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!

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!

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 Arena

Welcome 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 Traditions
• 14:59 - NHL Playoffs, World Cup & Sports Snacks
• 22:34 - Card Games: Weiss Schwarz & Union Arena
• 31:10 - Mailbag: Our Favorite Idols & Best Girls
• 40:25 - Akane Banashi Origins & Podcast Ad Break
• 47:01 - Akane Banashi Manga Review & Story Details
• 01:00:08 - Character Dynamics & Plot Twists
• 01:14:28 - Is Akane Banashi A Sports Manga?
• 01:20:01 - The Art of Rakugo & The Anime Adaptation
• 01:37:42 - Final Ratings & Wrapping Up

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Next Reviews:

• Manga: Magical Girl Dandelion
• Anime: Now and Then, Here and There

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• Break Music By AniPro

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