Spiraken Review Podcast

Nuff said....Final Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review. Due to stresses in real life as well as the insanity which is present everywhere. This is it. sorry seriously though this episode i review kamen no maid guy after the music. enjoy Music for This Episode      Ending Music- This is the End by the Doors (The Doors Greatest Hits), Background Music- Special Life by KOTOTO (Kamen no Maid Guy OST) ...

The 95th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan decides to explore the corporate world and reviews the Tokusatsu Parody manga series Tokumu Sentai Shinesman! by Kaimu Tachibana ----more----   Only five more episodes til episode 100. What will happen in the episodes leading up to episode 100, listen and find out. Remember to check out Xan's antics on the Fightbait.com podcast as well as remember...

In the 94th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan talks like he is from Brooklyn and acts like a thug as he reviews the action, comedy, mafia, world famous shonen manga series Katekyo Hitman Reborn! by Akira Amano ----more---- Besides going in depth into the series, Xan also debates about life and death situations and if someone can survive a rifle shot to the head. Remember to check out Xan's...

In the 93rd episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan acts hip and trendy as he reviews the take flight, high speed manga series Air Gear by Oh Great! ----more---- Also with the clarity of recording due to the rebuilt podmonster computer, Xan is able to edit the podcast so it sounds much better. Remember to check out Xan's antics on the Fightbait.com podcast. Also remember the create a new logo ba...

In this episode, Xan reviews the long running, ultraviolent, science fiction action series Bio Booster Armor Guyver by Yoshiki Takaya ----more---- While only covering a small fraction of the plot, Xan wets your appetite with his review of The Guyver. On another note, Xan should be getting his computer back soon, so recording should be a little bit more clear sounding as well as more in depth. Reme...

The 91st Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review is a truly momentous occasion. Due to The Paladin Malware Virus, Xan had to record this episode on... HIS IPOD NANO!!!!!! So Listen as Xan reviews the Fantasy Fiction Shonen Series, Record of Lodoss Wars: The Demon of Flame by Ryo Mizuno ----more---- Since Xan was without a computer when he recorded this episode, the quality is not as gtood as other ep...

The 90th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast! Only ten more and we reach one hundred episodes. In this podcast episode, Xan reviews a classic Dark HorseTitle, The sword fighting Tokugawa era Seinen Series, Blade Of The Immortal by Hiroaki Samura ----more---- Xan had much fun reading this manga and gives a history lesson about the Tokugawa era and explains a little bit about Bushido. Can a...

In the 89th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast, Xan reviews a manga adaptation of the Kyoichi Katayama novel, Sekai no Chushin de, Ai o Sakebu (Crying Out Love, In The Center Of The World) which is entitled , Socrates In Love by Kazumi Kazui Xan debates over the strength of this manga over its novel counterpart. He also reads an email, explains the awesomeness that is Bioshock 2 and talk...

In the 88th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast, Xan reviews a classic Viz Title, The Supernatural Shonen Series, "Mai The Psychic Girl" by Kazuya Kudo and illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami. ----more---- Despite this being another short episode, Xan covers a good portion of "Mai", as well as go into further detail about the create-a-new-logo Contest. Remember to Listen to the New FIghtbait.c...

In this Special Supplemental episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and his long time partner in crime, Deke review one of the Greatest Movies of All Time , "Big Trouble In Little China" directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell   That's right fans, Xan reviews a live action movie, not a manga, anime or a comic. Be amazed as Deke and Xan rant about this classic work of art and ponder...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast, Xan reviews the famous Osamu Tezuka Medical Drama Series, Black Jack ----more----   While he does talk a bit about Osamu Tezuka, Xan does his best to explain Black Jack without grossing the audiance out as well as not revealing every little secret about the manga itself. He also reads an email from John Sasser and talks more about the create a...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast, Xan reviews a Clamp knock- off series, the angelic fantasy romance manga, Angel Sanctuary by Kaori Yuki ----more---- Xan explains a little about his like for the artwork and distaste of the story. He also announces a new contest with a prize of being on the show itself. Listen to find out more Music For Episode: Intro Music -Messiah by Juri, Bl...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast, Xan geeks out over the first true Magical Girl Sci-Fi hero. So listen as he reviews the female protagonist Shonen Adventure Series, Cutey Honey by Go Nagai! ----more---- Besides talking about the awesomeness that is Cutey Honey, Xan also talks about Go Nagai and the musical styling of the Cutey Honey Theme. . Music For Episode: Intro Music -Cut...

