Episodes
Tuesday May 17, 2016
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 203: Tokyo ESP Intangible Girl Kicks Guy In Face
Tuesday May 17, 2016
Tuesday May 17, 2016
In this episode, Xan and Jaxie review another enhanced human super hero story. Only this one seems all too familiar. So Enjoy as our host review the supernatural action story Tokyo Esp by Hajime Segawa
Besides suggesting that this manga is a blatent rip off of xmen, our hosts discuss the unique powers of flying penguins, promote their upcoming events and lament the late arrival of the Wheel of Manga. Remember to Check out all the events at https://www.facebook.com/WhiteDuckEvents/?pnref=lhc and check out our panels at AnimeNext 2016 Hope you enjoy
Saturday May 14, 2016
Spiraken Supplimental Episode: Happy 8th Anniversary
Saturday May 14, 2016
Saturday May 14, 2016
Greetings everyone from us here at Spiraken.com, It's our 8 year anniversary
To commemorate this occasion, May-san is back to wish us a very Happy 8th Anniversary and to chat with Xan about what has happened in the past, as well as brain storm over upcoming events in the Future.
From all of us here at the podcast, thank you for sticking by us for the last 8 years and we hope you stay with us for another 8 years. hope you enjoy the episode
Music For This Episode: Intro Music: Victory Theme -Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger OST), Background Music: Happy Birthday -Chamber Orchestra Kremlin (Kremlin Orchestra), Closing Music: Congratulations -Sleeping With Sirens (Feel)
Our Website:Spiraken.com
Host's Email: Xan@spiraken.com
Twitter: @spiraken
Random Question of the Day: What was the first episode you listened to of the Spiraken Manga Review?
Thursday May 12, 2016
Xan Chat 003: Car Karaoke and Driving
Thursday May 12, 2016
Thursday May 12, 2016
Hey fans and welcome to the first Spiraken Xan Drive Chat, where Xan and a co host drive around and ramble on about cool and crazy things
To commemorate this occasion, May-san joins Xan to have a fun conversation we talk about Rex Manning Day, Macklemore, sing songs in a karaoke style, discuss the past, the future, the various things which have changed in life and where we are going. You also hear us recording a live on facebook. it's a more chilled fun relaxed and unedited episode.
Hope you enjoy
Music For This Episode: Intro Music: Background Music: S&M - Rihanna (Loud), Background Music: The Less I Know The Better -Tame Impala (Currents), Background Music: Son of Man - Phil Collins (Tarzan OST), Background Music: Seems -Queen Sarah Saturday (Empire Records OST), Background Music: Downtown -Macklemore (This Unruly Mess I've Made), Background Music: Runaround -Blues Traveler (Four), Background Music: I Want You Back -The Jackson 5 (Guardians of the Galaxy OST), Background Music: Ants Marching -Dave Matthews Band ( From Under The Table & Dreaming), Background Music: Fuck You -Ceelo Green (The Ladykiller), Background Music: Lithium Flower -Scott Matthews (Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex OST), Background Music: Teenage Dirthbag -Wheatus (Wheatus), Background Music: Before He Cheats -Carrie Underwood (Some Hearts),
Our Website:Spiraken.com
Host's Email: Xan@spiraken.com
Twitter: @spiraken
Random Question of the Day: How was Xan & May-san's Singing? Would you like to see more episodes like this?
Wednesday May 11, 2016
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Captain America- Civil War
Wednesday May 11, 2016
Wednesday May 11, 2016
SPIRAKEN ASSEMBLE! In this special mini episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and May-san talk about their initial reactions to the Latest Marvel Cinematic Universe Film, Captain America: Civil War directed by Anthony & Joe Russo & starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr, Sebastian Stan, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Chadwich Boseman, Paul Rudd, Tom Holland, Daniel Bruhl, William Hurt and a special Cameo by Stan Lee
Wednesday May 11, 2016
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 202: Death Note (or I’ll Take A Potato Chip...And Eat It!!!)
