com
Our Twitter Spirakenmovie
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Our Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shops/Spiraken
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Random Question of the Week: Would you want a Rocket Racoon Plush?

Monday Dec 01, 2014
Spiraken Book Review: November 2014- The Great Gatsby
Monday Dec 01, 2014
Monday Dec 01, 2014
Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB.
In this episode, Xan reviews an American Classic, so sit back and enjoy as we talk about F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby"

Saturday Nov 01, 2014
Spiraken Book Club: October 2014 - The Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allen Poe
Saturday Nov 01, 2014
Saturday Nov 01, 2014
Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB.
In this episode, Xan covers the complete works of Celebrated author, Edgar Allen Poe

Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
In this long awaited episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast ,Xan is joined by a new co host, Sukiharu. So sit back and relax as they Review Kuroko no Basket by Tadatoshi Fujimaki and Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya

Wednesday Oct 01, 2014
Spiraken Book Review: September 2014 -Ring World
Wednesday Oct 01, 2014
Wednesday Oct 01, 2014
Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB.
In this episode, Xan is joined by Baz as they review a classic sci fi story which has influenced many modern Science Fiction Games. So sit back and relax as they review Larry Niven's "Ringworld"

Wednesday Sep 24, 2014
Spiraken Book Review: Julia's House For Lost Creatures
Wednesday Sep 24, 2014
Wednesday Sep 24, 2014
In this fantastical Book Review episode, Xan reviews an amazing Children's book brought to us by First Second Company. So sit back and relax as Xan tells a story of a most curious house that is "Julia's House For Lost Creatures" written and illustrated by Ben Hatke
This adorable story intrigues the heart and inspires the soul. So if you have a chance, pick it up at your local book store. Hope you enjoy

Monday Sep 01, 2014
Spiraken Book Review: August 2014- Fahrenheit 451
Monday Sep 01, 2014
Monday Sep 01, 2014
Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB.
In this episode, Xan reviews a controversial book that was very influential on modern fiction. So sit back and relax as he reviews Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451"

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.






