Spiraken Manga Review

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 episode. send us well wishes. also check out Xan's articles and editorials on anime3000.com and email any comments/concerns about how to make the show better. thanks Music For Episode: Intro Music -Just Beyond The Time By Ayako Udagawa (New Dominion Tank Police OST),Background Music -Tank Police is Coming By Yoichiro Yoshikawa (New Dominion Tank Police OST),Background Music -Bonaparte's Theme By Yoshio Nomura (New Dominion Tank Police OST),Background Music -Puma Dance By Yoshio Nomura (New Dominion Tank Police OST),Ending Music -Just Fallin' In Love By Ayako Udagawa (New Dominion Tank Police OST) Our Website http:/

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: Intro Music -Hontou no Kotoba - "Mirai wa Bokura no Te no Naka" By The Blue Hearts (Kaiji OST),Ending Music -Onore Michi - "Automatic" By Fake? (Songs From Beelesebub) Our Website http://spiraken.podbean.com Our Forum http://spiraken.rapidboards.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com My Email xan.spiraken@gmail.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xbox live Gamer tag Xan Spiraken Our Voicemail 206-426-6665 (monk) Random Question of the Week: How do you say rock paper scissors in japanese?

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 send an mp3 or email to us about becoming the voice of the wheel of manga or to design a promo for us. thanks again Xan-san AWWAAYYY Music For Episode: Intro Music -Hontou no Kotoba - "My Real Word" By Foot Stamp (Gokusen OST),Ending Music -Onore Michi - "On My Road" By Aki Yashiro (Gokusen) Our Website http://spiraken.podbean.com Our Forum http://spiraken.rapidboards.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com My Email xan.spiraken@gmail.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Voicemail 206-426-6665 (monk) Random Question of the Week: What do you call the third boss in Yakuza Slang?

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 Podcast And finally, remember to send an mp3 or email to us about becoming the voice of the wheel of manga or to design a promo for us. thanks again Xan-san AWWAAYYY Music For Episode: Background Music-Number of the Beast Intro By Iron Maiden (Number of the Beast),Intro Music -From 666 to 777 By Yasushi Ishii (Hellsing OST),Ending Music -Number of the Beast By Iron Maiden (Number of the Beast) Our Website http://spiraken.podbean.com Our Forum http://spiraken.rapidboards.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com My Email xan.spiraken@gmail.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Voicemail 206-426-6665

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 paddle for the new promo design and also remember that 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 Podcast And finally, remember to send an mp3 or email to us about becoming the voice of the wheel of manga or to design a promo for us. thanks again Xan-san AWWAAYYY Music For Episode: Intro Music-Trust By Salia (Vandread OST),Background Music -Theme From GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka OST),Background Music -Ooinaru Gaika By Iwasak

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 manga, which deals with incest, show the negative side of that kind of relationship. Koi Kaze examines this topic and shows the forbidden love between two who should not be in love The characters in this manga are in a situation which should never be even thought of. It goes against several taboos and is something that they both know to be wrong but they stick with it. The fact that Koshiro is concerned about the social taboos and the reprecussions of Nanoko and his actions shows how developed a manga this is. NOTE!!!Xan & The Spiraken Manga Review does not condone this type of relationship and while it is shown in

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 on the Fightbait Anime & Gaming Podcast And finally, we are still looking for the voice of THE WHEEL OF MANGA. Send an mp3 or a voice mail of you saying Wheel of Manga and see if you can become the wheel of manga voice. Music For Episode: Intro Music-Village of Barboroi By Marco D' Ambrosio (Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust OST),Ending Music -Saudade By Porno Graffiti (Saudade) Our Website http://spiraken.podbean.com Our Forum http://spiraken.rapidboards.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com My Email xan.spiraken@gmail.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Voicemail 206-426-6665 (monk) Random Questi

