AniPro Podcast

2025 Worst Anime Awards - The Middies, Overrated Shows & Our Favorite ReviewsWhile they warm up for the WEEBies, AniPro explored the other end of the spectrum. This week, it's the worst of Anime in 2025. AniPro Presents: The MIDdies!Also, the boys reminisce about their past reviews, Cole's found a new obsession, and more!00:00 - Introduction to The Middies02:53 - Reviewing 2025: Our Favorite & Least Favorite Reviews09:32 - What's On Our Minds: YouTube Premium & Duolingo19:28 - Retrospective: Best Anime Reviews of 202526:30 - Retrospective: Best Manga Reviews of 202531:35 - Retrospective: The Most Forgettable & Disappointing Reviews47:08 - AniPro Asks: Can Sonic The Hedgehog Swim?48:06 - Ad Break: Tokyo Treat & Sakurako53:09 - Answering The AniPro Asks56:30 - The Middies: Worst OP01:04:38 - The Middies: Most Visually Painful01:21:05 - The Middies: Worst Girl01:27:35 - The Middies: Worst Boy01:34:10 - The Middies: Worst Chemistry01:40:00 - The Middies: Least Fun Anime01:45:38 - The Middies: Most Overrated Anime01:54:23 - The Middies: The Middest Anime of 202502:01:45 - Upcoming Reviews & Wrap UpSupport AniPro:PatreonMailbagTokyoTreat: Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 offFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter)InstagramDiscordNext Reviews:Manga: Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk → Akane Banashi → Magical Girl DandelionAnime: Now and Then, Here and There → Neon Genesis Evangelion →Game: Needy Streamer OverloadTV: One Piece Live ActionMusic & Credits:Credits: Opening: “Shibuya” Music via slip.stream & AniProEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Elfen Lied Anime Review + Stranger Things & Winter 2025 Anime ThoughtsJoin AniPro as they explore the 2004 horror anime that divided the anime community: Elfen Lied! Is it good? Is it bad? Or is it simply incomprehensible?Also, Cole's getting anxious, Mike's seeing strange objects, Jay's raving about anime, and more!00:00:00 - AniProPod 215 Intro00:02:08 - Stranger Things00:13:10 - Sentenced to Be a Hero & SHIBOYUGI00:21:02 - Pre-Japan Trip Stressing00:31:00 - Mailbag: Anime From Villian Perspective00:41:02 - Question of the Week / Break00:49:21 - Review Intro & Set Up00:56:06 - Is It A Must Watch?01:00:52 - Connections To Other Works01:11:36 - Characters01:28:44 - Art Style & Production Choices01:45:23 - Our Final Thoughts & RatingsVote for our 5th Annual WEEBies Awards using the link below. Voting Closes on the 24th, and is completely anonymous.https://forms.gle/DuC2jTXU9u4TrZ1N6Support AniPro:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag: https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat: Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram: https://instagram.com/anipropodDiscord: https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Now and Then, Here and There → Neon Genesis EvangelionManga – Black TorchMusic & Credits:Credits: Opening: “Shibuya” | Music via slip.streamBreak Music By AniProEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Fall 2025 Awards - Best Girl, Best Boy & The Zelda Timeline Debate This week; it's an episode of earth-shattering surprises, devastating steals, and the coveted 'Anime of the Season' award. That's right! It's the Fall 2025 awards!Also, Mike's making music, Cole's reliving the classics, Jay's contemplating the timeline, and more!00:00 - Intro & Creative Struggles: Music Production12:11 - The Legend of Zelda: Timeline vs. Legend Debate20:52 - A Link to the Past & SNES Nostalgia29:00 - The Fall 2025 Draft Results34:24 - Biggest Flop of the Season44:11 - Best Opening Theme (OP)49:31 - Best Ending Theme (ED)55:43 - Best Direction01:00:16 - Best Visuals01:05:37 - Best Anime Studio01:10:08 - Trivia: Is Digimon Just Tamagotchi for Boys?01:11:37 - Intermission & Support the Show01:16:18 - Best Girl01:24:16 - Best Boy01:32:32 - Best Duo01:39:03 - Most Fun Anime01:45:54 - Most Underrated Anime01:53:46 - Best Continuing