Unhinged Weeb Letters to Santa | Ace Combat, Sonic & The Perfect Pizza Slice | AniPro Podcast 210

The holiday season is upon us, and AniPro is prepared as, this week, hosts Cole, Mike, and Jay read out their Santa letters! Tune in to hear this holiday tradition of deep desires, and Christmas cheer!

Also, Mike's getting pied, Cole's in the danger zone, Jay's going through metamorphosis, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro: Christmas Letters & The "Six-Seven" Slang
• 07:40 The Perfect Pizza Slice Debate (Domino's vs. Santa Lucia)
• 13:35 Cole’s Gaming Log: Is Ace Combat a JRPG?
• 21:50 Portable Gaming: Minish Cap & Metal Gear
• 23:25 The Sonic Franchise Rant: 06, Adventure 2, & The Movies
• 27:30 Mailbag: The One Punch Man Season 3 Animation Controversy
• 35:30 Trivia: The Secret Behind the PS2 Startup Screen Towers
• 44:27 Did Coca-Cola Invent Santa Claus?
• 50:50 Jay’s Letter: A Christmas Miracle Studio Upgrade
• 57:40 Mike’s Letter: Parenting, RPGs, & Seeking a JoJo Stand
• 1:05:00 Cole’s Letter: GTA VI & March Comes in Like a Lion S3
• 1:11:33 Jay’s Rant: Where is the Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Anime?
• 1:16:20 Mike’s Conspiracy Letter: Santa the Data Broker & Selling Out
• 1:24:35 Cole’s $1 Million Wish: The Claas Xerion 12 Tractor
• 1:30:40 Outro: Upcoming Reviews (Elfen Lied) & Listener Polls

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Next Reviews:

• Anime – Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and There
• Manga – Ichi the Witch → Black Torch

Music & Credits:

• Opening Theme – “Shibuya”
• Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by "Pandicio Del Toro"
• Music licensed via – slip.stream

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Ichi the Witch Review + Amazon AI Dub Scandal, Kagurabachi & Kingdom Hearts

Jump into another magical review as the boys examine Shonen Jump's newest hit: Ichi the Witch!

Also: Amazon's AI Dub is taking over (and it's bad), Cole plays Kingdom Hearts for the first time, Jay finally understands the hype behind Kagurabachi, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro & Welcome
• 03:01 - The Great Kagurabachi Debate
• 10:45 - Cole Plays Kingdom Hearts for the First Time
• 20:45 - Kingdom Hearts 4 & The Future of the Series
• 24:56 - Anime News: Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2
• 31:53 - The AI Dubbing Controversy (Amazon/Banana Fish)
• 46:35 - Review: Ichi the Witch (Manga)
• 47:10 - The Creators: Act-Age Artist & Iruma-kun Writer
• 49:32 - Plot Summary: Hunting the "Majiks"
• 57:01 - Character Analysis: Ichi & Descaras
• 01:06:23 - Subverting Shonen Tropes
• 01:17:03 - World Building: The Magic System
• 01:26:17 - Art Style & Visual Direction
• 01:31:16 - Anime Adaptation Predictions (KyoAni vs CloverWorks)
• 01:35:23 - Final Verdict: Is it a Certified Banger?
• 01:43:53 - Outro & Next Week: Elfen Lied

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• Anime – Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and There
• Manga – Ichi the Witch → Black Torch

Music & Credits:

• Opening Theme – “Shibuya”
• Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by "Pandicio Del Toro"
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Masterpiece or Just Weird? Golden Kamuy Season 1 Anime Review

The hunt is on as, this week, AniPro reviews the treasure hunting historical fiction anime: Golden Kamuy! Tune in to find out if the show truly is as golden as people say, or if it's just a lump of miso.

Also, Cole's splitting peas, Mike's catching a flight, Jay's VERY tired, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro: Episode Preview & Banter
• 04:42 - Airport Etiquette: How Early Should You Arrive?
• 14:27 - Sleep Cycles, Naps, and Waking Up Naturally
• 21:52 - The Great Split Pea Soup Debate
• 26:39 - Listener’s Choice Reveal: The Mecha Genre Nominees
• 36:50 - Mailbag: Celebrating American Thanksgiving in Canada
• 40:12 - Sponsor: TokyoTreat & Sakuraco
• 43:17 - Golden Kamuy Season 1 Review: Plot Summary & Premise
• 52:06 - Initial Comparisons: A Mature One Piece or Avatar?
• 56:29 - Character Dynamics: Sugimoto and Asirpa
• 1:01:38 - The Unhinged Villains of the 7th Division
• 1:06:10 - Production Quality & The Infamous CGI Bears
• 1:10:11 - Balancing Tones: Graphic Violence vs. Comedy
• 1:22:11 - Pacing: The Interweaving Factions & Episodic Storytelling
• 1:35:08 - Final Verdicts & Ratings
• 1:41:43 - Outro: Upcoming Reviews & Credits

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Next Reviews:

• Anime – Elfen Lied → Now and Then, Here and There
• Manga – Ichi the Witch → Black Torch

Music & Credits:

• Opening Theme – “Shibuya”
• Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by "Pandicio Del Toro"
• Music licensed via – slip.stream

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