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Wednesday Oct 13, 2010
Wednesday Oct 13, 2010
Here is the first of our many con reports from New York Comic Con 2010. These were what Xan recorded each of the three nights after The Con Closed. Listen as he rants about how awesome the Con was and what was interesting about the people who attended. And for your viewing pleasure here are some pics from the con
Here was the Welcome Sign For New York Comic Con
There are so many pictures that Xan and company took, but why tease you with them all. If you would like to check them out, click on the Welcome to Comic Con pic or on this link
So Stay Tuned and keep listening
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Wednesday Sep 29, 2010
Wednesday Sep 29, 2010
In this Special Suppliemental episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan explains why there hasn't been a new Manga Review episode and offers up something he has said he would do for 3 months. REVIEW UPDATES
That's right fans, Xan goes back to a few mangas that he reviewed in earlier episodes and updates how they turned out as new volumes came out. Some of the Mangas that he updates his review of are Mysterious Girlfriend X, 7 Seeds, Hokuto no Ken, Violence Hero Riki-oh, Ai Kora, and a few others. Hopefully this will tide us over til the Spiraken Moe Episode next time. If you enjoyed this episode and would like more Spiraken Movie Reviews, email xan and let him know.
thanks and enjoy the show
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Mad Machine by Oomori Kinuko (Bubblegum Crisis Best Collection),Ending Music -Konya Wa Hurricane by Oomori Kinuko(Bubblegum Crisis Best Collection)
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Tuesday Feb 02, 2010
Tuesday Feb 02, 2010
In this Special Supplemental episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and his long time partner in crime, Deke review one of the Greatest Movies of All Time , "Big Trouble In Little China" directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell
That's right fans, Xan reviews a live action movie, not a manga, anime or a comic. Be amazed as Deke and Xan rant about this classic work of art and ponder about the need for "Magic Medicine" Also listen til the end of the episode for a life changing tip from Jack Burton Do not worry about the lack of manga in this episode. there are several episodes coming out over the next fews days so worry not and enjoy. If you enjoyed this episode and would like more Spiraken Movie Reviews, email xan and let him know. thanks and enjoy the show
Music For Episode: ,Intro Music -Pork Chop Express by John Carpenter (Big Trouble In Little China OST),Ending Music -Big Trouble In Little China John Carpenter and the Chovielles(Big Trouble In Little China)
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Monday Jun 01, 2009
Monday Jun 01, 2009
Check out this promo that was made by Kent from Up a Paddle podcast. I like it very much
Saturday Apr 25, 2009
Saturday Apr 25, 2009
The Final part of of our five part supplimental series, "The Top 50 Anime Openings, Closings, and Background Music of all Time According to Various People" We Finally Tell you what the Top Ten Anime Openings, closing and Background music of all time really is . Please comment and send an email on why you like or dislike the list so far and if you have ever heard the songs that are on this list. So without further ado, The Top Ten List
# 10: Rise- By Origa (Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex OST 2nd Op )
# 09: Guns & Roses- By Paradise Lunch (Baccano! OST Op)
# 08: Give A Reason- By Megumi Hayashibara (Slayers Next OST Op)
# 07: Jajuma ni Sasenaide (Yappa Paa)- By Etsuko Nishio (Ranma 1/2 OST 1st Op)
# 06: Hitori no Yori- By Porno Graffiti (GTO OST 2nd Op)
# 05: Ride on Shooting Star- By The Pillows (FLCL OST Ed)
# 04: Konya Wa Hurricane- By Oomori Kinuko (Bubblegum Crisis OST 1st Op)
# 03: Cruel Angel's Thesis- By Takahashi Youko (Neon Genesis Evangelion OST Op)
# 02: Duvet- By Boa (Seriel Experiment Lain OST Op)
# 01: Tank!- By Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Bebop OST Op)
Since not All the Songs that could have been part of this list were included on the list, here are a couple of honorable mentions.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Last Piece- By Kirari (GTO OST 1st Ed)
