It's back to film school, this week, as the boys take a look at the meta film: Pompo the Cinephile!

Also, the new year's celebrations continue as AniPro makes their resolutions, and checks in on the resolutions they made last year! Did they keep their vows?

Our yearly anime awards (The Weebies) Voting is Now Closed. Thanks to all that voted! Winners will be announced on the pod next week.

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Anime: Serial Experiments Lain

Manga: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vampeerz → 20th Century Boys → Love Bullet

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya

Bumper Track: "Reverie", Pluto

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod 162 Intro

00:03:59 - Feedin Babies & Playin Guitars

00:10:20 - Cole's 1st Resolution

00:14:47 - Mike's 1st Resolution

00:18:59 - Jay's 1st Resolution

00:23:35 - Cole's 2nd Resolution

00:26:52 - Mike's 2nd Resolution

00:31:09 - Jay's 2nd Resolution

00:36:09 - Speed Resolutions

00:40:13 - Favorite Anime of 2024

00:48:00 - Ponpo Review Introduction

00:56:01 - Is It Meta Enough?

00:59:45 - Is 90 Minutes A Perfect Length?

01:04:17 - Antagonists & Conflict?

01:08:12 - Optimism & The Creative Process

01:14:21 - Must Great Artist Be Obsessed?

01:19:50 - Was It Creative?

01:26:11 - Would It Suit Live Action?

01:32:20 - Character Dynamics

01:36:45 - Final Thoughts & Ratings

Winter 2025's anime season is upon us, so AniPro took it upon themselves to analyze the new shows to look out for!

Also, the boys looked at the continuing stuff, some anime are (finally) returning, and more!

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Next Reviews:

Anime: Ponpo The Cinephile → Listeners Choice

Manga: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vampeerz → 20th Century Boys → Love Bullet

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya

Bumper Track: "Don't Look Back", Soundlad

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod 161 Intro

00:05:18 - Re Zero Season 3

00:08:49 - Blue Box

00:13:59 - Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

00:17:55 - Shangri-La Frontier / Amagami Sister / Ghoul School

00:28:16 - Solo Leveling / Apothecary Diaries

00:34:23 - Dr Stone / 100 Girlfriends

00:39:02 - My Happy Marriage / Hanako Kun

00:45:04 - Grisaia: Phantom Trigger / SK8

00:50:37 - TokyoTreat Ad

00:54:12 - Facebook Marketplace Woes

00:57:40 - Sakamoto Days

01:02:28 - Married to a Girl I Hate / Guild Receptionist

01:10:00 - Zenshu / Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious

01:20:23 - Ubel Blatt / I Have a Crush At Work

01:31:13 - Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf / Flower & Asura

01:41:39 - Medalist / Otaku NEET Kunoichi

01:49:04 - Ameku MD / Sorairo Utility

01:58:14 - Momentary Lily / Tasokare Hotel

02:06:14 - Honey Lemon Soda / Okitsura / Beheneko

02:10:09 - Promise of Wizard / Magic Maker / Anyway I'm Falling..

02:14:16 - Red Ranger Becomes.. / Online Shopper In Another World

02:16:44 - Fruitmaster / Princess Lessons / Farmagia

It's hard to believe, but fall 2024's season of anime is already over, so you know what that means! This week, the boys award the best the season had to offer, from best girl, to anime of the season, and many more categories in between!

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Next Reviews:

Anime: Ponpo The Cinephile → Listeners Choice

Manga: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vampeerz → 20th Century Boys → Love Bullet

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya

Bumper Track: "UFO", DJ Matcha

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod 160 Intro

00:07:01 - Fall Seasonal Draft Results

00:12:53 - Biggest Flop

00:18:58 - Anime OP

00:27:14 - Anime ED

00:33:32 - AniSong

00:38:01 - Production

00:43:07 - Visuals & Animation

00:48:43 - Best Anime Studio

00:57:29 - Listeners' Choice Winner

01:03:00 - Best Girl

01:12:49 - Best Boy

01:18:14 - Protecc Energy

01:23:07 - Best Drip

01:27:41 - Best Duo

01:35:47 - Most Fun

01:44:24 - Underrated Anime

01:51:50 - Continuing Anime

01:58:23 - Best New Anime

Anime characters made their lists, the boys checked them twice; this week, AniPro's deciding who's naughty or nice!

Also, Cole's got a bone to pick with streaming services, Mike wants to be able to read more, Jay is too hyped for anime, and more!

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Anime: Ponpo The Cinephile → Listeners Choice

Manga: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vampeerz → 20th Century Boys → Love Bullet

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya

Bumper Track: "Cute Elves"

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod 159 Intro

00:02:11 - Streaming Service Issues

00:10:53 - Anime Announcements & Social Media Complaints

00:17:25 - Current Gen Gaming

00:23:40 - Gaming Art Direction

00:28:41 - Winnipeg Jets & Jujutsu Kaisen

00:34:05 - Anime Licensing & Botan Figures

00:40:01 - Sparking Zero & Rent a Girlfriend

00:46:42 - Jay's Being Sus

00:50:05 - Naughty or Nice? Misato, Goku, Macho Man Randy Savage

00:57:34 - Jets, Ash Ketchum, Homer, 69

01:04:40 - Anakin, Pikachu, Alphonse Elric, Santa Clause

01:15:13 - Mob, Luigi, Steamed Hams, DST, Maomao

01:22:18 - Okarun, Rudeus, Bocchi, Power, Christmas Parties

01:29:00 - Frieren, Yor, Jets, Subaru, Snow

01:37:06 - Light, Mickey Mouse, DVD Sequels

Are waifus enough to hold your attention? Yes? Well, do we have the manga for you (sort of, you'll see). This week, the boys review the critically panned Shonen Jump manga: Nue's Exorcist!

