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This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn go full Straw Hat mode as they live react to the newest One Piece episode (1144) . From the jaw-dropping animation to the over-the-top comedy beats, nothing is off-limits as the crew breaks down every frame, gasp, and laugh in real time. ☠️ Luffy’s Gear 5 moments hit harder than ever 🎨 Toei flexes with some of the wildest animation cuts in recent memory 😂 The p...

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn tackle another stacked lineup of anime, manga, and gaming headlines. From box office records to surprise sequels, there’s plenty to dig into: 🔥 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle opens with the biggest U.S. debut for an anime film ever 🎩 Witch Hat Atelier anime delayed to 2026 — worth the wait? 👑 Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun confirms Season 4 for April 2026...

Autumn’s coming, and so is a bonkers lineup for Fall 2025! On this episode of Anime+, Aray and Aunn map out everything we’re planning to watch this season — sequels, originals, comfy rom-coms, and hard-hitting or mysterious stuff. We go over what’s caught our eye, what could surprise, and what we’re entering this season already biased about. Here’s what gets us hyped: One Punch Man Season 3 — fina...

This week on Anime+, Aray & Aunn break down a STACKED week of anime & manga news: ⚔️ Kill Blue manga ends + gets a TV anime 🌀 Jujutsu Kaisen S3 teaser confirms Jan 2026 debut 📺 Tatsuki Fujimoto’s 8 short stories head to Prime Video this November 🏴‍☠️ One Piece crowned “Most IcoNYC Anime of All Time” 🎨 Masashi Kishimoto draws How to Train Your Dragon crossover art Plus: 🎲 Liar Game ani...

This week on Anime+, Aray puts Aunn to the test with a “Guess the Best-Selling Manga of 2025” challenge 📚🔥. From surprise chart-toppers to absolute no-brainers, will his guesses line up with the real list? (👀 Probably not.) We also: 📊 Look back at last year’s top sellers ✨ Share anime recommendations you need on your watchlist 💬 Give quick update about what we're watching Whether you’re...

In this episode of the Anime+ Podcast, Aray and Aunn break down the biggest anime headlines from July 2025! From Netflix’s announcement of a live-action Solo Leveling series, to the legendary return of Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (yes, really ) — there’s a lot to get into. We talk about new anime adaptations on the horizon like Unmei no Makimodo Shi , MAO , Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You , Golden K...

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn go off-script for our 200th episode and get personal as they dive into the Spring 2025 anime community rankings , straight from the Anime+ Discord fam. From surprising favorites to polarizing flops, we react to where the people placed this season’s hits. We also break down what we’ve personally been watching, rant a bit about our One Piece rewatch , and take a mi...

This week on ANIME+, we're packed with premieres, power-ups, and a few unexpected delays! 📱 Shonen Jump+ is leveling up —a brand-new mobile game based on the manga platform hits phones this fall. What can fans expect? We break it down. 🛡️ Sentenced to Be a Hero is now sentenced to wait —the anime's debut has been pushed to January 2026 . But don’t worry, there’s plenty more coming that ye...

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn break down every major anime coming in the Summer 2025 season —from high-profile debuts to sleeper picks that could steal the spotlight. Whether you're looking for your next weekly obsession or just trying to dodge the mid, we've got the full lineup covered. Plus: 🔥 The most anticipated new originals and manga adaptations 📚 Which light novel and webtoon...

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn tackle a massive round of anime, manga, and gaming news—including the official launch date for Pokémon Legends Z-A and the bittersweet end of Vinland Saga . From sequel announcements to surprise crossovers, this episode is stacked. Plus: 🎮 Nintendo Switch 2 crushes launch sales with over 3.5 million units sold in 4 days 📺 My Hero Academia: Vigilantes gets a 2nd...

This week on Anime+, Aray puts Aunn to the test with a special Guess That Winner edition of the podcast! The duo dives into the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards , but with a twist—Aunn has to predict the winners from each category before Aray reveals the actual results. From Best Anime of the Year to all the other anime awards, it’s part quiz show, part chaos, and all anime. Plus: 🏆 Who dominated th...

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn return with another jam-packed roundup from the anime and gaming multiverse. From Netflix’s surprise Clash of Clans TV series reveal to a wild Evangelion collaboration with Transformers , the headlines keep getting weirder (and better). The duo also breaks down industry shakeups and some big publishing news across manga and streaming platforms. Plus: 📕 Bluelock...

