Podcast

AniPro Podcast

Animation & Manga, Leisure

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.

Episodes
236
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 57 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

236 episodes, newest first

  1. 255 - [WEEB]busters

    Season 1, Episode 255

    Show notes

    When there's something strange in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call? AniPro!

    For the 2026 Halloween special, Cole and Jay are assembling their ghost busting team to defeat a rogue ghost they picked for each other!

    Also, Cole's going back to the classics, Jay's lost to the slop, and more!

    1 hr 42 min
  2. 254 - Happy [WEEB]sgiving

    Season 1, Episode 254

    Show notes

    This week, AniPro is feeling thankful as Cole and Jay discuss the things in anime and gaming they are thankful for!

    Also, Cole finished his dogfight, Jay's watching anime, and more!

    1 hr 46 min
  3. 253 - It's Time to [WEEB] The Game

    Season 1, Episode 253

    Show notes

    With the 9 games trend hitting the internet, Cole and Jay took it upon themselves to throw their hats in the ring with the 9 games that formed their childhoods!

    Also, Fire Emblem still has its hold on Jay, Cole's fighting in the sky, and more!

    2 hr 19 min
  4. 252 - [WEEB] The Gathering

    Season 1, Episode 252

    Show notes

    It's a Magic The Gathering manga, this week, as Cole and Jay review the niche romance manga: Destroy All Humans: They Can't Be Regenerated!

    Also, Jay's still playing Fire Emblem, Cole's doing everything everywhere all at once, and more!

    1 hr 56 min
  5. 251 - [WEEB] For the Gold

    Season 1, Episode 251

    Show notes

    After a full season of anime, the time to award the best of Summer 2026 has come! There are many categories to award, from best girl all the way to the prestigious "Anime of the Season"! The illustrious teeny tiny trophy is at stake in this exciting new episode!

    Also, Jay found a new love, Cole's making drastic changes, and more!

    1 hr 55 min
  6. 250 - Getting Prepared For [WEEB]

    Season 1, Episode 250

    Show notes

    Anime's Fall 2026 season is right around the corner, and Cole and Jay are here to rank all the big shows airing!

    Also, Nintendo hosted a direct recently, Ocarina of Time's remake was officially unveiled, and more!

    2 hr
  7. 249 - Hockey Night in [WEEB]

    Season 1, Episode 249

    Show notes

    Welcome to Hockey Night in AniPro, where the two hosts draft anime characters for their hockey teams, in honour of the upcoming hockey season!

    Also, Jay's watching movies, Cole's reliving a classic, and more!

    1 hr 36 min
  8. 248 - Gurren Lagann Vs. [WEEB]

    Season 1, Episode 248

    Show notes

    It's a battle for the ages, this week, as AniPro, two Gurren Lagann haters, review the hit anime: Gurren Lagann! Was it able to change their minds?Also, the boys discuss the GTA 6 trailer, which dropped anime deserve a second chance, and more!

    Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniPro

    2 hr 20 min
  9. 247 - The [WEEB] In Mid

    Season 1, Episode 247

    Show notes

    Stop me when you've heard this before; you're watching an anime, and absolutely love it. Perhaps it's one of your new favourites; or perhaps it's a show that you now want to recommend to your friends. All hyped, you go online to post the recommendation only to find out that... the show's mid?

    This week, AniPro discusses the masterpiece in mid and evaluates the importance of enjoying mid anime!

    Also, the Crunchyroll store is up to nefarious schemes, Avengers Doomsday memes are getting out of hand, and more!

    1 hr 52 min
  10. 246 - [WEEB] Come in Peace

    Season 1, Episode 246

    Show notes

    This week, the boys review the anthropomorphic animal manga: Hitoner! Come along as Cole and Jay explore a new, rich sci-fi story about a human alien invader.

    Also, AniPro explores anthropomorphism in anime, play card games together, regale the events of Cardcaptor Sakura, and more!

    1 hr 57 min
  11. 245 - The [WEEB] In The Shell

    Season 1, Episode 245

    Show notes

    Summer 2026 is here with a bunch of new shows to watch... But how do they rank? This week, AniPro is ranking (almost) EVERY new show worth watching, this season! (Not really, but close enough)

    Also, Jay's looking forward to a game, Cole's venturing out on his own, and more!

    2 hr
  12. 244 - Bold and [WEEB]

    Season 1, Episode 244

    Show notes

    It's part 2 of the AniPro @ AiKon special as Cole, Mike, and Jay rank YOUR best anime hot takes! You guys gave us a lot of them over Ai Kon Saturday and Sunday, so look forward to seeing where we rank them!

    Also, they boys review Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and more!

    2 hr 6 min
  13. 243 - Galloping To Victor[WEEB]

    Season 1, Episode 243

    Show notes

    You've waited, and the review is finally here! This week, AniPro explores the first sequel review with Umamusume season 2! Come along, as Cole and Jay evaluate Tokai Teio's journey!

    Also, the boys discuss sequelitis, and more!

    1 hr 57 min
  14. 242 - Your [WEEB] Recommendations

    Season 1, Episode 242

    Show notes

    On Ai-Kon Friday, AniPro took YOUR anime recommendations, and now the boys are here to put them to the test! Are these anime recommendations good enough for the average anime fan?Also, did we get what we wanted at Ai-Kon? The boys tell their favourite Ai-Kon stories, and more!

    2 hr 18 min
  15. 241 - Conventional [WEEB]

    Show notes

    The boys have a booth at Ai-Kon, this year, but they have a problem: how are they supposed to attract the attention of passerby attendees with all the other great things to do?The solution: hire a cute waifu!This week, AniPro holds a tournament to decide which anime waifu would make the best helper at their booth!Also, Cole's reunited with an old flame, Jay's jamming to music, and more!

    2 hr 9 min
  16. 240 - Magical [WEEB] Dandelion

    Season 1, Episode 240

    Show notes

    It's Magical girl week, this week as they boys discuss a brand-new entry in the Shojo genre: Magical Girl Dandelion!

    Also, Jay's watching his magical girls, Mike's lamenting the changing times, why have people not gotten tired of Magical girls, and more!

    2 hr 26 min
  17. 239 - Preview of [WEEB]

    Show notes

    Another large catalogue of new anime are hitting your screens, this Summer season, leaving you with one burning question: What shows do I watch? Never fear, dear weeb, AniPro is here to give you the rundown on the summer season's best returning and new shows!

    Also, Cole's brainstorming, Jay's found a new gaming love, and more!

    2 hr 16 min
  18. 238 - The [WEEB] Choice Awards

    Season 1, Episode 238

    Show notes

    Spring 2026 has somehow already come to an end, and awards season is upon us. This week, Spring 2026's draft winner is decided, and the best this spring season of anime are unveiled!

    Also, Jay's got nothin', Cole's watching a global event, and more!

    1 hr 48 min
  19. 237- Now and Then, Here and [WEEB]

    Season 1, Episode 237

    Show notes

    After weeks of teasing, Cole and Jay finally watch cult classic isekai: Now and Then, Here and There! Does it live up to the hype?Also, are all Isekai anime treated equal? Jay goes through pain, Cole's going to see what he considers "the best band ever to exist and ever will exist" And more!

    2 hr 2 min
  20. 236 - If You Choose To [WEEB] It

    Show notes

    Tournaments are BACK baby! Cole and Jay have been playing First Light, and it had them thinking, " Which anime character would make a good secret agent?" And so, 14 combatants will enter, but only one will walk out the definitive AniPro MI6 agent!

    Also, TONS of new games have been announced, and more!

    2 hr 19 min

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