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Tuesday Nov 26, 2013
Tuesday Nov 26, 2013
Prepare for bloodshed in this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review as Xan & Lethal explore the diverse spectrum of violent manga by reviewing Bokusatu Tenshi Dokuro-Chan by Mitsuna Sakuse, and Wolfsmund by Mituhisa Kuji
They also debate about the best gamer fuel as well as the diverse depictions of violence in these manga. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Dokuro Chan by Saeko Chiba ( Bolusatsu Tenshi Dokuro Chan OST ), Promo - Fast Karate for the Gentlemen by Dave and Joel ( www,daveandjoel.com), ,Ending Music - Bokusatsu Ondo de Dokuro-chan by Saeko Chiba ( Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro Chan OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2013
Tuesday Nov 12, 2013
We have finally reached Ep 175! Huzzah. So in this awesome episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, As oppose to obeying the Wheel of Manga, Xan & Lethal celebrate by reviewing two Manga titles sent to us by Vertical Inc. So Sit back and relax as they review Helter Skelter written by Kyoko Okazaki and Tropic of the Sea written by the Late Satoshi Kon
They also discuss the visionary style of Satoshi Kon's anime work as well as the stresses of being a model Also there is a cameo by Baz .Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Like An Angel by Chiaki Ishikawa ( Mermaid Forest OST ), Promo - Alpha Counter With Sean Ryan ( www.alphacounter.com),Ending Music - The Klock by AA= ( Helter Skelter OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Cohost's Email lethal@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Would you break tradition to gain fame and fortune?
Tuesday Oct 15, 2013
Tuesday Oct 15, 2013
In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the very short murder mystery The Teddy Bear Murder Case by Asumiko Nakamura
He discusses the basic plot of this very short mystery, as well as geeks a bit over his experiences at NYCC Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Warped Teddy Bear Picnic ( Naughty Bear OST ),Ending Music -Death at The Beach ( Naughty Bear 2 OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: Would you want to hear more stories about the characters in this manga?
Wednesday Sep 11, 2013
Wednesday Sep 11, 2013
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to take a breather from reality as he reviews a mediocre Shojo manga about omnipotent beings with the mental attitude of a 6 year old, so relax as Xan review Momo by Mayu Sakai
He also discusses the randomness of such a podcast and begins the countdown to NYCC 2013. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Ichigo Complete by Saeko Chiba, Fumiko Orikasa, Ayako Kawasumi and Mamiko Noto ( Strawberry Marshmellow OST ), OST),Ending Music - Kigurumi Wakusei by Ayahi Takagaki ( Hanamaru Kindergarten OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: What are seven things you love about life on Earth?
Tuesday Aug 06, 2013
Tuesday Aug 06, 2013
In this great episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets excited as he talks about the romantic comedy harem fighting series Sekirei written by Sakurako Gokurakuin
HE also gets psyched for Otakon and talks about Boobs. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Sekirei by Saori Hayami ( Sekirei OST ), Ending Music - Dear Sweet HEart by Saori Hayami ( Sekirei OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: Are Musubi's Breasts not amazing?
Wednesday Jul 17, 2013
Wednesday Jul 17, 2013
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a mouthwatering Food Manga, which is also the 4th longest running manga of all time, Cooking Papa by Tochi Ueyama
He also discusses the effects of seinen manga on teen minds vs adult minds and how appetizing the food is in this manga. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Happy Dance ( Cooking Papa OST ), Ending Music - Closing Theme ( Cooking Papa OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: If you knew how to cook, would you hide it from all your peers?
Wednesday Jul 03, 2013
Wednesday Jul 03, 2013
In this episode, Xan gets in touch with his inner chef as he reviews that popular Italian cooking Manga, Bambino! by Sekiya Tetsuji
He also discusses the dynamic of cooking/food manga. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -We Can Make It by Arashi ( Bambino! J Drama OST ),Ending Music -Funiculi Funicula by Luciano Pavaratti ( Best of Pavaratti ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: What is your favorite type of Italian cuisine?
Wednesday Jun 19, 2013
Wednesday Jun 19, 2013
In this musical episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gives a little history on Blues Musician Robert Johnson as he reviews the supernatural Manga, Me and The Devil Blues by Akira Hiramoto
They also rant about DC's "New 52", discuss what setting the next Ken Akamatsu manga will have, and other witty banter Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Me and the Devil Blues by Robert Johnson ( Best of Robert Johnson ), Ending Music -Crossroad Blues by Robert Johnson ( Best of Robert Johnson ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Would you sell your soul to get fame and fortune?
Wednesday May 22, 2013
Wednesday May 22, 2013
In this great episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Demona returns to help Xan review another interesting manga by that great manga ka Shotaro Ishinomori, so sit back and relax as our hosts review Robot Keiji
There is also discussion about our upcoming panels at Animenext 2013 and why the tokusatsu version of Robot Keiji is so creepy. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Robotto Keiji by Duke Traction ( Animetal OST ), Ending Music - Robot Keiji by Ichiro Mizuki ( Robot Keiji OST )
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Random Question of the Week: Should we cover another Shotaro Ishinomori Manga?
Tuesday Feb 19, 2013
Tuesday Feb 19, 2013
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to see where Tokusatsu truly started as he gets to review the first solo manga by Shotaro Ishinomori, Cyborg 009
He also discusses the cold war, the various racial stereotypes that Ishinomori utilized in this manga and how it inspired many future properties and the genre of tokusatsu. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -What's The Justice by Keiko & Marc ( Cyborg 009 (2001) OST ), Background Music - Cyborg 009 (70's version Main Theme) by Kosugi Taichiro & Urushibara Masahisa ( Cyborg 009 (1979) OST), Background Music - Teaser Theme by Kentaro Nabia ( 009 Re: Cyborg OST ), Ending Music - Genesis of Next by Tetsuya Komuro & Marc ( Cyborg 009 (2001) OST )
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Random Question of the Week: Which cyborg ability would you want to have?