Also, Jay's down for the count, Cole's getting in his (Gritty) Gundam, Mike's got a brand-new album, and more!

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Next Reviews:

Anime: Ponpo The Cinephile → Listeners Choice

Manga: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vampeerz → 20th Century Boys → Love Bullet

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya

Bumper Track: "Jetstream", David Torrance

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod 158 Intro

00:03:07 - Bleach Manga

00:15:07 - Spotify Wrapped / Gundam GQuuuuuuX

00:25:26 - What Even is Shonen Manga?

00:34:23 - Attack on Titan / D.Grey Man

00:39:36 - Yotsuba& / To Your Eternity

00:47:55 - Our Next Manga Reviews

00:52:56 - Mailbag: Brainrot

00:58:07 - Nue's Exorcist Manga Review Intro

01:07:19 - Waifu's & Character Designs

01:16:43 - The Manga's Direction & Inspirations

01:28:31 - Critical Reception & Selling Points

01:34:37 - Final Thoughts & Ratings

Get out those tissue boxes (and not for the usual reason), because, this week, the boys discuss the critically-acclaimed anime: Your Lie in April!

Also, AniPro gets sad with sad media, Cole got absorbed into a show, and more!

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Next Reviews:

Anime: Ponpo The Cinephile → Listeners Choice Manga: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nue's Exorcist (Ch.1-25)

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya Bumper Track: "Ever Fall", Toyko Music licensed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slip.stream⁠⁠

Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod 157 Intro

00:01:27 - When Are Spoilers Ok?

00:15:47 - Grave of the Fireflies & Maquia

00:21:56 - Futurama, Cyberpunk, Devilman

00:26:51 - Violet Evergarden, A Silent Voice, Goodnight Punpun

00:33:07 - Mailbag: Band Names

00:46:49 - Your Lie In April Review Intro

00:52:47 - Comparisons to Other Works

00:59:36 - Standout Characters

01:09:48 - Character Dynamics & Music Reactions

01:15:47 - Music Reactions & OP Discussion

01:23:11 - Fathers, Suits, & Cats

01:27:49 - Crying & Rewatching Thoughts

01:32:22 - Monologues,

01:38:57 - Final Thoughts & Ratings

It's tennis week over at AniPro HQ and, this week, the boys aim to find the best anime tennis player (excluding athletes, because that's lame)!

Also, AniPro contemplates the Game Awards nominees, Cole did something other than play Farming Sim, and more!

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Next Reviews:

Anime: Your Lie In April → Ponpo The Cinephile → Listeners Choice Manga: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nue's Exorcist (Ch.1-25)

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya Bumper Track: "Distant Discoveries", Johnny Moore Music licensed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slip.stream⁠⁠

Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod 156 Intro

00:05:50 - Asadora

00:13:52 - Dragon Ball

00:19:53 - Game Awards (Streamer / Anticipated)

00:26:54 - Game Awards (Mobile / Music /

00:33:48 - Game of the Year Nominees

00:39:26 - Mailbag: Mysteriously Paused Anime

00:50:18 - Anime Character Tennis Tournament

00:55:17 - Uzui / Luffy - Ranma / Mikasa

01:07:09 - Johan / Ranma - Misato / Vivy

01:17:46 - Atom / Rock Lee - Misato / Itadori

01:27:55 - Uzui / Ranma - Shirogane / Yor Forger

01:35:04 - Final 3 Rounds

Are you a fan of Nichijou? Well, buckle up! This week, AniPro reviews the follow-up manga with an anime on the way: CITY!

Also, Jay is STILL reading, Cole is STILL playing Farming Simulator, Mike started a new game, and more!

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Next Reviews:

Anime: Your Lie In April → Ponpo The Cinephile → Listeners Choice

Manga: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nue's Exorcist (Ch.1-25)

Tracks:

Opening theme: Shibuya

Bumper Track: "Cyber Fields", Spiros Maus

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - Start

00:03:19 - Daylight Savings Time

00:08:30 - Mike's "Trip"

00:16:10 - Farming Simulator 2025

00:24:46 - Gaming Discussion & Nier Automata

00:35:09 - Mailbag: Our WWE Entrance Music

00:47:47 - CITY Manga Review Introduction

00:57:47 - Art Style & Humour

01:07:56 - Favorite Gags & Episodic Nature

01:17:16 - Nichijou Comparisons & Upcoming Anime

01:29:42 - Final Thoughts & Ratings

01:36:10 - Our Next Manga Review