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AniPro Podcast is your weekly go-to for anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture. Hosted by Cole, Mike, and Jay, we spotlight classic anime, debate the hottest seasonal shows, dive into manga, and explore the culture behind it all. No gatekeeping, no drama, just three passionate nerds with lively, thoughtful discussions and the occasional gaming detour. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to anime, AniPro is your enthusiastic and welcoming guide to Japanese entertainment.
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Humans interact with animals every day of our lives: diet, wildlife, clothes and even medicines, are all intersections we often don’t think about. This is a podcast about the interactions and connections between humans and non-human animals. Our mission is to make research more accessible to the public while sharing the voices and lived experience of our human connection with animals.
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In "I Was Reincarnated Into Another World And Accidentally Became the God of Chickens," Shunpei Mori's mundane life takes a wild turn when a wish for adventure catapults him into a vibrant realm as the unexpected deity of poultry. Tasked with guiding his newfound followers and facing off against the cunning Rival God Fowlus, Shunpei must navigate the challenges of divine existence, all while discovering the true meaning of leadership and purpose. Prepare for a whimsical journey filled with h ...
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Sure, you like anime. But do you KNOW what's happening in the anime world? Go beyond your current watchlist and discover all there is to enjoy with your friends at Crunchyroll. Each week, we’ll dig into the latest anime headlines, examine our favorite shows, chat with guest stars, and explore how anime affects everything. The Anime Effect is brought to you by Crunchyroll and Sony Music Entertainment. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected].
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In "Whiskers of the Abyss: The Demon Lord's Cat," Arata Kinoshita faces an unimaginable fate when he is transformed into a cat, only to find himself living in the gothic Castle of Nyxvale, where shadows whisper secrets and loneliness dwells. As he navigates his new life as Shiro, a witty feline with memories of his past, he forges an unexpected bond with the brooding Demon Lord Kuroyami, whose intimidating exterior hides a gentle heart aching for connection. Together, they must confront the ...
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In "The Ascendant Mage," Elysia Starweaver feels an inexplicable call from the enchanted Whispering Woods, a place steeped in ancient magic and mystery. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery alongside her steadfast companion Thorne Blackwood, their bond is put to the test when dark forces emerge, threatening not only her newfound powers but the very essence of their world. Together, they must navigate the delicate balance between destiny and choice, unraveling secrets that could eith ...
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In a realm steeped in eternal conflict, Kazuma Ito, a hero cursed to rise from death, seeks the truth behind his relentless cycle of despair. Joined by Morwald, an Undead Knight, he ventures to the haunted ruins of Eldoria, where echoes of the past may hold the key to unlocking his fate. As he confronts the shadows of forgotten battles and the whispers of lost souls, Kazuma must unearth the path to peace—if such a thing truly exists.
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In a world where destinies intertwine and shadows loom, Riku Sato, a spirit without a body but overflowing with wit and wisdom, teams up with the brave and hopeful Airi Kanzaki to confront the ruthless Kurogane, a power-hungry manipulator determined to plunge the realm into chaos. Their journey leads them through the enchanted Glimmering Forest and the haunting Arklight Ruins, as they seek the fabled Forge of Destiny to forge a weapon that can stop Kurogane's malevolence. Guided by the crypt ...
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In "The Isekai Hero With Only A Smartphone," ordinary gamer Yuto Amano is unexpectedly summoned to the enchanting Kingdom of Elindor, where he must navigate a world of magic and peril while wielding nothing more than his outdated smartphone. As dark forces rise to reclaim their ancient power, Princess Elysia sees untapped potential in Yuto, despite the skepticism of the kingdom's council. With humor and courage, Yuto embarks on an unexpected quest to save Elindor, proving that even a hero ar ...
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End of Western Civilization got you down? All is tickety-boo on The Andrew Klavan Show as Andrew laughs his way through Armageddon with political satire, cultural commentary, interviews and relentless mockery of racial pieties, sexual perversities, and feminist absurdities. Fridays at 2pm ET | 11am PT.
