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Spiraken Review PodcastXan’s Xtraordinary Superhero Xamination Ep 06: Zack Snyder’s Justice League SpoilersWelcome to another issue of Xan's Xtraordinary Superhero Xamination
The Podcast where we discuss some of the latest and coolest Superhero Media. In this episode, Xan & Kal do a deep spoiler filled review of the long awaited and much debated Justice League: The Snyder Cut
As ours host discuss the final episode of this series, there are tons of spoilers, debates on what made this show great and discussion about where the DCEU could have gone and why Zack Snyder is obsessed with Slo-motion scenes.
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2021-03-211h 13Spiraken Review PodcastXan's Xtraordinary Superhero Xamination Ep 004: Superman & Lois and the CWVersewelcome to Xan's Xtraordinary Superhero Xamination, the show where every episode we will talk about everything superhero comic book related and fun.
In this episode, Xan is joined by a very special guest host, one of the OG members of Spiraken, KAL!!!! So enjoy as they discuss the newest addition to the DC CWVERSE, Superman & Lois starring Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch.
As our host discuss the pilot episode of this series, they also discuss the various other DC shows that CW currently is running and where it could all be leading. There ar...
2021-03-022h 00Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 77: Dredd 3D & Judge Dredd (or Drokk It!)Oh For Grudd Sakes!, In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Kal returns as he and Xan compare and contrast two films based on the same source material so sit back and relax as they review two films based on 2000 AD British Comic Star, Judge Dredd, in 1995's Judge Dredd, directed by Danny Cannon and starring Sylvester Stallone, Armand Assante, Rob Schneider, Max Von Sydow and Diane Lane, as well as The Far Superior 2012 film, Dredd 3D directed by Pete Travis and starring Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey, Wood Harris, and Rakie Ayola
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2012-11-0355 minSpiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 70: Strange Days (or Are We Impressed Yet?)In this very special episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, we start another theme month, The Month of Megahackers, Megatechnology, and Megalomaniac Megacorporations. So enjoy, as fast talking Xan is joined by computer hacker Kal as they review this cyberpunk movie from 1995, Strange Days directed by Katherin Bigalow and starring Ralph Finnes, Angela Basset, Tom Sizemore, Michael Wincott, Juliette Lewis, Vincent Deofrio, and many others
Besides giving an explanation on what Cyberpunk is, our hosts discuss, why flat chested girls are willing to show it all, reasons why General Zod should become president...
2012-06-0947 minSpiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 69: Zack And Miri Make A Porno (or Do We Really Need To Give You A Title?)In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, a few old co-hosts return! So sit back and relax and Xan, Baz, and NG are joined by Aimee and Kal as they drunkenly review one of Kevin Smith's More interesting works, that sexy Romantic Comedy, Zach and Miri Make A Porno starring Seth Rogan, Elizabeth Banks, Craig Robinson, Jason Mewes, Traci Lords, Jeff Anderson, Katie Morgan, Ricky Mabe, Justin Long, Brandon Routh, Gerry Bednob and special appearance by Tom Savini .
Tangents galore as our hosts rant about porn, proper hand warmer use, Ben Kingsly look alikes...
2012-05-271h 33Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Game Review Ep 003: Does Anyone Else Think That Mistress Fi is Hot?In This Episode of the Spiraken Game Review, Xan & Kal finally get to talk about The latest installment in the Legend of Zelda Franchise "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword"
They also discuss elements of other Zelda Games, Talk about Bioshock Infinite and give their first rating for The Spiraken Game Review. Please Note that From 40 minutes to 56 minutes in this episode the sound quality is flawed. Xan did his best to clean it up but unfortunately things did not go as planned. We apologize in advance Enjoy this episode
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2012-02-191h 27Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Video Game Review Ep 001: We Finally Hit Video GamesFinally, Spiraken has decided to focus on a subject that all the cohosts are good at and what are we talking about...Video Games!!! In this 1st episode of the Spiraken Game Review Podcast,Xan is joined by Kal as they discuss "Batman:Arkham City" from Game Developer Rocksteady and "Catherine" From Game Developer Altus
They also talk about various other games that they have played and Kal talks a little about Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword. Hope You Enjoy this episode Music For Episode: Intro Music -Main Theme by Nick Arunde ( Batman:Arkham City Original...
