On this Halloween week we dive into Paranoia Agent, Satoshi Kon’s only TV series and one of the most haunting, prophetic anime ever made.

We look at how Paranoia Agent uses urban legend, media hysteria, and collective delusion to show society’s need for escapism — and why the series feels even more relevant today in the era of viral fear, online panic cycles, and cultural burnout.

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Grab your Gigantamax passes because we’re heading to Galar for another unhinged Pokémon Smash or Pass! 🏴

Gen 8 is packed with elegant witches, buff gorillas, smug foxes, and dragons that double as fighter jets — so naturally, we’re here to make very bad decisions in public again.

🧙‍♀️ Is Hatterene secretly toxic and smashable?

🐒 Is Rillaboom too much KING energy??

🛩️ Who decided Dragapult needed to be this hot??

Let us know YOUR smashes and passes (and cursed takes) in the comments below 👇

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Step back into the digital dreamscape with our full Animatrix Spoilercast! In this deep dive, we break down every short film in The Animatrix, exploring how it expanded the world of The Matrix with stunning animation, philosophical storytelling, and haunting cyberpunk imagery.

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The sun is shining, the waves are crashing, and we’re making terrible decisions again! ☀️

Welcome back to Pokémon Smash or Pass, this time with Gen 7 Pokémon from the Alola region! From beach bums and buff bears to gorgeous sirens and haunted sandcastles, it’s time to decide: smash or pass?

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The Fall 2025 anime season is here, and it’s packed with massive sequels and exciting new premieres—from the final season of My Hero Academia, the continuation of Star Wars: Visions with Volume 3, and the long-awaited One Punch Man Season 3 to fresh adaptations like Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26, Shuumatsu Touring, and Disney Twisted-Wonderland.

We’ll talk hype levels, potential sleeper hits, and which shows deserve a spot on our watchlist. Whether you’re excited for the return of SPY×FAMILY and To Your Eternity, or curious about upcomers like This Monster Wants to Eat Me, we’ve got you covered.

👉 What Fall 2025 anime are YOU most hyped for? Drop your top picks in the comments!

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Join us as we take a deep dive into JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind, David Production’s stunning anime adaptation of Hirohiko Araki’s classic story arc. In this spoilercast, we cover everything—from Giorno Giovanna’s rise in Passione to Bucciarati’s iconic moments, King Crimson’s wild powers, the unforgettable battles, and the emotional finale.

Whether you’re a longtime JoJo fan or just finished watching Golden Wind, this episode is packed with analysis, hot takes, and appreciation for one of the most stylish and ambitious arcs in the JoJo saga.

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It’s time to dive into Kalos and make some bad decisions — yep, we’re back with Pokémon Smash or Pass, this time for Gen 6 Pokémon.From chestnut hedgehogs and sexy fox wizards, to dragons made of goo and literal keychains, we’re here to decide which Gen 6 Pokémon deserve a smash and which ones are an immediate pass.👉 Let us know YOUR smashes and passes in the comments!Check out Vixxх's streams here:https://www.twitch.tv/vixxx_elurMake your own Pokémon smash or pass here:https://pokesmash.xyz/👇 Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDark🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0BeDYenOw3ZFYgnfPA7LxM💬 Discord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark🐦 Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD🦋 Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social🎵 TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark🛒 Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com🎨 Art assets created by:Vixxx → https://x.com/VixxxElurBirb → https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

It’s time to talk about the anime equivalent of a fever dream: Garzey’s Wing! You’ve heard the memes, seen the screencaps, and maybe even watched the infamous dub—but now it’s time for the full spoilercast breakdown.

Buckle up. This one’s unhinged.

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This episode we’re sharing our thoughts on the latest anime we’ve been watching! Discussion includes Too Many Losing Heroines, Yuru Camp, See You Tomorrow at the Food Court, The Water Magician, Call of the Night S2, The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, Nukitashi the Animation, and more!

What have you been watching lately? Let us know below!

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Whisper of the Heart may not have the fantastical worlds of Spirited Away or Howl’s Moving Castle, but it’s one of Studio Ghibli’s most heartfelt, grounded, and relatable films. In this review, we dive into Shizuku’s coming-of-age journey, her dreams of writing, and the quiet but powerful romance that has touched viewers for decades.

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