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 Nov 07, 2012
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 164: Gravitation (or Kumogaro is the greatest character ever)
Wednesday Nov 07, 2012
Wednesday Nov 07, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is joined by animediet.com writer and con goer Animemiz aka Linda Yau. So sit back as they enjoy as Xan finally reviews one of his secret shames. So relax and enjoy as our hosts review that romantic rock and roll manga series, Gravitation by Maki Murakami
And despite its more shonen ai nature, Xan explains why its a good story and how to cope with it. Linda also explains the finer points of enjoying yaoi and bara and explains to Xan the wonders that is J drama. There are also tangents galore, so sit back and relax as we discuss this music filled manga. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Super Drive by Sakanoue Yosuke ( Gravitation ), Background Music - Rage Beat by Kotani Kinya ( Gravitation OST), Background Music - Shuichi's Theme by Daisuke Asakura ( Gravitation OST), Background Music - Super Drive (Silent Beat Mix) by Sakanoue Yosuke ( Gravitation OST ), Background Music - Sleepless Beauty (Sacred Beauty) by The Seeker ( Gravitation OST), Background Music - Glaring Dream (Secret Dream a) by Sakanoue Yosuke ( Gravitation OST), Background Music - Sleepless Beauty by The Seeker ( Gravitation OST), Background Music - Spicy Marmalade by Kotani Kinya ( Gravitation OVA OST), Background Music - Shining Collection by Iceman ( Gravitation OVA OST), Ending Music - Glaring Dream by Mad Soldiers( Gravitation )
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Random Question of the Week: Who is more awesome Shuichi or Ryuichi?

Saturday Nov 03, 2012
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 77: Dredd 3D & Judge Dredd (or Drokk It!)
Saturday Nov 03, 2012
Saturday Nov 03, 2012
Oh For Grudd Sakes!, In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Kal returns as he and Xan compare and contrast two films based on the same source material so sit back and relax as they review two films based on 2000 AD British Comic Star, Judge Dredd, in 1995's Judge Dredd, directed by Danny Cannon and starring Sylvester Stallone, Armand Assante, Rob Schneider, Max Von Sydow and Diane Lane, as well as The Far Superior 2012 film, Dredd 3D directed by Pete Travis and starring Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey, Wood Harris, and Rakie Ayola
There is also discussion about Game of Thrones, Walking Dead, and why Judge Dredd is or is not a Fascist Cop. Due to some microphone issues, Kal's audio quality drops from around 15:00 to 30:00 so i do apologize about that, but still the conversations make sense and the episode is really good. enjoy listening to our interesting banter.
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 and check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast. Hope you enjoy the episode.
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Judge Dredd Main Title by Alan Silvestri ( Judge Dredd OST), Background Music -Mega City One by Paul Leonard-Morgan ( Dredd OST), Background Music -Anderson's Theme by Paul Leonard-Morgan ( Dredd OST), Background Music -Taking Over Peach Trees by Paul Leonard-Morgan ( Dredd OST), Background Music -Order In The Chaos by Paul Leonard-Morgan ( Dredd OST), Background Music - Judgement Time by Paul Leonard-Morgan ( Dredd OST), Background Music - Block War by Alan Silvestri ( Judge Dredd OST), Background Music -Judge, Jury, Executioner by Paul Leonard-Morgen ( Dredd OST), Background Music - She's A Pass by Paul Leonard-Morgan ( Dredd OST), Background Music - In For The Kill (slo-mo Mix) by Skrillix ( Dredd OST), Ending Music -I am the Law by Anthrax ( Among The Living)
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Random Question of the Week: Which version of Dredd do you prefer?

Tuesday Oct 23, 2012
Tuesday Oct 23, 2012
In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan goes all out as he reviews the Giant Mech Series Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann by Kazuki Nakashima & illustrated by Kotaro Mori
There is also hints about what is coming in the future for the Spiraken Manga Review. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Sorairo Days by Shoko Nakagawa ( Tengen Toppa Gurren Laagann OST ), ,Background Music - Happily Ever After by Shoko Nakagawa ( Tengan Toppa Gurren Laagann OST ),Ending Music - Underground by High Voltage ( Tengan Toppa Gurren Laagann OST )
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Random Question of the Week: Is Simon's the drill the pierces the heavens?

Saturday Oct 20, 2012
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 76: Rounders (or Smokey Poker Rooms)
Saturday Oct 20, 2012
Saturday Oct 20, 2012
In this installment of the Spiraken Movie Review, Zorro deals some cards to Xan as they review the quintessential cult poker movie from 1998 , Rounders directed by John Dahl and starring Matt Damon, Edward Norton, John Turturro, Famke Janssen, Gretchen Mol, John Malkovich, Martin Landau and a special cameo by Johnny Chan
There is lots of poker slang in this movie, so you have been warned. Zorro also regals us with stories of what it takes to be a true poker player so sit back and enjoy
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 and check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast. Hope you enjoy the episode.
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Main Titles by Christopher Young ( Rounders OST), Background Music -Belly Buster by Christopher Young ( Rounders OST), Background Music - Glowing Glimmer by Christopher Young ( Rounders OST), Ending Music - I'm A Big Star Now by Christopher Young( Rounders OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What was the winning hand in this movie?