2011-12-031h 04Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 43: Superman II (or Kneel Before Xan)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 O Halleren and Marlon Brando.
Our hosts also discuss the series finale of Smallville as well as other topics pertaining to movies, comic books and why Marlon Brando is awesome.
2011-06-041h 28Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 123: Saber Marionette J (or Why Sleep With A Woman When You Can Sleep With A Robot: WTF ARE YOU SAYING!????!)In this Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Kal returns from his experience in the Re-Cloninator as he assists Xan in reviewing the Sci Fi Comedy Harem Series Saber Marionette J by Satoru Akahori and illustrated by Tsukasa Kotobuki and Yumisuke Kotoyoshi
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Our intrepid hosts also discuss the paradigm shift occurring at malls, the recent outbreak of news from Japan, and Kal's impending trip to Japan. Hope You Enjoy this episode
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2011-04-061h 10Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Supplimental Episode %: The Hosts have an informative discussionIn this supplimental episode, Xan, Deke, and Kal discuss the change that is needed to make this world a better a place.. no seriously they speak about why gamers should enjoy playing Call of Duty Black ops, the joys of sex, and various other things
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2011-04-0120 minSpiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 32: Conan The Destroyer (or She Better Come Back A Virgin)In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, We close out the month of Swords, Sorcery, and Sweaty Shirtless Guys with a film possibly worthy of the fantasy genre. So kick back and relax and Xan, Deke and Kal, go through scene by scene and review the 1984 manly and barbarian-esqe fantasy film Conan the Destroyer, directed by Richer Fleischer and starring Sarah Douglas (wasn't she in Superman 2), Wilt "The Stilt" Chamberlain (would you trust him to guard your underage hot virgin niece?), Sven-Ole Thorsen (look kids, It's La Fours... again), Grace Jones (She's a man, she has to be...
2011-02-262h 01Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 119: Deadman Wonderland & Girl Saurus DX (or Sentenced To Death...By Girl)In the one hundred and nineteenth Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Kal reviews the Sequel to a Harem comedy manga reviewed in ep 18, Girl Saurus DX by Kei Kusunoki, which Xan gets to review the prison action sci/fi series Deadman Wonderland by Jinsei Kataoka
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They also discuss the current season of Smallville and Kal tries to pull a prank on Xan. Hope You Enjoy
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2011-02-1637 minSpiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 30: Dragonslayer (or It Is Vigo!!! I Mean A Dragon)In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Kal continue the Swords, Sorcery, and Sweaty Shirtless Guys Theme month with its second installment. They review the 1980's Cult Classic Fantasy Film Dragonslayer directed by Matthew Robbins and starring Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clark, Ralph Richarson, Sydney Bromley and Ian McDiarmid
Kal and Xan also babble on about Helen Slater, the upcoming Game of Thrones TV series, and ways to pick up a girl for Valentine's Day. Remember kids, if you are going to have fun and/or try to get lucky on Valentine's Day...
2011-02-1240 minSpiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 117: Neko Ramen & Uzumaki (or I Can’t Eat This Bowl of Ramen Without Spiral FishCake!!!)In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Deke official reviews his first manga, the Lovecraftian Japanese horror story Uzumaki by Junji Ito, while Xan reviews the light hearted and hilarious Cat Manga, Neko Ramen by Kenji Sonish
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Also included in this episode is discussion about Garfield minus Garfield, spirals, father/son relationships , The Who, Tommy, Tron Legacy, Spider-Man's new costume, and some interesting new bits. Remember to check out our forum and listen to our Sister Podcast The Spiraken Movie Review. Hope You Enjoy
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2011-01-191h 10Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 116:Homunculus & Old Boy (or It’s Not Paranoia When You Are Locked In A Closet For Ten Years And...)In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal discuss the finer points of psychology and imprisonment as they review two intriguing seinen manga, Homunculus by Hideo Yamamoto , and Oldboy by Garon Tsuchiya
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They also discuss the finer points of Trepanation, keeping oneself fit, the nutritional balance of chinese food, why being homeless is bad and the results of the first theme month for the Spiraken Movie Review. Hope everyone has a happy New Year. Remember to check out our forum and listen to our Sister Podcast The Sp...
