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!
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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 28, 2011
Tuesday Jun 28, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan takes it slow as he reviews the romantic comedy parody manga Hayate no Gotoku/Hayate The Combat Butler by Kenjiro Hata
Tuesday Jun 21, 2011
Tuesday Jun 21, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is back and ready for action as he review the romantic drama manga Ichigo 100% / Strawberry 100% by Yamada Keiyou
Friday Jun 17, 2011
Friday Jun 17, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is joined by Timbo as they complete the third installment of the month of Capes Costumes and Crazed Criminal Masterminds, with their review of The latest DC movie to come out, the sci fi adventure Green Lantern, Directed by Martin Campbell and starring Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Mark Strong, Peter Sarsgaard, Angela Bassett, Tim Robbins, Geoffery Rush and Michael Clarke Duncan.
Despite the massive amount of Geeking out Xan and Timbo do over GL, they also take a serious look at the character, the mythos and why the film did not work and how it could have been better.
For this theme month, we are also looking for interesting comics to review so email us Spirakenmovie@gmail.comand give us suggestions.
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 - The Hall of Doom (Challenge of the Superfriends OST), Intro Music -Welcome To Oa by James Newton Howard (Green Lantern OST), Background Music -We're Going to Fly by James Newton Howard (Green Lantern OST), Background Music -strong> Hal Battles Parallax by James Newton Howard (Green Lantern OST), Ending Music -The Corps by James Newton Howard (Green Lantern OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Can you name the Sectors that Sinestro, Kilowog, Amara, and Salaad are the Green Lanterns of?
Tuesday Jun 14, 2011
Tuesday Jun 14, 2011
As Oppose to making this a supplimental episode, Xan decided to create a whole new section for Con Reports/reviews, so here is Xan, Timbo and Bell Chan's Review of Anime Next 2011.
Listen as they talk about what as good, bad, and insane at this con in Summerset New Jersey, debate about the rules of the dealer, rant about what makes a panel awesome and marvel at the pictures Xan took while at the convention.
If you would like to see the photos that were taken from this convention click here or on the Animenext logo
Thanks for listening and enjoy the show
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Threshold (8 bit) by Brian Lebarton(Scott Pilgrim vs The World OST ),Ending Music -Opening Theme (Double Dragon OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Would you cosplay at a con?
Friday Jun 10, 2011
Friday Jun 10, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan continues the Third Theme month in 2011, The Month of Capes Costumes and Crazed Criminal Masterminds, with assistance by the dynamic Duo of Baz and Rufus. Become enraged as they review that gamma irradiated movie, The Incredible Hulk Directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Edward Norton, Liv Taylor, Tim Roth, William Hurt, Tim Blake Nelson and Lou Ferrigno.
Besides going on random tangents about how superior this film was to its predecessor, Xan, Baz and Rufus debate the merits of being gamma irradiated during sex.
For this theme month, we are also looking for interesting comics to review so email us Spirakenmovie@gmail.com and give us suggestions.
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 - The Lonely Man by Joe Harnell( The Incredible Hulk TV Series OST), Intro Music -Intro Theme by Craig Armstrong (The Incredible Hulk OST), Ending Music -End Theme by Craig Armstrong (The Incredible Hulk OST)
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Our facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: What was the real identity of Red Hulk?
Wednesday Jun 08, 2011
Wednesday Jun 08, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan talks about his plans for Animenext 2011, goes over some news and reviews the poorly done manga Toxic by Takahashi Ryo
Saturday Jun 04, 2011
Saturday Jun 04, 2011
n this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Kal returns as The Spiraken Movie Review guys start off the Third Theme month in 2011. So enjoy as they start of the month of Capes Costumes and Crazed Criminal Masterminds, with the review of the Richard Donner Cut of Superman 2, Directed by Richard Donnor and starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Terrence Stamp, Sarah Douglas, Jack O Halleren and Marlon Brando.
Our hosts also discuss the series finale of Smallville as well as other topics pertaining to movies, comic books and why Marlon Brando is awesome.
For this theme month, we are also looking for interesting comics to review so email us Spirakenmovie@gmail.com and give us suggestions. 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 fangroup 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 - The Trial of Zod by John Williams ( Superman 2 OST), Intro Music -Superman Theme by John Williams (Superman 2 OST), Background Music -The Return of the Green Crystal by John Williams (Supeman 2 OST), Background Music -strong> Aerial Battle by John Williams (Superman 2 OST), Background Music - Superman Pulls The Big Switch by John Williams ( Superman 2 OST), Ending Music -End March by John Williams (Superman 2 OST)
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com
Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
Cohost's Email kal.spiraken@gmail.com
Our Twitter Spirakenmovie
Our facebook fan group
Spiraken Movie Review
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: How many Superman villains can you name?
Tuesday May 31, 2011
Tuesday May 31, 2011
In the 129th Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan revisits the world of bounty hunters with a new spin on it. So Listen as he reviews the bombastic action comedy Manga, Gunsmith Cats by Kenichi Sonata
Wednesday May 18, 2011
Wednesday May 18, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the Viz shonen jump manga Black Cat by Kentaro Yabuki
Friday May 13, 2011
Friday May 13, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is joined by Hope as they review the film adaptation of Douglas Adam's Greatest Novel Masterpiece, the Comedy Adventure , The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, Directed by Garth Jennings and starring Martin Freeman, Zooey Deschanel, Mos Def, Sam Rockwell, Bill Nighy, John Malkovich and Alan Rickman.
There is much discussion on this podcast about Douglas Adam's Career, his inspiration, what is the answer to life the universe and everything, and where does Xan get his liquor from. Tim also stops by to add color commentary halfway through the episode so check it out and Remember ,Don't Panic.
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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 - The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Joby Talbot ( The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Intro Music -Journey Of The Sorcerer by The Eagles (The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Background Music -The Arthur Wakes Up" by Joby Talbot (The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Background Music -strong> The Destruction of Earth by Joby Talbot (The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Background Music - The Vogon Poetry by Joby Talbot ( The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Background Music - The Infinite Improbability Drive by Joby Talbot ( The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Background Music - The Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster by Joby Talbot ( The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Background Music - The Planet Factory Floor by Joby Talbot ( The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Background Music - Vote Beeblebrox by Andy Dunlop ( The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Ending Music -So Long And Thanks For All The Fish by Joby Talbot (The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST)
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com
Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
Cohost's Email hope.spiraken@gmail.com
Our Twitter Spirakenmovie
Our facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: What is the Great Arkleseisure and what does it do?
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.