Anime02:01:21 - Best New Anime of the Season02:08:50 - The Weebies Vote & ConclusionVote for our 5th Annual WEEBies Awards using the link below. Voting Closes on the 24th, and is completely anonymous.https://forms.gle/DuC2jTXU9u4TrZ1N6Support AniPro:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag: https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat: Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram: https://instagram.com/anipropodDiscord: https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and There → Neon Genesis EvangelionManga – Black TorchMusic & Credits:Credits: Opening: “Shibuya” | Music via slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Winter 2026 Anime Preview & The 15 New Anime You Need to Watch Happy new year! 2026 is here and, with it, a bunch of new shows to look forward to! Your cries have been heard; 'which ones are worth watching?', you're probably asking. Well, never fear because, this week, AniPro ranks the fifteen shows YOU need to check out this Winter 2025 season!Also, Jay's finishing up, Mike's horsing around, Cole's on a roll, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 - AniProPod 213: Happy New Year 2026!01:24 - Jay's Watchlist & One Punch Man S3 Discussion11:41 - Uma Musume and the Denver Broncos & Katamari25:40 - Returning Anime: Frieren S2, JJK S3 & Fate/Strange Fake34:58 - Chained Soldier S2, Hell's Paradise S2 & Steel Ball Run45:25 - Trigun Stargaze & Oshi no Ko Season 349:38 - Medalist S2, MF Ghost S3 & MHA: Vigilantes S254:37 - Question of the Week: Fate/Strange Fake Origins55:20 - Ad Break: Tokyo Treat & Sakuraco01:00:06 - Question of the Week: Answer01:03:03 - Honorable Mentions: Androids, Cute Girls & Dragons01:11:09 - Top 15: Journal with Witch, Love Through A Prism & The Darwin Incident01:22:09 - You and I Are Polar Opposites, Tune In to the Midnight Heart & Sentenced to Be a Hero01:35:24 - Champignon no Majo, Tamon's B-Side & Wash It All Away01:45:59 - Hana-Kimi, Holy Grail of Eris & SHIBOYUGI01:55:39 - Kaya-chan Isn't Scary & Case File of Arne (Arne no Jikenbo)02:01:02 - You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends02:04:22 - Next Reviews & OutroSupport AniPro:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag: https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat: Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X: twitter.com/AniProPodIG: instagram.com/anipropodDiscord: discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime: Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and There → Neon Genesis EvangelionManga: Black TorchMusic & Credits:Opening: “Shibuya”Enjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

2026 Anime News Reactions & The New Year’s Resolution Reckoning | AniPro 2122025 has come and gone, and AniPro is ringing in the new year with the last of their year-end traditions: it's their new year's resolutions! Tune in to find out what the boys resolve to do in the new year, and whether or not they succeeded in their previous pledges!Also, Mike's getting spanked, Cole's cold, Jay's finding weird manga (what else is new), and more!Topics & Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & The Great Berry Heist 07:53 - Power Fantasies & Jay’s Weird Manga Discovery 11:32 - "Built Different" & The Winnipeg Snow Crisis 17:33 - Jump Festa News: Chainsaw Man & One Piece Elbaf 26:36 - JoJo’s Steel Ball Run, Madoka Magica, & Dorohedoro S2 36:31 - Ghost in the Shell Reboot & Witch Hat Atelier 49:28 - KyoAni’s Sparks of Tomorrow & Goku Voice Actor Trivia 1:00:16 - The Resolution Reckoning: Reviewing 2025’s Pledges 1:18:43 - Setting 2026 Goals: Detective Conan & Pokémon Quest 1:48:59 - Listener’s Choice Winner: Neon Genesis EvangelionSupport AniPro: Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPod Mailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbag TokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe: