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Ep 68: The Melancholy of Izumi Konata

Better late than never. In this long awaited episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Bell-Chan reviews two mangas that are funny, perplexing and even strange , “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya” by Nagaru Tanigawa and “Lucky Star” by Kagami Yoshimizu


Listen as Bell chan and Xan talk about several things and banter back and forth in an unusual manner.

Remember about the Dragonball Giveaway, where a winner will recieve 5 volumes of Dragonball the Manga. In order to win this contest you need to answer the following questions.
1) What is your name?
2) What is your favorite podcast?
3) What is your favorite Character and Why
Send your answers to Spiraken@gmail.com or call 206-426-6665 and leave your answers there. The Contest will end September 30th. Remember if you want just a random manga, you will need to answer the first 2 questions and as your third answer send me a reason why you deserve manga.
Hope you enjoy this episode and please send any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. also check out Xan’s articles and editorials on anime3000.com and thank you

Music For Episode: Intro Music -Motteke! Serafuku By Aya Hirano (Lucky Star OST),Background Music -sasami Katamari (Katamari Daigoji OST),Background Music -Hare Hare Yukai (Off Vocal) By Aya Hirano (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya OST),Background Music -God Knows By Aya HIrano (Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya OST),Background Music -Motteke! Serafuku Jam Mix By Jam Project (Lucky Star OST),Background Music -Monkey Magic By Aya Hirano (Lucky Star Ending Collection OST),Ending Music -Hare Hare Yukai By Aya Hirano (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya OST)

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Random Question of the Week: What are the evil beings in Haruhi called?


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Ep 67: The Source Of Slash Fanfics In The USA

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga based on an OVA , “Mobile Suit Gundam W: Endless Waltz” by Koichi Tokita


While sounding a little bit jumbled. Gundam is not that hard to follow. if yu are interested in finding out more about gundam check out r5 central to learn more about the gundam history

Remember about the Dragonball Giveaway, where a winner will recieve 5 volumes of Dragonball the Manga. In order to win this contest you need to answer the following questions.
1) What is your name?
2) What is your favorite podcast?
3) What is your favorite Character and Why
Send your answers to Spiraken@gmail.com or call 206-426-6665 and leave your answers there. The Contest will end September 30th. Remember if you want just a random manga, you will need to answer the first 2 questions and as your third answer send me a reason why you deserve manga.
Hope you enjoy this episode and please send any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. also check out Xan’s articles and editorials on anime3000.com and thank you

Music For Episode: Intro Music -Just Communication By Two Mix (Moblie Suit Gundam Project W OST),Ending Music -White Reflection By Two Mix (Mobile Suite Gundam Wing Endless Waltz OST)

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Random Question of the Week: How many Gundam Series are there?


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Ep 66: Alchemy Not Used For Greed! Pure Insanity

In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a very generic manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki , Buso Renkin


Due to Xan burning his hand, he was unable to podcast this episode fast enough but no worries, the episodes will be on schedule from now on.

Remember about the Dragonball Giveaway, where a winner will recieve 5 volumes of Dragonball the Manga. In order to win this contest you need to answer the following questions.
1) What is your name?
2) What is your favorite podcast?
3) What is your favorite Character and Why
Send your answers to Spiraken@gmail.com or call 206-426-6665 and leave your answers there. The Contest will end September 30th. Remember if you want just a random manga, you will need to answer the first 2 questions and as your third answer send me a reason why you deserve manga.
Hope you enjoy this episode and please send any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. also check out Xan’s articles and editorials on anime3000.com and thank you

Music For Episode: Intro Music -Makka Na Chikai By Yoshiki Fukuyama (Buso Renkin OST),Ending Music -Hoshi Akari By Jyukai (Buso Renkin OST)

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Random Question of the Week: How many generic things can you find about this manga?


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Ep 65:Fujisawa Sensei Teaches Us How To Use A Condom

The back to school episode of the Spiraken Manga Review has a surprise in it. Moonstone from the Animentors guest hosts with Xan. They both review manga written by Tohru Fujisawa , “Shonan Junai Gumi” and “Teacher Kamen


