The After Show from Anime News Network

Lynzee and James return from holiday festivities to discuss JJK 0's explosive theatrical premiere, what Hayao Miyazaki looks like in 3D, ODDTAXI's latest development and the new episodes of Demon Slayer and Ranking of Kings! Make sure to tune into the ANN Aftershow live on YouTube on Mondays at 6pm PT/9pm ET! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

Lynzee and James run down all the exciting announcements from Shonen Jump Fest, the shocking news about the Please Tell Me, Galko-chan creator, and the big demon reveals in this week's Demon Slayer episode! 00:00 Intro and talking about Christmas lights 02:30 Running down all the announcements from Shonen Jump Fest! My Hero Academia manga is ending?! 08:20 Chainsaw Man is coming and I need to read...

James and Lynzee bid farewell to the maligned Cowboy Bebop live-action series as well as the original's beloved writer Keiko Nobumoto. Also get up to date on the latest episodes of Demon Slayer and Ranking of Kings, right here! Make sure to tune into the ANN Aftershow live on YouTube on Mondays at 6pm PT/9pm ET! 00:00 Intro and the Game Awards! Sonic stuff and Alan Wake is looking good 04:45 Live-...

Anime News Network's Lynzee Loveridge (@ANN_Lynzee) and James Beckett (@KickTheBeckett) are sentenced for anime crimes at Green Dolphin Prison. Find out why the latest entry in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is changing things up for the better. Also, after months of waiting, it's finally time to kick off the new arc of Demon Slayer which will see our young heroes integrating into the Red Light District...

Lynzee and James relive the horrors of art school with a discussion of Netflix's Blue Period! Also: get up to date on the latest episodes of Ranking and Kings and the big cliffhanger. James shares his thoughts on the Mugen Train movie-to-TV adaptation plus the latest news on the ufotable trial and Jujutsu Kaisen 0! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

James, Jacki, and Lynzee discuss two series with completely different settings and characters but with one common thread. Also: Spy x Family is getting an anime FINALLY and SAO Progressive is starting to look really promising! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

Lynzee and Jacki welcome back James to check in on how Mugen Train is going in its new format -- is it worth stretching out for eight whole weeks? Also: Irina the Vampire Cosmonaut, takt. op Destiny, Fruit of Evolution, and The Faraway Paladin! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

Lynzee and Jacki sample the current anime season from the magical-infused battles of Takt.op Destiny to the "Death Note 2.0," Platinum End. Also: Disney gets into the anime streaming business?! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

It was all leading up to...this? Jacki, Lynzee, and AJ discuss the season finale for My Hero Academia, our overall review of the season, where the anime can go from here, and whether it lived up to its stakes. Also, the Mario animated film cast news, everything you need to know about the upcoming season of Demon Slayer, and our top five most anticipated anime for fall 2021. Also a quick note, The...

In the penultimate episode of My Hero Academia, Shigaraki has a breakthrough in the worst kind of way. Also: the latest news on game censorship coming out of China, discussion on whether on Good Smile Company is funding 4chan, and an interview with Beastars voice actress, Kayleigh McKee! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

The fight between Shigaraki and ReDestro heats up, causing the League of Villains leader's own power to increase. The stronger ability also awakens the latent memories of his past, including what happened to his parents, grandparents, and little sister. Also: Why you need to watch The Case Study of Vanitas, the best games from the PlayStation showcase, and Netflix is trying out a new anime release...

Once he was seemingly little more than a Deadpool knockoff, but this week's episode shows that Twice is a villain full of heart that ended up in the wrong place at the wrong time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

The second entry in the My Villain Academia arc shines light on Himiko Toga as she faces off against Meta-Liberation Army member Curious. Her back story reveals a girl with unsettling quirk her parents and adults were uncomfortable facing. Jacki, AJ, and Lynzee discuss Toga's psychological state and how much of her fate is the unfortunate result of not conforming in a society that requires it. See...

The series switches gears for My Villain Academia and we finally get the backstory on Shigaraki's frightening power. Multiple plot threads are introduced to show us just how the League of Villains crossed paths with the Meta-Liberation Army. It's a LOT, guys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Hosted by S...

Aizawa leaves his students for the day to go with Present Mic to visit an incarcerated Kurogiri. What they learn is that there's more to Kurogiri than what he appears to be and what we've we thought we knew about the Nomu is just the tip of the iceberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Hosted by Simplec...

The Todoroki family drama comes to a close after a villain with a grudge against Endeavor attacks his family. Endeavor reveals his plans to make amends for his past abusive behavior. Jacki, AJ, and Lynzee discuss the different views from the Todoroki siblings and their relationship with their dad, while revealing a bit about their own perspectives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

In possibly the most awkward family dinner ever, Deku and Bakugo head home with Todoroki for a family dinner. Emotions run high as Shoto's brother lays it all out on dear ol' dad and his paternal failures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Jacki, Lynzee, and AJ give the lowdown on the anime original, girl-focused episode where Uraraka and Co try to take down a drug-smuggling ring! It's all set-up for next month's new movie which has a lot of similarities to the Meta Liberation Army plot. Most importantly, is the new villain hot? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Deku, Todoroki, and Bakugo get straight to hero business during their work study with Endeavor. Japan's #1 Hero does his best to teach the up-and-comers what they need to get to the next level, and he might even be half-decent at it? Also, Jacki, Lynzee, and AJ chat about some of the best premieres from the summer season and debate how to properly say "Vanitas." See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

All eyes are on Hawks this week as the double (or triple?!) agent moves about city. Where's Best Jeanist? Who is the Meta-Liberation Army and what are their end goals? How did Shigaraki level a whole city? The new arc leaves us with even more questions and not a lot of answers. ALSO: The hosts share their most anticipated anime for summer 2020! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

After much anticipation for the next arc, My Hero Academia has...rearranged everything? Is the upcoming movie to blame? We were promised villains! AJ, Lynzee, and Jacki debate this timeline change up and what it could mean for the show going forward. ALSO: The hosts share their anime favs from the spring season! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

With the wrap up of the Class 1-A vs 1-B fight, the student heroes have some time for self-reflection and improvement. Deku tries to replicate Black Whip, Todoroki and Bakugo finally get their provisional hero licenses, and Shinso sees the fruit of his hard work. ALSO: Get up-to-date on all those Netflix Geek'd Week announcements! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

Deku's new quirk is unleashed in the midst of the battle with Class 1-B. Will he be able to get it under control and cinch the win? Also: There's controversy brewing in the Mr Love: Queen's Choice game after voice actors were removed. The dispute? Taiwan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Hosted by Simpl...

We're in the final stretch of the Class 1-A versus Class 1-B arc and its time to see what Deku's learned. He squares off against Shinso and the trash-talking Neito Monoma but before the battle can get underway, Deku notices a strange sensation... In the News: The staff of Evangelion went skydiving to ensure accuracy for the latest film!? Gundam Seed is relevant again! New Pokemon game HYPE See Pri...

Bakugo gets the short end of the stick with only ONE episode dedicated to MHA's most explosive boy. His classmates hail him as new and improved, but has Bakugo really earned the praise? Also: Sailor Moon Eternal first impressions, and Jacki gets emotional remembering Kentarou Miura and Berserk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...