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AniPro Podcast

Anime Protagonist Podcast

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.

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All Episodes

01:47:27

211 - The [WEEB] For The Rest of Us

AniPro Podcast ·

2025/12/21

Game Awards 2025 Reactions & Our 4th Annual Airing of GrievancesThe suite of holiday traditions continue as, this week, AniPro airs their grievances for the holiday of Festivus!Also, Cole's turning into a kid on Christmas, Mike's going to the source of Howl's Moving Castle, Jay's metamorphosis has reached its final form, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 - AniProPod 211 Intro02:10 - Howl’s Moving Castle: The Isekai Reveal & Book vs. Movie13:10 - Jay’s New Gear: The Shure

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01:35:18

210 - He Knows When You're a[WEEB]

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2025/12/14

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"

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01:45:59

209 - Ichi The [WEEB]

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2025/12/07

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 & Welcome03:01 - The Great Kagurabachi Debate10:45 - Cole Plays Kingdom Hearts for the First Time20:45 - Kingdom

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01:44:22

208 - [WEEB] Love Gooooooold

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2025/11/30

Masterpiece or Just Weird? Golden Kamuy Season 1 Anime ReviewThe 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

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01:31:16

207 - A Whole New World [WEEB] Live In

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2025/11/23

Valve’s Steam Machine, GTA VI Delay, Halo on PS5 + Anime Character Pokémon Teams Have you ever looked at an anime character and wondered to yourself, "What would their Pokemon team be?" Well, you're in luck! Tune in this week to see as Cole, Mike, and Jay give Pokemon teams to anime characters assigned to them by the other guys!Also, the GameCube makes a shocking return, the console wars may be over, GTA 6 is getting delayed, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 – AniProPod 207 Intro

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02:00:54

206 - Ranking of [WEEB]s

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2025/11/16

Fall 2025 Anime Mid-Season Rankings – Top 15 Shows to Watch | AniPro Podcast 206Fall 2025 is here with many... shows to offer, so AniPro took it upon them to rank the 15 BEST anime you can watch!Also, Mike's got plans, Cole got creative, Jay broke out the ol' ink and quill, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 – AniProPod 206 Intro00:07:47 – Jay & Cole’s Writing and Music Projects00:15:43 – Pre-Trip Rituals and Packing Strategy00:21:04 – Fall 2025 Overview, Burnout, and Wandance

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01:46:22

205 - A Live Studio [WEEB]

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2025/11/09

Our Favorite Anime Studios & What They Should Adapt Next Per popular demand, AniPro explores their favorite studios' catalogues, and determine what they should adapt next!Also, Mike's crunching numbers, Booktok found One Piece, Cole's mourning a loss, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 – Welcome to AniProPod 205!00:05:45 – BookTok Discovers One Piece00:13:57 – Anime Scores, Bias, and Bobby Monsoon00:21:32 – Cole’s Baseball Blues: Mourning the Blue Jays00:27:17 – Mailbag: Apple

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01:35:07

204 - Trick or [WEEB]

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2025/11/02

The Anime That TRICKED Us (and TREATS That Surprised Us!) | AniProPod 204This week, AniPro is going trick or treating... but with a twist! Join the boys as they declare media that surprised them positively, and negatively!Also, the Christmas discussions begin, Jay breaks the chains, Cole likes getting home, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 – Intro | AniProPod 204: Trick or Treat Special00:03:12 – Christmas Comes Early?! Holiday Decoration Debate00:08:46 – Halloween Starts Too Soon?! The

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01:42:43

203- [WEEB] Home After School

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2025/11/01

NOTE: Uploaded without music break due to the regular episode upsetting Spotify.Is Hollywood Losing Its Magic? + Journey Home After School Manga Review | AniPro Podcast 203It's a week of childhood antics as Cole, Mike, and Jay examine the slice of life romcom manga: Journey Home After School!Also, Jay's reading, Mike's reminiscing, Cole's journey has come to an end, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 – Welcome to AniProPod 20400:01:32 – Goose Encounters & Jay’s Latest

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01:42:43

203- [WEEB] Home After School

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2025/10/26

Is Hollywood Losing Its Magic? + Journey Home After School Manga Review | AniPro Podcast 203It's a week of childhood antics as Cole, Mike, and Jay examine the slice of life romcom manga: Journey Home After School!Also, Jay's reading, Mike's reminiscing, Cole's journey has come to an end, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 – Welcome to AniProPod 20400:01:32 – Goose Encounters & Jay’s Latest Reads00:06:27 – What’s Happening to Hollywood Movies?00:11:25 – From Big Screen to

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01:40:42

202 - Buddy [WEEB]s

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2025/10/25

NOTE: Uploaded without music break due to the regular episode upsetting Spotify.Buddy Daddies Anime Review + Best Anime for KidsYou voted, and now it's time! This week, AniPro takes a look at the listener-requested anime: Buddy Daddies! Also, Cole missed a deadline, Mike has transcended the realm of video watching, Jay's trying to sleep, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 Intro – Welcome to AniProPod 20200:02:09 YouTube Premium, Ads, and the Future of Sports Streaming00:09:00