2011-01-0554 minSpiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 24: Die Hard (or Now I Have A Machine Gun! Ho! Ho! Ho!)Merry Christmas, It's time for our very special Christmas episode of the Spiraken Movie Review . And for you our listeners, Xan, Deke and Kal go all out and review one of the greatest Christmas Movies of All Time, Die Hard directed by John McTiernan and starring Bruce Willis, Reginald Veljohnson and Alan Rickman.
For the first part of this episode Deke, Xan and Kal do their very first Spiraken Email Review and discuss the 3 emails sent to us. Then, after discussing some of the future releases in Film, They proceed to get down and dirty...
2010-12-251h 44Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 115: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 3-Stardust Crusaders & Naruto (or Xan’s Bizarre Adventure Part 3- The Hidden Village of Stand Users)In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Kal returns to reviews the Insanely Popular shounen series Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto , meanwhile Xan continues his ongoing coverage of Hirohiko Araki's Insane, Psychotic and addictive manga series Jojo's Bizarre Adventure by covering the Third Story Arc Stardust Crusaders
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With a discussion of the New Censorship Law in Japan, various news articles and Hulk Smash, this episode is packed with Entertaining Goodness. While it will seem disjointed at times, it is just as entertaining as usual. For the Earlier Parts of Jojo's Bi...
2010-12-221h 19Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 112: High School of the Dead & Rookies (or Welcome To The Apocalypse Paradise)In ep 112 of the Spiraken Manga Review, Kal returns to review a somewhat popular baseball manga Rookies by Masanori Morita , meanwhile Xan indulges in his high school zombie apocalypse series High School of the Dead by Daisuke Satō
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As an added bonus, Xan and Kal discuss the pros and cons of Ken Akamatsu's idea for a free manga portal as well as the various comic book movie news and the recent Green Lantern Trailer. Remember to send us emails, check out fightbait.com and also a picture of Neil Patrick St...
2010-11-241h 32Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 19: School of Rock (or And When That Magic Man He Come To Town...)In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan and Deke chat about many subjects from the state of Best Buy to various types of music before they get to the objective of this episode. So once they are done wasting time they review the 2003 rock comedy "The School of Rock" directed by Richard Linklater and starring Jack Black, Michael White, Sarah Silverman, Joan Cusak and several children.
Besides talking about the movie, Xan reminisces about years long past and Deke talks about how at one time He, Xan, Kal, Kurado, and the Mysterious J...
2010-11-201h 03Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 16: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (or Bell, Dr. Xan, Bell, Hope, Ash, Deke, Ash, Kal, Rocky)Happy Halloween! In this very special episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan talks about this final installment of the month of horror films with not one, not two but five different cohosts!!! In the first segment, Xan, Bell, and Hope discuss how this movie has shaped their lives and how great it was to see it for another time. Meanwhile in the second Segment, Bell and Hope are switched out for Kal, Deke, and new co-host Ash as they are shocked, amazed, horrified, and sickened by this Science fiction double feature picture show. And finally at the end...
2010-10-311h 26Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 108: Hidamari Sketch & Sketch Book (or Spiraken Moe Review)In this super cute episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal go over two moe mangas , Hidamari Sketch by Ume Aoki and Sketchbook by Totan Kobako
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Besides discussing their feelings about these two mangas, Kal and Xan also talk about Ice-T, Halo Reach, if they are going to New York Comic Con and what exactly is up with Chaos of 99 and why does he want to torture our intrepid hosts Remember to send us emails, check out fightbait.com and also a picture of Neil Patrick Stewart in a smoking...
2010-10-0641 minSpiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 107: Air Master & Sanctuary (or Air Master Strives To Be Youngest Japanese Prime Minister)In this insanely late episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal Talk about The political intrigue thriller manga, Sanctuary by Sho Fumimura and the Martial Arts Manga , Air Master by Yokusaru Shibata
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This episode also covers several tangents including game debates and some interesting news bits. Remember to send us emails, check out fightbait.com and also a picture of Neil Patrick Stewart in a smoking jacket with a pipe. Hope You Enjoy
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2010-09-0841 minSpiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 09a: Perfect Blue (or Spiraken Anime Review part 1- Kal & Xan vs. Cleverbot)In this, very very late episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan and Kal and Deke decided to split this review into 3 parts. So in this first part of Episode 9, Xan and Kal discuss the recently deceased Satoshi Kon and we review His first film project Perfect Blue directed by Satoshi Kon and starring several voice actors including Ruby Marlee and Wendy Lee.