Since it is a back to school episode Moonstone and Xan cover alot of topics in this episode including Yaoi, G.I. Joe, Transformers 2, College Talk, The inpending Zombie Apocalypse, reasons why manta rays are dangerous to your personal areas and finally why you should listen to Moonstone’s podcast, the ani-mentors at www.themented.com
Remember about the Dragonball Giveaway, where a winner will recieve 5 volumes of Dragonball the Manga. In order to win this contest you need to answer the following questions. 1) What is your name? 2) What is your favorite podcast? 3) What is your favorite Character and Why Send your answers to Spiraken@gmail.com or call 206-426-6665 and leave your answers there. The Contest will end September 30th. Remember if you want just a random manga, you will need to answer the first 2 questions and as your third answer send me a reason why you deserve manga. Hope you enjoy this episode and please send any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. also check out Xan’s articles and editorials on anime3000.com and thank you
Music For Episode:Intro Music -Hitori no Yoru By Porno Graffiti(GTO OST),Background Music -Great Teacher Onizuka theme (GTO OST),Background Music -Cresta of Love (GTO OST),Background Music -Great Teacher Onizuka Theme Brass Version (GTO OST),Background Music -Combattler V theme By Ichiro Mizuki (Combattler V OST),Ending Music -Shizuku By Miwako Okuda (GTO OST)

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Random Question of the Week: What is Kamen Rider 3’s special finishing move?

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Ep 64: Ping Pong, Or As It’s Called In China, PING PONG

The long awaited 64th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast, Xan reviews a sports manga that covers the popular and strange sport of Ping Pong, “P2! Let’s Play Ping Pong”


More Importantly then the Review of P2, Xan reveals who has won the Yu Yu Hakusho Contest where the prize is 11 Volumes of Yu Yu Hakusho, The Manga. The Winner must email Xan asap in order to get his prize. Also for those of you who wanted to win a prize worry not, there is the dragonball Giveaway, where a winner will recieve 5 volumes of Dragonball the Manga. In order to win this contest you need to answer the following questions. 1) What is your name? 2) What is your favorite podcast? 3) What is your favorite Character and Why Send your answers to Spiraken@gmail.com or call 206-426-6665 and leave your answers there. The Contest will end September 30th. Remember if you want just a random manga, you will need to answer the first 2 questions and as your third answer send me a reason why you deserve manga. Hope you enjoy this episode and please send any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. also check out Xan’s articles and editorials on anime3000.com and thank you
Music For Episode:Intro Music -shanimuni shake shake.mp3 (Ping Pong Club OST), Background Music -Victory Fanfare (Final Fantasy VII OST),Ending Music -Booing (Ping Pong Club OST)
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Ep 63: 20 Faces Steals The World

In this, the 63rd episode of this enlightening podcast, Xan and Bell-Chan review a romantic and heart stealing Clamp Manga, “Man Of Many Faces”


While it is a short manga, Bell Chan really enjoyed it and Xan had fun reviewing it very quickly.Also listen as Bell-chan and Xan talk about Ponyo the movie. Remember, the Yu Yu Hakusho contest has been extended to August 19th, so send an email to spiraken@gmail.com with the answer to the following questions
1) What is your name?
2) What is your favorite podcast?
3) What Manga was Xan suppose to Review in Episode 30?
Send your answers to Spiraken@gmail.com or call 206-426-6665 and leave your answers there. The prize is 11 vols of Yu Yu Hakusho The Manga. Any emails that answer this will be read on air and you will be contacted for any mailing information after the fact. Remember if you want just a random manga, you will need to answer the first 2 questions and as your third answer send me a reason why you deserve manga.
Hope you enjoy this episode and please send any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. also check out Xan’s articles and editorials on anime3000.com and thank you

Music For Episode:Background Music -Lupin The III 78 theme By Charlie Koshe (Lupin The 3rd OST), Intro Music -Welcome To Metallic Party By Marble Berry(Clamp School Detectives OST),Ending Music -Water Drop By Ali Project(Clamp School Detectives OST)

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Ep 62:Foolycoolyfoolycoolyfurikurifkurikoolyflc

Xan is not Alone. HURRAH! in the 62nd episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Bell-Chan Reviews the insane and truly inspiring Manga “FLCL”


This series is pretty cool, and Xan had fun reviewing it. Bell also enjoyed being on the episode, however she speaks very softly so you may need to put the volume up. Remember, the Yu Yu Hakusho contest has been extended to August 19th, so send an email to spiraken@gmail.com with the answer to the following questions
1) What is your name?
2) What is your favorite podcast?
3) What Manga was Xan suppose to Review in Episode 30?
Send your answers to Spiraken@gmail.com or call 206-426-6665 and leave your answers there. The prize is 11 vols of Yu Yu Hakusho The Manga. Any emails that answer this will be read on air and you will be contacted for any mailing information after the fact. Remember if you want just a random manga, you will need to answer the first 2 questions and as your third answer send me a reason why you deserve manga.
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Music For Episode: Intro Music -Carnival By The Pillows (FLCL OST),Background Music -Dango Daikazoku By Chata(Clannad OST),Background Music -I Think I Can By The Pillows (FLCL OST),Background Music -Come Along By The Pillows (FLCL OST),Background Music -Runner’s High By The Pillows (FLCL OST),Background Music -Advice By The Pillows (FLCL OST),Background Music -Stalker By The Pillows (FLCL OST),Background Music -Blues Drive Monster By The Pillows (FLCL OST),Background Music -Little Buster By The Pillows (FLCL OST),Background Music -Last Dinosaur By The Pillows (FLCL OST),Ending Music -Ride on Shooting Star By The Pillows (FLCL OST)

