2026 Anime News Reactions & The New Year’s Resolution Reckoning | AniPro 212

2025 has come and gone, and AniPro is ringing in the new year with the last of their year-end traditions: it's their new year's resolutions! Tune in to find out what the boys resolve to do in the new year, and whether or not they succeeded in their previous pledges!

Also, Mike's getting spanked, Cole's cold, Jay's finding weird manga (what else is new), and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction & The Great Berry Heist
• 07:53 - Power Fantasies & Jay’s Weird Manga Discovery
• 11:32 - "Built Different" & The Winnipeg Snow Crisis
• 17:33 - Jump Festa News: Chainsaw Man & One Piece Elbaf
• 26:36 - JoJo’s Steel Ball Run, Madoka Magica, & Dorohedoro S2
• 36:31 - Ghost in the Shell Reboot & Witch Hat Atelier
• 49:28 - KyoAni’s Sparks of Tomorrow & Goku Voice Actor Trivia
• 1:00:16 - The Resolution Reckoning: Reviewing 2025’s Pledges
• 1:18:43 - Setting 2026 Goals: Detective Conan & Pokémon Quest
• 1:48:59 - Listener’s Choice Winner: Neon Genesis Evangelion

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Next Reviews:

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

Music & Credits:

• Opening Theme – “Shibuya”
• Bumper Track – "Retired Betamax" by "Pandicio Del Toro"
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Game Awards 2025 Reactions & Our 4th Annual Airing of Grievances

The 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 Intro
• 02:10 - Howl’s Moving Castle: The Isekai Reveal & Book vs. Movie
• 13:10 - Jay’s New Gear: The Shure SM7B & The "Industry Standard"
• 20:39 - Retro Gaming: Perfect Dark, Emulation & PS2 Gems
• 25:40 - The 2025 Game Awards: Ace Combat 8 & Star Wars Announcements
• 35:10 - Expedition 33 Sweeps & The State of Indie vs. Triple-A
• 54:20 - Retail Grievances: The Jinx of "Slow Days" & Superstitions
• 59:05 - The State of Movies: Budgets, Safe Sequels & Spite
• 01:05:00 - The "Early Announcement" Problem & Vaporware (Elder Scrolls VI)
• 01:13:45 - Cole’s Hot Take: Retiring Retired People on Weekends
• 01:20:10 - Raging Against the Machine: Buttons vs. Touchscreens
• 01:28:45 - The Death of the PS4 & Why the PS6 is Too Soon
• 01:40:20 - Anime Pacing Issues & The Ticketmaster Struggle

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Next Reviews:

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

Music & Credits:

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

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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

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!