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

Spring has come and gone, and has brought summer along as a result! Now, it's time to discuss what Cole, Mike, and Jay think are the shows to look out for this new season!

Also, the boys jinx the Stanley Cup finals, Cole's lost his AC, 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: "Angel TV", DJ Matcha

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod #134 Intro

00:09:54 - Oshi No Ko / Tower of God

00:18:51 - Senpai is an Otokonoko / Delico's Nursery

00:25:47 - MahoAku / Makeine

00:35:14 - Plus-Sized Elf / Days With My Stepsister

00:44:21 - Quick Reactions to Other Anime

01:01:18 - Suicide Squad Isekai / Deer Friend Nokotan

01:14:08 - Kimi Ni Todoke

01:22:05 - Elusive Samurai / Shoshimin

01:34:39 - Monogatari / Atri My Dear Moments

01:47:09 - No Longer Allowed.. / 2.5D Seduction

01:56:21 - Narenare Cheer For You / Psuedo Harem

02:04:26 - Alya Hides Her Feelings.. / Why Does Nobody Remember Me

02:13:42 - Wistoria / Wife Has No Emotion

You voted, so this week, Anipro watches "Kimi ni Todoke: From Me To You"; a classic shojo romcom that is just begging to give you the sugar sweet feelings in your belly. (There may even be pre-marital hand-holding).

Did the boys like the sugary flavour of this romance anime? Or did it have a sour after-taste?

Tune in to find out!

But first, the boys are dense AF, some new reviews are revealed, and more!

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Next Reviews:

Anime: Kimi Ni Todoke: From Me To You

Manga: Act Age (Chapters 1-25)

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya

Bumper Track: "Fragments", TANUKI

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod #133 Intro

00:13:08 - Mike's Burger Queen

00:20:16 - Cole Is Dense

00:25:01 - Jay Is Dense

00:31:23 - Mike Is Dense

00:34:52 - Misunderstood Anime Characters

00:44:17 - Our Next Anime Reviews

00:53:04 - Kimi Ni Todoke Summary

00:59:57 - Characters

01:16:19 - Production

01:30:52 - Plot & Pacing

01:38:48 - Comparisons

01:43:41 - Final Thoughts & Ratings

01:56:48 - Upcoming Anime Review

It's game night, once again, and Mike has tasked Cole and Jay with figuring out MAL and Anilist's most popular anime! Who knows the masses more? How will this affect the trophy race? And just WHO is the wolf girl in No Game No Life? Find out all the answers to these questions in an exciting Anipro special event!

Also, Cole's a furry ("No I'm not" - Cole), Mike's traversing the mountains, Jay is catching up with an old friend, and more!

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Next Reviews:

Anime: Kimi Ni Todoke: From Me To You

Manga: Ogami Tsumiki to Kinichijou (Chapters 1-26)

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya

Bumper Track: "UFO", DJ Matcha

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod #132

00:02:48 - Mike's Mountain Journey

00:10:01 - Seeing Old Friends

00:17:33 - Yu-Gi-Oh Cards

00:24:20 - Ogami Tsumiki Manga Review

00:47:25 - Comparisons & Ratings

00:55:55 - Mari Krambu? + New Manga Review

01:03:27 - Guess The Anime Game

01:18:20 - Second Anime

01:26:03 - Third Anime

01:38:05 - Fourth Anime

01:45:19 - Fifth Anime

01:53:14 - Final Anime

02:03:01 - Wrap Up

Get comfy, because the boys are reviewing the comfiest anime on the market: Laid Back Camp! With a boatload of camping tips, and cute girls to present them, there's no way you're not getting cozy with this show... or are you? You'll have to sit back, relax, and find out!

But first, which one of the hosts has the most camping experience?, are summer camp and day camp the same, the boys reveal their s'more hacks, and more!

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Next Reviews:

Anime: Listeners Choice

Manga: Ogami Tsumiki to Kinichijou (Chapters 1-26)

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya

Bumper Track: "Seaweed", Birdo

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod #131

00:05:02 - Summer Camping Stories

00:17:06 - Canadian Winter Camping

00:24:02 - Late Night Camping

00:31:39 - Camping Questions

00:37:39 - Mailbag: Anime To Remake

00:49:50 - TokyoTreat Ad

00:56:10 - Yuru Camp Review

01:00:08 - Characters

01:14:36 - Character Tier List

01:25:08 - Production & Visuals

01:34:25 - OP / ED

01:40:35 - Plot & Themes

01:48:23 - Comparisons & Ratings

01:59:29 - Listeners' Choice Review Winner

The boys return to their lists of best anime by genre, and this time they discuss:

• Action
• Horror
• Music
• Sci-Fi
• Psychological
• and Slice of Life!

Will Cole, Mike, and Jay name your favourites? Tune in and let us know!

But first, One Piece is on top, Toho is playing Monopoly, everyone is learning anime, and more!

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Next Reviews:

Anime: Laid Back Camp → Listeners Choice

Manga: Ogami Tsumiki to Kinichijou (Chapters 1-26)

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya

Bumper Track: "Seaweed", Birdo

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod 130

00:03:44 - Mike's Going to Banff

00:12:16 - Paper Mario & Atarashii Gakko!

00:21:04 - Evangelion + Chainsaw Man

00:34:43 - Science Saru + Netflix One Piece

00:46:35 - Japan's Top Anime & Sony's Investment

01:00:03 - What Can't We Do?

01:05:52 - Best Action Anime

01:19:02 - Best Horror Anime

01:31:01 - Best Music Anime

01:43:14 - Best Sci-Fi Anime

01:52:18 - Best Psychological Anime

02:01:37 - Best Slice of Life Anime

02:11:10 - Wrap-Up