X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPod Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropod Discord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews: Anime – Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and There Manga – Black Torch Music & Credits: Opening Theme – “Shibuya” Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by "Pandicio Del Toro" Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Game Awards 2025 Reactions & Our 4th Annual Airing of GrievancesThe suite of holiday traditions continue as, this week, AniPro airs their grievances for the holiday of Festivus!Also, Cole's turning into a kid on Christmas, Mike's going to the source of Howl's Moving Castle, Jay's metamorphosis has reached its final form, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 - AniProPod 211 Intro02:10 - Howl’s Moving Castle: The Isekai Reveal & Book vs. Movie13:10 - Jay’s New Gear: The Shure SM7B & The "Industry Standard"20:39 - Retro Gaming: Perfect Dark, Emulation & PS2 Gems25:40 - The 2025 Game Awards: Ace Combat 8 & Star Wars Announcements35:10 - Expedition 33 Sweeps & The State of Indie vs. Triple-A54:20 - Retail Grievances: The Jinx of "Slow Days" & Superstitions59:05 - The State of Movies: Budgets, Safe Sequels & Spite01:05:00 - The "Early Announcement" Problem & Vaporware (Elder Scrolls VI)01:13:45 - Cole’s Hot Take: Retiring Retired People on Weekends01:20:10 - Raging Against the Machine: Buttons vs. Touchscreens01:28:45 - The Death of the PS4 & Why the PS6 is Too Soon01:40:20 - Anime Pacing Issues & The Ticketmaster StruggleSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and ThereManga – Black Torch Music & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya” Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by "Pandicio Del Toro"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Unhinged Weeb Letters to Santa | Ace Combat, Sonic & The Perfect Pizza Slice | AniPro Podcast 210 The holiday season is upon us, and AniPro is prepared as, this week, hosts Cole, Mike, and Jay read out their Santa letters! Tune in to hear this holiday tradition of deep desires, and Christmas cheer!Also, Mike's getting pied, Cole's in the danger zone, Jay's going through metamorphosis, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 Intro: Christmas Letters & The "Six-Seven" Slang07:40 The Perfect Pizza Slice Debate (Domino's vs. Santa Lucia)13:35 Cole’s Gaming Log: Is Ace Combat a JRPG?21:50 Portable Gaming: Minish Cap & Metal Gear23:25 The Sonic Franchise Rant: 06, Adventure 2, & The Movies27:30 Mailbag: The One Punch Man Season 3 Animation Controversy35:30 Trivia: The Secret Behind the PS2 Startup Screen Towers44:27 Did Coca-Cola Invent Santa Claus?50:50 Jay’s Letter: A Christmas Miracle Studio Upgrade57:40 Mike’s Letter: Parenting, RPGs, & Seeking a JoJo Stand1:05:00 Cole’s Letter: GTA VI & March Comes in Like a Lion S31:11:33 Jay’s Rant: Where is the Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Anime?1:16:20 Mike’s Conspiracy Letter: Santa the Data Broker & Selling Out1:24:35 Cole’s $1 Million Wish: The Claas Xerion 12 Tractor1:30:40 Outro: Upcoming Reviews (Elfen Lied) & Listener PollsVote for Our Listeners' Choice Review (Mecha Edition)!https://forms.gle/nsq3Qh4Nd3r9cfA67Poll closes December 20thSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and ThereManga – Ichi the Witch → Black Torch Music & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya” Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by "Pandicio Del Toro"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Ichi the Witch Review + Amazon AI Dub Scandal, Kagurabachi & Kingdom Hearts Jump into another magical review as the boys examine Shonen Jump's newest hit: Ichi the Witch! Also: Amazon's AI Dub is taking over (and it's bad), Cole plays Kingdom Hearts for the first time, Jay finally understands the hype behind Kagurabachi, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Welcome03:01 - The Great Kagurabachi Debate10:45 - Cole Plays