Spiraken Review Podcast

In this episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is forced to review the Seinen World History Manga Hetalia Axis Powers by Hidekaz Himaruya, Meanwhile Timbo is extremely lucky as he gets to review the comedy Superhero Manga Ratman by INUI Sekihiko ----more----   The majority of this episode is Timbo and Xan talking about everything except their manga. From news to emails to their opinions on DC's...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan & Timbo tackle a strange topic as they review the 2011 action film, "Drive Angry in 3D" directed by Patrick Lussier and starring Nicolas Cage, Michael Finchtner, Amber Heard, David Morse, Billy Burke, and Kenneth Wayne Bradley They also discuss why Dr. Mobieus is important, Cyborg Bruce Lee, why movement is needed in a sex scene shoot out and other...

Xan is back from New York Comic Con/ New York Anime Festival 2011 and he had a great time. Due to the length of the convention as well as the numerous panels and events, SPIRAKEN has decided to break the Con Report into several Segments. In this third and final section,Xan is joined by Baz and Rufus as they cover Days 3 and 4 of New York Comic Conr 2011. They also discuss the Karaoke meet up after...

Xan is back from New York Comic Con/ New York Anime Festival 2011 and he had a great time. Due to the length of the convention as well as the numerous panels and events, SPIRAKEN has decided to break the Con Report into several Segments. In this second section,Xan covers the  second day of the convention, Friday the 14th of October 2011. After a long day of going through the convention Xan sounds...

Xan is back from New York Comic Con/ New York Anime Festival 2011 and he had a great time. Due to the length of the convention as well as the numerous panels and events, SPIRAKEN has decided to break the Con Report into several Segments. In this first section,Xan covers the first dayof the convention, Thursday the 13th of October 2011. Due to a long day, Zorro decided to opt out of this recording...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan Baz & Rufus celebrate the 50th episode of the Spiraken Movie review by reviewing a completely absurd and brilliant movie directed by The Zucker Brothers and Jim Abrahams. And that film is the 1980 Classic, "Airplane", starring Robert Hays, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Peter Graves, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Frank Ashmore,...

In this episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Timbo talk about games and teaching as they review two unique titles; The Shonen Action Comedy Series Hell Teacher Nube/Jigoku Sensei Nūbē  written by Makura Sho and the Explosive Seinen Survivalist Series BTOOOM! by Junya Inoue ----more---- Besides their usual banter, our hosts debate about daytime television, the crappiness of Yu-Gi-Oh Spin O...

In this episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Timbo returns as he assists Xan in reviewing a terrible shonen manga He is My Master/Kore ga Watashi no Goshujin-sama by Mattsu ----more---- First off, we apologize for the long hiatus from the last episode to this one, Life decided to throw many curveballs at our hosts so it took a while to get this episode up and running but it was worth it. you get...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan Baz & Rufus marvel as Kurt Russell and Sly Stallone Let their powers combine in this 1989 Action Buddy Cop Film, Tango & Cash directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy and also starring Jack Palance, Brion James, James Hong and Teri Hatcher There is also discuss on when Xan had a Fu Man Chu Mustache, the insanity of buddy cop films, and why one needs a RV f...

In this episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan attempts the improbable as he reviews arguably one of the greatest works in manga history, the historic and amazing shonen manga from 1951 Tetsuwan Atom/ Astroboy by Osamu Tezuka While there have been many essays, articles, and podcasts which have reviewed Astroboy, Xan does his best to give a subjective and unbiased review of this great series. If...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan Baz & Rufus get their mayhem film fix as they review the 2007 action comedy film, Shoot' Em Up directed by Michael David and starring Clive Owen, Paul Giamatti, Monica Bellucci, Stephen McHattie, and Greg Bryk While this episode is slightly disjointed, if you pay attention, it makes perfect sense. Also enjoy the return of Spiraken's Goon Union Deba...

