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

Friday Mar 23, 2012
Friday Mar 23, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan continues the Month of Totoros Tanukis and Tenacious Children with his usual assistants of mayhem: Rufus, Baz & the New Guy. Despite one co-host's attempts at de-railing the situation, Our hosts review arguably one of Hayao Miyazaki's best films of all time: The Science Fiction, Post Apocalyptic Environmental film, Kaze no Tani no Naushika/ Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind starring (for the dub anyway) Alison Lohman, Shia Labeouf, Uma Thurman, Patrick Stewart, Chris Sarandon, Frank Welker, Mark Hamill and Edward James Olmos. For the original Japanese it is starring Sumi Shimamoto, Yoji Matsuda, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Lemasa Kayumi, Ichino Nagai, Kohei Miyauchi, Mugihito, and Goro Naya
This episode goes over the various setbacks and problems over getting the original version of this film released in English, the religious undertones of the film, and Baz constantly pimping out Crackle.com.
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. Also check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, 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.
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Tori no Hito by Joe Hisashi ( Kaze no Tani no Naushika OST), Background Music -Kaze no Tani no Naushika by Joe Hisashi ( Kaze no Tani no Naushika OST),Background Music - Moewe by Joe Hisashi ( Kaze no Tani no Naushika OST),Background Music - Ohmu To Kouryu by Joe Hisashi ( Kaze no Tani no Naushika OST), Ending Music - Kaze no Tani no Naushika by Takako Minekawa( Kaze no Tani no Naushika OST)
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Random Question of the Week: How many of Studio Ghibli's films deal with the environment in one way or another?

Wednesday Mar 21, 2012
Wednesday Mar 21, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the sci fi action Viz Signature manga Biomega by Tsutomu Nihei.

Saturday Mar 17, 2012
Saturday Mar 17, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan continues the Month of Totoros Tanukis and Tenacious Children with a cadre of Co-hosts on this Saint Patrick's Day. So listen as Timbo, Baz, Rufus, and New Guy drunkenly review that pre Ghibli, action adventure heist movie, Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and starring (for the dub anyway) David Hayter, John Snyder, Richard Epcar, Dorothy Clias Fahn, Dougary Grant, Kirk Thornton, Bridget Hoffman, Joe Romersa and Milton James. For the original Japanese it is starring Yasuo Yamada, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Makio Inoue,m Eiko Masuyama, Taro Ishida, Sumi Shomamoto, and Goto Naya
Since this episode is also our St Patrick's Day episode, there are several drunken tangents from are Baz and Rufus part of the goon union, what makes lupin awesome, what is the best kind of beer to drink, Rants galore, Bandai going under and finally Xan believing in Harvey Dent
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. Also check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, 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.
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Lupin The 3rd theme by IRQ (Lupin III OST 2002), Background Music -Fire Treasure by Yuri Onno( Lupin the III: Castle of Cagliostro OST), Ending Music - Lupin Theme '79 Mix by IRQ (DDR Extreme 2)
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Random Question of the Week: Is the Liquor Company Guinness responsible for The Guinness World Records?

Tuesday Mar 13, 2012
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 147: Translucent (or Where Did She Go? That Invisibo)
Tuesday Mar 13, 2012
Tuesday Mar 13, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the on hiatus dark horse shonen slice of life manga, Translucent by Kazuhiro Okamoto

Saturday Mar 10, 2012
Saturday Mar 10, 2012
So we start the 2nd theme month for 2012, Spiraken's Month of Totoros Tanukis and Tenacious Children with a bang as Timbo & Xan review that high seas flying adventure, Porco Rosso, Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and starring (for the dub anyway) Michael Keaton, Susan Egan, Brad Garrett, Cary Elwes, David Ogden Pierce and many more voice actors
Besides covering the basis for Miyazaki's love of airplanes and the awesomeness of Studio Ghibli, Xan and Timbo complain about pirates that look like Hitler and the complex existential nature of this film...all while intoxicated.
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. Also check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, 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.
Music For Episode: Background Music -Mamma Aiuda by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST), Intro Music - Jidai no Kaze ~ Hito Ga Hito de Irareta Toki by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST), Background Music -SEPIA-Iro no Shashin by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music - Kaerazaru Hibi by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music - SERIBIA MAACHI by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music -Mamma Aiuda by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music -Sakuranbo no Minoru Koro by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music -SERIBIA MAACHI by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music - Fio-Seventeen by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music - Piccolo no Onna-Tachi by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music -Porco e Bella ~ Ending by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music -Dogfight by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music -SEPIA-Iro no Shashin by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST),Background Music -Lupin the III theme by IRQ ( Lupin the III 2003 OST), Ending Music - Toki Ni Wa Mukashi no Hanashi o by Joe Hisashi ( Porco Rosso OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Who is your favorite of all the sea pirates?

