🎙️ This week on Anime AF, we're diving into some of the biggest debates in anime right now. Has Solo Leveling officially surpassed Jujutsu Kaisen as the face of modern shonen? Are we witnessing the long-awaited return of the Big 3 as Bleach, Naruto, and One Piece dominate conversations once again?

We also discuss the upcoming conclusion of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War and whether seeing the manga's ending fully adapted in anime form can deliver an even more satisfying experience for longtime fans. Plus, we break down the latest anime news, industry trends, hot takes, fan debates, and much more.

🎙️ Anime AF Podcast celebrates ONE YEAR of anime discussions, debates, and unforgettable moments! We look back on our first year, talk about what's next for the podcast, and break down the biggest nominees, surprises, and controversies surrounding the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. One year down—many more to come! 🔥

Anime AF Podcast returns with another chaotic episode as we debate anime villains who’d make great mentors, react to major anime news like Bleach TYBW Part 4, the new Scooby-Doo anime, Gachiakuta’s huge win, and discuss Hajime Isayama’s latest thoughts on Attack on Titan’s ending and much much more!🔥

Episode 6 dives into the bizarre One Piece x McCormick seasoning collab, the shutdown of anime piracy site Anime Kai, and the anime industry’s escalating war on piracy.

But the real main event comes in the second half, where the episode transforms into pure Bleach-style chaos with an explosive Madara vs. Aizen showdown. What starts as a debate turns into a full anime war arc packed with mastermind talk, god-tier power scaling, betrayal energy, and nonstop hype.

Season 3 Episode 5 is packed with anime debates, wild takes, and the latest anime news 🔥

We debated the strongest NON-GOD-tier anime character, talked old-gen vs modern anime, and covered news on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK, My Hero Academia: I Am a Hero Too, and more 👀🎙️

In this episode, we catch up on the latest anime news and what’s been on our radar lately. Then we dive into Dragon Ball and explore some wild “what if” scenarios—like what if Goku never hit his head, if Vegeta was sent to Earth instead, or if Gohan stayed the main character after the Cell saga.

To close things out, we take on the main debate: Saiyans vs Viltrumites. Which race comes out on top when it comes to strength, durability, and overall dominance? We break it all down with plenty of takes and back-and-forth along the way.

We kick things off with the latest buzz around the Avatar: The Last Airbender movie leak, then dive into big news for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War as its final season launches with a special 3-episode theatrical premiere. We also show love for National Anime Day before closing things out with a deep, nostalgic convo on Naruto—so if you’re a Naruto fan, this back half is for you!

Season 3 Episode 2 kicks off with Anime AF talking about some recent news including IShowSpeed’s anime announcement and the upcoming One Piece remake. We also revisit some of our favorite fights from Naruto before the episode turns into a full Jujutsu Kaisen debate. We break down whether JJK is still top-tier or overhyped, who the best written character is, and which characters might be getting too much hype

Anime AF is back for Season 3! In Episode 1, we talk about the return of One Piece, anime going more seasonal, first impressions that make or break a series, Sakura and Naruto’s relationship, filler episodes ruining pacing, whether anime announcements still hit the same, and some of the most overrated anime takes out there and much more!

We closed out Season 2 with an absolute banger! In this finale episode we broke down our expectations for the just released season of the Netflix One Piece live adaptation, including how what we think about how a couple the new characters look, feel, and fit into the world as the story expands. We also talked about the overall direction of the show in Season 2 and what fans should be excited (or nervous) about.

On top of that, we stood 10 toes down on some of our biggest anime hot takes, sparked some debates about the series that truly defined each generation of anime—from the 90s classics all the way to the 2020s so far—and reflected on how the medium has evolved over the years.

Season 2 wrapped up with big energy, big opinions, and plenty of laughs. Definitely a finale you don’t want to miss.