Kingdom Hearts for the First Time20:45 - Kingdom Hearts 4 & The Future of the Series24:56 - Anime News: Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 231:53 - The AI Dubbing Controversy (Amazon/Banana Fish)46:35 - Review: Ichi the Witch (Manga)47:10 - The Creators: Act-Age Artist & Iruma-kun Writer49:32 - Plot Summary: Hunting the "Majiks"57:01 - Character Analysis: Ichi & Descaras01:06:23 - Subverting Shonen Tropes01:17:03 - World Building: The Magic System01:26:17 - Art Style & Visual Direction01:31:16 - Anime Adaptation Predictions (KyoAni vs CloverWorks)01:35:23 - Final Verdict: Is it a Certified Banger?01:43:53 - Outro & Next Week: Elfen LiedVote for Our Listeners' Choice Review (Mecha Edition)!https://forms.gle/nsq3Qh4Nd3r9cfA67Support AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and ThereManga – Ichi the Witch → Black Torch Music & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya” Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by "Pandicio Del Toro"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Masterpiece or Just Weird? Golden Kamuy Season 1 Anime ReviewThe hunt is on as, this week, AniPro reviews the treasure hunting historical fiction anime: Golden Kamuy! Tune in to find out if the show truly is as golden as people say, or if it's just a lump of miso.Also, Cole's splitting peas, Mike's catching a flight, Jay's VERY tired, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Episode Preview & Banter 04:42 - Airport Etiquette: How Early Should You Arrive? 14:27 - Sleep Cycles, Naps, and Waking Up Naturally 21:52 - The Great Split Pea Soup Debate 26:39 - Listener’s Choice Reveal: The Mecha Genre Nominees 36:50 - Mailbag: Celebrating American Thanksgiving in Canada 40:12 - Sponsor: TokyoTreat & Sakuraco 43:17 - Golden Kamuy Season 1 Review: Plot Summary & Premise 52:06 - Initial Comparisons: A Mature One Piece or Avatar? 56:29 - Character Dynamics: Sugimoto and Asirpa 1:01:38 - The Unhinged Villains of the 7th Division 1:06:10 - Production Quality & The Infamous CGI Bears 1:10:11 - Balancing Tones: Graphic Violence vs. Comedy 1:22:11 - Pacing: The Interweaving Factions & Episodic Storytelling 1:35:08 - Final Verdicts & Ratings 1:41:43 - Outro: Upcoming Reviews & CreditsSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and ThereManga – Ichi the Witch → Black Torch Music & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya” Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by "Pandicio Del Toro"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Valve’s Steam Machine, GTA VI Delay, Halo on PS5 + Anime Character Pokémon Teams Have you ever looked at an anime character and wondered to yourself, "What would their Pokemon team be?" Well, you're in luck! Tune in this week to see as Cole, Mike, and Jay give Pokemon teams to anime characters assigned to them by the other guys!Also, the GameCube makes a shocking return, the console wars may be over, GTA 6 is getting delayed, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 – AniProPod 207 Intro & Episode Overview08:33 – Valve’s Steam Machine Revealed (GabeCube)17:48 – Console Talk: Xbox vs Sega & Future of Gaming24:15 – Halo Coming to PS5: What This Means29:49 – GTA VI Delayed: New Release Info37:15 – Mailbag: Fall Footwear Debate – Boots or Shoes?43:13 – Second Half Teaser: Pokémon Teams for Anime Characters48:30 – Mob’s Pokémon Team & Strategy Analysis53:31 – Levi Ackerman’s Pokémon Team Breakdown59:09 – Kirito’s Pokémon Team: Picks & Battle Style01:08:00 – Holo the Wise Wolf’s Pokémon Team & Tactics01:13:55 – Senku Ishigami’s Pokémon Team & Science Strategy01:21:31 – Yuu Ishigami’s Pokémon Team Explained01:29:00 – Episode Wrap-Up & Next Time on AniProPodSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Golden Kamuy → Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and ThereManga – Ichi the Witch → Black Torch Music & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya” Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by "Pandicio Del Toro"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Fall 2025 Anime Mid-Season Rankings – Top 15 Shows to Watch | AniPro Podcast 206Fall 2025 is here with many... shows to offer, so AniPro took it upon them to rank the 15 BEST anime you can watch!Also, Mike's got plans, Cole got creative, Jay broke out the ol' ink and quill, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 – AniProPod 206 Intro00:07:47 – Jay & Cole’s Writing and Music Projects00:15:43 – Pre-Trip Rituals and Packing Strategy00:21:04 – Fall 2025 Overview, Burnout, and Wandance Discussion00:28:16 – One Punch Man Season 3, Digimon Beatbreak, and Alma-chan00:33:39 – Mailbag: One Piece Going Seasonal in 202600:38:49 – #15 Campfire Cooking in Another World S2 – Cozy Isekai Returns00:42:33 – #14 Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi – Classroom Comedy Chaos00:47:53 – #13 Mechanical Marie & Break – Retro-Tech Mystery Series00:54:09 – #12 Touring After the Apocalypse – Post-Apocalyptic Slice of Life00:57:23 – #11 My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s – Power-Fantasy Isekai01:02:59 – #10 This Monster Wants to Eat Me – Surreal Horror-Comedy01:07:57 – #9 Dusk Beyond the End of the World – Cosmic Dark Fantasy Drama01:14:22 – #8 A Wild Last Boss Appeared! – Classic Overpowered Adventure01:20:17 – #7 May I Ask for One Final Thing? – Elegant Revenge Action Series01:26:02 – #6 GNOSIA – Social Deduction Sci-Fi Thriller01:30:55 – #5 Tatsuki Fujimoto Short Works 17–26 – Anthology Chaos01:35:50 – #4 Umamusume: Cinderella Gray – High-Intensity Racing Drama01:38:57 – #3 Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle – High-School Character Drama01:44:48 – #2 Sanda – Holiday Monster Mayhem01:49:53 – #1 Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider – Tokusatsu Coming-of-Age Story01:54:22 – Recap and What’s Next on AniProSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Golden Kamuy → Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and ThereManga – Ichi the Witch → Black Torch Music & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya” Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by "Pandicio Del Toro"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Our Favorite Anime Studios & What They Should Adapt Next Per popular demand, AniPro explores their favorite studios' catalogues, and determine what they should adapt next!Also, Mike's crunching numbers, Booktok found One Piece, Cole's mourning a loss, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 – Welcome to AniProPod 205!00:05:45 – BookTok Discovers One Piece00:13:57 – Anime Scores, Bias, and Bobby Monsoon00:21:32 – Cole’s Baseball Blues: Mourning the Blue Jays00:27:17 – Mailbag: Apple Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie Showdown00:38:55 – Kitchen Mishaps & Chicken Soup for the Sole00:43:01 – Studio Shaft: The Art of Abstraction00:50:27 – Studio Trigger: Flash, Fury, and Firepower00:59:56 – Kyoto Animation: Emotion in Every Frame01:10:28 – Studio Orange: CG Innovation Done Right01:21:46 – Studio Ghibli: Whimsy and the Human Spirit01:33:13 – Science SARU: The New Wave of Style01:42:38 – Wrap-Up: Dream Adaptations & Fan PicksSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Golden Kamuy → Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and ThereManga – Ichi the Witch → Black Torch Music & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya” Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by "Jingle Punks Music"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

