Tsundere Character Traits, Tropes, & Our Own Tsundere Tendencies

Episode Overview:

What is a tsundere? Who are the best tsundere? Join Cole, Mike, and Jay as they explore the rich history of the tsundere trope; from its humble beginnings, to its massive popularity today.

Also, Rent-a-Girlfriend took the internet by storm, Mike went out for wangs(?), Cole watched a game... sorta, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – AniProPod 184 Intro
• 00:04:01 – Chicken Wings and Food Talk
• 00:10:30 – Rent-A-Girlfriend Manga Reaction
• 00:16:01 – Hockey Stories and Sleepover Vibes
• 00:21:35 – What Makes a Tsundere Character?
• 00:26:59 – Our Personal Tsundere Confessions
• 00:36:50 – Calling Out Each Other’s Tsundere Traits
• 00:49:40 – Return From Break
• 00:52:40 – Mailbag: Favorite Anime Villains
• 00:56:49 – Origins of the Tsundere Archetype
• 01:01:11 – Breaking Down Tsundere Character Traits
• 01:12:40 – Tsunderes in Harem Anime
• 01:19:15 – The Underrated Male Tsundere
• 01:25:13 – Iconic Tsundere Characters in Anime
• 01:35:15 – Is [Character Name] Really a Tsundere?
• 01:43:43 – Do Tsundere Characters Still Work in 2025?
• 01:46:45 – What’s Coming Up Next & Wrap-Up

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Music & Credits:
Opening Theme: “Shibuya”
Bumper Track: "Heart-Shaped Eyes", _glassbone
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