The After Show from Anime News Network

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. 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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

We're in the midst of one of the biggest anime seasons yet! What anime premieres are must-watch worthy and which are clunkers? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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! Intros: 00:00 Nintendo Direct Bits: 3:00 Zom 100 Discussion: 6:00 Locust horror stories: 26:00 Side-story about James and the Giant Peach, Monkey Bone, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Cool Worl...

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! Video version: https://youtube.com/live/br0fZMtyOdk 00:00:00 - Intros 00:02:00 - Where were you when Attack on Titan...

After a dry August, we're finally back with new episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen. Yūji Itadori just might get a girlfriend and Geto is there...wait, Geto?!   00:00:00 Intros 00:02:20 Nintendo Live in Seattle 00:06:45 Baldur's Gate 3 woes 00:22:00 There's a lost Disney short coming out set in Japan 00:26:40 Jujutsu Kaisen returns! 00:38:00 What's going on with Geto? 00:43:00 Does Kokichi have a fighting...

Lynzee and James get caught up on the top anime drama of the season, My Happy Marriage. Does this supernatural period piece hold up or is it just misery for misery's sake? Plus, a new episode of Zom 100 and the latest anime news!   00:00:00 Intro 00:02:00 Happy Marriage discussion start 00:08:00 The series has surprisingly good mutual communication? 00:15:00 The supernatural elements are little ho...

We're back to talk about Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead with our own mini bucket lists! What five things do you want to do before becoming a zombie? Plus, let's talk about that recent Mushoku Tensei episode and problematic characters. Join us this week for the ANN After Show! 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:00 The latest Mushoku Tensei controversy 00:11:30 Rudy 'gets better' i.e. productive 00:14:30 Everyo...

Jujutsu Kaisen is on a break until the end of the month and Zom 100 has hit production woes. What anime should you watch?   00:00:00 Intro 00:04:00 EVO recap 00:10:30 Vinland Saga creator discusses violence in recent interview 00:27:30 The fall of Geto 00:50:55 Go back and watch Jujutsu Kaisen 0 00:52:00 Checking into Undead Murder Farce 01:00:00 How does Aya talk? 01:10:00 Last Boss Queen needs t...

The biggest, craziest Jujutsu Kaisen fight scene is here! Gojo is practically mad with power, Geto is furious, and the two best friends are confronted with a moral dilemma. Plus Zom 100 introduces Akira's best friend and a host club fighting for their lives! Plus, all the new trailers from the Adult Swim festival at San Diego Comic-Con. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Excuse me, how do you end an episode like that?! James and Lynzee discuss the newest episode of Jujutsu Kaisen season two's amazing animation, fight scenes, and cliffhanger! Plus, there's a new anime by Cowboy Bebop's Shinichiro Watanabe and it...has a connection to John Wick?!   00:00:00 Intro 00:02:10 Shinichiro Watanabe's new anime is Lazarus 00:13:00 Shuzo Oshimi's manga work 00:15:45 Update o...

Lynzee, Jacki, and James are back at an all-new summer time! Join us to talk about the ending of Gundam: Witch from Mercury and Heavenly Delusion and all the new anime that premiered this month, including Jujutsu Kaisen and Zom100! 00:00:00 We're at our new time on Fridays at 6pm PT/9pm ET 00:01:00 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli's new film is out 00:05:50 So what happened in Gundam: The Witch from M...

Lynzee and James continue to be shocked by the twists in Heavenly Delusion (did they just pull a Get Out!?). Meanwhile, Miorine has a breakdown in G-Witch, and Suletta is about to find herself facing off against Lauda! 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 discuss the latest episode of Gundam: The Witch from Mercury as Miorine and Guel head to Earth to negotiate but unknowingly help set in motion an intergalactic conflict. We also reflect on Heavenly Delusion as the main events coalesce and that devastating episode of Oshi no Ko! 00:00:00 - Intros 00:05:00 - G-Witch includes war and feet 00:08:30 - G-Witch feeling relatable to post-...

Lynzee is back from Japan to discuss the continued tragedy of Suletta Mercury and the dark twists of Heavenly Delusion! Just as the podcast starts to wrap up...we crack the code on what's really going on in Production I.G's sci-fi hit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week is all about controversial opinions as we discuss G-Witch's conniving mommy, Prospera! The various Benerit Group factions are vying for the open presidency as Prospera pays a visit and Miorine discovers how deep Suletta's dedication to her mom goes. Also: Our top five "problematic" anime crushes, more craziness from Heavenly Delusion, and more. 00:00:00 - The writer's strike 00...

We return to Earth this week for Gundam: The Witch from Mercury episode 15, "Father and Child." Guel Jeturk is holed up in a bathroom, trying to face his father's death while other G-Witch kids grapple with their parental relationships. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who else was shocked by the big reveal in Gundam: The Witch from Mercury? Lynzee and James discuss Prospera's plans for Suletta and where the series can go from here. Also Heavenly Delusion is one of the weirdest anime this season. What is going on!? 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 marathoned their way through the Spring Anime premieres, so you don't have to! Plus: the Mario movie has made a boatload of cash! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Studio Orange's reimagining of Trigun comes to a close but this isn't the end of Vash's story! Chat live with Jacki Jing, James Beckett, and Lynzee Loveridge about the big reveals PLUS a rundown of someone of the biggest anime news from AnimeJapan! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.