Wandance Manga Review | Vol. 1–3 – Dance, Drama & Self-Discovery | AniPro Podcast 193

Episode Overview:

With studio MADHOUSE releasing an anime adaptation of Coffee's "Wandance", this upcoming fall, hosts Cole, Mike, and Jay decided to take a look at the manga that inspired it!

Also, Jay's getting real sweaty, Mike's getting real sick, Cole's coming off a high, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - AniProPod 193 Intro
• 00:02:15 - Jay's Weiß Schwarz Session
• 00:07:35 - Cole's Japan Trip & Gaming Talk
• 00:15:47 - Mike's Sick Life
• 00:26:30 - Our Plans This Weekend
• 00:30:42 - Music Video Discussion
• 00:39:48 - TokyoTreat / Sakuraco Ad
• 00:44:23 - Wandance Manga Review Introduction
• 00:49:46 - What Wandance is About & Comparable Works
• 01:00:25 - Art Style & Character Designs
• 01:06:06 - Was The Manga's Art Easy to Follow?
• 01:11:46 - Does it Rely on Prior Dance Knowledge?
• 01:21:34 - Thoughts on the Main Characters
• 01:32:43 - Was it Consistent & Thoughts on the Songs
• 01:42:43 - Thoughts on the Upcoming Anime
• 01:47:28 - Final Thoughts & Ratings
• 01:54:42 - Wrap Up & Next time on AniProPod

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Next Reviews:

• Anime – ID: INVADED → Buddy Daddies
• Manga – Kindergarten Wars

Music & Credits:

• Opening Theme – “Shibuya”
• Bumper Track – "Neon Highways" by "Lt FitzGibbons Men"
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2020 Anime Awards – Best, Worst & Underrated (5 Years Later) | AniPro Podcast 192

Episode Overview:

In this episode, hosts Cole, Mike, and Jay review 2020's catalogue of anime, and discuss how good the year truly was!

Also, the boys look back at their first recording day, Mike's escaped the green void, Tokai Teio sang an anime OP, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – AniProPod 192 Intro
• 00:05:08 – Life & Anime in 2020
• 00:12:48 – Why We’re Revisiting 2020 Anime
• 00:19:26 – Biggest Anime Flops of 2020
• 00:33:57 – Best Anime Openings (OP) of 2020
• 00:44:43 – Best Anime Endings (ED) of 2020
• 00:47:50 – Best Anime Direction of 2020
• 00:54:27 – Best Animation & Visuals of 2020
• 01:00:11 – Best Anime Studio of 2020
• 01:09:35 – Best Girls of 2020
• 01:22:55 – Best Boys of 2020
• 01:32:57 – Best Duos & Pairings of 2020
• 01:39:11 – Most Fun Anime of 2020
• 01:46:53 – Most Underrated Anime of 2020
• 01:55:03 – Anime of the Year 2020
• 02:02:03 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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

Music & Credits:

• Opening Theme – “Shibuya”
• Bumper Track – "The Most High" by "moon cafe"
• Music licensed via – slip.stream

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Debating Your Anime Hot Takes: Evangelion, Naruto, SAO & Chainsaw Man | AniPro Podcast 191

Episode Overview:

Over Ai-Kon weekend, at one of Canada’s biggest anime conventions, YOU came by and gave Cole, Mike, and Jay your hottest anime takes, and now, they're going to react to them!

Also, Jay saw a movie, Cole saw a different movie, Mike is moving, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - AniProPod 191 Intro
• 00:02:07 - First Impressions: Marvel’s New Fantastic Four
• 00:09:52 - James Gunn’s Superman Movie
• 00:17:16 - Japan Trip Recap & Cultural Observations
• 00:23:14 - Hot Take: Shinji is Well-Adjusted & Evangelion Isn’t That Deep
• 00:35:14 - Yotsuba Nakano is Best Girl
• 00:40:03 - Chainsaw Man vs Dandadan Adaptation
• 00:48:23 - Is Wearing Sweatpants in Public Acceptable?
• 00:51:26 - Umamusume: Is It Just Furry Bait?
• 00:58:35 - Hairy Anime Men & The “Anime = Cartoons” Debate
• 01:06:13 - Fan Service Can Be Tasteful (Sometimes)
• 01:10:32 - Griffith’s Choices & Eren Yeager’s Fate
• 01:17:40 - Is Jujutsu Kaisen the Most Overrated Anime?
• 01:22:11 - Naruto Deserved the Bullying?
• 01:26:47 - Persona Romance Picks & Gabi from Attack on Titan
• 01:33:16 - Popular Anime Aren’t Always Mid
• 01:38:16 - SAO is Peak Cinema… Apparently
• 01:42:33 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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• 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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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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• 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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Next Reviews:

