Crunchyroll Anime Awards Predictions & Switch 2 Price Reaction

Episode Overview:

The nominees for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards are here, and AniPro is ready to predict just what they think will win each category! Also, the Nintendo Switch 2 prices dropped, Jay’s watching anime, Cole returned to a forgotten game, Mike’s gone to a better place, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – Intro
• 00:01:49 – Netflix’s Moonrise
• 00:05:42 – Ninja & Assassin & Cinderella Gray
• 00:13:26 – Elden Ring
• 00:20:20 – Your Forma
• 00:22:36 – Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing
• 00:35:46 – Mailbag: Anime Robbers
• 00:44:31 – Crunchyroll Awards Changes
• 00:49:09 – Ending & Opening Sequences
• 00:57:24 – Score & Song
• 01:03:34 – Protect & Supporting Character
• 01:09:06 – Main Character & Slice of Life
• 01:13:44 – Best Drama & Isekai
• 01:20:56 – Action & Comedy
• 01:25:31 – Romance & Background Art
• 01:31:19 – Director & Character Design
• 01:36:24 – Animation & Original Anime
• 01:42:44 – New Series & Continuing Series
• 01:48:01 – Film & Anime of the Year

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Next Reviews:

• Anime: Kids on the Slope
• Manga: Mono → Gachiakuta → The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Music & Credits:
Opening Theme: “Shibuya”
Bumper Track: "Shimmer City", TANUKI
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Winter 2025 has come to a close, so you know what that means! It's time for AniPro to award all the best anime the season had to offer!

Also, find out who won the Winter Draft, the boys' picks for Anime of the Season, and more!

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Anime: Umamusume: Pretty Derby → Kids on the Slope

Manga: Mono → Gachiakuta → The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Tracks:

Opening Theme: "Shibuya"

Bumper Track: "The Most High", moon cafe

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod #175 Intro

00:03:17 - Assassin's Creed Shadows

00:10:32 - Assassin's Creed Games

00:18:55 - Seasonal Awards Explanation

00:23:35 - Biggest Flop

00:32:42 - OP

00:37:44 - ED

00:42:15 - Best Direction

00:49:05 - Best Visuals

00:55:20 - Best Anime Studio

01:03:28 - Best Girl

01:15:22 - Best Boy

01:25:41 - Best Duo

01:32:34 - Most Fun

01:39:17 - Most Underrated

01:48:00 - Continuing Anime of the Season

01:53:09 - New Anime of the Season

AniPro is off to the races with their review of the overseas hit series about racing Horse Girls; Uma Musume: Pretty Derby!

Also, Cole finds a brand-new obsession, Mike's drafting much more than anime, Jay comes into a ton of free time, and more!

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Next Reviews:

Anime: Umamusume: Pretty Derby → Kids on the Slope

Manga: Mono → Gachiakuta → The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Tracks:

Opening Theme: "Shibuya"

Bumper Track: "Starchild", Snail's House

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod #174 Intro

00:02:35 - Japan + NFL Draft

00:06:37 - Assassin's Creed Discussion

00:12:00 - Zelda Twilight Princess

00:17:29 - Japanese vs Western Anime Popularity

00:23:12 - Idol Popularity?

00:28:13 - Ecchi Shame?

00:33:32 - Cultural Appeal?

00:39:37 - Mailbag: Coolest Wall-Decor

00:47:19 - Umamusume Review Intro

00:52:16 - Comparisons & Bingeworthiness

01:00:06 - Expectations & Initial Impressions

01:06:38 - Worldbuilding & Ensemble Cast

01:15:47 - Best Characters

01:23:43 - Thoughts on Production

01:28:27 - Tonal Shifts of the Anime

01:34:20 - Japanese Popularity?

01:39:03 - Final Thoughts & Ratings

01:45:36 - Wrap Up