Spiraken Review Podcast

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is creeped out by little corner girls after reviewing the ghost horror manga , Mail by Housui Yamazaki ----more---- This episode is very interesting and short at the same time. Xan did not want to spoil any of the horror elements of the manga. Music For Episode: ,Intro Music -Room 312 (Silent Hill 2 OST),Ending Music -Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan ponders about life and death and reviews the disturbing intellectual manga , Ikigami The Ultimate Limit by Motoro Mase While intriguing, this episode may be a little bit distressing especially when Xan begins to comptenplate the meaning of life and why it is so short. Hope you enjoy the episode and don't try to get depressed by this. Music For Epis...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a truly memorable classic manga , Dragonball and it's sequel Dragonball Z by Akira Toriyama ----more---- Also in this episode, we cover the winner of the Dragonball giveaway and Xan explains more about life the universe and why he is always late. Music For Episode: ,Intro Music -Cha la Head Cha la by Hironobu Kageyama (Dragonball Z OST),Bac...

Ep 69: A Very Special Episode In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and his Guests Baz, Fightbait & Elliot, cover many important topics and teach us valuable lessons in life and the pursuit of Happiness. While that is going on, they also review the following manga Honey Blonde by Fukudahda, Love Selection by Gunma Kisaragi & Ogenki Clinic by Haruka Inui ----more---- After trying to mer...

This is simply an explanation on why i haven't been around and vamping up for the upcoming releases of 7 episodes in 2 weeks. sorry for the lateness guys. real life has been a bitch. i will get back to work now and bring my quality show to everyone

Better late than never. In this long awaited episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Bell-Chan reviews two mangas that are funny, perplexing and even strange , The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya by Nagaru Tanigawa and Lucky Star by Kagami Yoshimizu ----more---- Listen as Bell chan and Xan talk about several things and banter back and forth in an unusual manner. Remember about the Dragonball G...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga based on an OVA , Mobile Suit Gundam W: Endless Waltz by Koichi Tokita ----more---- While sounding a little bit jumbled. Gundam is not that hard to follow. if you are interested in finding out more about Gundam check out r5 central to learn more about the Gundam history Remember about the Dragonball Giveaway, where a winner will rec...

In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a very generic manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki , Buso Renkin ----more---- Due to Xan burning his hand, he was unable to podcast this episode fast enough but no worries, the episodes will be on schedule from now on. Remember about the Dragonball Giveaway, where a winner will recieve 5 volumes of Dragonball the Manga. In order to win this contest y...

The back to school episode of the Spiraken Manga Review has a surprise in it. Moonstone from the Animentors guest hosts with Xan. They both review manga written by Tohru Fujisawa , Shonen Junai Gumi and Teacher Kamen ----more---- Since it is a back to school episode Moonstone and Xan cover a lot of topics in this episode including Yaoi, G.I. Joe, Transformers 2, College Talk, The impending Zombie...

The long awaited 64th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast, Xan reviews a sports manga that covers the popular and strange sport of Ping Pong, "P2! Let's Play Ping Pong" ----more---- More Importantly then the Review of P2, Xan reveals who has won the Yu Yu Hakusho Contest where the prize is 11 Volumes of Yu Yu Hakusho, The Manga. The Winner must email Xan asap in order to get his prize. Al...

In this, the 63rd episode of this enlightening podcast, Xan and Bell-Chan review a romantic and heart stealing Clamp Manga, "Man Of Many Faces" ----more---- While it is a short manga, Bell Chan really enjoyed it and Xan had fun reviewing it very quickly. Also listen as Bell-chan and Xan talk about Ponyo the movie. Remember, the Yu Yu Hakusho contest has been extended to August 19th, so send an ema...

Xan is not Alone. HURRAH! in the 62nd episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Bell-Chan Reviews the insane and truly inspiring Manga "FLCL" ----more---- This series is pretty cool, and Xan had fun reviewing it. Bell also enjoyed being on the episode, however she speaks very softly so you may need to put the volume up. Remember, the Yu Yu Hakusho contest has been extended to August 19th, so s...

