James and Lynzee discuss the latest episode of Yatagarsu, in which Wakamiya plays his hand to find out the truth behind his older brother's scheming to obtain the throne. Plus, GoHands keeps making anime, and we don't know WHY; Hunter x Hunter manga is on its way back, and the latest episode of Kaiju No. 8!

We've long joked on the podcast about the quality of light novel writing, but the news is out that the developers of the RyokoAI project have scraped Shosetsuka ni Narou...are fully machine-generated LNs in our future? Plus: Things get gorier in Kaiju No. 8, the world of yatagarasu politics unfolds, and the newest episode of Delicious in Dungeon introduces monster-mommy Falin.

James and Lynzee reflect on the end of Solo Leveling and whether its worldbuilding is worth its edgy turn. PLUS: The big monsters of Kaiju No 8, court intrigue in Yatagarasu, and a little bit of news!

Jacki, Lynzee, and James are clearing out their new anime backlog to determine the must-watch shows of the season!

James and Lynzee are back after a hiatus to help YOU decide which of the best (and strangest) new anime premieres is worth watching. Also, check in for a rundown of Lynzee's Tokyo adventures, AnimeJapan, and Delicious in Dungeon food!

Lynzee and James discuss the Oscar results, the untimely passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, Solo Leveling, and more!

Lynzee and James discuss the Crunchyroll Anime Award winners and try to explain why a single show can sweep so many categories. Plus: Solo-Leveling and more Delicious in Dungeon food!

Jacki, Lynzee, and James share their Pokémon memories for Pokémon Day 2024. What Pokémon gave them nightmares, what was their first starter, and what is their trainer persona?

Lynzee and James check out the first two episodes of Sunghoo Park and Adult Swim's new anime series, NINJA KAMUI! Is the new blood-soaked action spectacle worth watching? Plus, Solo-Leveling and one of the WEIRDEST foods to come out of Delicious in Dungeon.

Jacki, James, and Lynzee try to figure out WHAT is happening in Brave Bang Bravern! Plus, new Delicious in Dungeon food to eat, Tatsuki Fujimoto's new anime, and a dark turn for Solo Leveling. Join us and chat live!

Finally out of the hospital, Jinwoo encounters his first boss battle one-on-one, and the animation team at A-1 Pictures didn't hold back! Plus, we rate the newest dish for this week's Delicious in Dungeon anime.

Jacki, James, and Lynzee talk about the nominees for the Oscars (The Boy and the Heron! Godzilla Minus One!) and Crunchyroll's Anime Awards. What was snubbed? What anime is over-represented? Who do you think will win? Also, we're checking in on Jinwoo is Solo Leveling, Mari Okada's latest film Maboroshi, and which Delicious in Dungeon food we would actually eat.

The Winter 2024 anime season is well underway, so it's time to find out which shows pass muster to join our watchlist! Also, some amazing news this week: Discotek has picked up the Berserk anime (the good one) and we're finally getting more Dorohedoro!

James, Jacki, and Lynzee give their final thoughts on Jujutsu Kaisen: Shibuya Incident Arc, social media, and gear up for Solo-Leveling!

James and Lynzee go head-to-head on their reviews of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's The Boy and The Heron (How Do You Live?). The possible last film from the acclaimed director has the ANN After Show hosts divided.

Jacki, James, and Lynzee saw the newest Godzilla film from Japan, Godzilla Minus One! The latest entry in the kaiju franchise goes back to its historical roots, taking place at the tail end of WWII...with a unique message.

The ANN After Show crew catch up on Jujutsu Kaisen's latest episodes, although the production has raised alarm bells after multiple staff members shared concern, disappointment, and more on social media.

The ANN Aftershow Crew dive into the long-awaited anime adaptation of Naoki Urasawa's PLUTO, and it might be one of the best series we've ever watched!

The monumental anime series finally comes to an end, and Eren's fate is sealed. What made this ending so divisive, and what does it mean for all the characters? A decade later, we say goodbye to Attack on Titan.

Lynzee and James catch back up on the subway battle for Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen, but is it living up to the hype? Plus, our immortal elf continues on her quest to discover what it means to live in Frieren!

This anime season was so big, we had to cover the premieres in two shows! Jacki, Lynzee, and James discuss 100 Girlfriends, The Vexations of the Shut-In Vampire Princess, Tearmoon Empire, Spy x Family Season 2, PreCure, Undead Unluck, Kingdoms of Ruin, and Eminence in Shadow Season 2!

We're in the midst of one of the biggest anime seasons yet! What anime premieres are must-watch worthy and which are clunkers?

The series' biggest battle is underway and Itadori is fighting...a bug? Zom 100 is back with a new episode, so lets check in on Akira and see if he's still human. All this and more anime hot takes, so tune in!

We've got a release date for the last installment of the Attack on Titan anime and it's only taken 10 years! Plus, Miyazaki might be 82 years old but he's still not ready to hang up his director's hat. Tune in for more anime news and the latest episode of Jujutsu Kaisen right here!