Besides discussing the brilliance/insanity of Satoshi Kon, Kal and Xan read the nutritional facts off of a box of candy, Read from MLIA.com, get into an argument with Cleverbot tm...
2010-09-0441 minSpiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 106: Eureka 7 & Master Keaton (or Master Keaton Investigates Trepher Waves, LFOs, Compact Drives, And Rifting)In this insanely late episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal rant and review about two Manga. The Sci Fi, adventure manga, Eureka 7 by Kazuma Kondou and the Seinen Action series, Master Keaton by Naoki Urasawa
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Xan and Kal go off on insane parents, go over the initial plans for New York Comic Con and Introduce a new segment in the podcast. We hope you enjoy and sorry for the lateness, Xan's Computer Died...again Remember to send us emails, check out fightbait.com and also a picture of Neil...
2010-08-261h 11Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 08: Conan The Barbarian (or This Better Not Be Haga)In this, insanely long and hilarious 8th episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Deke go through scene by scene and review one of the greatest Sword And Sorcery Movies of All Time, Conan The Barbarian directed by John Milius and starring James Earl Jones (in a perm), Max Von Sydow (does he ever age?),Sven-Ole Thorsen (look kids It's La Fours), Ben Davidson (rocking the mullet of Justice), Mako (Greatest Voice Actor Ever), Sandahl Bergman(still looks pretty good), Gerry Lopez( he looks like he is asian), and Arnold Schwarzenegger (Nuff Said)
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2010-08-041h 49Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 105: Ghost in the Shell & Hellsing (or Does Alucard Dream of Electric Spiders?)In this very late episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal review two very influential Manga. The Horror Action Manga, Hellsing by Kouta Hirano and the Cyberpunk Sci-Fi Philosophical Action Drama Series, Ghost in the Shell by Masamune Shirow
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We talk about the news, debate about E3's new releases and have a philosophical debate on what makes a person a person. Remember that The Spiraken Manga Review has a sponsor "Audible"- a website which offers over 75,000 audiobooks to download on your iPod or Zune to Listen to after...
2010-07-311h 21Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 06: They Live (or Deviating From The White Line)The long awaited Missing Episode of the Spiraken Movie Review Episode 6!!! In this episode, Xan, Kal, and the infamous Kurado review one of the Greatest examinations of Social Standings, and that is John Carpenter's They Live starring Roddy Roddy Piper, Keith David, and a bunch of random people.
Besides talking about this film, Kurado, Xan, and Kal discuss the social implications of this film, why ranting is not used on the Spiraken Movie Review, and why hobos should live in Shanty Town, what are Hooverville's and why Keith David is Awesome. e Sorry this episode t...
2010-06-0654 minSpiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 103: The Skull Man & Violence Jack (or Giant Grizzly Man With Jack Knife Seeks Vendetta Driven Skull Mask Wearing Madman For Duel..)In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal pay homage to some of the great Mangakas as they review two classic manga titles. Xan shows us a post- apocalyptic future in the Ultra Violence Action series, Violence Jack by Go Nagai, while Kal examines the Tokusatsu Revenge Story that is... The Skull Man by Shotaro Ishinomori
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Besides talking about the manga in question, Our hosts rant more about BP's latest failure and read some emails. They also ponder who is the Skull Man and where is Violence Jack? Remember...
2010-06-021h 03Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 05: Desperado (or P*** Warm Chongo... It’s My Favorite Brand)En este episodio de la revista de cine spiraken, regresa para ayudar a Kal una revisión de Xan de las mejores películas españolas modernas occidentales de todos los tiempos, Desperado, dirigida por Robert Rodríguez y protagonizada por Antonio Bandereas, Selma Hayek, Steve Buscemi, Cheech Marin, y Joaquim de Almeida
In this episode of the spiraken movie review, Kal returns to help Xan review one of the best Modern Spanish Western Action films of all time, Desperado directed by Robert Rodriquez and starring Antonio Banderas, Selma Hayek, Steven Buscemi, Cheech Marin, and Joaq...
