2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Predictions + Yu-Gi-Oh, Seasonal Anime & Bionicle

While Mike is away, Cole and Jay take it upon themselves to start an annual tradition. This week, join 2/3rds of AniPro as they analyze and predict who will win the 2026 Crunchyroll awards!

Also, Cole's got the dueling bug, Jay's watching shows, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro, Seasonal Anime & Card Game Nostalgia
• 14:54 - Childhood Toys, VHS Tapes & Media Evolution
• 35:02 - Mailbag: Evolving Anime Cinematography
• 42:46 - The Crunchyroll Awards: Mid-Year Rant & Intro
• 51:49 - Music & Sequences: Endings, Openings, Scores & Songs
• 01:08:29 - Character Awards: Must Protect, Supporting & Main
• 01:16:16 - Genre Battles: Slice of Life, Drama, Isekai & Action
• 01:25:35 - Comedy, Romance & Technical Achievements
• 01:42:49 - Series Awards: Original, New & Continuing
• 01:51:29 - The Big Ones: Film & Anime of the Year
• 01:58:18 - Wrapping Up & Next Time on AniPro

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Next Reviews:

• Manga: Akane Banashi → Magical Girl Dandelion
• Anime: Neon Genesis Evangelion → Now and Then, Here and There

Music & Credits:

• Opening: “Shibuya” via slip.stream
• Break Music By AniPro

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