Bokusatsu Tenchi Dokuro Chan By Saeko Chiba (Bokusatsu Tenchi Dokuro Chan OST 1st Op)
Macross- By Makoto Fujiwara (Macross OST Op)
Hit in the USA- By Beat Crusaders (Beck OST Op)
I Want Out- By Yuki Saga (Generator Gawl OST Op)
Cautionary Warning- By John Sykes (Legend of Black Heaven OST Op)
Soremime Cake- By Oranges & Lemons (Azumanga Daioh OST Op)
Venus Says- By Buzy (Twin Spica OST Op)
Speed Racer- By ??????(Speed Racer OST Op)
Call Me, Call Me- By The Seatbelts (Cowboy Bebop OST Bgm)
Party Night- By Asami Sanada (Di Gi Charat OST BGM)
Lonely In Gorgeous By Tommy february6 (Paradise Kiss OST Op)
Infinity- By Megumi Hayashibara (Lost Universe OST Op)
Shine- By Mr. Big (Hellsing OST Ed)
Glaring Dream- By Mad Soldiers (Gravitation OST Ed)
For a list of other songs not played in this episode that are still honorable mentions check out the Spiraken Forum under Honorable Mentions
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Saturday Apr 18, 2009
Saturday Apr 18, 2009
The fourth part of of our five part supplimental series, "The Top 50 Anime Openings, Closings, and Background Music of all Time According to Various People" In this episode Xan covers numbers 20-11 and agrees with dave riley about the awesomeness of number 11. Please comment and send an email on why you like or dislike the list so far and if you have ever heard the songs that are on this list. So without further ado, here is the list for #20-11
# 20: Forces- By Susumu Hirasawa (Berserk OST BGM)
# 19: Happy Material (Beloved Version) By Oomae Akane (Negima! OST Op)
# 18: Watashi no Tamagoyaki- By Shimokawa Mikuni (Dragon Half OST Ed)
# 17: Grain- By Kuniaki Haishima (Monster OST Op)
# 16: Sleepless Beauty- By The Seeker (Gravitation OST BGM)
# 15: Heart of The Sword- By T.M. Revolution (Rurouni Kenshin OST 3rd Ed)
# 14: Cutey Honey- By Koda Kumi (Cutey Honey OST Op 5th variation)
# 13: Raspberry Heaven- By Orange & Lemons (Azumanga Daioh OST Ed)
# 12: See You Space Cowboy- By The Seatbelts feat. Mai Yamaru (Cowboy Bebop OST BGM)
# 11: Jun- By Yoshida Takurou (Cromartie High School OST Op)
In the next episode of the supplimental which will be on saturday the 35th, Where we finally reveal the top 10 anime opening closings and background music of all time according to various people. Definetly check it out and hope you enjoy. if you have any questions, check out the website
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Saturday Apr 11, 2009
Saturday Apr 11, 2009
The third part of of our five part supplimental series, "The Top 50 Anime Openings, Closings, and Background Music of all Time According to Various People" In this episode Xan covers numbers 30-21 and rants about each song. Please comment and send an email on why you like or dislike the list so far and if you have ever heard the songs that are on this list. So without further ado, here is the list for #30-21
# 30: Trust- By Salia (Vandread OST 1st op)
# 29: Kimi Hohoenda Yoru By Elika (Steam Detectives OST Op)
# 28: My Pace Daioh- By Manzo (Genshiken OST 1st Op)
# 27: Driver's High- By L'Arc en Ciel (GTO OST 1st Op)
# 26: Big O- By Rui Nagai (The Big O OST 1st Op)
# 25: Mouse Chu Mouse- By Under 17 (Mouse OST Op)
# 24: Red Fraction- By Mell (Black Lagoon OST 1st Op)
# 23: My Pace- By Sunset Swish (Bleach OST 6th Ed)
# 22: Raion- By Jinn (Blood + OST 4th Op)
# 21: Mask- By Masami Okui (Sorcerer Hunters OST Op)
In the next episode of the supplimental which will be on saturday the 18th, numbers 20-11 will be presented. Almost up to the top 10 so hope you enjoy and if you have any questions, check out the website
