AniPro Podcast

COSMOS Manga Review, Alien Theories & Our Pokémon Teams | AniPro Podcast 189 Episode Overview: AniPro hosts Cole, Mike, and Jay explore their alien sides as they take a look at the Men in Black-like manga: Cosmos! Tune in to find out if Ryuhei Tamura's 2023 alien insurance agency manga is destined for the stars, or a crash landing! Also, the boys discuss para-social relationships, and more! To...

Spring 2025 Anime Awards | Best Girl, Best Boy, Anime of the Season & More! Episode Overview: With spring drawing to a close, and summer taking its place, hosts Cole, Mike and Jay look back at the best Spring 2025's anime season had to offer! Also, the hosts are at a convention (it's true, come say hi right now!), we determine the Spring 2025 anime of the season, and more! Topics & Timesta...

Summer 2025 Anime Preview: What We're Watching (and What We're Avoiding) Episode Overview: Summer 2025 is here, and AniPro hosts, Cole, Mike, and Jay go over all the shows you won't want to miss this upcoming season! From returning classics, to brand-new darlings, there's bound to be something for everyone. Also, Umamusume takes over Anipro HQ, Jay doesn't conform to peer pressure (yet), and more!...

Bloom Into You Review & Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Anime Characters Episode Overview: Join AniPro hosts; Cole, Mike, and Jay as they dive into, and review, the hit yuri anime adaptation of Bloom Into You! Also, the hosts express their favorite LGBTQIA2S+ characters, what's been going on in their crazy weeks, and more! Topics & Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro & Episode Preview 00:02:44 – My Frien...

Tsundere Character Traits, Tropes, & Our Own Tsundere Tendencies Episode Overview: What is a tsundere? Who are the best tsundere? Join Cole, Mike, and Jay as they explore the rich history of the tsundere trope; from its humble beginnings, to its massive popularity today. Also, Rent-a-Girlfriend took the internet by storm, Mike went out for wangs(?), Cole watched a game... sorta, and more! Topi...

Anime Parents Discussion & The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Manga Review Episode Overview: Join AniPro as they discuss character relationships, realistic drama, and much more in their review of the "Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity". Also, the boys celebrate father's day by overviewing the best anime parents, and more! Topics & Timestamps: 00:00:00 - AniProPod 184 intro 00:02:09...

Crunchyroll Anime Awards Reaction, Spring 2025 Seasonal Anime Discussion, & Anime / Video Game Two Truths & A Lie Episode Overview: Join The AniPro Podcast through a thrilling game of two truths and a lie as hosts Cole, Mike, and Jay try to deceive each other with anime related topics. Also, the beauty of Anne Shirley's visuals are explored, Uma Musume is one of the best shows of the seaso...

Reviewing Beyond the Boundary & Discussing Back To The Future, Formula 1, and AI Episode Overview: KyoAni has once again entered the hot seat as AniPro takes a look at the 2013 supernatural action show: Beyond the Boundary! Also, Jay continues a new tradition, Cole's new obsession continues, Mike's taken an interest in the future, and more! Topics & Timestamps: 00:00:00 - AniProPod 182 Int...

Our Top Mecha / Gundam & Answering YOUR Mailbag Questions Episode Overview: While Jay is away, Mike and Cole took it upon themselves to answer YOUR mailbag questions! That's right! It's another mailbag episode this week! Also, Mike's going through a big change, Cole makes a big announcement, and more! Topics & Timestamps: 00:00:00 - AniProPod #181 00:01:57 - Mike's Life Mov...

Gachiakuta Manga Review & News Discussion (GTA 6, Uma Musume, Chainsaw Man) Episode Overview: The boys dive head first into the trash heap as they review the Shonen battle manga; Gachiakuta! Tune in to find out whether they think it's a heaping pile of garbage, or a hidden gem! Also, a GTA 6 discussion before GTA 6, horse girls in real life(?), anime movies might be coming Westward earlier, an...

Spring 2025 Seasonal Anime We're Watching Episode Overview: 2025 is flying by, and we're somehow already halfway into the Spring 2025 season! Join Cole, Mike, and Jay as they cover the anime worth watching (and some not worth watching) this season! Also, a critically-acclaimed game keeps eluding Jay's grasp, Mike's upset about price increases, Cole returned to the simulation (has he ever left?), a...

