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
Feb 25, 2012
Feb 25, 2012
49 min
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?
Feb 21, 2012
Feb 21, 2012
25 min
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?
Feb 18, 2012
Feb 18, 2012
1hr 27 min
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??
Jan 10, 2012
Jan 10, 2012
18 min
Happy 2012! In this episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan Starts off the new year by reviewing a terrible manga about cross dressing and high school boys, Reversible! by Suemitsu Dicca
Jan 3, 2012
Jan 3, 2012
53 min
Happy 2012! In this episode of The Spiraken Video Game Review, Xan and Timbo do it Fast Karate Style as they talk about upcoming games for 2012 and what they want to play.
They also discuss the significance of 2012, why Kim Jong IIl was a strangely fascinating dictator, why the Wii U may be awesome or suck and finally reasons why Mass Effect 3 will be brilliant.Enjoy this episode Music For Episode: Intro Music -I Quit by Chipocrite ( Hit and Run ), Ending Music -Mr. Knight;s In The Building by Chipocrite ( Hit and Run )
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Random Question of the Week: What did you do for New Years Eve?
Dec 21, 2011
Dec 21, 2011
26 min
In this episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan examines the power of the imagination and the dream world in the spiritual adventura manga Discommunication Seirien by Riichi Ueshiba
Dec 17, 2011
Dec 17, 2011
59 min
In this very special episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, For Hope's Birthday, She and Xan review the Romantic Classic film "Say Anything" directed by Cameron Crowe and starring John Cusack, Ione Sky, John Mahoney, Lili Taylor, Joan Cusack and Jeremy Piven
Within this episode, there is also discussion about How Awesome John Cusack is, What is the proper protocol for meeting a date's parents, What you should not tell your parents about a date, Is Xan really like Lloyd Dobler ,The existence of Yellowbook, What is Xan's Stitch Infatuation? and finally Xan's Hatred of Jason Segal. 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 -I Gave Her My Heart and She Gave Me A Pen by My Hidden Track (Hey Love), Background Music -All For Love by Nancy Wilson (Say Anything OST), Background Music -Cult of Personality by Living Colour (Say Anything OST), Background Music -One Big Rush by Joe Satriani (Say Anything OST), Background Music -You Want It by Cheap Trick (Say Anything OST), Background Music -Taste The Pain by Red Hot Chili Peppers (Say Anything OST),Background Music -Stripped by Depeche Mode (Say Anything OST), Background Music -Skankin To The Beat by Fishbone (Say Anything OST), Background Music -Within Your Reach by The Replacements (Say Anything OST), Ending Music -In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel (Say Anything OST)
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Random Question of the Week: How many times do you think Hope has watched Say Anything?
Dec 13, 2011
Dec 13, 2011
18 min
In the 142nd episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan checks out a action adventure shoenen series Grenadier by Sousuke Kaise
Besides that, Xan also talks about not hearing back from Manganext about his panels Enjoy this episode
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Kohaku by Mikuni Shimokawa ( Grenadier OST ), Ending Music - Kanashimini Makenaide by Mikuni Shimokawa ( Grenadier OST )
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Random Question of the Week: Would you hold ammo in your privates?
Dec 9, 2011
Dec 9, 2011
49 min
In this Episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is joined by Rufus and Baz as they do an initial review of the New high octane Racing Anime Movie, Redline directed by Takeshi Koike and starring Takuya Kimura , Yu Aoi, and Tadanobu Asano
Due to the Fact that a part of this episode was lost to the ages, we may be going back to re-review this movie but worry not this is still entertaining with tangents on boobs, tits, insanity, and of course ARRNOOLLDD as a smurf. 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 -Redline Title by James Shimoji (Redline OST), Background Music -Yellow Line by James Shimoji (Redline OST), Background Music -Shinkai by James Shimoji (Redline OST), Background Music -Kare No Shift Wa BunBunBun (feat. Super Boins) by James Shimoji (Redline OST), Background Music -Crab Sonoshee by James Shimoji (Redline OST), Background Music -Lynchman & Johnny Boya by James Shimoji (Redline OST),Background Music -Machine Head by James Shimoji (Redline OST), Background Music -TV SHOW by James Shimoji (Redline OST), Ending Music -Redline Day by James Shimoji (Redline OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What was your favorite part of this episode?
Dec 7, 2011
Dec 7, 2011
19 min
In the 141st episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gives a passable review of the Alice in Wonderland/Wizard of Oz inspired Fantasy Manga Pandora Heart by Jun Mochizuki
Besides this, Xan also talks about what will happen in the future and what he has been up to. Hope You Enjoy this episode
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Pandora Hearts by FictionJunction ( Pandora Hearts OST ), Background Music - Pandora Hearts by FictionJunction ( Pandora Hearts OST), Background Music - Bloody Rabbit by Yuki Kajiura ( Pandora Hearts OST ), Ending Music - Maze ( Pandora Hearts OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: Which Lewis Carroll Character did Xan not mention in this episode?
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.