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Hosts LeAlec Murray and Alex Lebl are reporting from Los Angeles about the first ever Dragon Ball store opening in Tokyo Station, Bungo Stray Dogs returning for season 2, the OVERLORD 10th anniversary theatrical celebration, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons update, and more! Then, LeAlec and Alex discuss the anime characters they believe are the m…
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Valve’s Steam Machine, GTA VI Delay, Halo on PS5 + Anime Character Pokémon Teams Have you ever looked at an anime character and wondered to yourself, "What would their Pokemon team be?" Well, you're in luck! Tune in this week to see as Cole, Mike, and Jay give Pokemon teams to anime characters assigned to them by the other guys! Also, the GameCube …
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Black Friday means half off DailyWire Plus. This year your membership unlocks more than ever. New shows like The Isabel Brown Show and Pints with Aquinas, uncensored and ad free. You also get full access to our entire library, including the most ambitious project in our history, The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin, premiering January twenty sec…
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The latest revelations show an elite leftist class steeped in corruption. Ep.1256 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez - - - Today's Sponsors: Boll & Branch - Get 25% off sitewide + free shipping and extended returns at https://bollandbranch.com/KLAVAN with code KLAVAN Balance of Nature - Go to ht…
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PC Master Builder Ariel Luna from Starforge built a Solo Leveling PC in our studio, and he’s sharing all about the process. Watch this episode to see the time lapse video of the complete build! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad…
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AI is now trying to be funny by writing sitcoms. The question is: are the jokes it writes worthy of laughter? Watch me react to these AI sitcoms to find out. - - - Today's Sponsor: Helix Sleep - Go to https://helixsleep.com/klavan to get an exclusive discount. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices.…
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Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles and Andrew Klavan torch the biggest headlines of the week, from AI salvation or doom, to whether government can fix the cost-of-living crisis. Turn off the tabloids and get the truth, the actual facts, and the world premiere of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin trailer, plus the kickoff to our biggest …
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Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are talking about what premieres to expect from Crunchyroll at Anime Frontier 2025, the imminent [Oshi no Ko] season 3 release, the latest Death Stranding adaptation from Hideo Kojima, JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution’s dominance in the Japan box office, and what we know about and what we hope to …
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Lee Strobel, author of "Seeing The Supernatural," joins me for a riveting back and forth discussion on the reality of supernatural miracles in a fallen world. - - - Today's Sponsor: Home Title Lock - Use promo code KLAVAN at https://HomeTitleLock.com and you’ll get a FREE Title History Report AND a FREE TRIAL of their Million Dollar TripleLock Prot…
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Send us a text Episode 8 of Series 14: The Dog's Days of Autumn... Transcript Featured is a roundtable discussion focusing on the integration of humane, science-based techniques that prioritize emotional safety and trust. Key insights are provided on how trainers' philosophies intertwine with their ethical beliefs and the real-life applications for…
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Fall 2025 Anime Mid-Season Rankings – Top 15 Shows to Watch | AniPro Podcast 206 Fall 2025 is here with many... shows to offer, so AniPro took it upon them to rank the 15 BEST anime you can watch! Also, Mike's got plans, Cole got creative, Jay broke out the ol' ink and quill, and more! Topics & Timestamps: 00:00:00 – AniProPod 206 Intro 00:07:47 – …
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Moderates on the left and right strike back against radicals, but the young on the edge of both sides want to burn the country down. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1255 - - - DailyWire+: Join us now during our exclusive Deal of the Decade. Get everything for $7 a month. Not as fans. As fighters…
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Imamura Leo of the band ALI shares how he created music for anime like BEASTARS, JUJUTSU KAISEN, and Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE and the anime he loves to watch. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/…
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Today I'll be ranking a list of sci-fi films. While I did not pick this list, I'm excited to see what movies are on it and, as always, I'll give you my honest opinion. - - - Today's Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Get 4 months FREE of ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/klavan - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad ch…
