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Does one feel differently in Japanese novels? When Western novels came to Japan, they brought with them new ways for telling about the self and new models of feeling. Reiko Abe Auestad, Professor of Japanese Studies, talks to Karin Kukkonen about this culture clash of emotions and affect. Reading recommendations: Natsume Soseki, Kokoro (trans. Ika Kaminka). Solum Bokvennen, 2004. Natsume Soseki, The Three-Cornered World (trans. Alan Turney). Peter Owen Publishers, 2011. Kaori Ekuni, Twinkle, Twinkle (trans. Emi Shimokawa). Vertical Inc., 2003 Ryunosuke Akutagawa, "In a Bamboo Grove," in Rashomon and Seventeen Other Stories (trans. Jay Rubin). Penguin Books, 2009. Haruki Murakami, Hard-boiled Wonderland and the End of the World (trans. Jay Rubin). SD Books, 2012. Reiko Abe Auestad, "The Affect that Disorients Kokoro". U of Hawai'i P, 2019. Text alternative
Trying something a little different this time around .We talk about the first volumes of 4 different comics. The first half features What Did You Eat Yesterday and Ajin: Demi-human and the second half features Alex+Ada and Ms. Marvel.
Oh My Goodness, From lands far away, an old friend has returned. In this great episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, May-San returns to review a manga and Xan also reviews one. so sit back and relax as they review the great sequel manga "Twin Knight " by Osamu Tezuka and a cool sci fi manga "Twin Spica by "Kou Yaginuma ----more---- While there is lots of talk about Osamu Tezuka and the great quality of these Vertical Inc. Releases. Xan and Maysan also discuss the upcoming 6th anniversary of the Spiraken Manga Review and our upcoming Indiegogo campaign. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Venus Says by Buzy ( Twin Spica OST ), Background Music - Ribon no Kishi by Yoko Maekawa ( Ribon no Kishi OST), Background Music - Kujira by Buzy ( Twin Spica OST ), Background Music - Bandages by Hot Hot Heat( Aware in the Nights),Ending Music -"Hitomi no Saki ni" (瞳の先に?, lit. "Ahead of Eyes") by Orange Range ( Twin Spica OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Cohost's Email maysan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Which manga sounds more appealing?
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan & Lethal review some intriguing thought provoking manga brought to us by Vertical Inc. So, sit back and relax as they review "7 Billion Needles" by Nobuaki Tadano and "Utsubora - The Story of A Novelist" by Asumiko Nakamura They also discuss deadlines, upcoming conventions, murder mysteries and various games they are playing Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Utsubora by Hatsune Miku ( Vocaloids ), Ending Music - Billions of Needles by The Good Good ( The Good Good ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Cohost's Email lethal@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Do you prefer subs or dubs?
We have finally reached Ep 175! Huzzah. So in this awesome episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, As oppose to obeying the Wheel of Manga, Xan & Lethal celebrate by reviewing two Manga titles sent to us by Vertical Inc. So Sit back and relax as they review " Helter Skelter" written by Kyoko Okazaki and "Tropic of the Sea" written by the Late Satoshi Kon They also discuss the visionary style of Satoshi Kon's anime work as well as the stresses of being a model Also there is a cameo by Baz .Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Like An Angel by Chiaki Ishikawa ( Mermaid Forest OST ), Promo - Alpha Counter With Sean Ryan ( www.alphacounter.com),Ending Music - The Klock by AA= ( Helter Skelter OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Cohost's Email lethal@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Would you break tradition to gain fame and fortune?
After taking a week off to adjust to coming back from paradise, Xan is primed and ready. so n this edition of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about Spiraken's Debut at the 20th Otakon in Baltimore, Maryland from Aug 9th through 11thListen as he talks about the fan friendly atmosphere as well as the great programing involved.This is how crazy it was on Saturdaywhile there was lots of things Xan could not talk about, there was an equal amount he could discuss, so sit back and relax as he reviews Otakon Check out Rambel Ra, Marking Director for Vertical Inc. Despite the fact that Xan is exhausted from his long commute home, he gives a consise review of the panels he attended, the atmosphere of the convention and some new release information. stay tuned and enjoy the show Music For Episode: Intro Music -Flags by T.M. Revolution ( TM Evolution 2012),Ending Music -Moon by Yoko Kanno (Best of Yoko Kannon 2013) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com, Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com My Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Voicemail 206-350-8462 Random Question of the Week: What would you want to see at otakon?
