AniPro Podcast

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!