The Anime That TRICKED Us (and TREATS That Surprised Us!) | AniProPod 204This week, AniPro is going trick or treating... but with a twist! Join the boys as they declare media that surprised them positively, and negatively!Also, the Christmas discussions begin, Jay breaks the chains, Cole likes getting home, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 – Intro | AniProPod 204: Trick or Treat Special00:03:12 – Christmas Comes Early?! Holiday Decoration Debate00:08:46 – Halloween Starts Too Soon?! The October Dilemma00:13:20 – Red Rising Review & The Sci-Fi Book Addiction00:23:44 – Sports Anime Energy IRL | World Series Baseball Hype00:34:18 – Halloween Costumes, Trick-or-Treats & Candy Tier List 00:46:17 – Demon Slayer Infinity Castle: Hype vs. Reality00:53:57 – Slam Dunk Manga: Classic or Overrated?01:00:25 – Link Click & Gundam Wing: Time Travel and Chaos01:06:57 – Suzume & Makoto Shinkai: Same Trick, New Twist?01:11:01 – DanDaDan Review | Weird but Not Weird Enough?!01:15:59 – Rent-A-Girlfriend Redemption Arc (Yes, Really)01:19:27 – Pokemon Legends: ZA Might Actually Be Good01:22:56 – Farming Simulator Is Peak Cozy Gaming01:25:59 – Learning Japanese with Duolingo (Pain Edition)01:28:28 – OddTaxi Is Still Criminally Underrated 01:32:31 – Grand Blue Dreaming & The Joy of Dumb FunSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Golden Kamuy → Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and ThereManga – Ichi the Witch → Black Torch Music & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya” Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by "Jingle Punks Music"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Is Hollywood Losing Its Magic? + Journey Home After School Manga Review | AniPro Podcast 203It's a week of childhood antics as Cole, Mike, and Jay examine the slice of life romcom manga: Journey Home After School!Also, Jay's reading, Mike's reminiscing, Cole's journey has come to an end, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 – Welcome to AniProPod 20400:01:32 – Goose Encounters & Jay’s Latest Reads00:06:27 – What’s Happening to Hollywood Movies?00:11:25 – From Big Screen to Binge Screen: The Shift to TV00:17:02 – After-School Nostalgia and Mischief00:24:24 – Teenage Memories & High School Shenanigans00:31:48 – Japan Travel Talk & The Ghost of Yotei00:37:51 – Mailbag: Our Favorite Anime Figures00:45:23 – Manga Review Begins: Journey Home After School00:57:43 – Capturing the Feeling of Youth and Quiet Moments01:04:33 – What Makes This Manga Feel So Cozy?01:10:07 – Romance, Friendship, and Subtle Emotions01:17:19 – Character Chemistry & Where the Story Could Go01:25:00 – Pacing and Flow: Does Slow Mean Boring?01:30:36 – Art Style, Atmosphere, and Visual Storytelling01:34:18 – Final Ratings & Reflections01:39:53 – Wrap-Up & What’s Coming Next WeekSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Golden Kamuy → Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and ThereManga – Ichi the Witch → Black Torch Music & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya” Bumper Track – "Heart-Shaped Eyes" by "_glassbone"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Buddy Daddies Anime Review + Best Anime for KidsYou voted, and now it's time! This week, AniPro takes a look at the listener-requested anime: Buddy Daddies! Also, Cole missed a deadline, Mike has transcended the realm of video watching, Jay's trying to sleep, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 Intro – Welcome to AniProPod 20200:02:09 YouTube Premium, Ads, and the Future of Sports Streaming00:09:00 Billionaires, Sleep Struggles, and Late-Night Gaming00:17:52 Cole’s Dumbphone Experiment & Digital Minimalism00:25:30 Best Anime Recommendations for Kids (That Adults Still Enjoy)00:32:26 Why Kids Watch What They Watch – Entertainment Psychology00:41:21 Announcing Our Next Anime Reviews00:53:11 Buddy Daddies Review Begins!00:57:10 Comparing Buddy Daddies vs. Spy x Family & Other Found-Family Anime01:05:22 Character Development & Emotional Arcs in Buddy Daddies01:11:52 The Premise: Assassins, Parenthood, and Found Family01:21:10 Balancing Action, Comedy, and Slice of Life in Buddy Daddies01:27:37 Production Quality & Soundtrack Breakdown01:31:57 Final Thoughts, Ratings, and Takeaways01:38:40 Wrap-Up – What’s Next on AniProPodSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Golden