In this special episode of Anime+, Aray builds his ultimate Top 10 Anime That Will Define the 2020s Decade —with one big rule: no sequels allowed . Only fresh titles that debuted after 2020 make the cut. From breakout hits and underrated gems to instant classics redefining the medium, the duo debates, defends, and ranks the shows that are shaping the decade. Aunn of course critiques that list his...

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn cover another loaded slate of headlines from the anime and otaku world. From Dragon Ball celebrating its 40th anniversary with stunning variant covers by 42 Shonen Jump legends, to the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle film’s trailer leaking online, there’s plenty to react to. The crew also looks at major anime announcements, including Awajima Hyakkei from Madhouse a...

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn set sail through the Grand Line of nostalgia and speculation as they rank the 10 One Piece characters we’re dying to see return . From fan favorites who vanished too soon to villains who deserve a redemption arc (or a bigger rematch), this episode is full of deep dives, debates, and Wano-level hype. ⚓ In this episode: Our Top 10 picks for characters we want back...

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn break down the wildest mix of anime and entertainment news we've seen in a while. From a 4K return of Mugen Train with a special bonus preview to JoJo fashion on the Met Gala carpet — plus a proposed 100% movie tariff on all non-U.S. films — there’s a lot to unpack. 📰 Headlines we cover: 🚂 Demon Slayer: Mugen Train returns in 4K — with a sneak peek at the I...

Straw hats, home runs, and Gear Fifth vibes — this week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn are joined by special guest Meezy to talk about their unforgettable trip to One Piece Day at Fenway Park with the Boston Red Sox! From Luffy’s first pitch to exclusive merch drops and anime chants echoing through the stadium, the crew breaks down the full experience — the hype, the chaos, and the surprisingly emotiona...

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn round up all the biggest, weirdest, and most surprising stories in the anime and manga world. From major adaptations and industry plans to Luffy throwing a fastball and Kana Arima repping vegetables , it's a jam-packed episode full of hot takes and side tangents. 📰 Covered in this episode: 📚 The Beginning After the End launches a Kickstarter for print editi...

This week on the Anime+ Podcast, Aray and Aunn throw caution (and logic) to the wind as they dive into a chaotic brainstorm session full of wild, ridiculous, and maybe genius(?) half-baked anime industry ideas . From mood based streaming to a revolutionized anime production studio, no idea is too dumb—or too brilliant—for this episode. 💡 In this episode: Revolutionary anime production studio Prod...

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn break down a packed week of anime and entertainment headlines. Nintendo is cracking down hard on Pokémon leakers, Toonami is bringing back Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War , and Star Wars: Visions expands with a new limited series based on The Ninth Jedi . There's also big anime adaptation news— Ao Ashi Season 2 has been leaked, Netflix drops the trailer for i...

In this episode of Anime+, Aray and Aunn dive deep into Solo Leveling Season 2—breaking down the animation, pacing, character arcs, and how it stacks up against the hype. Did the series evolve beyond its dungeon-crawling roots, or did it hit the sophomore slump? Tune in for hot takes, favorite moments, and where the story could go from here. Call to Action: 🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to...

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn run through one of the wildest anime and entertainment news weeks in recent memory. From Godzilla invading the Marvel Universe to My Hero Academia: Vigilantes getting a surprise one-shot and Detective Conan launching a massive 30th anniversary project, there’s no shortage of hype. Plus: 🎮 Sony hikes PlayStation 5 prices, but Nintendo fires back with Switch 2 pre...

This episode is split into two episodes. Firstly, we go over our community Winter 2025 anime season rankings! Secondly, we cover some anime updates from our personal watch list. Things we're currently watching, planning to watch, and some quick notes on airing and soon to be aired anime! Call to Action: 🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your a...

This week, we dive into the biggest manga first printings from Kodansha, Shogakukan, and Shueisha. Ohayocon 2026 is officially on despite a legal dispute with Sekaicon. We cover a wave of anime announcements, including JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run , Devil May Cry Season 2, To Your Eternity Season 3, and more. Plus, Ufotable is opening a Demon Slayer -themed mocktail bar in Tokyo's...

Joining us this week we have a special guest, Luke. Luke is a long time friend, former colleague, and current basketball teammate of Aray. In this episode him and Aray talk about what it's like to travel to Japan, Luke's experiences in Japan, and things that every foreigner should know before traveling to Japan. They also touch up on anime! Call to Action: 🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t for...