In this metalisous episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Timbo rock on as they review the Heavy Metal Comedy series Detroit Metal City by Kiminori Wakasugi ----more----   Listen as our intrepid hosts describe the diverse nature of Metal itself and laugh as they rant about Dr. Mobeius and his Killer Scorpions with their pincers and Lazers...and pincers. Hope You Enjoy this episode Music For...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Baz and his wife Aimee join to assist Xan review the film which brought the return of High Seas Adventure Films. So enjoy as they review the pirate adventure film, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl directed by Gore Verbinski and starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Kiera Knightly, Jack Davenport, Honathan Pryce, Lee...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan takes it slow as he reviews the romantic comedy parody manga Hayate no Gotoku/Hayate The Combat Butler by Kenjiro Hata ----more----   Despite the absence of his opinion on the manga's artstyle, Xan goes in depth on his feelings about this manga. Hope You Enjoy this episode   Music For Episode: Intro Music -Hayate no Gotoku! by Kotoko( Hayate no Got...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is back and ready for action as he review the romantic drama manga Ichigo 100% / Strawberry 100% by Yamada Keiyou ----more----   While it is a shorter episode, listen to the stinger to get Xan's full opinion on this manga and why it was more then it appears to be .Hope You Enjoy this episode Music For Episode: Intro Music -Shine of Voice by Dream (...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is joined by Timbo as they complete the third installment of the month of Capes Costumes and Crazed Criminal Masterminds, with their review of The latest DC movie to come out, the sci fi adventure Green Lantern, Directed by Martin Campbell and starring Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Mark Strong, Peter Sarsgaard, Angela Bassett, Tim Robbins, Geoffery...

As Oppose to making this a supplimental episode, Xan decided to create a whole new section for Con Reports/reviews, so here is Xan, Timbo and Bell Chan's Review of Anime Next 2011. Listen as they talk about what as good, bad, and insane at this con in Summerset New Jersey, debate about the rules of the dealer, rant about what makes a panel awesome and marvel at the pictures Xan took while at the c...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan continues the Third Theme month in 2011, The Month of Capes Costumes and Crazed Criminal Masterminds, with assistance by the dynamic Duo of Baz and Rufus. Become enraged as they review that gamma irradiated movie, The Incredible Hulk Directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Edward Norton, Liv Taylor, Tim Roth, William Hurt, Tim Blake Nelson and Lou...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan talks about his plans for Animenext 2011, goes over some news and reviews the poorly done manga Toxic by Takahashi Ryo   ----more----   Note that the views express in the manga reviewed are not the views of The Spiraken Manga Review, The host Xan or anyone affiliated with this podcast. If you have been offended by the review of this manga, we apolo...

n this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Kal returns as The Spiraken Movie Review guys start off the Third Theme month in 2011. So enjoy as they start of the month of Capes Costumes and Crazed Criminal Masterminds, with the review of the Richard Donner Cut of Superman 2, Directed by Richard Donnor and starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Terrence Stamp, Sarah Douglas, Jack...

In the 129th Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan revisits the world of bounty hunters with a new spin on it. So Listen as he reviews the bombastic action comedy Manga, Gunsmith Cats by Kenichi Sonata ----more---- Our intrepid host also discuss handicapable villians, Hope's upcoming project and hints at the updated review archive at our website. Hope You Enjoy this episode Music For Episode:...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the Viz shonen jump manga Black Cat by Kentaro Yabuki ----more---- Despite this being a quick episode, our host also talks about the homages to other anime, manga, and video games that are within this manga. Hope You Enjoy this episode Music For Episode: Intro Music -American Money by Yoko Kanno ( Cowboy Bebop OST 2 No Disk), Background Mus...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is joined by Hope as they review the film adaptation of Douglas Adam's Greatest Novel Masterpiece, the Comedy Adventure , The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, Directed by Garth Jennings and starring Martin Freeman, Zooey Deschanel, Mos Def, Sam Rockwell, Bill Nighy, John Malkovich and Alan Rickman. There is much discussion on this podcast about Do...

In the 127th Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Timbo talk about ultraviolence and what someone needs to survive in insurmountable odds as they review the shonen adventure survival manga Cage of Eden/ Eden no Ori by Yamada Keiyou and the Ultraviolent Adventure Horror Sci-Fi Seinen Manga Gantz by Hiroya Oku   ----more---- They also debate upon what mythical creature causes airplane troub...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Bell Chan have fun as they review the Fantasy Comedy Adventure Movie, Jumanji Directed by Joe Johnston and starring Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Jonathan Hyde, David Alan Grier, Kristen Dunst and Adam Hann-Byrd . Our hosts also discuss board games, shoes, and many other topics in this fun filled episode. There is also talk about the Sakura Mats...