Wednesday May 11, 2016
Wednesday May 11, 2016
In this episode, Xan and Jaxie finally get to review a super popular manga that has been requested since this podcast started. So enjoy as our hosts review the mystical horror psychological thriller series Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata
Besides reviewing the manga, our hosts discuss the nature of shinigami's relation to death in other cultures, the annoyance of Death Note's fans and the potential applications of a real death note. Send us some comments at our email, Check out all the events at https://www.facebook.com/WhiteDuckEvents/?pnref=lhc and check out our panels at AnimeNext 2016 Hope you enjoy
Sunday May 08, 2016
Spiraken Special Episode: Return to Classics- The Return of May-san!!!!
Sunday May 08, 2016
Sunday May 08, 2016
Sorry for the belated release of this episode but I wanted to make it just right. Especially because of who is on this episode. So As an additional gift to our fans for reaching episode 200, May-san has deemed us worthy to bask in her presence as we reminisce about the podcast past and talk about its future.
So as you enjoy the return of the first co host of the podcast, listen as we talk about how times have changed, how May-san is a flower, how she will be returning to the podcast in some capacity and how things have been awesome in the world of tv, movies, books and life itself. hope you enjoy the episode
Music for this episode- Opening Theme: Celebretary Fanfare by Arthur Reed (The RWMS Plays), Closing Theme- Elan by Nightwish (Century Child)
Our Website: www.spiraken.com
Our email: Spiraken@gmail.com
Host's email: Xan@spiraken.com
Our Twitter: @spiraken
Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spiraken.review?fref=ts
Question of the day: What manga would you like May-san to review?
Wednesday Apr 27, 2016
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 201: My Hero Academia (or Anyone Can Be A Hero...Even You!)
Wednesday Apr 27, 2016
Wednesday Apr 27, 2016
In this episode, Jaxie returns to join Xan as they review another superhero manga, Only this time it's mixed with a bit of high schol drama. So enjoy as our host review Boku no Hiro Academia/ My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi,
Our hosts talk about the unique nature of the manga, but they also discuss the art of self sacrifice, how many video game references are used, how the anime adaptaion is and also what is in coming up in the future. PLUS ULTRA!!!! Check out our panels at AnimeNext 2016 and Hope you enjoy
Tuesday Apr 26, 2016
Spiraken Con Review: Castle Point Anime Convention 2016
Tuesday Apr 26, 2016
Tuesday Apr 26, 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.
Wednesday Apr 20, 2016
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 200: One Punch-Man (or Killer Move- Serious Punch!!)
Wednesday Apr 20, 2016
Wednesday Apr 20, 2016
We Have Finally done it. We have reached Episode 200 of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast!So,to celebrate, Xan and Timbo talk about how the podcast has changed over time and more importantly review one of the Best Mangas currently out. So, sit back and relax as they reviews the Superhero Comedy Manga, One Punch Man by One and drawn by Yusuke Murata
Besides geeking out over the awesomeness of One Punch Man, our intrepid hosts talk about the MCU, Battlechaser, Netflix TV shows, sports manga and what will happen in the future.So Thank you for being with us for this long ride and we will continue to bring quality content to you. Check out our panels at AnimeNext 2016 and Hope you enjoy
Wednesday Apr 13, 2016
Wednesday Apr 13, 2016
Oh MY GOD! XAN IS BACK WITH A NEW MANGA REVIEW!!!!In this belated episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets a little existential as he review a manga about love, despair, psychological disorders and DID. So, sit back and relax as he reviews Sickness Unto Death by Hikaru Asada and drawn by Takahiro Seguchi
Being the 199th episode of the podcast, Xan is a bit somber in this episode as he discusses the nature of Despair, Life, Identity and a few other intelligent concepts. While this is not as light hearted as other episodes, it is still enjoyable. So Hope you enjoy
About Us
SPIRAKEN or Some Podcast Inventing Reviews About Kinetically Enhanced Narratives is a nerdy manga podcast that also talks about different geeky topics. Started in 2008 by Xan Villanueva and "May-San",this podcast is dedicated to inform our audience on what manga,anime,tv series, conventions or other nerdy thing is worth investing their time in.