• 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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• 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
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Summer 2025 Anime Preview: What We're Watching (and What We're Avoiding)

Episode Overview:

Summer 2025 is here, and AniPro hosts, Cole, Mike, and Jay go over all the shows you won't want to miss this upcoming season! From returning classics, to brand-new darlings, there's bound to be something for everyone.

Also, Umamusume takes over Anipro HQ, Jay doesn't conform to peer pressure (yet), and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - AniProPod 187 Intro
• 00:04:10 - Umamusume Mobile Game Talk
• 00:09:06 - Anne Shirley / Witch Watch / To Be Hero X
• 00:15:59 - Call of the Night / DanDaDan
• 00:22:56 - Rascal Does Not Dream / Grand Blue S2
• 00:28:20 - Panty & Stocking / Rent A Girlfriend S4
• 00:34:30 - My Dress Up Darling / Dr Stone / Hell Teacher Nube
• 00:41:18 - Kaiju No. 8 / My Melody & Kuromi / Sakamoto Days
• 00:49:08 - Shield Hero / Arknights / Cat's Eye
• 00:52:16 - Anime We Don't Care About
• 00:59:17 - Fragrant Flower Blooms / Summer Hikaru Died
• 01:06:11 - Lord of Mysteries / CITY: The Animation
• 01:14:23 - Gachiakuta / Takopi’s Original Sin
• 01:21:12 - Ruri Rocks / Nyaight of the Living Cat
• 01:26:30 - Tougen Anki / Secrets of the Silent Witch
• 01:33:44 - Bullet Bullet / Mikadono Sisters
• 01:40:48 - Bad Girl / Dekin no Mogura / Detectives These Days Are Crazy!
• 01:46:59 - With You & The Rain / Leviathan
• 01:52:53 - Necronomico / Game Centre Girl / Shy Hero
• 02:01:16 - Solo Camping / Food Court / Uglymug / Turkey!
• 02:05:11 - Fermat's Cuisine / Onmyo Kaiten / My Sister's Ex
• 02:08:06 - No Freaking Way / Water Magician / Cleavatess
• 02:10:59 - Watari-kun's / Oceanveil Anime / Wrap Up

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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 – "Neon Highways" by Lt FitzGibbons Men
• Music licensed via – slip.stream

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Bloom Into You Review & Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Anime Characters

Episode Overview:

Join AniPro hosts; Cole, Mike, and Jay as they dive into, and review, the hit yuri anime adaptation of Bloom Into You!

Also, the hosts express their favorite LGBTQIA2S+ characters, what's been going on in their crazy weeks, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – Intro & Episode Preview
• 00:02:44 – My Friend Roboco Manga Talk
• 00:06:49 – Mike’s Web Dev School Update
• 00:10:57 – Mobile Gaming, Minecraft & Chill Chat
• 00:18:15 – Hange Zoe, Summer Hikaru Died, Land of the Lustrous
• 00:24:01 – Skip & Loafer, One Piece, Scott Pilgrim, Astolfo
• 00:28:59 – Witch from Mercury, Yuri on Ice, Heavenly Delusion
• 00:32:52 – Birdo Lore, Kino’s Journey, Sailor Moon
• 00:39:20 – Listener’s Choice Winner & Segment Break
• 00:44:10 – Eating Fish: A Culinary Tangent
• 00:47:42 – Bloom Into You Review Begins
• 00:55:10 – Animation & Visual Direction
• 01:01:13 – Soundtrack, Voice Acting, OP & ED
• 01:06:44 – Romance in Bloom Into You
• 01:11:44 – LGBTQ+ Representation & Themes
• 01:16:52 – Main Character Archetypes
• 01:23:34 – Character Relationships & Dynamics
• 01:29:21 – Plot Pacing & Story Structure
• 01:37:45 – Final Thoughts & Ratings
• 01:42:20 – Wrap-Up & What’s Coming Next

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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 – "The Most High" by moon cafe
• Music licensed via – slip.stream

Enjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!