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Join Cole, Mike, and Jay every week as they explore the rich tapestry of anime, manga, gaming, and light novels on the AniPro Podcast.
From in-depth discussions on classic anime and manga, to giving awards to latest seasonal anime, or just having fun with mini-games they create, there's something for everyone.
Whether you're a dedicated fan or a curious newcomer, our podcast provides a welcoming space to dive into the fascinating world of Japanese pop culture.
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127 - [WEEB] Review Golden Boy
What better way to celebrate mother's day than to review an anime with many "step on me mommy" energy characters, the 1995 hit OVA: Golden Boy! With a coloured legacy like the one the manga-ka had, what could possibly go wrong?
But first, Cole, Mike, and Jay discuss their favourite "step on me mommy" characters, anime has dumb titles (including and especially Light Novels), and more!
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Next Reviews:
Anime: Laid Back Camp → Listeners Choice
Listeners Choice Poll: https://forms.gle/5M9bwuxWzP9xBbtd8
Manga: Blue Box (Chapters 1-25)
Tracks:
Opening theme: Shibuya
Bumper Track: "Run Rabbit Run", David Torrance
Music licensed by https://slip.stream
Timestamps
00:00:00 - AniProPod 127 Intro
00:02:15 - What We're Up To
00:09:38 - Cole's Reading Berserk
00:17:33 - Step On Me Mommy Anime Characters
00:34:37 - Mailbag: Fixing Bad Anime Titles
00:46:25 - Listeners Choice Hints
00:52:40 - Listeners' Choice Picks Revealed
01:02:30 - Golden Boy Anime Review
01:06:11 - Characters
01:24:23 - Voice Acting & OP
01:35:34 - Plot Discussion
01:43:52 - Themes & Recommendations
01:50:34 - Final Thoughts & Rating
01:57:39 - Wrapping Up
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126 - [WEEB] Go Shojo
Cole, Mike, and Jay are going on an adventure and need a mage to round out the party. Fifteen applicants have given the boys their resumes, and it's up to them to decide the most worthy applicant the only way they know how: Tournament style! (Tournaments are back, baby!)
Also, the boys review the 2000s Ai Yazawa manga: Nana, we do be eating, and more!
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Next Review:
Anime: Golden Boy → Laid Back Camp → Listeners Choice
Manga: Nana (Chapters 1-8)
Tracks:
Opening theme: Shibuya
Bumper Track: "That Way", Digital Escape
Music licensed by https://slip.stream
Timestamps
00:00:00 - AniProPod 126 Intro
00:07:06 - Nana: Synopsis & Characters
00:16:03 - Nana: Plot (Spoiler-free)
00:21:22 - Nana: Art & Designs
00:29:23 - Nana: Themes
00:34:10 - Nana: Comparisons
00:38:04 - Nana: Review & Rating
00:46:50 - Mailbag: Same Food 4EVER?!
00:57:49 - TokyoTreat Ad
01:02:02 - Next Manga Review Is...
01:05:02 - AniPro Recruits a Mage!
01:13:31 - Mob vs Elias
01:22:12 - Megumin vs Marcille
01:30:20 - Aqua vs Rudeus
01:37:28 - Elias vs Edward & Rin vs Betty
01:47:46 - Marcille vs Roy / Priestess vs Mashle
01:55:31 - Betty vs Mash / Diana vs Marcille
01:59:10 - Top 6
02:13:10 - AniPro's Party Mage is...
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125 - The Best [WEEB] Genres
Welcome to part 1 of an ongoing series where Cole, Mike, and Jay list off what they think is the best anime in every genre! This week, we have six (6) genres to present:
Romance
Fantasy
Drama
Comedy
Mecha
Magical Girl
Tune in to find out what shows we crown the best of the best!
But first: AI is taking over, Keanu Reeves is playing a Hedgehog, Ghost in the Shell is doing some cool things, and more!
