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 season, To Be Hero X continues to take the anime community by storm, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - AniProPod 183 Intro
• 00:04:54 - Catching Up, Books, and Haircuts
• 00:12:16 - Crunchyroll's Anime Awards Reactions
• 00:20:25 - Cinderella Gray, Anne Shirley, & Lazarus
• 00:27:20 - Country Bumpkin, Ninja & Assassin, GQuuuuuuX
• 00:34:01 - To Be Hero X, Witch Watch
• 00:41:35 - Shoshimin, TBATE, Kowloon Generic Romance
• 00:47:32 - TokyoTreat Ad
• 00:52:34 - Cole's Thought Experiment
• 00:54:51 - Mailbag: Forming Opinions w/o Watching
• 01:03:26 - 2 Truths & A Lie Setup
• 01:06:56 - Mike 1 (TBATE, To Be Hero X, Gquuux)
• 01:12:31 - Cole 1 (Evangelion, Misato, Bocchi Figures)
• 01:20:03 - Jay 1 (Kalos Loss, Sonic Games, Witch Hat Atelier)
• 01:28:44 - Mike 2 (Shame, Secret Anilist, Pokemon Movies)
• 01:37:28 - Cole 2 (Haruhi, Cardcaptors, Citrus Manga)
• 01:44:02 - Jay 2 (CR Awards, Reading Manga, Shinkai Movies)
• 01:50:54 - Lightning Round
• 02:00:23 - Favorite Lies & Wrap Up

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Next Reviews:

• Anime: Bloom Into You → BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! → ID: INVADED
• Manga: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Music & Credits:
Opening Theme: “Shibuya”
Bumper Track: "Retired Betamax"
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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 Intro
• 00:01:48 - Jay's Trip & Back To The Future
• 00:09:32 - Movie Remakes
• 00:15:19 - Cole's Formula 1 Obession
• 00:22:12 - VEO 3 & Thoughts on AI
• 00:28:05 - Uses of AI
• 00:32:25 - Our Next 3 Anime Reviews
• 00:41:15 - Listeners' Choice Review Tournament
• 00:45:56 - Mailbag: Our Episode To Start With?
• 00:50:54 - Anime Review Intro
• 00:58:54 - Is the Story Worth the Animation?
• 01:04:17 - KyoAni's + Dark Urban Fantasy = ??
• 01:08:46 - KyoAni's Perception & Sakuga
• 01:15:06 - Beyond the Boundary's Legacy
• 01:17:44 - How Does It Balance It's Genres
• 01:21:58 - Character DIscussion
• 01:26:23 - Worldbuilding & Pacing
• 01:31:56 - Fit In KyoAni's Works
• 01:34:32 - Final Thoughts & Ratings
• 01:41:53 - Wrap Up

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Next Reviews:

• Anime: Bloom Into You → BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! → ID: INVADED
• Manga: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Music & Credits:
Opening Theme: “Shibuya”
Bumper Track: "Starts With You"
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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 Moves
• 00:11:56 - Formula 1
• 00:19:15 - Top Mecha: Macross VF-1 Valkyrie
• 00:24:39 - Top Mecha: EVA Unit 1
• 00:28:20 - Hyaku-Shiki & Sazabi
• 00:31:51 - Nu Gundam / Unicorn
• 00:38:38 - Gundam F91 / Char's Zaku II
• 00:43:06 - Gundam MK-II / RX 78-2
• 00:46:33 - Honorable Mentions
• 00:54:19 - Madoka Magica Manga
• 01:02:22 - Secrets From Jay / AI Question
• 01:05:47 - Making Anime Into A Musical
• 01:12:59 - Best Anime Moms
• 01:20:13 - Anime Character Coaches
• 01:27:28 - Recommendation's Ratings
• 01:34:06 - Post Pod Clarity
• 01:39:01 - Big Dumpy

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Next Reviews:

• Anime: Beyond the Boundary
• Manga: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Music & Credits:
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Bumper Track: "Starts With You"
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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, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - AniProPod 180 Intro
• 00:01:58 - 90's Country Music
• 00:07:38 - Green Day: American Idiot
• 00:12:52 - Marvel Thunderbolts
• 00:19:45 - News: Umamusume x Kentucky Derby
• 00:27:05 - News: GTA 6 Delayed
• 00:37:23 - News: Chainsaw Man Reze Movie
• 00:45:07 - Mailbag: Anime Patron Saints
• 00:53:53 - Nominate Our Next Anime Reviews
• 00:55:44 - Gachiakuta Manga Review Intro
• 01:01:19 - Reading Experience and Initial Impressions
• 01:08:25 - Story Setup and Predictions
• 01:14:59 - Translation and Writing Quality
• 01:20:36 - Thoughts on the Plot & Writing
• 01:27:10 - Themes and Messages in the Manga
• 01:30:48 - Power System & Fights
• 01:37:17 - Art Style and Character Design
• 01:42:25 - Thoughts on the Upcoming Anime
• 01:48:39 - Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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Next Reviews:

• Anime: Beyond the Boundary
• Manga: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Music & Credits:
Opening Theme: “Shibuya”
Bumper Track: "Neon Highways"
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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?), and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - AniProPod 179 Intro
• 00:02:49 - Clair Obscur & Xbox Pricing
• 00:08:22 - Farming Sim & Umamusume Mobile
• 00:13:15 - Popular Anime We're NOT Watching
• 00:17:24 - Apothecary Diaries / Gundam GQuuuuuuX
• 00:26:51 - Shoshimin / Aharen-san
• 00:34:34 - Anne Shirley / MHA: Vigilantes
• 00:45:49 - Uma Musume / Konosuba OVAs
• 00:54:13 - Lycoris Recoil / Yaiba: Samurai Legend
• 00:59:53 - Listener's Choice Vote Results
• 01:05:14 - TokyoTreat & Sakuraco AD
• 01:09:42 - Re-Intro / The Beginning After The End
• 01:17:51 - Rock Is a Lady's Modesty / Lazarus
• 01:31:16 - Moonrise / Your Forma
• 01:43:17 - Witch Watch / Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof
• 01:53:15 - Takamine-san / Kowloon Generic Romance
• 02:06:37 - Apocalypse Hotel / Mono
• 02:13:01 - Old Country Bumpkin / Yandere Dark Elf
• 02:21:45 - Catch Me At The Ballpark / To Be Hero X
• 02:31:39 - Can a Boy-Girl Friendship.. / Umayuru: Pretty Gray
• 02:36:46 - Shiunji Family / Makina-san / Zatsu Tabi
• 02:44:25 - Our Top 3 Recommendations

Voting for Listeners’ Choice Is Closed!

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• Anime: Beyond the Boundary
• Manga: Gachiakuta → The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Music & Credits:
Opening Theme: “Shibuya”
Bumper Track: "Upperbound", FIBRE
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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, Mike drafted some sports ball, Cole's going to a function, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – AniProPod 178 Intro
• 00:02:05 – Movie Rants & Sinners Talk
• 00:14:15 – NFL Draft & NBA Game
• 00:24:12 – Work Woes & Hangovers
• 00:29:07 – Concert Stories
• 00:41:25 – Music Tastes & Influences
• 00:52:30 – Mailbag & Beach Episodes
• 01:00:02 – Kids on the Slope: First Impressions
• 01:10:40 – Visuals & Pacing
• 01:20:58 – Melodrama & Friendships
• 01:22:07 – Relationships & Growth
• 01:25:21 – Romance & Realism
• 01:28:58 – Jazz & Emotion
• 01:38:41 – Music & Animation
• 01:42:12 – Religion in Anime
• 01:48:00 – Final Thoughts & Ratings
• 01:54:00 – Wrap Up

Voting for Listeners’ Choice Is Closed!

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Next Reviews:

• Anime: Listeners' Choice
• Manga: Gachiakuta → The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Music & Credits:
Opening Theme: “Shibuya”
Bumper Track: "Slip Stream"
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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 & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – Intro & Manga Updates
• 00:08:30 – Anime Settings & Underused Ideas
• 00:17:00 – Alternate Histories & Medieval Settings
• 00:25:30 – Rural Japan, Wild West & Pokémon
• 00:34:00 – Wizards, Cyberpunk & Men in Black
• 00:42:30 – Favorite Settings & Sponsor Break
• 00:51:00 – Mailbag: Which Sport?
• 00:59:30 – Transition to Mono Manga Review
• 01:04:00 – Mono Manga Plot & Premise Explained
• 01:08:30 – Comparisons: Yuru Camp, A Place Further
• 01:13:00 – Structure of 4-Koma Manga
• 01:18:00 – First Episode of Anime vs Manga
• 01:23:00 – Comedy, Meta Humor & Easter Eggs
• 01:28:00 – Character Discussion: Strengths & Weaknesses
• 01:33:30 – Visuals: Photography & Landscape Art
• 01:39:00 – Final Impressions & Who Should Read It
• 01:44:00 – Our Ratings & Final Thoughts
• 01:49:30 – Outro: Upcoming Reviews & Polls

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Next Reviews:

• Anime: Kids on the Slope
• Manga: Mono → Gachiakuta → The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Music & Credits:
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Bumper Track: "The Most High", moon cafe
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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
• 00:01:49 – Netflix’s Moonrise
• 00:05:42 – Ninja & Assassin & Cinderella Gray
• 00:13:26 – Elden Ring
• 00:20:20 – Your Forma
• 00:22:36 – Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing
• 00:35:46 – Mailbag: Anime Robbers
• 00:44:31 – Crunchyroll Awards Changes
• 00:49:09 – Ending & Opening Sequences
• 00:57:24 – Score & Song
• 01:03:34 – Protect & Supporting Character
• 01:09:06 – Main Character & Slice of Life
• 01:13:44 – Best Drama & Isekai
• 01:20:56 – Action & Comedy
• 01:25:31 – Romance & Background Art
• 01:31:19 – Director & Character Design
• 01:36:24 – Animation & Original Anime
• 01:42:44 – New Series & Continuing Series
• 01:48:01 – Film & Anime of the Year

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Next Reviews:

• Anime: Kids on the Slope
• Manga: Mono → Gachiakuta → The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Music & Credits:
Opening Theme: “Shibuya”
Bumper Track: "Shimmer City", TANUKI
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