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Saturday Apr 04, 2009
Saturday Apr 04, 2009
The second part of of the five part supplimental series, "The Top 50 Anime Openings, Closings, and Background Music of all Time According to Various People" In this episode Xan covers numbers 40-31 and tell you a little bit about each song. Please comment and send an email on why you like or dislike the list so far and if you have ever heard the songs that are on this list. So without further ado, here is the list for #40-31
# 40: Sakasama no Choy- By Snow (Hellgirl OST 1st op)
# 39: Sakura Saku By Megumi Hayashibara (Love Hina OST 1st Op)
# 38: Under Star- By Shocking Lemon (Hajime no Ippo OST 1st Op)
# 37: Moonlight Densetsu- By Dali (Sailor Moon OST 1st Op)
# 36: Boku De Aru Tame Ni- By Flying Kids (You're Under Arrest OST 1st Op)
# 35: Hohoemi no Bakuda- By Mawatari Matsuko (Yu Yu Hakusho OST 1st Op)
# 34: 1/3 no Junjou Na Kanjou- By Siam Shade (Rurouni Kenshin OST 6th Ed)
# 33: Logos Naki World- By Yasushi Ishii (Hellsing OST 1st Op)
# 32: Koi no Mahou- By Ichiko (Maburaho OST 1st Op)
# 31: Blues Drive Monster- By The Pillows (FLCL OST bgm)
In the next episode of the supplimental which will be on saturday the 11th, numbers 30-21 will be presented. hope you enjoy and if you have any questions, check out the website
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Saturday Mar 28, 2009
Saturday Mar 28, 2009
In this supplimental episode, we begin the list of the Top 50 Anime Openings, Closing, and Background Music of All Time According to Various People I have asked. This episode will cover Numbers 50- 49 and not they are in a random order. the only songs which will be in an order is the top 5. So, If you are interested in still influencing the top ten, please email xan.spiraken@gmail.com or Spiraken@gmail.com with your top five anime themes and see if it makes the top 10 in the fifth episode of this series.
Number 50: Bomb a Head Return!- by m.C.A.T (Tengo Tenge OST 1st op)
Number 49: Mirai-Seiki Morubi Club by Kyouko (Boogiepop Phantom OST 1st Ed)
Number 48: Puzzle- by Round Table feat Nina (Welcome to The NHK OST 1st Op)
Number 47: 19-Sai- by Suga Shinkai (xxxHolic OST 1st Op)
Number 46: Bartender- By Natural High (Bartender OST 1st Op)
Number 45: Lithium Flower-By Scott Matthew (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex OST 1st Ed)
Number 44: Howling- By Abingdon Boy School (Darker Than Black OST 1st Op)
Number 43: Beautiful World- By Utada Hikari (Evangelion 1.0 You Are Not Alone OST 1st Ed)
Number 42: Revolution- By Megumi Hayashibara (Slayers Revolution OST 1st Op)
Number 41: Yuusha Oh Tanjou!- By Masaaki Engo (Gaogaigar OST 1st Op)
In the next episode of the supplimental which will be on saturday the 4th, numbers 40-31 will be presented. hope you enjoy and if you have any questions, check out the website
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Sunday Mar 01, 2009
Sunday Mar 01, 2009
The third supplimental episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, In this non manga episode Xan reviews Street Fighter 4 for the Xbox
My cohost was unfortunately hospitalized, so i had to do this episode solo. Worry not, next two episodes will have other peoples input, not just Xan. Also Remember, we are still looking for the voice of THE WHEEL OF MANGA. Send an mp3 or a voice mail of you saying Wheel of Manga and see if you can become the wheel of manga voice. Contest ends June 1st
Music For Episode: Intro Music-Street Fighter(Street Fighter IV OST),Background Music -Come Widdit(Street Fighter IV OST),Background Music -Street Soldier (Street Fighter IV OST),Background Music -Something There (Street Fighter IV OST),Background Music -Worth Fighting For (Street Fighter IV OST),Ending Music -Track 17(Street Fighter IV OST)
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