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"
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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
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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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• 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 Seasonal Anime Awards

Episode Overview:

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!

Topics & 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

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• 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
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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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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

The spring 2025 season of anime is right around the corner, and AniPro is here to give YOU the run-down on all the shows to look out for, this upcoming quarter!

Also, Jay's in his PJs, Mike's trying to cram before the big trip, Cole dusted off his old console, 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: "First Strike", FIBRE

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod #173 Intro

00:01:59 - Jay's Sick Activities

00:08:35 - Zelda Discussion

00:17:19 - Spring Preview: Apothecary Diaries

00:20:33 - Fire Force S3 & Windbreaker S2

00:26:15 - Aharen S2 / Go Go Loser Ranger S2

00:32:26 - Shoshimin S2 & Draft Results

00:37:39 - MHA: Vigilantes / Gundam: GQuuuuuuX

00:45:36 - Umamusume / Yaiba

00:49:23 - Anne Shirley

00:55:49 - Chicken Pot Pie

00:57:42 - Lazarus

01:03:57 - TBATE / Takemine-san

01:11:53 - Witch Watch / Can a Boy-Girl Relationship Survive?

01:18:46 - Kowloon Generic Romance / Country Bumpkin To Master Swordsman

01:25:41 - Sword of the Demon Hunter / Shiunji Family Children

01:30:43 - Summer Pockets / Yandere Dark Elf

01:34:56 - Moonrise / Your Forma

01:40:53 - Rock is a Lady’s Modesty / Once Upon A Witch’s Death

01:44:56 - Apocalypse Hotel / Mono / ZatsuTabi

01:51:02 - Guilty Gear / Ninja & Assassin

01:54:57 - Princess Session Orchestra / Catch Me At the Ballpark!

01:58:15 - Food For The Soul & Wrap Up

This week, the boys review the cult hit manga; Love Bullet!

Also, Jay's credits finish, Mike's still going to Japan (it's true, we checked), Cole's rediscovering an old love, and more!

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Anime: Umamusume: Pretty Derby → Kids on the Slope

Manga: Love Bullet

Tracks:

Opening Theme: "Shibuya"

Bumper Track: "Heart-Shaped Eyes", _glassbone

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - AniProPod 172 Intro

00:02:56 - Japan Trip & Mental Health

00:08:08 - Zelda Talk

00:14:31 - Final Fantasy 16

00:20:32 - Recommending Anime to Celebs

00:27:37 - Gordon Ramsay & Patton Oswalt

00:31:45 - Lady Gaga & Neil deGrasse Tyson

00:36:32 - Upcoming Manga Reviews

00:46:56 - Anime That Rewatching Changed

00:58:45 - Love Bullet Manga Review

01:05:57 - Art & Reading A New Manga

01:15:07 - Vol.1 Sales Struggles & Concepts

01:28:08 - Chapter 0

01:35:02 - Early Chapters & Love Rationalization

01:44:18 - Final Thoughts & Ratings

01:50:27 - Wrap Up

Picture this: you're at the end of a rainbow, and a pot filled with your dearest materialistic desire lies before you. What is in the pot? This week, the boys discuss the most desired things in the anime/gaming circles.

Also, Mike's Japan trip draws nearer, Jay reacts to an unimaginable event, Cole's hanging with the boys, and more!

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Anime: Umamusume: Pretty Derby → Kids on the Slope

Manga: Love Bullet

Tracks:

Opening Theme: "Shibuya"

Bumper Track: "Upperbound", FIBRE

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - Start

00:02:40 - WWE Elimination Chamber

00:11:37 - Mike's Japan Trip

00:24:36 - Cole's Vancouver Trip

00:31:32 - Mailbag: Jay's Recommendations

00:43:28 - TokyoTreat x Sakuraco AD

00:47:01 - Least Acceptable Fandoms

00:51:54 - WEEB's Pot of Gold - Home Theatre

00:56:20 - A GOOD Berserk Adaptation

01:01:06 - Persona 6

01:06:48 - Harems & Tokyo Ghoul Remake

01:12:14 - VR Gaming System & Gold

01:18:32 - Real Pokemon & Swords

01:25:55 - Cole's Speed Round

01:29:44 - Mother 3 & Hunter x Hunter

01:33:10 - No Game No Life Season 2