185 - [WEEB] Hate, [WEEB] Love

Tsundere Character Traits, Tropes, & Our Own Tsundere Tendencies Episode Overview: What is a tsundere? Who are the best tsundere? Join Cole, Mike, and Jay as they explore the rich history of the tsundere trope; from its humble beginnings, to its massive popularity today. Also, Rent-a-Girlfriend took the internet by storm, Mike went out for wangs(?), Cole watched a game... sorta, and more! Topics & Timestamps: 00:00:00 – AniProPod 184 Intro 00:04:01 – Chicken Wings and Food Talk 00:10:30 – Rent-A-Girlfriend Manga Reaction 00:16:01 – Hockey Stories and Sleepover Vibes 00:21:35 – What Makes a Tsundere Character? 00:26:59 – Our Personal Tsundere Confessions 00:36:50 – Calling Out Each Other’s Tsundere Traits 00:49:40 – Return From Break 00:52:40 – Mailbag: Favorite Anime Villains 00:56:49 – Origins of the Tsundere Archetype 01:01:11 – Breaking Down Tsundere Character Traits 01:12:40 – Tsunderes in Harem Anime 01:19:15 – The Underrated Male Tsundere 01:25:13 – Iconic Tsundere Characters in Anime 01:35:15 – Is [Character Name] Really a Tsundere? 01:43:43 – Do Tsundere Characters Still Work in 2025? 01:46:45 – What’s Coming Up Next & Wrap-Up Support AniPro: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AniProPod Mailbag: https://anipropod.com/mailbag TokyoTreat ($5 off): Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/AniPro Follow & Subscribe: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AniProPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anipropod Discord: https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7 Next Reviews: Anime : Bloom Into You → BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! → ID: INVADED Manga : Cosmos → Wandance → Kindergarten Wars Music & Credits: Opening Theme: “Shibuya” Bumper Track: "Heart-Shaped Eyes", _glassbone Music licensed via 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!