Spiraken Con Review: Anime Boston 2018

In This episode of the podcast, Xan reviews his experiences at 
 
 
 Anime Boston 2018 from March 30th-April 1st in Boston MA.
besides talking about the amazing experiences at the convention, he also talks about his latest panels at the convention, the vibe of the attendees and the positive feeling of the direction the con is going in.
There is also discussion about his new panel "May The Force Be With You: How Star Wars Influenced Anime/Manga" and "Captains, Cowgirls & Cyborgs: The Memorable women of Sci Fi Anime/Manga".
 
 
They also discuss the unique cosplayers who not only know the wae but are exceptional cosplayers. Either way, check out all the cosplayers on Our Spiraken Flickr Anime Boston Photos Hope you enjoy

Spiraken Con Report: AnimeNYC 2017

In this con review, Xan is joined by Doug Wilder from Animecons.tv as they talk about their experiences at the first ever AnimeNYC that happened on Nov 17th through Nov 19th in New York, NY.
 
As they cover the pros and cons of this new convention, The awesomeness of the Gundam Thunderbolt Concert, their amazing living dead squadron cosplay ,our hosts also discuss the future of this convention, their thoughts about the upcoming Star Wars Movie, the potential creation of an Anime Fan Burning Man festival and where they feel the con succeeded. This Con definitely is one of the top cons of the year
 
Hope You Enjoy The Episode.

New York Comic Con 2017 Pre Show Information

So Xan is on his way to New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center in Manhatten NY From Oct 5-Oct 8th 2017.
and he hopes to see you there.On the itinerary for this year are so many awesome panels and events that Xan and his friends hope to see at the con. Even if Xan cannot make it to some of the panels here are a few of the panel worth checking out.
On Thursday the 5th There is surpsingly a Tokyopop (I thought Stu Levy drove that company into the ground) panel at 1:30 in room 1A18. At 3:00 PM there is the Funimation industy Panel in room 1A18 and at 4:00 PM there is the official Viz Media Panel in Room 1A06. The American Gods Panel at 6Pm in the main stage (Also There is an afterparty which Xan has been invited to, so that should be awesome)Also at 6 there will be the Replicas Panel with Keanu Reeves in Room 1A06
On Friday the 6thThe Pacific Rim Uprising Panel at the Theater isat Madison Square Garden at 12:00 Pm At 2:30 Kodansha is present A Fairy Tail panel and Q&A with Hiro Mashima on the main stage At 2:45, Marvel will be talking about Spider-man and His Amazing Friends in room 1A24AT 5:15 PM, There is the Classic SF Manga ft. Akira's 35th Anniversary edition presented by Kodansha in Room 1A24then Hulu and Marvel's The Runaways will be on the main stage at 7:45 PMAT 9PM The Premire for Sailor Moon Crystal Season 3 will be on in Room 1A24
On Saturday the 7th There is the Voltron Legendary Defender Panel in the main stage at 11am, At 1:45Pm There will be the official Weekly Shonen Jump Panel in Room 1A10.At 2:30 PM, Twisted Toons Panel with Lots of Voice Actots will be on the main stage At 5:30 in Room 1A10 The Cruncyroll Industry Panel will be happeningand finally AMC's The Walking Dead is at 7:45 at the theater at Madison Square Garden
On Sunday the 8th, Kodansha's official panel with new licenses will be at 4:00 Pm in room 1A06
Also remember to check out the Artist Alley, The Dealer's Room, The Game Area and the various Locations where people will be cosplaying
Hope to See you there
 

Spiraken Con Report: Animenext 2017 (Ft. Doug Wilder & John Mcnally)

In This sepcial con review, Xan is joined by Doug Wilder from Animecons.tv and John McNally of Crazy O.T.A.K.Us. as they talk about their experiences at  AnimeNext 2017 from June 9th - June 11th in Atlantic City, NJ.
Besides discussing the technical difficulties in having to re-record this podcast, our intrepid hosts discuss the merits of proper communication between con staff and panelists, the need for better game rooms and what panels/ cosplays were the most memorable at this convention
There is also some talk about what can be done to improve this convention and what our greatest memories about the con are.
 
