Kids on the Slope Anime Review + Our Favorite Concerts & ands

Episode Overview:

With legendary anime director, Shinichiro Watanabe's, newest work hitting the scene this season, Jay tasked the boys to check out one of his previous works; the adaptation of a Jazz-themed Josei drama known as Kids on the Slope! Tune in to find out how jazzed AniPro was with the show!

Also, Jay fails at seeing a movie, Mike drafted some sports ball, Cole's going to a function, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – AniProPod 178 Intro
• 00:02:05 – Movie Rants & Sinners Talk
• 00:14:15 – NFL Draft & NBA Game
• 00:24:12 – Work Woes & Hangovers
• 00:29:07 – Concert Stories
• 00:41:25 – Music Tastes & Influences
• 00:52:30 – Mailbag & Beach Episodes
• 01:00:02 – Kids on the Slope: First Impressions
• 01:10:40 – Visuals & Pacing
• 01:20:58 – Melodrama & Friendships
• 01:22:07 – Relationships & Growth
• 01:25:21 – Romance & Realism
• 01:28:58 – Jazz & Emotion
• 01:38:41 – Music & Animation
• 01:42:12 – Religion in Anime
• 01:48:00 – Final Thoughts & Ratings
• 01:54:00 – Wrap Up

Voting for Listeners’ Choice Is Closed!

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Next Reviews:

• Anime: Listeners' Choice
• Manga: Gachiakuta → The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity

Music & Credits:
Opening Theme: “Shibuya”
Bumper Track: "Slip Stream"
Music licensed by slip.stream

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Mono Manga Review & Underrated Anime Settings

Episode Overview:

Mike is back from the promised land of Japan to join Cole and Jay once again for a review of Laid Back Camp's sister manga; Mono! Tune in to find out if Afro's new follow up lives up to their previous work!

Also, Mike catches up with the boyz, AniPro discusses their favourite, and most desired anime settings, and more

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – Intro & Manga Updates
• 00:08:30 – Anime Settings & Underused Ideas
• 00:17:00 – Alternate Histories & Medieval Settings
• 00:25:30 – Rural Japan, Wild West & Pokémon
• 00:34:00 – Wizards, Cyberpunk & Men in Black
• 00:42:30 – Favorite Settings & Sponsor Break
• 00:51:00 – Mailbag: Which Sport?
• 00:59:30 – Transition to Mono Manga Review
• 01:04:00 – Mono Manga Plot & Premise Explained
• 01:08:30 – Comparisons: Yuru Camp, A Place Further
• 01:13:00 – Structure of 4-Koma Manga
• 01:18:00 – First Episode of Anime vs Manga
• 01:23:00 – Comedy, Meta Humor & Easter Eggs
• 01:28:00 – Character Discussion: Strengths & Weaknesses
• 01:33:30 – Visuals: Photography & Landscape Art
• 01:39:00 – Final Impressions & Who Should Read It
• 01:44:00 – Our Ratings & Final Thoughts
• 01:49:30 – Outro: Upcoming Reviews & Polls

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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: "The Most High", moon cafe
Music licensed by slip.stream

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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
Music licensed by slip.stream

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