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The After Show from Anime News Network

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The ANN After Show is a weekly podcast from Anime News Network, the internet's most trusted anime news source since 1998. Hosted by executive editor Lynzee Loveridge and video producer Jacki Jing, each week we talk in-depth about the season's hottest shows with special guests and deliver the trending stories you need to know. Geek out with us each week, gain new perspectives, and discover the details you might have missed.
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Episodes

I Totally Called the Gundam GQuuuuuux Twist

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.

Jun 05, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 139

Can the Anime Awards Be Fixed? Do They Need to Be?

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.

Jun 02, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 138

Machu's Teenage Rebellion is Classic Gundam

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.

Jun 02, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 137

You Can Have a Little Kira-Kira Gundam, As a Treat

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.

May 19, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 136

Kowloon Generic Romance Gets WEIRDER

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...

May 13, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 135

Get G-Quuuuuuxed!

Jacki, James, and Lynzee dive into the latest Mobile Suit sensation, Gundam G-Quuuuuux! Plus, things get FREAKY in Kowloon Generic Romance.

May 13, 20251 hrEp. 134

ORB You Glad It's Spring Anime Season?

Jacki, James, and Lynzee wrap up discussion on one of the best anime of the year plus a whole picnic basket of new shows, from Kowloon Generic Romance to Gundam Gquuuuuux!

May 13, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 133

Shin's Sad Backstory Revealed in Sakamoto Days

Sakamoto Days wraps up a mini-arc all about Shin and the secret behind his psychic powers. There's also a new conspiracy cooking in Apothecary Diaries with the Empress Dowager asks Maomao for a favor! The exciting crossover event between pixel art anime RPG Grand Summoners and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime continues! Learn more about Grand Summoners and the TenSura crossover event by following the link below! https://gsen2106.onelink.me/jqDs/gf9wyfrp

Apr 09, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 131

Happy Late Cat-Day Stream!

Earlier this week, it was Cat Day in Japan and that included cat-centric images and new anime trailers! Lynzee and James are here to bring you all the purrific news plus, a bit about their own cats.

Mar 04, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 130

The Fuji TV Scandal Explained

If it's been under your radar, there are big things shaking up at one of Japan's major broadcasters. The ANN team is here to explain what's going on at FujiTV and what it could mean for its anime programming. This episode of the ANN After Show is sponsored by the mobile game Grand Summoners!

Mar 03, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 129

The Anime Gang's All Here!

Jacki joins the ANN After Show to discuss Orb, Zenshu, and surprise hit Sakamoto Days!

Feb 19, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 128

The Orb Anime Hits Different in 2025

James and Lynzee catch back up on Orb as it broaches topics of censorship, freedom of information, and resistance. Plus, we catch up on Zenshu and its adoration of the anime medium!

Feb 10, 202553 minEp. 127

New Year, New Anime!

James and Lynzee are back for 2025: we'll be discussing some of the most promising anime from the Winter 2025 season and whatever else floats our boat.

Feb 06, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 126

The Last ANN After Show of 2024!

It's the last podcast of the year before we dive into the Winter 2025 anime season and a brand-new year. Also we're not going to lie to you, James and Lynzee are going to talk about Robert Egger's Nosferatu a lot.

Feb 05, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 125

What's Your Anime Character Arc?

Lynzee and James share their Crunchyroll Anime Arcs from the app's end-of-the-year feature! Plus, we're discussing the SECRET LEVEL show on Amazon Prime and the latest episode of Dan Da Dan.

Dec 20, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 123

DAN DA DAN's Secret Best Boy Finally Arrives!

This is a Jiji appreciation podcast, even if he only appears for five minutes in this week's episode of DAN DA DAN. Plus the ANN Reader's Choice Award Nominations are open, one of the saddest manga is getting an anime, and a new teaser for the Demon Slayer movie.

Dec 19, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 122

The DAN DA DAN Episode Where Everyone's Naked

Clothes are mostly optional as the Dan Da Dan crew fight aliens at school! What happens when they all merge into one super-evil entity?! 00:00:00 - Intros 00:02:30 - G-Quuuuuux 00:11:02 - One Piece goes behind a paywall on Crunchyroll 00:18:10 - Next season's isekai 00:28:10 - Tasokare Hotel trailer 00:32:15 - New show from GoHands 00:36:09 - Dan Da Dan discussion 00:57:27 - Orb discussion

Dec 10, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 121

DAN DA DAN's Newest Alien is a One-Two Punch!

James and Lynzee go face-to-face with Nessie and mantis shrimp alien in this week's Dan Da Dan! Plus, the latest news about the Netflix anime leaks, Miyazaki's surprising award statement, and the Sonic 3 trailer! This episode's news stories are: Netflix Subpoenas Discord in Investigation of Post Production Partner Leaks: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news... Miyazaki Acknowledges Japanese Wartime Conduct: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/inte... The Summer Hikaru Died Anime's Teaser Unveils S...

