Is Hollywood Losing Its Magic? + Journey Home After School Manga Review | AniPro Podcast 203

It'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 204
• 00:01:32 – Goose Encounters & Jay’s Latest Reads
• 00:06:27 – What’s Happening to Hollywood Movies?
• 00:11:25 – From Big Screen to Binge Screen: The Shift to TV
• 00:17:02 – After-School Nostalgia and Mischief
• 00:24:24 – Teenage Memories & High School Shenanigans
• 00:31:48 – Japan Travel Talk & The Ghost of Yotei
• 00:37:51 – Mailbag: Our Favorite Anime Figures
• 00:45:23 – Manga Review Begins: Journey Home After School
• 00:57:43 – Capturing the Feeling of Youth and Quiet Moments
• 01:04:33 – What Makes This Manga Feel So Cozy?
• 01:10:07 – Romance, Friendship, and Subtle Emotions
• 01:17:19 – Character Chemistry & Where the Story Could Go
• 01:25:00 – Pacing and Flow: Does Slow Mean Boring?
• 01:30:36 – Art Style, Atmosphere, and Visual Storytelling
• 01:34:18 – Final Ratings & Reflections
• 01:39:53 – Wrap-Up & What’s Coming Next Week

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Next Reviews:

• Anime – Golden Kamuy → Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and There
• Manga – Ichi the Witch → Black Torch

Music & Credits:

• Opening Theme – “Shibuya”
• Bumper Track – "Heart-Shaped Eyes" by "_glassbone"
• Music licensed via – slip.stream

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