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We sit down with Baldur's Gate 3 actors Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde to discuss the fan response to their amazing characters, the depth of the game's storytelling, and the inclusive world the game has built. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more…
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Dinesh D’Souza, host of the Dinesh D’Souza Podcast and producer of several successful documentaries, joins us for a fascinating conversation about his new film, The Dragon’s Prophecy, which explores the Middle East conflict following the October 7 attack on Israel. - - - Today's Sponsor: PreBorn! - Help save babies from abortion at https://preborn.…
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Our Favorite Anime Studios & What They Should Adapt Next Per popular demand, AniPro explores their favorite studios' catalogues, and determine what they should adapt next! Also, Mike's crunching numbers, Booktok found One Piece, Cole's mourning a loss, and more! Topics & Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Welcome to AniProPod 205! 00:05:45 – BookTok Discovers …
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A good election night for Democrats underscores the big question for the right: we know what we hate, but what are we for? Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1254 - - - DailyWire+: Join us now during our exclusive Deal of the Decade. Get everything for $7 a month. Not as fans. As fighters. Go to ht…
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Voice Actor Kaito Ishikawa, the voice of Naofumi Iwatani in The Rising of the Shield Hero, is sharing his favorite Shield Hero moment, the character he would most want to go on an adventure with, and his hopes for the future of this anime. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcasta…
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New York City just elected Zohran Mamdani, a Commie in Pennywise clothing, as mayor. Since they've now officially screwed themselves, let's have a laugh at their expense as I react to some pro-Mamdani TikToks. - - - Today's Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Get 4 months FREE of ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/klavan - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywi…
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Dallas Jenkins, creator of the massively successful series The Chosen, joins me for a fascinating conversation about his journey to bring the story of Jesus' life to viewers, his experience as a faith-based filmmaker in Hollywood, and what he had to spiritually surrender to find his true purpose as a creative. - - - Today's Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Ge…
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Send us a text Episode 7, Series 14: Dog's Days of Summer/Autumn... Transcript From genetics to environment, we unpack the science behind your dog’s actions and what it means to live compassionately with them. Plus, a follow-up conversation with Kim and Kate dives deeper into the ethics of behavior change and the language we use to describe our can…
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The Anime That TRICKED Us (and TREATS That Surprised Us!) | AniProPod 204 This week, AniPro is going trick or treating... but with a twist! Join the boys as they declare media that surprised them positively, and negatively! Also, the Christmas discussions begin, Jay breaks the chains, Cole likes getting home, and more! Topics & Timestamps: 00:00:00…
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What does it mean — and how should men respond? Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1253 - - - DailyWire+: Join us now during our exclusive Deal of the Decade. Get everything for $7 a month. Not as fans. As fighters. Go to DailyWire.com/Subscribe to join now. Finally, Friendly Fire is here! No moder…
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YuYu Hakusho’s Justin Cook joins us to open some Union Arena packs and talk about what it was like to work on the iconic anime. Plus, the hosts share the Fall 2025 shows they’re the most excited about. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about…
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Here is a compilation of some fascinating moments from recent interviews I've conducted. - - - Today's Sponsor: Helix Sleep - Go to https://helixsleep.com/klavan to get an exclusive discount. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Friendly Fire returns for episode two with Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles, and Andrew Klavan with no script, no moderator, and absolutely no plan. Watch as four of the most trusted voices in conservative media debate, discuss, and disagree while the entire internet watches and comments in real time, plus a special appearance from our newe…
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It’s a creepy, scary week Crunchyroll HQ! But Nick, Leah, and LeAlec are ready to unpack this week’s biggest headlines like The Apothecary Diaries’ massive announcement: not just a third season, but an original movie straight from the author! Plus, spooky-cute merch lovers, get ready for a Hello Kitty x Junji Ito collab that’s equal parts adorable …
