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AniPro Podcast

AniPro Podcast

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AniPro Podcast is your weekly go-to for anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture. Hosted by Cole, Mike, and Jay, we spotlight classic anime, debate the hottest seasonal shows, dive into manga, and explore the culture behind it all. No gatekeeping, no drama, just three passionate nerds with lively, thoughtful discussions and the occasional gaming detour. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to anime, AniPro is your enthusiastic and welcoming guide to Japanese entertainment.Anime Protagonist Podcast Science Fiction
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  • 223 - [WEEB]y Streamer Overload
    Mar 15 2026

    Needy Streamer Overload Game Review + Transformers One & Umamusume Movie

    AniPro broadens their horizons with their first game review! What better way to kick off a new segment than with a manic, unhinged game that spawned an anime: Needy Streamer Overload!

    Also, the boys watched movies, times are a-changin', Cole got new Gundams, and more!

    Topics & Timestamps:

    • 00:00 - Intro & Umamusume Movie
    • 06:03 - Crimson Desert & Sci-Fi vs Fantasy
    • 12:01 - Transformers One Review
    • 15:01 - The Daylight Savings Rant
    • 26:26 - Uncut Gems Review
    • 31:08 - Mailbag: The Variety Pack Dilemma
    • 40:40 - Trivia: The First Pokémon Ever Made
    • 47:36 - Needy Streamer Overload Review
    • 01:01:09 - Gameplay, Endings & The Switch Version
    • 01:34:23 - The Upcoming Anime Adaptation
    • 01:38:47 - Final Ratings & Next Time on AniPro

    Support AniPro:

    • TokyoTreat: Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off
    • Patreon
    • Mailbag

    Follow & Subscribe:

    • X / Twitter
    • Instagram
    • Discord

    Next Reviews:

    • Anime: Now and Then, Here and There
    • Manga: Botan Kamina Fully Blossoms When Drunk

    Music & Credits:

    • Opening: “Shibuya” via slip.stream
    • Break Music By AniPro

    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!

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • 222 - [WEEB] Become Anime Shills
    Mar 8 2026

    Pitching Shameless Anime Ads, High School Reunions & Modern Pokémon Complaints

    In an exciting twist of fate, AniPro has been given full-reign to insert product placements into some of the best anime! What products are they inserting? And how do they envision the ads playing out? Tune in to this wacky episode and find out!

    Also, Cole's figuring things out, Mike's embracing a new generation, Jay wants a reunion, and more!

    Topics & Timestamps:

    • 00:00 - Intro & The Purple Tape Entertainment Sellout
    • 05:59 - Beast Wars, Gunpla & Figure Collecting Limits
    • 11:57 - High School Reunions & The Grade 6 Attractiveness List
    • 30:52 - The State of Pokémon: X & Y, Switch Ports & Legends Z-A
    • 46:22 - Was Dr. Pepper a Paid Steins;Gate Sponsor?
    • 52:31 - Shameless Anime Ads & Anime Food Tangents
    • 1:01:26 - Pitches: Attack on Titan, Laid-Back Camp & One Piece
    • 1:18:04 - Pitches: Dragon Ball Z, Canada Goose & Chainsaw Man
    • 1:32:09 - Pitches: Uma Musume, Death Note, JoJo, Lain & Frieren
    • 1:46:58 - Upcoming Reviews: Botan Kamiina, Now and Then & More

    Support AniPro:

    • Patreon
    • Mailbag
    • TokyoTreat: Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off

    Follow & Subscribe:

    • X / Twitter
    • Instagram
    • Discord

    Next Reviews:

    • Manga: Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk
    • Anime: Now and Then, Here and There
    • Game: Needy Streamer Overload
    • Live Action: One Piece Live Action

    Music & Credits:

    • Opening: “Shibuya” via slip.stream
    • Break Music By AniPro

    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!

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • 221 - The One Piece is [WEEB]
    Mar 1 2026

    Can the Live Action Fix a One Piece Hater? + Top 10 Zelda Games, Beast Wars & Slay the Spire

    The wait is finally over. After weeks of teasing, after Cole resolved to continue to hate it in 2026, AniPro finally watches the live action Netflix adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece! Do the boys like it? Or was the treasure merely the friends made along the way?

    Also, Mike's playing Zeldas, Jay's slaying spires, Cole's reliving his childhood, and more!

    Topics & Timestamps:

    • 00:00 - Introductions & US Olympic Hockey
    • 06:03 - Parenting Woes & Sickness
    • 08:34 - The Legend of Zelda Franchise & IGN Top 10 Debate
    • 25:02 - Slay the Spire Board Game Impressions
    • 29:34 - Transformers: Beast Wars & 90s CG Nostalgia
    • 36:11 - Mailbag: What Power Does Kirby Get From Us?
    • 40:43 - AniPro Asks Trivia: One Piece Casting
    • 49:38 - One Piece Live Action Review Starts
    • 01:01:28 - Production, Sets & Multicultural Casting
    • 01:09:33 - The Straw Hats & Villain Actor Performances
    • 01:29:25 - Questionable CGI & Directorial Choices
    • 01:37:41 - Adaptation Changes & Future Season Worries
    • 01:55:15 - Final Thoughts & Next Reviews

    Support AniPro:

    • TokyoTreat: Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off
    • Patreon
    • Mailbag

    Follow & Subscribe:

    • X / Twitter
    • Instagram
    • Discord

    Next Reviews:

    • Manga: Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk
    • Anime: Now and Then, Here and There
    • Game: Needy Streamer Overload
    • Live Action: One Piece Live Action

    Music & Credits:

    • Opening: “Shibuya” via slip.stream
    • Break Music By AniPro

    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!

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    2 hrs and 7 mins

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