2010-05-3036 minSpiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 102: Aria & City Hunter (or Here’s Your X-Y-Z Drink, Ms. Gondula Driver, YYYYYYYYEEEEEEESSSSS)In This Episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Kal returns from his trip to England. He also reviews the Action/Comedy Crime Drama Manga Series City Hunter by Tsukasa Hojo, while Xan reviews a science fiction slice of life series, Aria by Kozue Amano
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Besides talking about manga, Xan and Kal discuss the series finale of "24", read some emails, rant about some news and lament the deaths of Ronnie James Dio, Gary Coleman, & Dennis Hopper. Remember that The Spiraken Manga Review has a sponsor "Audible"- a website wh...
2010-05-261h 09Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 02: Weekend At Bernie’s (or I Get Yelled At When I Just Lay There)The second episode of the Spiraken Movie Review. In This episode, Xan & Kal review the 1985 Dark Comedy film, Weekend At Bernie's directed by Ted Kotcheff and starring Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Don Calfa, and Terry Kiser as Bernie
Besides reminescning about the 1980's, Xan and Kal talk about the insanity behind this film and the obsurd nature of it. If you want to leave us a message about if you like this new podcast, if we should have this as a weekly or monthy podcast and what we should replace THE WHEEL OF MANGA with...
2010-05-0836 minSpiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 100: Genshiken, Ressentiment, and Welcome to the NHK (or The Society That Provides Information And Reviews About Manga, Hikikomori, Otaku, And Xan)WE'VE DONE IT!!!!!!!! The Spiraken manga review has reached 100 Episodes. So for this episode Xan, Bell-chan, Fightbait (John Paul) & Kal examine the otaku condition with the infamous Trilogy of Otakudom. So listen as Kal reviews the lighter side of being a manga, anime, and video game fan in the Outstanding College Series Genshiken by Kio Shinoku, while Fightbait explores the evil depths of hikikimori, lolicons, moe and drug use in the depressing yet funny manga adaption, Welcome to the NHK by Tatsuhiko Takimoto. And be amazed and horrified as Xan describes a story of love, loss, obsession, Online Games...
2010-05-011h 37Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Movie Review Ep 01: The Fifth Element (or John John McClane In Spppppaaaaccceeeee)The long awaited sequal podcast to The Spiraken Manga Review, THE SPIRAKEN MOVIE REVIEW! In this, the first episode of the Spiraken Movie Review Podcast, Xan & Kal review the 1997 science fiction film, The Fifth Element directed by Luc Besson and starring Bruce Willis & Milla Jovovich
Do Not Worry, The Spiraken Manga Review will still be coming out. this is just a secondary podcast to entertain our listeners as well as educate on what films are worth watching and which ones are crap. If you want to leave us a message about if you like this...
2010-05-0141 minSpiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 99: The Legend of Zelda-Triforce of the Gods & The Legend of Zelda-Phantom Hourglass (or Linebeck Stole My Butterfly Net)In this, the 99th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan & Kal dive deep into the unique world of Hyrule and examine a staple in the gaming community as they review two manga titles based on Shigeru Miyamoto's Award Winning Video Game franchise, The Legend of Zelda. So Listen as Xan reviews the adventurous manga The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of The Gods by Akira Himekawa and Kal reviews the more kiddish manga The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass by Akira Himekawa
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Kal and Xan go through an extensive and...
2010-04-211h 12Spiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 98: .hack//xxxx & Fire Emblem Hasha no Tsurugi (or Xan’s Been Data Drained!!!Only two more episodes till the big episode 100. In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan leads us on a confusing odyssey into the world of MMORPGS and interactive gaming as he reviews the confusing and addicting action adventure fantasy technology rpg game manga series .hack//xxxx by Hiroshi Matsuyama
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Kal is back as co-host once again, and he reviews a manga that he has never played the game for. And that fantasy adventure manga is Fire Emblem: Fire Emblem - Hasha no Tsurugi by Iza...
2010-04-1457 minSpiraken Review PodcastSpiraken Manga Review Ep 97: Megaman NT Warrior & Rockman & Rockman X(or Spent All My Screws On This Damn Microphone And Now I’m Out Of Energy)The 97th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, heralds the beginning of the video game manga theme month. In this episode Xan embarks on a journey into the far distant future of 200X to explores the net world and review the adventure sci-fi game manga series Megaman NT Warrior/ Rockman.exe by Ryo Takamisaki
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In addition, We are introduced to a new guest host, Kal, who goes into the distant future of reploids and mavericks and reviews the manga adaption to Rockman X by Yoshihiro Iwamoto. This episode ma...
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