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My new novel, "After That, The Dark" is now available! I'd love for you to buy it so the series can continue. If you want to hear me speak about it, check out this video. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1254 - - - DailyWire+: Join us now during our exclusive Deal of the Decade. Get everything fo…
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Is Hollywood Losing Its Magic? + Journey Home After School Manga Review | AniPro Podcast 203 It's a week of childhood antics as Cole, Mike, and Jay examine the slice of life romcom manga: Journey Home After School! Also, Jay's reading, Mike's reminiscing, Cole's journey has come to an end, and more! Topics & Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Welcome to AniPro…
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The pandemic led to an increase in mental illness among the young population of America. However, according political scientist Eric Kaufman, transgender identification is nosediving, post pandemic. Is this assessment correct? I have some thoughts. - - - Today's Sponsor: Wild Alaskan - Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—…
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Olympic and World champion track and field star Noah Lyles joined us in New York City to reveal why he loves repping his love for anime, his potential future cosplay plans, and to show off his clothing collab with Crunchyroll and Adidas. PLUS, Noah plays “Anime This Or That.” Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to…
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Today, I'll be watching old movie trailers followed by the trailer of the remake. Because so many decades have passed between the original and the remake, movie trailers have drastically changed. I'll be assessing whether the older trailers are better, or the new ones are. Enjoy! - - - Today's Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Go to https://expressvpn.com/andr…
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Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Victoria Johnson are discussing Goku voice actor Masako Nozawa becoming the first voice actor to receive the prestigious Person of Cultural Merit Recognition in Japan, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You returning for a season 3, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc takin…
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Charles Murray, author of "Taking Religion Seriously," joins me for a discussion about the riveting spiritual journey he's experienced throughout his life. - - - Today's Sponsors: Balance of Nature - Go to https://balanceofnature.com/pages/podcasters and use promo code KLAVAN for 35% off your first order PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice. B…
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Send us a text Episode 5 of Series 14- Dog's Days of Summer...Fall?...*shrug*, I'm in the middle of an international move. Guest Bio: Kayla is currently a PhD student and NSF-GRFP Fellow at Oregon State University in Taal Levi's lab. Her research there focuses on the combination of scat detection dogs and genetic methods to answer questions regardi…
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Buddy Daddies Anime Review + Best Anime for Kids You voted, and now it's time! This week, AniPro takes a look at the listener-requested anime: Buddy Daddies! Also, Cole missed a deadline, Mike has transcended the realm of video watching, Jay's trying to sleep, and more! Topics & Timestamps: 00:00 Intro – Welcome to AniProPod 202 00:02:09 YouTube Pr…
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Who could watch Trump speaking peace to a befuddled world and not think: America is great again? Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1252 - - - DailyWire+: Join us now during our exclusive Deal of the Decade. Get everything for $7 a month. Not as fans. As fighters. Go to DailyWire.com/Subscribe to j…
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Khleo Thomas who played Hector “Zero” Zeroni in Holes is showing off his INCREDIBLE anime and video game collection (get ready to be jealous), sharing his favorite anime moments and so much more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your …
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Friendly Fire marks the official launch of the next decade of The Daily Wire. Join Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles, and Andrew Klavan as they debate, discuss, and disagree on the biggest headlines of the day, along with special guests including Isabel Brown. Jeremy Boreing also makes a special appearance to premiere the long-awaited teaser…
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I'm surprised to hear that Gen Z is divorcing at an increasingly high rate. In fact, in this video, I'll be watching TikToks about this very topic and giving my honest assessment about why young people are choosing to end their marriages. - - - Today's Sponsor: Helix Sleep - Go to https://helixsleep.com/klavan to get an exclusive discount. - - - Pr…
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Hosts Nicholas Friedman, Leah President, and Alex Lebl are discussing all the news out of New York Comic Con like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime coming to theaters, Witch Hat Atelier winning the Harvey Award for best manga, and the latest on the TRIGUN STARGAZE anime. PLUS, hosts discuss the new Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc trailer, …
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