178 - [WEEB]s On The Slope

Kids on the Slope Anime Review + Our Favorite Concerts

Episode Overview:

With legendary anime director, Shinichiro Watanabe's, newest work hitting the scene this season, Jay tasked the boys to check out one of his previous works; the adaptation of a Jazz-themed Josei drama known as Kids on the Slope! Tune in to find out how jazzed AniPro was with the show!

Also, Jay fails at seeing a movie, Mike drafted some sports ball, Cole's going to a function, and more!

Topics & Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – AniProPod 178 Intro
• 00:02:05 – Movie Rants & Sinners Talk
• 00:14:15 – NFL Draft & NBA Game
• 00:24:12 – Work Woes & Hangovers
• 00:29:07 – Concert Stories
• 00:41:25 – Music Tastes & Influences
• 00:52:30 – Mailbag & Beach Episodes
• 01:00:02 – Kids on the Slope: First Impressions
• 01:10:40 – Visuals & Pacing
• 01:20:58 – Melodrama & Friendships
• 01:22:07 – Relationships & Growth
• 01:25:21 – Romance & Realism
• 01:28:58 – Jazz & Emotion
• 01:38:41 – Music & Animation
• 01:42:12 – Religion in Anime
• 01:48:00 – Final Thoughts & Ratings
• 01:54:00 – Wrap Up

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• Anime: Listeners' Choice
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Music & Credits:
Opening Theme: “Shibuya”
Bumper Track: "Slip Stream"
Music licensed by slip.stream

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