Crunchyroll Anime Awards Reaction, Spring 2025 Seasonal Anime Discussion, & Anime / Video Game Two Truths & A Lie

Episode Overview:

Join The AniPro Podcast through a thrilling game of two truths and a lie as hosts Cole, Mike, and Jay try to deceive each other with anime related topics.

Also, the beauty of Anne Shirley's visuals are explored, Uma Musume is one of the best shows of the season, To Be Hero X continues to take the anime community by storm, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - AniProPod 183 Intro
• 00:04:54 - Catching Up, Books, and Haircuts
• 00:12:16 - Crunchyroll's Anime Awards Reactions
• 00:20:25 - Cinderella Gray, Anne Shirley, & Lazarus
• 00:27:20 - Country Bumpkin, Ninja & Assassin, GQuuuuuuX
• 00:34:01 - To Be Hero X, Witch Watch
• 00:41:35 - Shoshimin, TBATE, Kowloon Generic Romance
• 00:47:32 - TokyoTreat Ad
• 00:52:34 - Cole's Thought Experiment
• 00:54:51 - Mailbag: Forming Opinions w/o Watching
• 01:03:26 - 2 Truths & A Lie Setup
• 01:06:56 - Mike 1 (TBATE, To Be Hero X, Gquuux)
• 01:12:31 - Cole 1 (Evangelion, Misato, Bocchi Figures)
• 01:20:03 - Jay 1 (Kalos Loss, Sonic Games, Witch Hat Atelier)
• 01:28:44 - Mike 2 (Shame, Secret Anilist, Pokemon Movies)
• 01:37:28 - Cole 2 (Haruhi, Cardcaptors, Citrus Manga)
• 01:44:02 - Jay 2 (CR Awards, Reading Manga, Shinkai Movies)
• 01:50:54 - Lightning Round
• 02:00:23 - Favorite Lies & Wrap Up

Support AniPro:

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• Mailbag: https://anipropod.com/mailbag
• TokyoTreat ($5 off): Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniPro

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Next Reviews:

• Anime: Bloom Into You → BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! → ID: INVADED
• Manga: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Music & Credits:
Opening Theme: “Shibuya”
Bumper Track: "Retired Betamax"
Music licensed via slip.stream

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Reviewing Beyond the Boundary & Discussing Back To The Future, Formula 1, and AI

Episode Overview:

KyoAni has once again entered the hot seat as AniPro takes a look at the 2013 supernatural action show: Beyond the Boundary!

Also, Jay continues a new tradition, Cole's new obsession continues, Mike's taken an interest in the future, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - AniProPod 182 Intro
• 00:01:48 - Jay's Trip & Back To The Future
• 00:09:32 - Movie Remakes
• 00:15:19 - Cole's Formula 1 Obession
• 00:22:12 - VEO 3 & Thoughts on AI
• 00:28:05 - Uses of AI
• 00:32:25 - Our Next 3 Anime Reviews
• 00:41:15 - Listeners' Choice Review Tournament
• 00:45:56 - Mailbag: Our Episode To Start With?
• 00:50:54 - Anime Review Intro
• 00:58:54 - Is the Story Worth the Animation?
• 01:04:17 - KyoAni's + Dark Urban Fantasy = ??
• 01:08:46 - KyoAni's Perception & Sakuga
• 01:15:06 - Beyond the Boundary's Legacy
• 01:17:44 - How Does It Balance It's Genres
• 01:21:58 - Character DIscussion
• 01:26:23 - Worldbuilding & Pacing
• 01:31:56 - Fit In KyoAni's Works
• 01:34:32 - Final Thoughts & Ratings
• 01:41:53 - Wrap Up

Support AniPro:

• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AniProPod
• Mailbag: https://anipropod.com/mailbag
• TokyoTreat ($5 off): Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniPro

Follow & Subscribe:

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Next Reviews:

• Anime: Bloom Into You → BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! → ID: INVADED
• Manga: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Music & Credits:
Opening Theme: “Shibuya”
Bumper Track: "Starts With You"
Music licensed via slip.stream

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Our Top Mecha / Gundam & Answering YOUR Mailbag Questions

Episode Overview:

While Jay is away, Mike and Cole took it upon themselves to answer YOUR mailbag questions! That's right! It's another mailbag episode this week!

Also, Mike's going through a big change, Cole makes a big announcement, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - AniProPod #181
• 00:01:57 - Mike's Life Moves
• 00:11:56 - Formula 1
• 00:19:15 - Top Mecha: Macross VF-1 Valkyrie
• 00:24:39 - Top Mecha: EVA Unit 1
• 00:28:20 - Hyaku-Shiki & Sazabi
• 00:31:51 - Nu Gundam / Unicorn
• 00:38:38 - Gundam F91 / Char's Zaku II
• 00:43:06 - Gundam MK-II / RX 78-2
• 00:46:33 - Honorable Mentions
• 00:54:19 - Madoka Magica Manga
• 01:02:22 - Secrets From Jay / AI Question
• 01:05:47 - Making Anime Into A Musical
• 01:12:59 - Best Anime Moms
• 01:20:13 - Anime Character Coaches
• 01:27:28 - Recommendation's Ratings
• 01:34:06 - Post Pod Clarity
• 01:39:01 - Big Dumpy

Support AniPro:

• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AniProPod
• Mailbag: https://anipropod.com/mailbag
• TokyoTreat ($5 off): Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniPro

Follow & Subscribe:

• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AniProPod
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anipropod
• Discord: https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7

Next Reviews:

• Anime: Beyond the Boundary
• Manga: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Music & Credits:
Opening Theme: “Shibuya”
Bumper Track: "Starts With You"
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!