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Ep 61: Visual Novel Should Stay Game

Despite many hardships, this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan Reviews the Visual Novel Manga adaption of “Clannad”


Despite Xan’s dislike of the series, the music is pretty good and it should be a definite addition to anyone’s music collection. On to other news, the Yu Yu Hakusho contest has been extended to August 19th, so send an email to spiraken@gmail.com with the answer to the following questions
1) What is your name?
2) What is your favorite podcast?
3) What Manga was Xan suppose to Review in Episode 30?
Send your answers to Spiraken@gmail.com or call 206-426-6665 and leave your answers there. The prize is 11 vols of Yu Yu Hakusho The Manga. Any emails that answer this will be read on air and you will be contacted for any mailing information after the fact. Remember if you want just a random manga, you will need to answer the first 2 questions and as your third answer send me a reason why you deserve manga.
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Music For Episode: Background Music -Hospital Dub By Keiichi Suzuki(Mother 2 Original Soundtrack),Intro Music -Megumeru By Eufonius (Clannad OST),Ending Music -Dango Daikazoku By Chata(Clannad OST)

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Ep 60: In The Name Of The Manga, I Will Punish You!!

In this hallmark episode of the Spiraken Manga Review podcast, Xan reviews a truly influential series on the popularity of anime in the western world. This manga is powerful, strong and fun to read. and what manga is it? Naoko Takeuchi’s “Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon)”


This series was a truly fun series to read and it is overall really good. If you have a chance definetly check out the anime. But if you do watch the anime, watch the subbed version, the dubbed version is severly censored. Hope you guys enjoy it. and I hope you enjoy this episode. Now Remember for the 11 vols of Yu Yu Hakusho You need to answer the following questions
1) What is your name?
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3) What Manga was Xan suppose to Review in Episode 30?
Send your answers to Spiraken@gmail.com or call 206-426-6665 and leave your answers there. Any emails that answer this will be read on air and you will be contacted for any mailing information after the fact. Remember if you want just a random manga, you will need to answer the first 2 questions and as your third answer send me a reason why you deserve manga.
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Music For Episode: Background Music -Sailormoon Subtitle Ongaku By ARISAWA Takanori (Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon Series Memorial Music Box),Intro Music -Moonlight Densetsu By Dali (Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon Series Memorial Music Box),Background Music -Sailormoon Subtitle Ongaku By ARISAWA Takanori (Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon Series Memorial Music Box),Background Music -Karei-naru Moon Prism Power Make Up By ARISAWA Takanori (Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon Series Memorial Music Box),Background Music -Revenge! Sailor Senshi By ARISAWA Takanori(Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon Series Memorial Music Box),Background Music -Queen Beryl By ARISAWA Takanori(Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon Series Memorial Music Box),Background Music -Moon Tiara Action By ARISAWA Takanori (Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon Series Memorial Music BoxT),Background Music -Moon Power de Henshou By ARISAWA Takanori (Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon Series Memorial Music Box),Background Music -Sailormoon Eyecatch Ongaku By ARISAWA Takanori (Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon Series Memorial Music Box),Background Music -Moonlight Densetsu (Instrumental) By Dali (Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon Series Memorial Music Box),Ending Music -Carry On (Sailor Moon English OST)

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Ep 59: Police Officers Should Be Issued Tanks!

In the 59th episode of this podcast, Xan reviews a destructive series about android catgirls and lots of destruction, Masamune Shirow’s “Dominion: Tank Police”


This series was interesting to review in such a short period of time. If you have a chance definetly check out the anime. Its pretty cool. Especially the puma twins


Hope you guys enjoy it. Also Next Episode will be our 60th episode. send us well wishes. also check out Xan’s articles and editorials on anime3000.com and email any comments/concerns about how to make the show better. thanks

