Hey, you! Yeah, you over there! Do you have a friend who you think would like anime, but you're unsure which one to start them on?

Well, have no fear, dear listener! This week, the boys crown the one true "best gateway anime of all time"! So sit down, relax, and you'll be getting your friend into the wonderful world of weebs in no time!

Also, the boys explore the Anime Expo announcements, My Hero Academia's popularity, and more!

Anime Expo News Article - https://comicbook.com/anime/news/anime-expo-2024-news/#2

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Next Reviews:

Anime: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shadows House → Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt → Berserk (2016)

Manga: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Witch Hat Atelier (Chapters 1-17)

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya

Bumper Track: "Hill To Climb", Johnny Moore

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod 137

00:01:40 - Babies, Ai-kon, & Gaming

00:11:15 - Trigun, Witch Hat Atelier, LOTR

00:19:45 - Ubel Blatt, Solo Leveling, Blue Lock, Batman Ninja

00:27:10 - Beastars, Dungeon Meshi, Ninja Scroll

00:33:30 - Apothecary Diaries, Omniscient Reader, Uzumaki

00:41:35 - One Piece, Blue Box, Arifureta, Gun Gale Online

00:48:55 - Gundam Crocs, Link Click

00:53:40 - Mailbag: My Hero Academia

01:00:12 - Rounds 1 - 2

01:17:27 - Rounds 3 - 4

01:23:35 - Rounds 5 - 6

01:31:40 - Rounds 7 - 8

01:42:26 - Rounds 9 - 10

01:53:27 - Rounds 11 - 12

02:03:45 - Rounds 13 - 14

02:10:35 - The Best Gateway Anime is..

Can you separate the art from the artist? That is the question the boys look to answer as they review the controversial manga: Act-Age!

Was it able to surpass the negative stigma? Or was it a manga best left in the past? Tune in to find out!

Also, the trilogy of the best anime in genres comes to a dramatic conclusion, Jay doesn't know how to drink quietly, and more!

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Next Reviews:

Anime: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shadows House → Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt → Berserk (2016)

Manga: ⁠⁠⁠Act Age⁠⁠ (Chapters 1-25)

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya

Bumper Track: "Codebreaker", Johnny Moore

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod #136 Intro

00:03:50 - Separate Artists From Art?

00:18:46 - Act Age Manga Review (Spoiler-Free)

00:28:49 - Art & Character Designs

00:47:34 - Final Thoughts & Rating

00:56:30 - Our Next Manga Review

01:00:57 - Mailbag: Delicious Anime Animals

01:08:53 - Best Mystery Anime

01:16:38 - Best Adventure Anime

01:28:02 - Best Ecchi Anime

01:37:35 - Best Sports Anime

01:50:11 - Best Supernatural Anime

01:59:21 - Best Thriller Anime

02:08:10 - Wrap Up

Another lineup of shows have ended, so the boys took it upon themselves to award the best Spring 2024's anime season had to offer! From best girl, to the coveted "anime of the season", AniPro proudly presents the Spring 2024 anime awards!

Also, Mike recommends ecchi to his coworker, Cole fans will rejoice, and more!

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Next Reviews:

Anime: ⁠⁠⁠Shadows House → Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt → Berserk (2016)

Manga: ⁠⁠Act Age⁠ (Chapters 1-25)

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya

Bumper Track: "That Way", Digital Escape

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod #135 Intro

00:12:04 - Flop

00:21:00 - Anime OP

00:29:33 - Anime ED

00:37:06 - AniSong

00:42:54 - Production (OST, Direction, etc)

00:48:49 - Visuals (Animation, Design, etc)

00:54:33 - Anime Studio

01:10:47 - Best Girl

01:20:05 - Best Boy

01:24:03 - Protecc Energy

01:29:08 - Best Drip

01:37:48 - Duo

01:45:39 - Most Fun

01:51:54 - Underrated

01:58:37 - Best Continuing Anime

02:07:03 - Best New Anime

02:15:01 - Mailbag: Anime Conventions