Despite many hardships, this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan Reviews the Visual Novel Manga adaption of Clannad ----more---- Despite Xan's dislike of the series, the music is pretty good and it should be a definite addition to anyone's music collection. On to other news, the Yu Yu Hakusho contest has been extended to August 19th, so send an email to spiraken@gmail.com with the answer to...

In this hallmark episode of the Spiraken Manga Review podcast, Xan reviews a truly influential series on the popularity of anime in the western world. This manga is powerful, strong and fun to read. and what manga is it? Naoko Takeuchi's Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon) ----more---- This series was a truly fun series to read and it is overall really good. If you have a chanc...

In the 59th episode of this podcast, Xan reviews a destructive series about android catgirls and lots of destruction, Masamune Shirow's Dominion: Tank Police ----more---- This series was interesting to review in such a short period of time. If you have a chance definetly check out the anime. Its pretty cool. Especially the puma twins Hope you guys enjoy it. Also Next Episode will be our 60th episo...

In this long overdue episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the Gambling Series "Kaiji"   Xan apologizes for the lateness in the release of this episode. Real Life took precidence over the podcast. Wait for the next episode to see something really cool. Check out Xan's articles on anime3000.com and email any comments/concerns about how to make the show better. thanks Music For Episode:...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the Yakuza esque Josei Series, Gokusen ----more---- Xan had a blast at Anime Next and can't wait for MangaNext. Send some emails of what you like and don't like about the show, so we can be a better podcast. Check Out Xan's articles on Anime3000.com as well as his sidekickery on the Fightbait Anime & Gaming Podcast And finally, remember to...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the stereotypical Shonen Series O-Parts Hunter or 666 Satan ----more---- Remember Fans, This weekend, Xan will be attending AnimeNext in New Jersey, June 12th-14th .If you see him there and say whhheeeelll of Maannggaa, you get a t-shirt. Check Out Xan's articles on Anime3000.com as well as his sidekickery on the Fightbait Anime & Gaming Po...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a sci fi romance philosophical piece Vandread. ----more---- Xan felt a little overwhelmed with the News but it had to be told. Anyway, Even though Xan was unhappy with how the manga turned out, he still had fun reviewing it and if you have a chance, check out the vandread anime series. it is really good. trust me. Thanks to Kent at up a pad...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a very sad love story about a love, which should never be Koi Kaze ----more---- This episode was done in advance so no new news. Xan forgot to explain this in the episode but here is some additional information about Koi Kaze The manga which Xan reviewed is very sad. Not sad in a cry baby sad but rather in a meloncoly way. Rarely does a man...

So, in this episode, Xan reviews the very vampire heavy romance story Record of Fallen Vampire ----more---- It went a little fast but Xan is getting ready for his trip to vegas. that will be fun. Also remember Xan will be attending AnimeNext in New Jersey, June 12th-14th so check it out and if you see him there you get a t-shirt Check Out Xan's Article on Anime3000.com as well as his sidekickery o...

Happy Birthday Spiraken Manga Review. In our anniversary episode, Xan reviews the fiery goodness that is the Shonen Series, Flame of Recca. ----more---- It is a fun episode and worry not, Spiraken is here to stay and will be on for years Check Out Xan's Article on Anime3000.com as well as his sidekickery on the Fightbait Anime & Gaming Podcast And finally, we are still looking for the voice of THE...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a reimagined version of Tezuka's Astroboy story arc The Strongest Robot in the World that was written By Naoki Urasawa. It is known simply as  Pluto ----more---- This episode is a little short, but Xan had to assist his idiot brother with moving a couch so this came out asap. Check out our one year anniversery this friday, the 15th. Check O...

We have hit the 50th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review and that is awesome. Xan promises not to podfade and will hit the 150 mark. In this episode Xan Reviews Tohru Fujisawa's GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka ----more---- Several things are revealed in this episode including why May-san left the show, how was the Sakura Matsui and also what is Xan's real name. If you were at the Brooklyn Botanic Gard...