Kids on the Slope Anime Review + Our Favorite Concerts Episode Overview: With legendary anime director, Shinichiro Watanabe's, newest work hitting the scene this season, Jay tasked the boys to check out one of his previous works; the adaptation of a Jazz-themed Josei drama known as Kids on the Slope! Tune in to find out how jazzed AniPro was with the show! Also, Jay fails at seeing a movie, Mi...

Mono Manga Review & Underrated Anime Settings Episode Overview: Mike is back from the promised land of Japan to join Cole and Jay once again for a review of Laid Back Camp's sister manga; Mono! Tune in to find out if Afro's new follow up lives up to their previous work! Also, Mike catches up with the boyz, AniPro discusses their favourite, and most desired anime settings, and more Topics &...

Crunchyroll Anime Awards Predictions & Switch 2 Price Reaction Episode Overview: The nominees for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards are here, and AniPro is ready to predict just what they think will win each category! Also, the Nintendo Switch 2 prices dropped, Jay’s watching anime, Cole returned to a forgotten game, Mike’s gone to a better place, and more! Topics & Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro...

Winter 2025 Seasonal Anime Awards Episode Overview: Winter 2025 has come to a close, so you know what that means! It's time for AniPro to award all the best anime the season had to offer! Also, find out who won the Winter Draft, the boys' picks for Anime of the Season, and more! Topics & Timestamps: 00:00:00 - AniProPod #175 Intro 00:03:17 - Assassin's Creed Shadows 00:10:32 - Assa...

AniPro is off to the races with their review of the overseas hit series about racing Horse Girls; Uma Musume: Pretty Derby! Also, Cole finds a brand-new obsession, Mike's drafting much more than anime, Jay comes into a ton of free time, and more! VOTE FOR LISTENERS' CHOICE HERE - https://forms.gle/jSCNTxrj8AdHq1yV7 Support AniPro: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/AniProP...

The spring 2025 season of anime is right around the corner, and AniPro is here to give YOU the run-down on all the shows to look out for, this upcoming quarter! Also, Jay's in his PJs, Mike's trying to cram before the big trip, Cole dusted off his old console, and more! Support AniPro: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/AniProPod Send us a Mailbag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ani...

This week, the boys review the cult hit manga; Love Bullet! Also, Jay's credits finish, Mike's still going to Japan (it's true, we checked), Cole's rediscovering an old love, and more! Support AniPro: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/AniProPod Send us a Mailbag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://anipropod.com/mailbag Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #...

Picture this: you're at the end of a rainbow, and a pot filled with your dearest materialistic desire lies before you. What is in the pot? This week, the boys discuss the most desired things in the anime/gaming circles. Also, Mike's Japan trip draws nearer, Jay reacts to an unimaginable event, Cole's hanging with the boys, and more! Support AniPro: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h...

This week, AniPro puts their intuitions to the test as they predict how well upcoming shows are going to fare with the anime community; but with a twist! Also, Mike's going to a better place, Jay's watching a colossal tussle, Cole's up to his usual antics, and more! Support AniPro: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/AniProPod Send us a Mailbag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ htt...

Almost nice. This week, the boys take a look at a KyoAni darling anime: Tamako Market. Does it hold up to the reputation the studio has with the anime community? Also, the boys rate snacks (including mochi), our listeners are once again presented with a fantastic choice, and more! Support AniPro: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/AniProPod Send us a Mailbag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Naoki Urasawa's works are known by many to be one of the most consistent, engaging, and top-notch manga you can find in the medium. This week, the boys put that claim to the test as they review one of his most prolific works: "20th Century Boys". Also, the boys critique the internet's hottest conspiracy theories, and more! Support AniPro: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com...

Winter 2025 is well underway, and the boys have been watching (mostly) everything the current season of anime has to offer. What's good? What's bad? What's mid? Stay tuned and find out! Also, do titles ruin stories, Pokémon lives rent-free in the minds (and hearts) of many, the boys contemplate the inner, psychological complexities of 50% robot, 50% cop, and more! Support AniPro: Patre...

You are cordially invited to AniPro's bachelor parties. This week, the boys help each other set up a fun bachelor party with their favourite anime characters! Also, the anime feel-good story of the week, The Colors Within's box office numbers cause intrigue, and more! News Stories: The Color's Within Anime Earns $378,022 In Opening Weekend - https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-01-27/the-col...

We're all connected. This week, the boys dive into the Wired and take a look at the cult-hit anime, Serial Experiments Lain! Also, Nintendo has a new console on the way, what we, as a community, think of lost media, and more! Support AniPro: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/AniProPod Send us a Mailbag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://anipropod.com/mailbag Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 o...