 
 
Either way Hope you enjoy

Spiraken Con Review: Anime Boston 2017

In This episode of the podcast, Xan reviews his experiences at 
 
 
 Anime Boston 2017 from March 31-April 2nd in Boston MA.
besides talking about his experiences at the convention, he also talks about the various pros and cons of this retro themed anniversatry convention. From the stalled elevators and increased security to the awesome tech staff and goodies that panelists receive.
there is also discussion about how retro times were 15 years ago. Old memories of old series and how you had to order anime from a magazine as oppose to downloading it online or streaming it.
 
 
There is also debate on what the best cosplay was at the convention. Personally I say it was that dashing Lupin in the Blue Jacket. Either way, check out all the cosplayers on Our Spiraken Flickr Anime Boston Photos Hope you enjoy

Retro Anime Themes Panel list

Hey Everyone it's Xan and I hopefully had an awesome panel. For those of you who attended it, thank you for coming and I hope i showed you some cool anime series that you never heard of before and might want to check out. 
Either way here is a list of the Series that I showed at my Retro Anime Themes Panel at Anime Boston 2017
if you have any questions, you can email me at xan@spiraken.com or comment below. thanks
 
Astro Boy
Sally the Witch
Speed Racer
Gegege no Kitaro
Princess Knight
Cutey Honey
Rose of Versailles
Mazinger Z
Aim for the Ace
Yokai Ningen Bem
Space Battleship Yamato
Galaxy Express 999
Mobile Suit Gundam
Lupin the III
combattler V
Urusei Yatsura
Dirty Pair
macross
Creamy mami
Captain Tsubasa
Dragonball z
Ranma 1/2
Yu Yu Hakusho
El Hazard
Tenchi Muyo
Outlaw Star
Cowboy Bebop
King of Braves Gaogaigar
Slayers Next
Serial Experiment Lain
Rurouni Kenshin
DNA 2
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Kare Kano/His & Her Circumstances
GTO
One Piece

Spiraken Con Review: NYCC 2016

Greetings Spiraken Fans, It's Time once again for New York Comic Con,
 
 
 
So sit back and relax as Xan talks about the highs and lows of NYCC. From The release of Spice & Wolf's anniversary Collection, The speculations on Wonderwoman and The awesomeness of the Defenders/Iron Fist Panel, Xan discusses it all for you.
 
 
There is also debate on what the best cosplay was at the convention. Hope you enjoy

Spiraken Con Review: Otakon 2016

In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experiences and adventures attending Otakon 2016
For it's last convention at Baltimore before it goes to Washington DC
 
So besides discussing how somber it feels with the upcoming move to Washington DC, Xan goes over the pros and cons of this final Baltimore Otakon. The laughs, cries and insane things seen. hope you enjoy
 

Spiraken Con Review: Animenext 2016

In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan and Baz tells you about his experiences and adventures attending Anime Next 2016
at it's now home in Atlantic City, NJ from June 9th through 12th
 
So besides discussing how different the con feels at its new venue, they also talk about the various events that occurred at the con, the beautiful cosplays that were seen at the con, the awesome hotel room, our intrepid hosts had and what are our plans for next year.. Either way sit back and enjoy the show 
 
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Answer  by Flow ( Tantai Gakuen Q OST ), Ending Music - Eonian by Elisa (Expelled from ParadiseOST ) 
 
 
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Spiraken Con Review: Castle Point Anime Convention 2016

In this con review, Xan and Jaxie give you the scoop on how was this year's Castle Point Anime Convention
 
This con was at Steven's Institute of Technology in Hoboken Nj On Saturday April 23rd and Sunday April 24th, 2016. There was so much which happened.