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 WHEEL OF MANGA. Send an mp3 or a voice mail of you saying Wheel of Manga and see if you can become the wheel of manga voice. Music For Episode: Intro Music-Nanka Shiawase (Flame of Recca OST),Background Music -Shinobu of Flame(Flame of Recca OST),Background Music -Kuu (Flame of Recca OST),Background Music -Recca, Inferirority in Numbers (Flame of Recca OST),Background Music -Memory of Dreams(Flame of Recca OST),Background Music -Enemy or Friend(Flame of Recca OST),Background Music -Fuuko Fuujin(Flame of Recca OST),Ending Music -Love Is Changing(Flame of Recca OST) Our Website http://spiraken.podbean.com  Our For

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 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 WHEEL OF MANGA. Send an mp3 or a voice mail of you saying Wheel of Manga and see if you can become the wheel of manga voice. Music For Episode: Intro Music-True Blue by Zone (Astroboy OST),Ending Music -Tooi Sakebi By Nakaido Reiichi(Seriel Experiments Lain OST) Our Website http://spiraken.podbean.com, Our Forum http://spiraken.rapidboards.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com My Email xan.spiraken@gmail.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken

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 Garden and were unable to meet with xan, you can get a free manga and/or a spiraken manga review T-Shirt, if you email a picture of you at the Sakura Matsui to him.   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 WHEEL OF MANGA. Send an mp3 or a voice mail of you saying Wheel of Manga and see if you can become the wheel of manga voice. Thanks to Hikari & Ruby's entry in this contest and also check out Up a Paddle Podcast. it's cool Music For Episode: Intro Music-Driver's High by L'Arc en Ciel (GTO

In This Episode, Xan Reviews Mysterious Girlfriend X ----more---- Besides the review, Xan talks about the Chapter 7 Bankrupcy of Central Park Meida as well as giving more information about his appearance at the Sakura Matsui at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens on Saturday May 2nd (www.bbg.org) If you are able to find Xan, you will get a free manga and/or a spiraken manga review T-Shirt. 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 WHEEL OF MANGA. Send an mp3 or a voice mail of you saying Wheel of Manga and see if you can become the wheel of manga voice. Contest ends June 1st Music For Episode: Intro Music-Boyfriend by Koda Kumi (Grow Into One),Ending Music -Trust Your love By Koda Kumi(Affection ) Our Website http://spiraken.podbean.com Our Forum http://spiraken.rapidboards.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com My Email xan.spiraken@gmail.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken O

In This Spiraken Manga Review episode, Xan reviews a shojo manga that stars an agoraphobic horrophile that is hot in some scenes but is chibi in the majority of the Series. And that series is The Wallflower a.k.a. Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge or Perfect Girl Evolution ----more---- And Finally Xan was able to review "The Color of Water, the second in the 3 Part Manwah Series by Kim Dong Hwa. ----more---- A coming of age story for a young girl who plans to marry a guy and her mom who has letting go issues. Anyway Xan also more details about his appearance at the Sakura Matsui at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens on Saturday May 2nd (www.bbg.org) If you are able to find Xan, you will get a free manga and/or a spiraken manga review armband. 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 WHEEL OF MANGA. Send an mp3 or a voice mail of you saying Wheel of Manga and see if you can become the wheel of m

The Final part of of our five part supplimental series, "The Top 50 Anime Openings, Closings, and Background Music of all Time According to Various People" We Finally Tell you what the Top Ten Anime Openings, closing and Background music of all time really is . Please comment and send an email on why you like or dislike the list so far and if you have ever heard the songs that are on this list. So without further ado, The Top Ten List # 10: Rise- By Origa (Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex OST 2nd Op ) # 09: Guns & Roses- By Paradise Lunch (Baccano! OST Op) # 08: Give A Reason- By Megumi Hayashibara (Slayers Next OST Op) # 07: Jajuma ni Sasenaide (Yappa Paa)- By Etsuko Nishio (Ranma 1/2 OST 1st Op) # 06: Hitori no Yori- By Porno Graffiti (GTO OST 2nd Op) # 05: Ride on Shooting Star- By The Pillows (FLCL OST Ed) # 04: Konya Wa Hurricane- By Oomori Kinuko (Bubblegum Crisis OST 1st Op) # 03: Cruel Angel's Thesis- By Takahashi Youko (Neon Genesis Evangelion OST Op) # 02: Du