In this edition of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about Spiraken's appearance and attendance at Somerset NJ's Animenext from June 7th through June 9th Despite some technical issues with our laptops and camera, we have some pictures from animenext 2013. also if you are interested in checking out the mangas that Vertical Inc are release. Click here to preorder Mobile Suit Gundam The origin 2 Click here yo get Wolfsmund vol 1 Click here to preorder "Tropic of the Sea" Click here to preorder "Helter Skelter" Click here If you are interested in checking out some more images from the beautiful background in anime panel. There is also discussion of how our 6 panels went, some of the reactions we had of the other panels and of course the different cosplay costumes. But before we forget, here are some pictures from the con we took Also if you want to follow any of our fellow podcasters on twitter or their websites check out Vinnie Averello @vinnieaveagc All Geeks Considered Ed Chavez @vertical_ed Vertical Inc Al Mendez @ HisuiRT Reverse Thieves Evan Minto @vamptvo Anigamers Ink @animatedInk Anigamers Linda @animemiz Anime Diet thanks and enjoy the show Music For Episode: Intro Music -Gangnam Style by Psy (Gangnam Style), Ending Music -오빤 딱 내 스타일 by Psy ft. Hyuna (PSY 6甲] ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com, Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com My Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Voicemail 206-350-8462 Random Question of the Week: What would you have done if that guy showed up?
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan & Timbo tackle two of Vertical Inc's Osamu Tezuka Releases, "Princess Knight" and "Ayako" They also discuss the greatness of Osamu Tezuka, why incest is a horrible idea, and why crossdressing to keep a throne from an idiot relative might not be such a bad idea. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Ribon no Kishi by HIBI★Chazz-K(Jazz Sax Ensemble) ( Studio Wuu's Sam Ando Show ), Background Music - Ribon no Kishi by Yoko Maekawa ( Ribon no Kishi OST), Background Music - Lupin the III Theme song by Yuji Oono ( Best of Lupin III '78 OST ), Ending Music - Ribbon no March by Yoko Maekawa( Ribon no Kishi OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Cohost's Email Timbo@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken or timbospiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Voicemail 206-350-8462 Random Question of the Week: What other Tezuka manga has Vertical Inc. released?
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 very tired but reports on the Ninja Consultant's Unusual Manga Genre Panel, the different cosplayer at the convention, the loss of his camera phone, why Viz Media did not invite him to a private panel, the awesomeness of Atrocitus and many other interesting Facts. If you would like to see the photos that were taken from this first day of the convention click here or on the photo of Power Girl Thanks for listening and enjoy the show Music For Episode: Intro Music -Snow Fairy by Funkist (Fairy Tail OST ), Ending Music -Kanpekigu no ne by Watari Rouka Hoshiri-tai (Fairy Tail OST) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com My Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Voicemail 206-350-8462 Random Question of the Week: What is your opinion on the new Vertical Inc. Properties?
The AWO was all present for this installment of the Ninja Consultant podcast, recorded at 2:30 AM on Saturday of Anime Weekend Atlanta 2011. Also present: the OSMCast!, the Most Dangerous Ed Chavez of Vertical Inc, and a [quite possibly Most] Dangerous Mystery Person! Visit www.animeworldorder.com for full show notes and supplemental links.