Dec 09, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 120

Acro-Silky's Past is HEARTBREAKING

We'll talk briefly about the Sony/Kadokawa situation, get back in the swing of things with Dan Da Dan, and check in our heretics in Orb this week.

Dec 03, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 119

A Letter from the Executive Editor

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Dec 02, 202424 minEp. 118

DAN DA DAN's Race to the Finish!

It's one of the most impressive chase scenes to put to animation this week in DAN DA DAN! Plus, the Catholic Church adopts a new mascot and one voice actor is going rogue after alleging Crunchyroll gave away his fan mail and gifts. 00:00:00 Intros 00:01:16 NEWS: The Vatican introduces its kawaii mascot 00:06:55 NEWS: Voice actor/director David Wald accuses Crunchyroll of opening, distributing his mail 00:20:08 Orb anime chat 00:35:30 Dan Da Dan anime chat 00:46:18 Ringu side convo 00:52:13 Foods...

Nov 01, 20241 hrEp. 117

MILFs are OUT, GILFs are IN!

Dan Da Dan introduces anime's hottest grandma! 00:00:00 Intros 00:02:45 So, about Momo's underwear 00:04:00 NEWS: The announcements from Overlap Bunko All Star Round-up Special/Holy Grail of Eris 00:06:40 NEWS: This Monster Wants to Eat Me 00:09:33 NEWS: Pass the Monster Meat, Milady 00:11:30 NEWS: Blade and Bastard 00:15:20 NEWS: The Perfect Saint is Tossed Aside by Her Fiance 00:19:24 NEWS: I'm the Evil Lord of An Intergalatic Empire 00:25:09 DAN DA DAN Episode 3 chat 00:40:20 ORB: On the Move...

Oct 25, 20241 hrEp. 116

I'm Sorry, They Stole His What?

DAN DA DAN is wild! The animation is top-tier, and the story is truly original. It is living up to the hype! We're also checking in on Orb after that big episode three plot twist. Plus, news on the Pokemon leak and impressions of Silent Hill 2! 00:00:00 - Intros 00:04:00 - NEWS: Toho Buys GKIDS 00:12:30 - NEWS: Pokémon Leaks 00:23:15 - Side Convo: The Cure and Pulse 00:25:54 - Silent Hill 2 Remake thoughts 00:34:00 - DAN DA DAN Episode 2 chat 00:44:30 - Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Episode...

Oct 18, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 115

This Anime Movie Will Make You Cry!

Lynzee and James discuss the Look Back anime film from studio Durian, Uzumaki pissing away all of its goodwill, and some of the best anime premieres for Fall 2024!

Oct 11, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 114

The Uzumaki Anime is Almost Perfect

The Uzumaki anime is out and the visuals and music live up to the hype, but one thing isn't quite right...also our two favorite shows of the season have come to an end, so join us as we discuss the final episodes of Dead Dead Demon's Dedededestruction and Yatagarasu! This podcast episode is dedicated to ANN critic Nicholas Dupree (@lossthief). Rest in peace. 00:00:00 Intros 00:03:00 Uzumaki episode 1 chat 00:24:30 Dead Dead Demon's finale chat 00:45:00 Yatagarasu finale chat...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 113

The New Madoka Anime is Really Happening!

Aniplex made some big announcements this week, including a new teaser trailer for Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht! Tune in to find out more about the latest anime news and the penultimate episodes of Yatagarasu and Dead Dead Demon's Dedededestruction! This podcast is sponsored by HYTE.COM: https://hyte.pxf.io/g1zz3r ! Use the coupon code ANIME10 for 10% off your purchase! 00:00 - Intros 02:00 - AD 03:00 - Nintendo cartridges are flavored 04:30 - NEWS: New Madoka Magica film is happening! 13:36 - N...

Sep 20, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 112

Dead Dead Demon Anime's Big Cliff-Hanger!

15 minutes until the destruction of Earth?! Dead Dead Demon's Dedededestruction enters its end game. Meanwhile, Yatagarasu also has a huge reveal about its world and everything we thought we knew. In the news: We say goodbye to voice actor Emi Shinohara, known for her iconic role as Sailor Jupiter and try to untangle the mess that is Dragon Ball's ownership rights after Akira Toriyama's passing. This podcast is sponsored by HYTE.COM: https://hyte.pxf.io/g1zz3r ! Use the coupon code ANIME10 for 1...

Sep 17, 202447 minEp. 111

Florida Book Ban Comes for Manga

Lynzee and James look at the latest book ban case to come out of Florida: Sasaki and Miyano volume 1, and share their favorite queer manga. Plus, Yatagarasu and Dead Dead Demon catch-up time! Want to read a manga you can't get at your school library? Try your local library via the Libby app. It's free, and you can sign up online to access books electronically: Libby App This podcast is sponsored by HYTE.COM ! Use the coupon code ANIME10 for 10% off your purchase!...

Sep 13, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 110
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