Music For Episode: Intro Music -Just Beyond The Time By Ayako Udagawa (New Dominion Tank Police OST),Background Music -Tank Police is Coming By Yoichiro Yoshikawa (New Dominion Tank Police OST),Background Music -Bonaparte’s Theme By Yoshio Nomura (New Dominion Tank Police OST),Background Music -Puma Dance By Yoshio Nomura (New Dominion Tank Police OST),Ending Music -Just Fallin’ In Love By Ayako Udagawa (New Dominion Tank Police OST)

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Ep 58: Compulive Gambling and Rock, Paper Scissors

In this long overdue episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the Gambling Series “Kaiji”


Xan apologizes for the lateness in the release of this episode. Real Life took precidence over the podcast. Wait for the next episode to see something really cool. Check out Xan’s articles on anime3000.com and email any comments/concerns about how to make the show better. thanks Music For Episode: Intro Music -Hontou no Kotoba - “Mirai wa Bokura no Te no Naka” By The Blue Hearts (Kaiji OST),Ending Music -Onore Michi - “Automatic” By Fake? (Songs From Beelesebub)

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Ep 57: Yakuza Ojou Teaches Math

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the Yakuza esque Josei Series “Gokusen”


Xan had a blast at Anime Next and can’t wait for MangaNext. Send some emails of what you like and don’t like about the show, so we can be a better podcast. Check Out Xan’s articles on Anime3000.com as well as his sidekickery on the Fightbait Anime & Gaming Podcast And finally, remember to send an mp3 or email to us about becoming the voice of the wheel of manga or to design a promo for us. thanks again Xan-san AWWAAYYY

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AnimeNext 2009 was a blast

Just got back from Anime Next and it was a lot of fun

While Xan could describe the whole con and what transpired there in detail right now, it is better to wait to hear what happened in the podcast so here are some pictures to show what Xan saw and give you a tast of what happened

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Characters from FFVII
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some nice maids
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a pretty attractive misty
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Capcom vs Tatsunoko. Awesome game
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a companion cube. It will never leave Xan…because it has no legs
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Saw the pretty sailor scouts
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does anyone know who this is and where it is from?
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Wwwwhhhyyyy
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SSSSNNNAAAKKKEEE
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We saw the first US Concert of Fake?!
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Xan also got to take a picture with Fake.
Pretty Fun Time. Xan wishes more people approached him and talked to him about spiraken but oh well. It was a blast and Xan can’t wait til Manga Next


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Ep 56: Number of the Beast (Or You Down With O.P.T.? Yeah You Know Me!)

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the stereotypical Shonen Series “O-Parts Hunter” or “666 Satan”


Remember Fans, This weekend, Xan will be attending AnimeNext in New Jersey, June 12th-14th .If you see him there and say whhheeeelll of Maannggaa, you get a t-shirt. Check Out Xan’s articles on Anime3000.com as well as his sidekickery on the Fightbait Anime & Gaming Podcast And finally, remember to send an mp3 or email to us about becoming the voice of the wheel of manga or to design a promo for us. thanks again Xan-san AWWAAYYY

Music For Episode: Background Music-Number of the Beast Intro By Iron Maiden (Number of the Beast),Intro Music -From 666 to 777 By Yasushi Ishii (Hellsing OST),Ending Music -Number of the Beast By Iron Maiden (Number of the Beast)

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Ep 55: Boy meets Girl- The Ultimate Gender War

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a sci fi romance philosophical piece “Vandread”

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Xan felt a little overwhelmed with the News but it had to be told. Anyway, Even though Xan was unhappy with how the manga turned out, he still had fun reviewing it and if you have a chance, check out the vandread anime series. it is really good. trust me. Thanks to Kent at up a paddle for the new promo design and also remember that Xan will be attending AnimeNext in New Jersey, June 12th-14th .If you see him there and say whhheeeelll of Maannggaa, you get a t-shirt. Check Out Xan’s articles on Anime3000.com as well as his sidekickery on the Fightbait Anime & Gaming Podcast And finally, remember to send an mp3 or email to us about becoming the voice of the wheel of manga or to design a promo for us. thanks again Xan-san AWWAAYYY

Music For Episode: Intro Music-Trust By Salia (Vandread OST),Background Music -Theme From GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka OST),Background Music -Ooinaru Gaika By Iwasaki Fuminori (Vandread OST),Background Music -Relax By Iwasaki Fuminori (Vandread OST),Background Music -Zoucho By Iwasaki Fuminori (Vandread OST),Background Music -Dita no nichijou By Iwasaki Fuminori (Vandread OST),Background Music -Hanayakana nigiwa By Iwasaki Fuminori (Vandread OST),,Background Music -What a wonderful world (music box version) By Iwasaki Fuminori (Vandread OST)Ending Music -Himegoto By SiLK (Vandread OST)
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