Sakuran (さくらん?, lit. "Derangement"), is a manga series created by Moyoco Anno. The manga is about a girl, Kiyoha (though she goes through different names while growing up the hierarchy) who becomes a tayu or oiran courtesan. North American publisher Vertical Inc released it in English in July 2012. A live-action film adaptation was released in Japan on February 24, 2007. The film stars Anna Tsuchiya and marks the directorial debut of photographer Mika Ninagawa. Ringo Sheena is the music director, her album Heisei Fūzoku acting as the soundtrack. Stream online: https://amzn.to/3baOZVR Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/mfrbooksandfilm?fan_landing=true
Sakuran (さくらん?, lit. "Derangement"), is a manga series created by Moyoco Anno. The manga is about a girl, Kiyoha (though she goes through different names while growing up the hierarchy) who becomes a tayu or oiran courtesan. North American publisher Vertical Inc released it in English in July 2012. A live-action film adaptation was released in Japan on February 24, 2007. The film stars Anna Tsuchiya and marks the directorial debut of photographer Mika Ninagawa. Ringo Sheena is the music director, her album Heisei Fūzoku acting as the soundtrack. Stream online: https://amzn.to/3baOZVR
Hello Internet Wonderland!!!I bet you thought we were gone! No chance buddy, we are here and as long as I breathe, and function properly with all my extremities, we are here to stay!First, a brief apology for the extreme delay in releasing this episode, life happens, I deal with it so you can deal with it.Download the Episode here!!This episode we have a group discussion about Peepo Choo Volume 1, thank you Ed Chavez and Vertical Inc., and then we talk about the anime film Golgo 13: The Professional. This was a pretty weird episode as we all had quite differing view on our topics, but it is all in fun because YOU can decide for yourselves!!If you are interested in any of the titles be sure to pick up your own copy to love and cherish for the rest of your lives! Here, I'll even given you some image links!!Alright, since I'm back on the wagon, stay tuned for our next episode!!Oh, and just to make sure you guys are reading these posts all the way, you remember that contest I told you guys about a while back? Well, the contest rules are in this episode!! Listen, learn, and partake in the super awesomeness that is our first contest sponsored by Vertical Inc.!!
Welcome back everybody! Sorry for the huge delay between podcast episodes and posts in general. Believe me when I say I have a bunch of stuff waiting to post. Now if only I can stop being lazy...The buzz on the internet is that March is Tezuka Month. Osamu Tezuka was such an amazing mangaka and his work deserves to be recognized and celebrated. This episode is another one of Chris' Manga Corners and me and Dan talk about MW. A fantastic gekiga styled work from the late 70s that has been graciously given to us by Vertical Inc.Download the Episode here!If you have no idea who Osamu Tezuka is...you should be ashamed, but you are probably like most Americans. His most famous work is Astro Boy but don't let that stop you, Astro Boy is quite good, because his work ranges from child fare to adult works. They all are great. Buy your own copy of MW here.Check out the first manga corner where we talked about Dororo. Be sure to stay tuned right here at the U.S. Anime Review because more Tezuka reviews will be coming...I swear!
As we just keep learning, there is so much more out there other than Marvel and DC. Two publishers doing their part to print great comics are Vertical Inc. and Checker Books. Vertical focuses on bringing over the best in classic manga and Checker publishes awesome collections of both classic and modern gems. (1:01:04)
After over a month of no new episodes, this show--recorded a month ago--is now out. Nothing but absolute evil is contained within as Daryl reviews MW by Vertical Inc (featuring nonstop depictions of evil), Gerald reviews Dangaioh (the dub of which is truly evil), and Clarissa reviews the most evil of them all: Potemayo (a moe show). Visit www.animeworldorder.com for full show notes and supplemental links.
This is Part 2 of our 60th show and Osamu Tezuka spotlight, containing Gerald's news segment as well as his review of Vertical Inc's release of the manga Apollo's Song. Visit www.animeworldorder.com for full show notes and supplemental links.
This week, the theme is unbridled optimism in the face of adversity, so who better to have on as a guest than veteran anime fan and Corn Pone Flicks personality Joe Vecchio. Daryl reviews Studio 4C's 2004 theatrical film Mind Game, Gerald weighs in with his thoughts on Vertical Inc's release of the Osamu Tezuka manga Ode to Kirihito, and Clarissa feels all warm and fuzzy inside as she shares with us her thoughts on ADV's manga release of Yotsuba! Visit www.animeworldorder.com for full show notes and supplemental links.