The After Show from Anime News Network

Lynzee and James catch up on Oshi no Ko and discuss Kana's too-real situation, Ruby's heel turn, and more in this crazy soap opera anime. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The ANN Aftershow crew catches up on Tamon's B-Side, an anime that at first appeared to be about an idol's #1 fan supporting him when he's secretly a gloomy guy with low self-esteem...and then it got more intense. Plus: More Dorohedoro news, and the latest One Piece live-action trailer! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

Tonight! The ANN Aftershow crew discusses Maki Zen'in's rage and how it represents misogyny within classic family dynamics, work dynamics, and more. Plus: KPop Demon Hunters takes home a Grammy and we might do a few fit checks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacki, James, and Lynzee return to the world of Trigun to see how Vash (and Milly!) are doing in the anime sequel, Trigun Stargaze. We're also diving into the gritty world of Sentenced to Be a Hero, the new fantasy anime getting a lot of buzz! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James, Lynzee, and Jacki talk about 100M, the gorgeous anime movie on Netflix! Plus: The JJK Culling Arc is her,e and Shiboyugi is divisive as it pits beautiful girls against cruel death games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lynzee and James pull some anime characters out of a hat and decide what they deserve for Christmas. This episode discusses: SANDA, the end of the Crunchyroll ad-supported tier, Makoto Shinkai's latest project, and the fight for Warner Bros. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight, we have an interview with voice actors David Matranga, Jason Liebrecht, and Patrick Seitz to talk about the end of the My Hero Academia era. Plus: what are some of the most exciting anime coming in 2026? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How many times do we have to keep teaching you this lesson, old man? James and Lynzee discuss Amazon's AI Beta dubs for Banana Fish, Vinland Saga, and No Game, No Life Zero. Also: Japan-China tensions cause concert cancellations, Look Back is getting a live-action adaptation, Sword Art Online author Reki Kawahara's latest book is getting an anime, and more! We also checked out Last Samurai Standin...

Lynzee, Jacki, and James debate Yoshiki's choices in the latest episode of The Summer Hikaru Died before rocking out with HAYASII from DAN DA DAN! Plus the latest news: Crunchyroll layoffs, voice actor allegations, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lynzee and James check out the Disney villains turned hot anime boys in Twisted Wonderland. Plus! An interview with Paul Castro Jr, the voice of Riddle Rosehearts! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The team discusses two new anthologies: Star Wars Visions season three and Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 to see which brought more bang for our buck. Also, Lynzee finally saw the Chainsaw Man movie and has THOUGHTS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time to ring in the holiday season, the only way anime knows how: with confused teenage sexuality and a really buff Santa Claus! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lynzee and James are drifting through the fog in the latest installment of Silent Hill, a game so good it might unseat Clair Obscura. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That wig ghost was TERRIFYING! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's podcast includes an interview with the dub cast from Gundam Wing straight from San Diego Comic-Con! Hear crazy stories straight from actors Mark Hildreth (Heero Yuy), Scott McNeil (Duo Maxwell) and Brad Swaile (Quatre Raberba Winner)! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The ANN Aftershow returns with spooky summer anime line-up! Join Jacki Jing, James Beckett, and Lynzee Loveridge as we discuss ghosts, aliens, monsters, and...chicken cutlets? 🍗 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bring your tissues, we're talking about the final episode of Kowloon Generic Romance! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What did you think of the Gundam GQuuuuuux series' finale?   This podcast episode is sponsored by Grand Summoners! Use the link in the description to download Grand Summoners and start your journey with Saitama & co. today! https://gsen2106.onelink.me/jqDs/gf9w... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

This week's episode of the ANN Aftershow is a podcast inception! Join us as we talk to Tristan Gallant, Miles Atherton, and Geoff Thew about their newest podcast, Quest for the Best. How do you decide the top 100 anime of all time? Let's find out. Check out @questforthebestpod every Monday. Hosted by Tristan Gallant, Miles Atherton, and Geoff Thew Tristan: @GlassReflection Miles: https://animebyth...

Jacki, James, and Lynzee check out that new Samurai Troopers anime trailer, discuss Summer Game Fest, and try to get a grasp on the Evangelionication of Gundam GQuuuuuux!   This week's podcast episode is sponsored by the pixel art anime RPG Grand Summoners! Use the link in the description to download Grand Summoners and start your journey with Saitama & co. today! https://gsen2106.onelink.me/j...

Lynzee, Jacki, and James weigh in on CG Chopper from the upcoming second season of live-action One Piece. Also, who is hyped up for The Summer Hikaru Died anime series? Plus: I called the Gundam GQuuuuuux twist. You heard it here first.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James and Lynzee look at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and that Solo-Leveling sweep. The awards have continued to have "sweeps" where a single show takes home nine or more awards. We'll discuss this year's nominees, our picks to win, and whether this trend is a problem that needs fixed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

This week in the ANN Aftershow, we check out the new trailers for DANDADAN and Takopi's Original Sin, discuss why Gwen and Mitsuki from Kowloon Generic Romance are the perfect couple, and breakdown Machu and Nyaan's, well, breakdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James and Lynzee are back to get you caught up on the maze-like developments in Kowloon Generic Romance and Gundam GQuuuuuux! Machu can't handle Nyaan piloting the mobile suit and Reiko puts Kudo to the test when she threatens to leave Kowloon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James and Lynzee check out the trailer for the Kakegurui live-action series and a promising anime film from the creator of On-gaku. Plus, Kowloon Generic Romance is anything but generic as all the snakes come out... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.