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 ----more---- 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 you listen to an episode of the Spiraken Manga Review. Check them out at www.audiblepodcast.com/spiraken and get a free audiobook and 14 days free to check out the services. Remember to send us emails and also a picture of Neil Patrick Stewart in a smoking jacket with a pipe. Hope You Enjoy Music For Episode: Background Music -Goodbye Used World by Yasushi Ishii (Hellsing OST 2: Ruins ), Intro Music - Making of a Cyborg by Kenji Kawai (Ghost in the Shell OST ),Background Music - News theme (Freesounds.com ), Background Music - Title (Super Mario 64 OST ),Background Music - Castle (Super Mario Brothers OST ),Background Music - Invincible (Super Mario Brothers 2 OST ),Background Music - Metal Mario (Super Mario 64 OST ),Background Music - Theme (Donkey Kong Country OST ),Background Music - Intro (Legend Of Zelda OST ),Background Music - Ending (Super Mario Brothers OST ),Background Music -Logos Naki World by Yasushi Ishii (Hellsing OST 1: Raid ),Background Music -Left Leg Trapped Sensual Temptation by Yasushi Ishii (Hellsing OST 1: Raid ),Background Music -Survival On The Unfaithful Life by Yasushi Ishii (Hellsing OST 1: Raid ), Background Music -Buddhist Saint in Cathedral by Yasushi Ishii (Hellsing OST 1: Raid ), Background Music -Fake Church and Bell of Chapel by Yasushi Ishii (Hellsing OST 1: Raid ), Background Music -Vampire Apprentice and R&R by Yasushi Ishii (Hellsing OST 1: Raid ),Background Music -Ghost City by Kenji Kawai (Ghost In The Shell OST ),Background Music - One Minute Warning by Passangers ( Ghost In The Shell OST ),Background Music - Rise by Origa ( Ghost In The Shell S.A.C. OST ), Background Music -Dew by Ilaria Graziano (Ghost In The Shell OST ), Background Music - Lithium Flower by Scott Matthew (Ghost In The Shell S.A.C. OST ), Background Music -Reincarnation by Kenji Kawai (Ghost In The Shell OST ),Ending Music - Shine by Mr. Big ( Hellsing OST 1: Raid ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.rapidboards.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Kal's Email Kal.spiraken@gmail.com Our Twitter Spiraken Our Sponsor www.audiblepodcast.com/spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Voicemail 206-350-8462 Random Question of the Week: What are the names of Alucard's Two Guns?
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