Happy New Year, Xan did not expect this podcast to last this long. Good Times. So, in this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast, Xan reviews the confusing and oddly arousing manhwa series, Jack Frost by Jinho Ko ----more---- Despite hating this manga, Xan had a good time critiquing the email sent to him. Sending emails is a good idea. Music For Episode: Intro Music -Reverse Will by Akira Y...

Happy Holidays, Xan celebrates the holidays and the birth of his nephew. He also reviews the super cute seinen series, Chi's Sweet Home by Konami Kanata ----more---- Since the premise is so simple, Xan breezes through this manga review and also answers an email and talks about his interesting christmas. Email Xan about Your holiday at Spiraken@gmail.com The two links described in this episode were...

In this episode, Xan observes and reports about one of the longest manga series that was written in the 1980's. So listen as he reviews this adventure fantasy horror manga , 3x3 Eyes by Yuzo Takada ----more---- With a unique horror fantasy style, 3x3 Eyes in a story of love, monsters, adventure and mutilation of a meat shield. Worth every moment that xan spend reading it. On another note, Xan is d...

Ep 81: Misleading Title In the 81th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a crappy manhwa , P.K. by Lee Jong-Kyu and illustrated by Park Chul-Ho ----more---- Another Short episode, Xan expresses his dislike of this manga is a quick and witty way. He also explains the greatness of Assassin's Creed 2. Music For Episode: ,Intro Music -Sparkling(Tekken 5 OST),Ending Music -Jin Kazama Theme...

In the 80th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reflects on the dramatic slice of life seinen manga , Bartender by Araki Joh and illustrated by Kenji Nagatomo ----more---- A manga that is one of a kind, unfortunately due to Xan being slightly relaxed on cold medicine, this episode is quick and a little off but still a good review of an intriguing manga. Music For Episode: Intro Music -Barten...

In this episode, Xan learns what it's like to be homeless and an alcoholic in this slice of Life autobiographic manga Disappearance Diary by Hideo Azuma ----more---- Xan is pretty relaxed after his birthday, so this episode is pretty laid back and simple. Enjoy Music For Episode: ,Intro Music -Saudade by Porno Graffiti (Best Red), Ending Music -Spring Cleaning by Joe Hitashi (Howl's Moving Castle...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan takes a look at the legend of the second member of the Joestar family in his review of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure 's second story arc Battle Tendency by Hirohiko Araki ----more---- The second story arc in this long manga, Battle Tendency takes place 50 years after the 1st story and focuses on Joseph Joestar, the grandson of Jonathan Joestar the prota...

In the 77th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan becomes involved with the 108 Dragons and reviews the crime martial arts action seinen manga , Crying Freeman by Kazuo Koike and illustrated by Ryuichi Ikigami   ----more---- A truly graphic and mature manga, Crying Freeman is one of a kind and truly groundbreaking as one of the first non shonen manga to be released in the United States Music F...

In this, the 76th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast, Xan becomes desensitized to gore and violence in the uberviolent and classic seinen manga , Violence Hero Riki-Oh by Masahiko Takajo and drawn by Saruwatari Tetsuya ----more---- While this manga will probably never be released in America due to it insulting everyone from the Jewish to Germans to prison inmates and Americans. it is tru...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets psyched about the uberly violent and awesome classic action manga , Hokuto no Ken/Fist of the North Star by Buronson ----more---- This manga is truly a classic that should be read by anyone who enjoys violent manga. Xan also tries using a new headset microphone. give him some feedback on how it sounds. Music For Episode: ,Intro Music -Ai Wo To...

In the 74th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the disturbing controversial and twisted psychological thriller manga , M.P.D. Psycho by Eiji Otsuka ----more----   After much debate, this will be the last horror manga for a while, that way Xan does not have to worry about spoiling the twist for you listeners out there. Can't wait for episode 75 Music For Episode: Intro Music -Evil Ma...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan studies embalming, possession, and alien channeling in the horror comedy mystery manga , The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service by Eiji Otsuka ----more---- Ironic that Xan had to review another manga that was drawn by Housui Yamazaki. But even if it was disturbing and creepy, it was still a good read. Music For Episode: ,Intro Music -Fear Of The Dark...