Wednesday Oct 10, 2012
Wednesday Oct 10, 2012
In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan prepares for New York Comic Con 2012, as well as gets a little classical as he reviews not a manga but a graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Kevin O'Neil, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
So enjoy as Xan drops some culture on you about the various classic characters from literature who are revealed in this novel of greatness by Alan Moore. Also check out our amazon store and buy stuff so we can keep the lights on. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -The Dawn of A New Age by Trevor Jones ( The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen OST ), Background Music - Nautillus Sword of the Ocean by Trevor Jones ( The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen OST), Background Music - May This New Century Be Yours by Trevor Jones ( The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen OST ), Background Music - The Portrait of Dorian Gray by Trevor Jones( The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen OST),Ending Music - Kimi Sae Ireba by Trevor Jones ( The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: What Literary characters would you want to see appear in A league of Extraordinary Gentlemen Crossover?

Tuesday Sep 25, 2012
Tuesday Sep 25, 2012
In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan once again covers a manga devoted to the spirits and alcohol of adults, so sit back and relax as he reviews Sommeliere by Joh Araki
He also talks about the upcoming trip to go to NYCC. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Sommelier by Alex Northup ( Suny Fredonia Concert 2004 ), Ending Music - Sommelier by Nekta ( Nu Jazz ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: Should Xan review a manga about beer?

Tuesday Sep 11, 2012
Tuesday Sep 11, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan returns from his summer vacation to bring some sophistication back to Spiraken Manga review. So, dit back and relax as Xan reviews an award winning seinen manga about wine and inheritance, The Drops of God by Tadashi Agi and Drawn by Shu Okimoto

Saturday Jul 21, 2012
Saturday Jul 21, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is joined once again by Kung Fu and Titties Director, Joseph "Odie McConnell, as they review the 2012 sci fi action film, Lock Out directed by James Mather & Stephen St. Leger and starring Guy Pierce, Maggie Grace, Vincent Regan, Joseph Gilgun, Lennie James, Peter Stormare, Anne Solenne Hatte and Peter Hudson
Once again, we have another tangent filled episode with rants about anti gravity chambers, the complex insanity of this film, how Timbo's wedding was, and what's it all about.
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Music For Episode: Intro Music - Main Theme M.S.-1 ( Lockout OST), Ending Music - Beat City by The Ravenettes ( Lockout OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Would you try to save the president's daughter from a maximum security prison?

Saturday Jun 23, 2012
Saturday Jun 23, 2012
In this third installment of Spiraken Movie Review's Month of Megahackers, Megatechnology, and Megalomaniac Megacorporations, Anime 3000's very own Sean Russell joins Xan to review the quintessential cyberpunk movie from 1982 and based on Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, Blade Runner directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos, Brion James, Joe Turkel, M. Emmet Walsh, Daryl Hannah, William Sanderson and a cameo by James Hong
Due to a poor internet connection, the sound quality of this episode is not as good as I would have liked, but it sounds pretty good overall, so my apologizes. As for the episode itself, there are lots of tangents in this episode: Reasons why Roy Batty Is The Real Protagonist of this movie, Why The replicants were just misunderstood, How Berserk and Bubblegum Crisis can be connected with Blade Runner, The Debate about if Deckard Is Either a) A Replicant, B) A Dick or C) A Flawed Human Being, what kind of future we will have in 2019, Why Did They Decommission the Dick Clark Bot in favor for the Ryan Seacrest 10,000, How we are slaves to society, and eventually ends up at an existential conversation. So hope we are not too high brow in this episode.
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Check out ANIME 3000 for the latest in anime news and email Sean Russell about his other shows. 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 - Main Titles by Vangelis ( Blade Runner OST), Background Music -Wait For Me by Vangelis ( Blade Runner OST), Background Music - Rachel's Song by Vangelis ( Blade Runner OST), Background Music - Love Theme by Vangelis ( Blade Runner OST), Background Music - One More Kiss, Dear by Vangelis ( Blade Runner OST), Background Music - Blade Runner Blues by Vangelis ( Blade Runner OST), Background Music - Memories of Green by Vangelis ( Blade Runner OST) Background Music - Tales of the Future by Vangelis ( Blade Runner OST) Background Music - Danask Rose by Vangelis ( Blade Runner OST), Ending Music - Blade Runner End Titles by Vangelis ( Blade Runner OST) , Stinger Music - Tears in Rain by Vangelis ( Blade Runner OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What is a moment that you have seen, which will be lost like tears in rain?

Wednesday Jun 20, 2012
Wednesday Jun 20, 2012
In this episode, technical difficulties causes Xan to have to review a manga alone, so listen as Xan reviews The alternative history romance josei manga Ooku: The Inner Chamber written by Fumi Yoshinaga
Since the technical difficulties caused our guest host JD Banks from Jadeescape.wordpress.com, to be omitted from the episode. please check out her blog and read about living in Japan. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Oh Ooku by ???? ( Oh Ooku: The Inner Chambers OST ), Ending Music - Mizuno's Theme by ???? ( Oh Ooku: The Inner Chambers OST )
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Random Question of the Week:Would you want to living in a post red pox world?

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.