While Mike is away, Cole and Jay take it upon themselves to start an annual tradition. This week, join 2/3 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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