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01:41:40

202 - Buddy [WEEB]s

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2025/10/19

Buddy Daddies Anime Review + Best Anime for KidsYou voted, and now it's time! This week, AniPro takes a look at the listener-requested anime: Buddy Daddies! Also, Cole missed a deadline, Mike has transcended the realm of video watching, Jay's trying to sleep, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 Intro – Welcome to AniProPod 20200:02:09 YouTube Premium, Ads, and the Future of Sports Streaming00:09:00 Billionaires, Sleep Struggles, and Late-Night Gaming00:17:52 Cole’s Dumbphone Experiment

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01:54:32

201 - Anime for [WEEB]s

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2025/10/12

Summer 2025 Anime Awards — Best, Worst & Hidden GemsNow that the seasons are changing, Cole, Mike, and Jay look back at what was Summer 2025's best anime, and give out their awards!Also, Mike's playing Donkey Kong Bonanza, Jay and Cole become samurai in Ghost of Yotei, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 - AniProPod 201 Intro 00:03:56 - Donkey Kong Bonanza Discussion & Gaming Tangent00:10:37 - Ghost of Yotei Impressions (vs. Ghost of Tsushima)00:28:41 - Biggest Flop of the

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02:12:49

200 - A Milestone For [WEEB]s

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2025/10/05

Celebrating 200 Episodes by Answering Your Wildest Anime QuestionsIt's a big one this week. For episode 200, the boys asked YOU to send in your spiciest mailbags for them to answer on air!Also, AniPro identifies the worst thing about being a weeb, who is TRULY best girl, how to get over burnout, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 - 🎉 AniProPod 200 Intro & Celebration00:04:14 - Eragon Novels & Fantasy Worldbuilding00:11:52 - Sodas, Fries & Umamusume Game Talk00:19:55 - Origins

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02:12:21

199 - Our Seasonal Duty as [WEEB]s

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2025/09/28

Fall 2025 Anime Preview | Our Complete Watchlist for the SeasonWith the leaves coming off the trees, and spooky season quickly approaching, that can only mean one thing. Anime's fall season is upon us! Join Cole, Mike, and Jay as they explore all the new and exciting shows that await in the upcoming season!Also, Jay's curling up with a nice book, Cole wants to believe, Mike drops an earth-shattering bombshell, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 - AniProPod 199 Intro00:01:45 - Rainy

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01:41:25

198 - Kindergarten [WEEB]

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2025/09/21

Best Jobs for Assassins? + Kindergarten Wars Manga Review The boys go back to Kindergarten and review the Shonen Jump+ manga; Kindergarten Wars! Also, can Cole write?, Mike's getting supernatural, Jay's crowning a princess, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 - AniProPod 198 Intro00:01:36 - Anime, Calendars, & Board Games00:09:34 - Holidays and Duolingo00:15:45 - Potential Jobs for Assassins00:29:18 - Revealing Our Next Manga Reviews00:41:56 - Kindergarten Wars Manga Review

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01:40:02

197 - West vs [WEEB]

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2025/09/14

JJK Sequel, Silksong Released, & RIP Haru Urara + Anime vs Hollywood Showdown It's a battle for the ages as Cole, Mike and Jay pit Eastern media vs Western media to determine who does it better!Also, we mourn the loss of a beloved animal, a new video game makes waves, Jujutsu Kaisen makes a triumphant (?) return, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 - AniPro Podcast 197 Intro00:02:13 - USA Trip Stories & Cobra Kai Talk00:09:34 - Cole Reads from the Bible?!00:15:53 - JJK

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01:59:58

196 - K-Pop [WEEB] Hunters

AniPro Podcast ·

2025/09/07

K-Pop Demon Hunters Movie Review – Is It Worth the Hype? | AniPro Podcast 196This week, Cole, Mike, and Jay review... a Western animation??? That's right! Tune in as the boys examine the worldwide phenomenon: K-Pop Demon Hunters, and find out whether or not it's worth the hype.Also, Jay's helping his friends, Mike likes the rain, Cole's thwipping around the city, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 – Intro to AniPro Podcast 19600:02:09 – Helping Friends Move (Life Updates)00:09:39 – Rainy

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01:57:29

195- Invading the [WEEB]

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2025/08/31

ID:INVADED Anime Review | Sci-Fi, Mystery & Mind Games | AniPro Podcast 195It's time to dive into the subconscious of AniPro's mind and... find out what they think of the 2020 sci-fi anime: ID Invaded!Also, Cole got some new games to play, Jay lost his hat, Mike's finally getting settled, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00:00 – AniProPod 195 Intro00:05:19 – Spider-Man 2 Game Story & Friendship Discussion00:17:42 – What Are ID Wells? (ID:INVADED Concept Explained)00:34:49 –

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02:13:42

194 - A Stacked Season of [WEEB]s

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2025/08/24

Summer 2025 Anime Review: What’s Worth Watching | AniPro Podcast 194Summer 2025 is well underway, and the boys are excited to share the anime they've been enjoying (and disappointed with) over the season!Also, Mike's got a new setup, Jay's dancing the night away, Cole's been living his dream, and moreTopics & Timestamps:00:00:00 – AniPro Podcast 194 Intro00:01:54 – Wabi-Sabi: The Beauty of Imperfection00:07:37 – Jay’s Wedding Story00:17:43 – The Elephant Man & War of the

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