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Next Review:
Anime: Golden Boy → Laid Back Camp → Listeners Choice
Manga: Nana (Chapters 1-8)
Tracks:
Opening theme: Shibuya
Bumper Track: "Plum", Austn
Music licensed by https://slip.stream
Timestamps
00:00:00 - AniProPod 125
00:10:10 - Yuri On Ice Movie Cancelled
00:15:53 - Live Action One Punch Man
00:21:51 - Keanu = Shadow & A.I. Anime Guide
00:25:56 - A.I. Anime Guidelines
00:33:10 - Ghost in the Shell 2 & Netflix Numbers
00:42:55 - Mailbag: Gamechanger Anime OP's
00:55:08 - Best Anime in 6 Genres
00:58:16 - Best Romance Anime
01:12:12 - Best Fantasy Anime
01:20:56 - Best Drama Anime
01:33:57 - Best Mahou Shoujo Anime
01:42:17 - Best Mecha Anime
01:55:06 - Best Comedy Anime
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124 - It's The End of The [WEEB] As We Know It
We have 2 girls. We have a tank. What do you get when you put them all together? It's our next review: Girls' Last Tour! Join Cole, Mike, and Jay as they discuss the bleak (and somewhat comfy) adventures of two girls, as they travel a post-apocalyptic urban wasteland in a tank!
But first, Jay's watching some cartoons, Mike's getting schooled, Cole quit Elden Ring (but we knew that already) and more!
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Next Review:
Anime: Girls' Last Tour → Golden Boy → Laid Back Camp
Manga: Nana (Chapters 1-8)
Tracks:
Opening theme: Shibuya
Bumper Track: "Forces In Motion", Johnny Moore
Music license provided by https://slip.stream
Timestamps
00:00:00 - AniProPod 124
00:00:59 - X-Men, Simpsons, Futurama
00:10:36 - Bonus Ep & Group Projects
00:17:15 - Elden Ring, Chrono Trigger, VR
00:33:22 - Mailbag: Rewatching Anime
00:40:53 - How'd We Watch GLT?
00:44:28 - Spoiler-Free Review
00:47:19 - Characters & Voice Acting
01:02:01 - Visuals, Direction, etc
01:11:57 - Soundtrack, OP, ED
01:22:42 - Plot (Spoiler-Free)
01:34:18 - Comparisons
01:41:07 - Final Thoughts & Rating
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123 - [WEEB] Review RuriDragon
This week is a classroom battle of the ages as Mike, Cole, and Jay duke it out to make the best anime classroom ever! Which classroom is the best? You decide!
But first, the boys review Shindou Masaoki's 2022 manga: RuriDragon, which anime MC has the best life, the next manga review is revealed, and more!
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Next Review:
Anime: Girls' Last Tour → Golden Boy → Laid Back Camp
Manga: Ruridragon (2022)
Tracks:
Opening theme: Shibuya
Bumper Track: "Waku Waku", DJ Matcha
Music provided by https://slip.stream
Timestamps
00:00:00 - AniProPod 123
00:02:15 - What's On Our Minds
00:07:37 - RuriDragon Manga Review
00:27:15 - Recommendations & Ratings
00:35:43 - Next Manga Review
00:41:37 - Mailbag: Which MC We Want to Be
00:50:46 - Anime Character Classrooms
00:53:54 - Class Clown
01:03:04 - Class President
01:13:54 - Popular Kid
01:25:39 - Class Loner
01:38:47 - Athlete / Jock
01:48:10 - Teacher
01:59:11 - Class Comparisons + Ending
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122 - [WEEB] Watched Winter Anime
Winter 2024 has come to a close and, as is tradition, the boys will now award the season's best of the best. The awards are different this year, so tune in to see what has been changed!
Also, we reveal the best anime of the season, Shakespeare makes an appearance(?), and more
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Next Review:
Anime: Girls' Last Tour → Golden Boy → Laid Back Camp
Manga: Ruridragon (2022)
Tracks:
Opening theme: Shibuya
Bumper Track: "Sunny", Ponder
Music provided by https://slip.stream
Timestamps
00:00:00 AniProPod #12200:04:42 Our Biggest Flops00:17:37 Best OP00:25:45 Best ED00:38:18 Best Production00:44:48 Best Visuals00:53:19 Best Studio01:00:56 TokyoTreat Ad01:05:53 Best Girl01:15:20 Best Boy01:25:53 Protecc Energy01:29:03 Best Drip01:34:56 Best Duo01:41:20 Most Fun01:46:28 Underrated Anime01:50:35 Continuing Anime01:56:38 New Anime02:03:02 Wrap-Up
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