BanG Dream: It’s MyGo!!!!! Review | Summer 2025 Anime Highlights & Ai-Kon 2025 Recap

Episode Overview:

Hosts Cole, Mike, and Jay dive into BanG Dream with their review of 'It's MyGo!!!!!'! Tune in to a delightful discussion of idol anime vs band anime, how the show breaks the mold, the best characters, and find out what the hosts really thought of the show!

Also, the boys are back from Ai-Kon (and they have thoughts), Summer 2025's anime season has a LOT to discuss, and more!Watch BanG Dream It's MyGo!!!!!
https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G0XHWM1NV/bang-dream-its-mygo

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - AniPro Podcast 190 Intro & Episode Setup
• 00:05:52 - Takopi's Original Sin & Mikadono Sisters
• 00:10:03 - Panty & Stocking Returns + Silent Witch Impressions
• 00:14:25 - Umamusume Mobile Game Madness
• 00:22:25 - Ai-Kon 2025: Anime Con Hotel Chaos
• 00:29:39 - Figure Hauls & Convention Collectibles
• 00:34:44 - What's Missing From Modern Sports Anime?
• 00:46:09 - Pretzel Talk: The Ultimate Snack Debate
• 00:50:50 - Anime Review Introuduction
• 00:55:48 - Similar Anime & Who Should Watch It
• 01:02:15 - Music, Live Performances & Realism in It's MyGo
• 01:14:07 - Tone, Drama, and Storytelling Structure
• 01:26:27 - Visuals & CG Animation Discussion
• 01:32:20 - Easter Eggs & Connections to Bang Dream Franchise
• 01:40:16 - Character Relationships and Emotional Beats
• 01:50:39 - Final Thoughts & Review Scores
• 01:57:02 - Spoiler Talk
• 02:01:49 - Wrap-Up & What's Next on AniPro

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Next Reviews:

• Anime – ID: INVADED
• Manga – Wandance → Kindergarten Wars

Music & Credits:

• Opening Theme – “Shibuya”
• Bumper Track – "Heart-Shaped Eyes" by "_glassbone"
• Music licensed via – slip.stream

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COSMOS Manga Review, Alien Theories & Our Pokémon Teams | AniPro Podcast 189

Episode Overview:

AniPro hosts Cole, Mike, and Jay explore their alien sides as they take a look at the Men in Black-like manga: Cosmos! Tune in to find out if Ryuhei Tamura's 2023 alien insurance agency manga is destined for the stars, or a crash landing!

Also, the boys discuss para-social relationships, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - AniProPod 189 Intro
• 00:03:45 - Parasocial Relationships: How We Connect With Creators
• 00:08:15 - Our Unique Skills In an Anime Game
• 00:15:03 - Are Aliens Already on Earth? Theories and Speculation
• 00:20:23 - Far Away Aliens, Mars Mysteries & Musings on Reality
• 00:24:46 - Bad Concepts, Great Anime: Unexpected Success Stories
• 00:35:18 - Our Realistic Pokémon Teams: If We Were Trainers
• 00:46:27 - Cosmos Manga Review Introduction: Alien Insurance Begins
• 00:50:19 - Similar Manga Recommendations & Genre Comparisons
• 00:56:39 - Cosmos’ Premise: Sci-Fi Mystery With Heart
• 01:04:15 - Worldbuilding of Cosmos: Aliens, Agencies & Ethical Questions
• 01:09:50 - Alien Characters: Design, Role, and Narrative Use
• 01:16:04 - Plot Thoughts (Spoiler-Free): Episodic Format & Story Pacing
• 01:22:03 - Character Dynamics & Emotional Arcs in Cosmos
• 01:30:04 - Art Style & Character Designs: What Stands Out
• 01:34:25 - Would Cosmos Work as an Anime Adaptation?
• 01:38:56 - Final Thoughts, Ratings & Is It Worth Reading?
• 01:44:51 - Wrap-Up & What’s Coming Next on AniPro

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• Anime – BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! → ID: INVADED
• Manga – Cosmos → Wandance → Kindergarten Wars

Music & Credits:

• Opening Theme – “Shibuya”
• Bumper Track – "She Dances For No One" by Percentage PRO
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Spring 2025 Anime Awards | Best Girl, Best Boy, Anime of the Season & More!

Episode Overview:

With spring drawing to a close, and summer taking its place, hosts Cole, Mike and Jay look back at the best Spring 2025's anime season had to offer!

Also, the hosts are at a convention (it's true, come say hi right now!), we determine the Spring 2025 anime of the season, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – AniProPod 188 Intro
• 00:06:22 – Who Won the Spring 2025 Anime Draft?
• 00:12:33 – Biggest Flop / Most Disappointing Anime
• 00:21:07 – Best Opening Theme (Anime OP)
• 00:27:49 – Best Ending Theme (Anime ED)
• 00:32:36 – Best Direction (Storytelling, Pacing, etc)
• 00:43:46 – Best Visuals (Animation, Art Design, etc)
• 00:51:06 – Best Anime Studio
• 01:03:18 – Best Girl of Spring 2025
• 01:12:55 – Best Boy of Spring 2025
• 01:20:50 – Best Character Duo / On-Screen Chemistry
• 01:29:00 – Most Fun to Watch Anime
• 01:35:56 – Most Underrated Series You Might’ve Missed
• 01:40:44 – Best Continuing Anime of the Season (Sequel/Ongoing)
• 01:48:17 – Best New Anime of the Season (Debut Series)

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Next Reviews:

• Anime – BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! → ID: INVADED
• Manga – Cosmos → Wandance → Kindergarten Wars

Music & Credits:

• Opening Theme – “Shibuya”
• Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by Percentage PRO
• Music licensed via – slip.stream

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