Tuesday Mar 06, 2012
Tuesday Mar 06, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan & Timbo tackle two of Vertical Inc's Osamu Tezuka Releases, Princess Knight and Ayako

Tuesday Feb 28, 2012
Spiraken Con Review: MangaNext 2012
Tuesday Feb 28, 2012
Tuesday Feb 28, 2012
In this edition of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about Spiraken's Panel Debut at MangaNext 2012 in East Rutherford NJ from Feb 24th through Feb 26th
Despite the fact that Xan and Timbo were unable to get photographs of the con, a good time was had by all. We do have recording of some of the panels we were at and as for our panels...well you have to come to animenext to see us live.
thanks and enjoy the show
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Rising Soul by Masaki Nomiyama (Geobreeders OST),Ending Music -Sunny by Boney M(CJ7 OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What kind of manga do you like?

Saturday Feb 25, 2012
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 59:Redline English Dub (or Gori Rider! You Mother F******)
Saturday Feb 25, 2012
Saturday Feb 25, 2012
In This redux episode of the spiraken Movie Review, Xan & Baz go back to review the US Release of Takashi Koike's Redline with new co-host the NEW GUY!
While they do cover some material that was covered back in episode 56, they have some new opinions on the film while watching its English dub, they also discuss the new episode 1 3-d release, Xan's hatred of all things made in Taiwan, Baz's love of TAB and the New Guy's use of Large Words.
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. Also check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, 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. Music For Episode: Intro Music -Yellow line by James Shimoji ( Redline OST), Background Music -Redline Title by James Shimoji ( Redline OST), Ending Music -Redline Day by James Shimoji ( Redline OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Who is your favorite racer from Redline?

Tuesday Feb 21, 2012
Tuesday Feb 21, 2012
In the 145th episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan attentively examines the Action Mecha Military Manga Red Eyes by Jun Shindo
He also examines the traits necessary for betraying a commanding officer, and advertises his upcoming appearance at MangaNext In East Rutherford NJ. Hope You Enjoy this episode
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Message # 9 by Tomoko Tane ( Gasaraki OST ), Ending Music - Love Song by Tomoko Tane ( Gasaraki OST )
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Random Question of the Week: What was the name of the special Missile used in the first chapter of Red Eyes?

Saturday Feb 18, 2012
Spiraken Game Review Ep 003: Does Anyone Else Think That Mistress Fi is Hot?
Saturday Feb 18, 2012
Saturday Feb 18, 2012
In This Episode of the Spiraken Game Review, Xan & Kal finally get to talk about The latest installment in the Legend of Zelda Franchise "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword"
They also discuss elements of other Zelda Games, Talk about Bioshock Infinite and give their first rating for The Spiraken Game Review. Please Note that From 40 minutes to 56 minutes in this episode the sound quality is flawed. Xan did his best to clean it up but unfortunately things did not go as planned. We apologize in advance Enjoy this episode
Music For Episode: Intro Music -The Legend of Zelda Main Theme by Koji Kondo ( The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversery Symphony OST ), Background Music - Ballad of the Goddess by Koji Kondo ( The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversery Symphony OST ), Background Music - Ballad of the Goddess Backwards/ Zelda's Lullaby by Koji Kondo ( The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversery Symphony OST ), Ending Music - The Legend of Zelda Medley by Koji Kondo ( The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversery Symphony OST )
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Random Question of the Week: What's your favorite Zelda game??

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.