Spiraken Review Podcast

Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2

In this special mini episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Xan geeks out and talks  about his initial reactions to the Latest Marvel Cinematic Universe Film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, directed by James Gunn & starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Batista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillian,Pom Klementieff, Kurt Russell and a special Cameo by Stan Lee

Spiraken Book Club: Real Friends

In this Spiraken Book Review, Xan reminisces about his childhood as he reads an autobiographic story about the trials and tribulations of making friends. Sit back and relax as he reviews "Real Friends" by Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham"
 
If you ever need someone to talk to about bullying or stresses, you can always email at xan@spiraken.com . I hope that this review and this book can bring a smile to your face .Hope you enjoy
 
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Spiraken Game Review: Persona 5

Hello ladies and gents, boys and girls, reds, blues and all you good folk of the Spiraken community! We’re back discussing your eventually go-to devices for all the entertainment you could want. In this episode, Xan gets to review arguably the greatest RPG of all time in Altus's latest installement in the Shin Megumi Tensai Series, "Persona 5"
From the unique combat/ negotiation system to the amazing character social link system and the revitalized fusion system, Xan gives an in depth review of this amazing PS4/PS3 game.
Besides talking about the awesomeness of Persona 5, Xan discusses the history of the Persona Franchise, the origin of the term picaresque and the hypocracy of certain elements in the confidant/social link system
If you want to join Xan in the Phantom Thieve Association and help him out, Xan's PSN ID is Xan_ Spiraken. If you want to play Simpsons Tapped Out with Xan, his friendiD is "Alexdvillan". Please add him.  If you want to recommend what games we should review next, just shoot us a message or ten on twitter or at our email accounts! Game on!

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 209: Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto

In this cool episode of the podcast, Xan give into the fandom and geeks about one of the coolest slice of life manga series to come out in the last 4 years.. So sit back and enjoy as Xan reviews Sakamoto desu ka? / Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto by Nami Sano
 
While this episode is short, Xan tries his best to go over why the main character is cool. If you don't believe him, check out the first volume and comment below. Also check out our Anime Boston Photos here. Either way  Hope you enjoy

Spiraken Book Club: The Amazing Crafty Cat

In this Spiraken Book Review, Xan gets artistic as he reviews Charise Harper's "The Amazing Crafty Cat"
 
Besides geeking out over the DIY Projects in the book, Xan talks about the art style and his favorite parts of this book. if you like our book reviews and want more, email me at xan@spiraken.com Anyway Hope you enjoy
 
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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

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 208: Spice & Wolf (or Things In This World That Make Me Wise)

In this exciting episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan talks about Economics, trade and mysticism as he reviews Isuna Hasekura's manga adaptation of "狼と香辛料 (Ōkami to Kōshinryō)"  or as it is known in the west as Spice & Wolf
 
Xan geeks out over the various adaptations of this unique fantasy story as well as pimps out the Collector's edition. Check out Xan at Anime Boston 2017 from March 30- April 2nd.  Hope you enjoy

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 207: The Gods Lie (or Learning To Run With Three Feet)

Xan is back from Japan and while he is working on his trip podcast here is something to tide you over. In this episode of the the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a coming of age story from Vertical Comics. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews The Gods Lie by Kaori Ozaki
 
While there is not too many spoilers in this episode, there is discussion about the plights of being an 11 year old and how crazy little brothers can be. Hope you enjoy

Spiraken Book Club: Space Scouts

In this Spiraken Book Review, Xan explores his past as well as Outerspace as he reviews Mike Lawrence's stellar coming of age comic, "Space Scouts"
 
Besides talking about the awesome protagonist, Xan talks about the art style and his favorite parts of this book. if you like our book reviews and want more, email me at xan@spiraken.com Anyway Hope you enjoy
 
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Spiraken Book Review: California Dreaming

In honor of international Women's Day, this episode of the the Spiraken Manga Review is dedicated to one of the most innovating and intriguing women in history, Cass Elliot aka Mama Cass. So sit back and relax as  Xan reviews a biographical graphic novel for the first time, "Californoa Dreamin'" by Penelope Bagieu
 
TListen to some of Xan's introspective thoughts about this novel and enjoy some of the great music by Cass in the background. Thank you First second Publishing for bringing this book into the world. Also for International Women's Day, do something nice for the women in your life.
 
Xan is still in Japan, so he will answer your emails once he gets backs. 
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