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!

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!

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!

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!

This one's long overdue. This week, the boys examine the AniPro rating scale to explain what each score means! With an anime example to clarify, this is the comprehensive AniPro rating guide!Also, Cole's driving around, Mike's getting competitive. Jay's joined a secret service, and more!

You asked, they answered! This week, AniPro asked YOU for your best 'Would You Rather' questions! From general dilemmas to anime predicaments, the boys have a lot of decision making ahead!Also, Cole's driving to weeb music, Jay's back in the studio, and more!

You've been there, an anime character will bust out some foreign piece of equipment that makes absolutely no sense to you. Today, AniPro takes a closer look at these items, and puts them under the microscope to see if they make any logistical sense at all!Also, Mike plays "video game product", Cole dreams about big, humanoid robots, Jay's "celebrating" with his "friends", and more!

Akane Banashi Review, Campfire Traditions, Weiss Schwarz & Union ArenaWelcome to the other side of Shonen Jump! While the magazine may be known for its hit action series, it also contains other genres that are sure to excite and entice you just as much. This week: the boys review the Rakugo competition manga: Akane-Banashi! Also, Mike's gathering around a campfire, Cole's roasting weenies, Jay's playing some card game; War or whatever, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Campfire Traditions14:59 - NHL Playoffs, World Cup & Sports Snacks22:34 - Card Games: Weiss Schwarz & Union Arena31:10 - Mailbag: Our Favorite Idols & Best Girls40:25 - Akane Banashi Origins & Podcast Ad Break47:01 - Akane Banashi Manga Review & Story Details01:00:08 - Character Dynamics & Plot Twists01:14:28 - Is Akane Banashi A Sports Manga?01:20:01 - The Art of Rakugo & The Anime Adaptation01:37:42 - Final Ratings & Wrapping UpSupport AniPro:TokyoTreat: Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 offPatreonMailbagFollow & Subscribe:X / TwitterInstagramDiscordNext Reviews:Manga: Magical Girl DandelionAnime: Now and Then, Here and ThereMusic & Credits:Opening: "Shibuya" via slip.streamBreak Music By AniProEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Spring 2026 Anime Check-In - Sequel Surprises & Top 10 Spring Anime 2026With a chonky season ahead, AniPro is here to give YOU the top 10 best new anime Spring has to offer! From stories by returning veterans to the new hit on the block, there's a lot to cover!Also, the boys discuss the sequels they're checking out, give a few honourable mentions, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Spring 2026 Mid-Season Check-In09:03 - Returning Sequels: Dorohedoro S2 & Re:Zero S415:00 - Wistoria S2, Farming Life & Classroom of the Elite23:59 - Honorable Mentions & Stylish New Anime Adaptations28:24 - Gyaru Anime, Odd Pairings & Romantic Comedies38:47 - Mailbag: Agricultural Mechas & Fullmetal Alchemist Trivia52:06 - Counting Down The Top 10 New Anime of Spring 202654:01 - Ramparts of Ice & Release That Witch01:03:33 - The Klutzy Class Monitor & Daemons of the Shadow Realm01:13:22 - Agent of the Four Seasons & Needy Girl Overdose01:22:15 - Nippon Sangoku & Marriage Toxin01:33:22 - Botan, Kamina, Foley Blossoms When Drunk01:38:41 - Witch Hat Atelier: The Best Show of the Season01:48:27 - Wrapping Up & Next Time on AniProSupport AniPro:PatreonMailbagTokyoTreat (Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off)Follow & Subscribe:X / TwitterInstagramDiscordNext Reviews:Manga: Akane BanashiAnime: Now and Then, Here and ThereMusic & Credits:Opening: “Shibuya” via slip.streamBreak Music By AniProEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Neon Genesis Evangelion Anime Review, It's Cultural Impact & Hideaki Anno DiscussionThe latest listeners' choice review is here! You voted, and they listened; this week, AniPro reviews the anime many consider to be Hideaki Anno's magnum Opus: Neon Genesis Evangelion! Tune in and find out whether or not it lives up to the hype, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 - Intro to Neon Genesis Evangelion & Cultural Impact05:53 - Psychological Depth, Genre Deconstruction & Themes12:04 - Evangelion's Merchandising Success & Obscure Legacy30:00 - Evolution of Anime Openings & Character Archetypes45:58 - The Complexities of Hideaki Anno53:08 - Operation Yashima Trivia & Break56:08 - Listener's Choice Review: Evangelion & Recommendations01:08:06 - Character Deep Dive: Shinji, Misato & Self-Perception01:22:00 - Are the Characters Over-Hated or Over-Analyzed?01:39:27 - Production Choices, The Elevator Scene & Visuals01:51:31 - Ambiguity in Storytelling & Creator Psychoanalysis02:05:11 - Wrapping Up, Final Ratings & Next Time on AniProSupport AniPro:TokyoTreat: Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniProPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/AniProPodMailbag: https://anipropod.com/mailbagFollow & Subscribe:X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/AniProPodInstagram: https://instagram.com/anipropodDiscord: https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7Next Reviews:Manga: Akane BanashiAnime: Now and Then, Here and ThereMusic & Credits:Opening: “Shibuya” via slip.streamBreak Music By AniProEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!