Kamuy → Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and ThereManga – Journey Home After School → Ichi the Witch → Black Torch Music & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya”Bumper Track – "Space Cowboy" by "moon cafe"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Summer 2025 Anime Awards — Best, Worst & Hidden GemsNow that the seasons are changing, Cole, Mike, and Jay look back at what was Summer 2025's best anime, and give out their awards!Also, Mike's playing Donkey Kong Bonanza, Jay and Cole become samurai in Ghost of Yotei, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 - AniProPod 201 Intro 00:03:56 - Donkey Kong Bonanza Discussion & Gaming Tangent00:10:37 - Ghost of Yotei Impressions (vs. Ghost of Tsushima)00:28:41 - Biggest Flop of the Summer 2025 Anime Season00:34:00 - Best Anime Openings (OP) of Summer 202500:43:17 - Best Anime Endings (ED) of Summer 202500:48:08 - Best Directed Anime of the Season00:54:59 - Best Animation & Visuals01:01:29 - Anime Studio of the Season 01:09:32 - Best Girl of the Season01:13:26 - Best Boy of the Season01:18:32 - Best Duo / Character Partnership01:24:06 - Most Fun Anime of the Season01:30:16 - Most Underrated Anime of Summer 202501:38:09 - Best Continuing Anime01:45:14 - Best New Anime of the Season01:51:46 - Wrap Up & Next Time on AniProPodSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Buddy DaddiesManga – Journey Home After School → Ichi the Witch → Black Torch Music & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya”Bumper Track – "Starts With You" by "Klaatu Verada Necktie"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Celebrating 200 Episodes by Answering Your Wildest Anime QuestionsIt's a big one this week. For episode 200, the boys asked YOU to send in your spiciest mailbags for them to answer on air!Also, AniPro identifies the worst thing about being a weeb, who is TRULY best girl, how to get over burnout, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 - 🎉 AniProPod 200 Intro & Celebration00:04:14 - Eragon Novels & Fantasy Worldbuilding00:11:52 - Sodas, Fries & Umamusume Game Talk00:19:55 - Origins of the Mailbag + Kratoast’s Question00:29:17 - Podcast Growth & Favorite Moments from 200 Episodes00:41:14 - Surprises and Disappointments in Anime Reviews00:47:03 - Our Proudest AniPro Episodes (and Why)00:53:08 - The Philosophical Question of Poop Frequency 💩00:58:32 - Favorite Manga-to-Anime Adaptations01:03:14 - Building the Perfect Anime Team for Berserk’s Eclipse01:10:44 - K-Pop Demon Hunters & Shounen Protagonist Matchups01:18:38 - Hentai Reviews & Abridged Anime Series01:23:33 - Western Properties That Deserve Anime Adaptations01:27:47 - Dream Anime Watching Setup (Home Theatre Goals)01:34:19 - Voice Actors We’d Want for Bedtime Stories01:39:09 - NFTs, Anime Merch, & Mexy’s Speed Mailbag01:49:28 - The Struggles of Being an Anime Podcaster01:54:01 - How to Deal with Anime Burnout (and Real Life Burnout Too)02:01:35 - The Ultimate Best Girl Debate 👑02:08:38 - Reflections on 200 Episodes & What’s Next for AniProSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Buddy DaddiesManga – Journey Home After School → Ichi the Witch → Black Torch Music & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya”Bumper Track – "The Most High" by "moon cafe"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Fall 2025 Anime Preview | Our Complete Watchlist for the SeasonWith the leaves coming off the trees, and spooky season quickly approaching, that can only mean one thing. Anime's fall season is upon us! Join Cole, Mike, and Jay as they explore all the new and exciting shows that await in the upcoming season!Also, Jay's curling up with a nice book, Cole wants to believe, Mike drops an earth-shattering bombshell, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 - AniProPod 199 Intro00:01:45 - Rainy Days & Reading00:10:53 - Aliens, UFOs, & Being Outed as a Podcaster00:18:12 - Gachiakuta & Fragrant Flowers Bloom with Dignity00:23:18 - One Punch Man & Spy Family00:29:12 - My Hero Academia & To Your Eternity00:34:33 - Campfire Cooking & Ranma 1/200:38:34 - Umamusume & Gintama00:43:43 - Cats Eye & Isekai Quartet00:50:08 - Star Wars: Visions Volume 300:58:39 - This Monster Wants to Eat Me / Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle01:06:58 - Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 & May I Ask for One Final Thing?01:13:42 - Wandance & Sanda01:21:55 - A Wild Last Boss Appeared & Dusk Beyond the End of the World01:29:05 - The Fated Magical Princess & Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider01:35:51 - GNOSIA & Disney Twisted-Wonderland01:43:44 - Mechanical Marie & Touring After The Apocalypse01:48:47 - My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s01:51:48 - Let’s Play / Alma-chan / My Friends Little Sister Has It In For Me01:55:45 - Li'l Miss Vampire / Shabake / SI-VIS01:59:31 - My Awkward Senpai / Digimon Beatbreak02:03:12 - Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha / Other Slop02:09:52 - Wrap Up & Next Time on AniProSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Buddy DaddiesManga – Journey Home After School → Ichi the Witch → Black Torch Music & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya”Bumper Track – "Space Cowboy" by "moon cafe"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Best Jobs for Assassins? + Kindergarten Wars Manga Review The boys go back to Kindergarten and review the Shonen Jump+ manga; Kindergarten Wars! Also, can Cole write?, Mike's getting supernatural, Jay's crowning a princess, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 - AniProPod 198 Intro00:01:36 - Anime, Calendars, & Board Games00:09:34 - Holidays and Duolingo00:15:45 - Potential Jobs for Assassins00:29:18 - Revealing Our Next Manga Reviews00:41:56 - Kindergarten Wars Manga Review Intro00:45:12 - Comparisons to Other Manga00:54:30 - Art Styles and Action01:00:31 - Thoughts on the Humor01:07:59 - Romance & Character Dynamics01:17:26 - Writing & Worldbuilding01:28:57 - Anime Adapation?01:33:11 - Final Thoughts & Rating01:38:29 - Wrap Up & What's Next For AniProSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Buddy DaddiesManga – Kindergarten WarsMusic & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya”Bumper Track – "She Dances For No One" by "Lt FitzGibbons Men"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

JJK Sequel, Silksong Released, & RIP Haru Urara + Anime vs Hollywood Showdown It's a battle for the ages as Cole, Mike and Jay pit Eastern media vs Western media to determine who does it better!Also, we mourn the loss of a beloved animal, a new video game makes waves, Jujutsu Kaisen makes a triumphant (?) return, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 - AniPro Podcast 197 Intro00:02:13 - USA Trip Stories & Cobra Kai Talk00:09:34 - Cole Reads from the Bible?!00:15:53 - JJK 'sSequel: Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo00:25:02 - RIP Haru Urara (Umamusume’s Beloved Horse)00:30:15 - Hollow Knight Silksong Released! Huge Impact00:39:48 - Harry Potter vs Frieren: Which Does Magic Better?00:49:46 - Fantasy: Anime vs Hollywood00:59:13 - Sci-Fi: Anime vs Hollywood01:09:56 - Romance: Anime vs Hollywood01:18:59 - Mystery: Anime vs Hollywood01:28:48 - Horror: Anime vs Hollywood01:37:02 - Wrap Up & What’s Next on AniProSupport AniPro:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag – https://anipropod.com/mailbagTokyoTreat ($5 off) – Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProFollow & Subscribe:X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/anipropodDiscord – https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Anime – Buddy DaddiesManga – Kindergarten WarsMusic & Credits:Opening Theme – “Shibuya”Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by "Pandicio Del Toro"Music licensed via – slip.streamEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!