Summer 2025 Anime Awards — Best, Worst & Hidden Gems

Now that the seasons are changing, Cole, Mike, and Jay look back at what was Summer 2025's best anime, and give out their awards!

Also, Mike's playing Donkey Kong Bonanza, Jay and Cole become samurai in Ghost of Yotei, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - AniProPod 201 Intro
• 00:03:56 - Donkey Kong Bonanza Discussion & Gaming Tangent
• 00:10:37 - Ghost of Yotei Impressions (vs. Ghost of Tsushima)
• 00:28:41 - Biggest Flop of the Summer 2025 Anime Season
• 00:34:00 - Best Anime Openings (OP) of Summer 2025
• 00:43:17 - Best Anime Endings (ED) of Summer 2025
• 00:48:08 - Best Directed Anime of the Season
• 00:54:59 - Best Animation & Visuals
• 01:01:29 - Anime Studio of the Season
• 01:09:32 - Best Girl of the Season
• 01:13:26 - Best Boy of the Season
• 01:18:32 - Best Duo / Character Partnership
• 01:24:06 - Most Fun Anime of the Season
• 01:30:16 - Most Underrated Anime of Summer 2025
• 01:38:09 - Best Continuing Anime
• 01:45:14 - Best New Anime of the Season
• 01:51:46 - Wrap Up & Next Time on AniProPod

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