In this nostalgic episode, Xan and Doug From animecons.tv talk about several retro anime series from before 2005. While they discuss these classic series, they also discuss how they discovered these gems and how they influenced their love of anime. They also talk about awesome AMVs During this time due to the Corona Virus, we will be trying to release a podcast as often as possible in order to entertain everyone who is stuck at home. be safe and hope you enjoy Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode. #spiraken #animereview #wheelofmanga #retroanime #schoollifemanga #legendofblackheaven #anime #spirakenreviewpodcast Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/Our Email Spiraken@gmail.comXan's Email xan@spiraken.com Doug's Email doug@animecons.tv Our Twitter SpirakenYoutube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spirakenOur Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Day: which anime from before 2005 do you think is underrated?
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