Spiraken Review Podcast

Spiraken Motion Picture Review Ep 005:Henry’s Crime (or It’s Kinda A Win-Win Situation)

In this episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST,  we continue our theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes" with a review of an underrated film involving a crime that happens after the arrest. So enjoy as Xan & Gretta review Henry's Crime, directed by Malcolm Venville and starring Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga, and James Caan.
 
 

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 329: Astro Fighter Sunred (or Where The Hell Did Sunred Leave His Sunshoot?)

In this episode, Xan reviews a comedy manga that parodies Super Sentai Superhero Series. So put on your favorite Sentai outfit and  enjoy as he reviews "Tenshi Sentai Sunred/Astro Fighter Sunred" by Makoto Kuboto
 
 
Besides talking about Super Sentai Series in general, our intrepid host also talks about the unique villains of this series and where he first heard about it. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

Spiraken Motion Picture Review Ep 004: A Fish Called Wanda (or Stticcckk Toooo Tttthhheee Ppplllaaannn)

In This episode of The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST,  we continue our theme month of "Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes" with a review of a classic heist movie that involves two of the Monty Python crew. So enjoy as our hosts review A Fish Called Wanda, directed by Charles Crichton and starring John Cleese Jamie Lee Curtis Kevin Kline Michael Palin and Tom Georgeson.
 
 

Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Good Boys

In this SPOILER FREE mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review an upcoming coming of age comedy movie brought to you by the guys who made Superbad, Neighbors, 50/50 and some other recent comedies. So, sit back and enjoy as our hosts reviews Good Boys, directed by Gene Stupnitsky and starring Jacob Tremblay, Keith Williams, and Brady Noon as well as Molly Gordon, Lil Rel Howery, Will Forte and Midori Francis
 
 

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 328: The Ideal Sponger Life (or Now That We’re Married. I’m Gonna Sit On The Couch)

In this episode, Xan reviews another isekai series, but this time it is about being married in another world. So enjoy as he reviews "Risou no Himo Seikatsu/The Ideal Sponger Life" by Tsunehiko Watanabe and illustrated by Neko Hinotsuki
 
 
 Our Host talks about how this is different to other isekai series, compares it to way of the house Husband and contemplates why this series works. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

Spiraken Motion Picture Review Ep 003: The Town (or The Lindas Want You To Open The Door)

In This episode of  The SPIRAKEN MOTION PICTURE REVIEW PODCAST,  we return to an old tradition of the Spiraken Movie Review Podcast, The Theme Month and this one is a doozy. Xan and Gretta  start the Month of Heists, hijacking and high octane car crashes with a review of a modern heist movie. So enjoy as our hosts review The Town, directed by and starring Ben Affleck. It also stars Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Blake Lively, Titus Welliver, Pete Postlethwaite, and Chris Cooper.
 
 

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 327: Welcome to the Ballroom (or Correct Posture Makes You Look Confident & Taller)

In this episode, Xan reviews a sports manga where having a long neck gives you dancing power. So turn on some classical music, get a dance partner and enjoy as he reviews "Welcome To The Ballroom" by Tomo Takeuchi
 
 
 Our Host compares this manga to Sesuji wo Pin (a manga we reviewed in episode 212), and also discusses the unique character designs of this series. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 326: Demon Slayer- Kimetsu no Yaiba (or Demon Slaying Blade)

In this episode, Xan and Gretta review a dark adventure manga about an older brother who is trying to protect the world and his sister from evil monsters. So put on hanafuda earrings, grab a katana and enjoy as they reviews "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" by Koyoharu Gotouge
 
 
 Our hosts discuss how good of a brother tanjiro is, the unique side characters in this manga and how its plot is better than one piece. Hope You Enjoy This Episode

Spiraken Supplimental Episode: Kyoto Animation Fire

 On the morning of 18 July 2019  at around 10:30 a.m. JST (09:30 pm  EST the 17th), an arson attack occurred at the Kyoto Animation Studio One in the Fushimi Ward of Kyoto. Over 75 people were estimated to be in the building and at least half were killed in this horrible incident.
Kyoto Animation is a Japanese animation studio and a light novel publisher located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 1981 by former Mushi Pro staff. Presided by Hideaki Hatta, the company is also affiliated with studio Animation Do. As of 2015, Kyoto Animation has produced 21 anime series and numerous films. Unlike most animation studios, Kyoto Animation's animators are salaried employees rather than freelance workers. Therefore, Kyoto Animation animators are able to focus more on the quality of each frame rather than on meeting frame production quotas."  TQuoted directly from wikipedia
The individual who caused this (we shall not use their name) thought he was being plagurised by the anime studio and was swiftly captured by police outside the studio.
Our Hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by this event.
If you would like to help 
 
#helpkyoaniheal
Please donate to either Sendai Filmwork's Kyoani gofundme page https://www.gofundme.com/help-kyoani-heal 
donate at the donation boxes at Animate Stores 
or you can donate directly to Kyoto Animation  using the following information
On July 24th, Kyoto Animation released a statement with the details on how they'll be accepting donations directly, with all the information needed for a direct bank transfer. These details (listed below) include a SWIFT code for international transfers. 
 
BANK NAME : THE KYOTO SHINKIN BANKSWIFT : KYSBJPJZBRANCH NAME : MINAMI MOMOYAMA BRANCHBRANCH NUMBER : 048ADDRESS : 16-50, YOSAI, MOMOYAMA-CHO, HUSHIMI-KU, KYOTO-SHI, KYOTO-HU, 612-8016 , JAPANACCOUNT NUMBER : 0002890ACCOUNT HOLDER : KYOTO ANIMATION CO.,LTD., REPRESENTATIVE DIRECTOR, HATTA HIDEAKI
 
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Spiraken Manga Review Ep 325: Himouto! Umaru Chan (or The World Revolves Around Younger Siblings)

In this episode, Xan and Gretta review the hilarious manga about an older brother dealing with his crazy inside otaku, outside ms perfect, little sister. So pour yourself some coca-cola, put on a hamster kigu and enjoy as they reviews "Himouto Umaru-Chan" by Sankaku head
 
 
 Our hosts debate about the combination of chocolate and sour potato chips as well as the logic behind some of Umaru's choices. Hope You Enjoy This Episode