In this, the 47th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a series that has is strange violent, cute ahd has a teacher with gigantic boobs! This series is Mahoromatic ----more---- Again due to time constraints, Xan was unable to do the review of The Color of Water, the second in the 3 Part Manwah Series by Kim Dong Hwa, but he will do it by episode 48, he promises. Anyway In this episode, Xan is excited about the new rumiko series Rinne as well as the new anime magaizine future anime. Xan also reveals that he will be attending the Sakura Matsui at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens on Saturday May 2nd (www.bbg.org) If you are able to find Xan, you will get a free manga and/or a spiraken manga review armband. How can you find him? Listen to next week's episode and find out The final part of "The Top 50 Anime OP/Cl/BGMs of All Time" will be released this saturday and it will be glorious. What will the top ten be. Download it and find out . Also check out John Paul's Podcast, the Fightbait Anime & Gam

The fourth part of of our five part supplimental series, "The Top 50 Anime Openings, Closings, and Background Music of all Time According to Various People" In this episode Xan covers numbers 20-11 and agrees with dave riley about the awesomeness of number 11. Please comment and send an email on why you like or dislike the list so far and if you have ever heard the songs that are on this list. So without further ado, here is the list for #20-11 # 20: Forces- By Susumu Hirasawa (Berserk OST BGM) # 19: Happy Material (Beloved Version) By Oomae Akane (Negima! OST Op) # 18: Watashi no Tamagoyaki- By Shimokawa Mikuni (Dragon Half OST Ed) # 17: Grain- By Kuniaki Haishima (Monster OST Op) # 16: Sleepless Beauty- By The Seeker (Gravitation OST BGM) # 15: Heart of The Sword- By T.M. Revolution (Rurouni Kenshin OST 3rd Ed) # 14: Cutey Honey- By Koda Kumi (Cutey Honey OST Op 5th variation) # 13: Raspberry Heaven- By Orange & Lemons (Azumanga Daioh OST Ed) # 12: See You Space Cowboy- By The Seatbelts feat. M

Episode 46 of the Spiraken Manga Review brings you the return of Guest Host, Fightbait aka John Paul. He and Xan review a series that has influenced and drawn many people to manga and anime. And that series is Yu Yu Hakusho ----more---- Due to time constraints, Xan was unable to do the review of The Color of Water, the second in the 3 Part Manwah Series by Kim Dong Hwa, but he will do it by episode 48, he promises. Anyway In this episode, the two host also banter back and forth about lazy mangaka and Rumiko Takahashi's new series. The second to last part of "The Top 50 Anime OP/Cl/BGMs of All Time" will be released this saturday and check out John Paul's Podcast, the Fightbait Anime & Gaming Podcast. It is funny and worth listening to, And finally, we are still looking for the voice of THE WHEEL OF MANGA. Send an mp3 or a voice mail of you saying Wheel of Manga and see if you can become the wheel of manga voice. Contest ends June 1st Music For Episode: Background Music -Koenma's Theme (Yu Yu Hakusho OST)

The third part of of our five part supplimental series, "The Top 50 Anime Openings, Closings, and Background Music of all Time According to Various People" In this episode Xan covers numbers 30-21 and rants about each song. Please comment and send an email on why you like or dislike the list so far and if you have ever heard the songs that are on this list. So without further ado, here is the list for #30-21 # 30: Trust- By Salia (Vandread OST 1st op) # 29: Kimi Hohoenda Yoru By Elika (Steam Detectives OST Op) # 28: My Pace Daioh- By Manzo (Genshiken OST 1st Op) # 27: Driver's High- By L'Arc en Ciel (GTO OST 1st Op) # 26: Big O- By Rui Nagai (The Big O OST 1st Op) # 25: Mouse Chu Mouse- By Under 17 (Mouse OST Op) # 24: Red Fraction- By Mell (Black Lagoon OST 1st Op) # 23: My Pace- By Sunset Swish (Bleach OST 6th Ed) # 22: Raion- By Jinn (Blood + OST 4th Op) # 21: Mask- By Masami Okui (Sorcerer Hunters OST Op) In the next episode of the supplimental which will be on saturday the 18th, numbers 20-