Episodes
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
In this long awaited episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast ,Xan is joined by a new co host, Sukiharu. So sit back and relax as they Review Kuroko no Basket by Tadatoshi Fujimaki and Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya
Wednesday Oct 01, 2014
Spiraken Book Review: September 2014 -Ring World
Wednesday Oct 01, 2014
Wednesday Oct 01, 2014
Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB.
In this episode, Xan is joined by Baz as they review a classic sci fi story which has influenced many modern Science Fiction Games. So sit back and relax as they review Larry Niven's "Ringworld"
Wednesday Sep 24, 2014
Spiraken Book Review: Julia's House For Lost Creatures
Wednesday Sep 24, 2014
Wednesday Sep 24, 2014
In this fantastical Book Review episode, Xan reviews an amazing Children's book brought to us by First Second Company. So sit back and relax as Xan tells a story of a most curious house that is "Julia's House For Lost Creatures" written and illustrated by Ben Hatke
This adorable story intrigues the heart and inspires the soul. So if you have a chance, pick it up at your local book store. Hope you enjoy
Monday Sep 01, 2014
Spiraken Book Review: August 2014- Fahrenheit 451
Monday Sep 01, 2014
Monday Sep 01, 2014
Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB.
In this episode, Xan reviews a controversial book that was very influential on modern fiction. So sit back and relax as he reviews Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451"
Wednesday Aug 20, 2014
Spiraken Con Review: Otakon 2014
Wednesday Aug 20, 2014
Wednesday Aug 20, 2014
In This awesome episode of Spiraken's Con Review, Xan tells you about his experiences and adventures attending the 21st OTAKONat the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD from August 8 through 10th
The Best Cosplay Xan Saw at The Convention. Sonochee from Redline
for more pictures, check out our flickr album for otakon 2014 So besides talking about some of the great events happening at Otakon, Xan also talks about what motivates people to attend a con and why certain cons are better than others. We will also be releasing the kill la kill cast interview next week. Either way sit back and enjoy the
show Music For Episode: Intro Music - One by Altima ( Sword Art Online OST ), Ending Music -Forever Love by Yoshiki ( X/Japan Classics ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com My Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan SpirakenOur Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: What was your favorite aspect of Otakon 2014?
Saturday Aug 16, 2014
Supplimental Episode Z: No Game No Life
Saturday Aug 16, 2014
Saturday Aug 16, 2014
In this supplemental episode, Xan and Baz finish out our prequel series to Spiraken's Anime Corner as they review an insanely creative, fun and addictive series about alternate worlds and playing games, so sit back and relax as they review AIE's "No Game No Life"
Thursday Aug 14, 2014
Spiraken Book Review: July 2014 Part 2- Raising Steam
Thursday Aug 14, 2014
Thursday Aug 14, 2014
Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB.
In this episode, Xan gets a little wacky as he reviews that comical fantasy book "Raising Steam" by Terry Pratchett
Friday Aug 01, 2014
Spiraken Book Review: July 2014 Part 1- Memoirs of A Geisha
Friday Aug 01, 2014
Friday Aug 01, 2014
Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB.
In this episode of the podcast,Xan reviews an award winning historical fiction novel in Arthur Goldman's "Memoirs of A Geisha
Tuesday Jul 15, 2014
Supplimental Episode y: Eden of the East
Tuesday Jul 15, 2014
Tuesday Jul 15, 2014
In this supplemental episode, Xan and Baz join a secret group as they review a pseudo realistic story of lost memories, conspiracies and super phones, so sit back and relax as they review Production IG's "HIgashi no Eden/ Eden of the East"
Wednesday Jul 02, 2014
Spiraken Book Club: June 2014 Part 1- Frankenstein
Wednesday Jul 02, 2014
Wednesday Jul 02, 2014
Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB.
In this episode of the new podcast,Xan reviews a class work of Horror Science Fiction in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"
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.