177 - Taking Pictures of [WEEB]

Mono Manga Review & Underrated Anime Settings Episode Overview: Mike is back from the promised land of Japan to join Cole and Jay once again for a review of Laid Back Camp's sister manga; Mono! Tune in to find out if Afro's new follow up lives up to their previous work! Also, Mike catches up with the boyz, AniPro discusses their favourite, and most desired anime settings, and more Topics & Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro & Manga Updates 00:08:30 – Anime Settings & Underused Ideas 00:17:00 – Alternate Histories & Medieval Settings 00:25:30 – Rural Japan, Wild West & Pokémon 00:34:00 – Wizards, Cyberpunk & Men in Black 00:42:30 – Favorite Settings & Sponsor Break 00:51:00 – Mailbag: Which Sport? 00:59:30 – Transition to Mono Manga Review 01:04:00 – Mono Manga Plot & Premise Explained 01:08:30 – Comparisons: Yuru Camp, A Place Further 01:13:00 – Structure of 4-Koma Manga 01:18:00 – First Episode of Anime vs Manga 01:23:00 – Comedy, Meta Humor & Easter Eggs 01:28:00 – Character Discussion: Strengths & Weaknesses 01:33:30 – Visuals: Photography & Landscape Art 01:39:00 – Final Impressions & Who Should Read It 01:44:00 – Our Ratings & Final Thoughts 01:49:30 – Outro: Upcoming Reviews & Polls Vote for Listeners’ Choice: https://forms.gle/jSCNTxrj8AdHq1yV7 Support AniPro: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AniProPod Mailbag: https://anipropod.com/mailbag TokyoTreat ($5 off): https://tokyotreat.com/?rfsn=7695251.3317f Follow & Subscribe: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AniProPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anipropod Discord: https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7 Next Reviews: Anime : Kids on the Slope Manga : Mono → Gachiakuta → The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Music & Credits: Opening Theme: “Shibuya” Bumper Track: "The Most High", moon cafe Music licensed by slip.stream Enjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify —it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!