Zac, Lynzee and special guest Evan Minto drop themselves into the abyss in an in-depth discussion over what the term "anime" actually even means anymore in an era of aggressive rebranding.

ANNCast - Do You Mean "Anime" Anime or like, Actual Anime?

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.

TV & Film

The ANN After Show is at episode 100! Let's reflect on some of our favorite moments, catch up on Kaiju No. 8, Yatagarasu, and more this week!

100 Episodes of the ANN Aftershow!?

James and Lynzee look into Hideaki Anno's latest hint that there might be more Evangelion after the last movie and news on the Lord of the Rings anime film!

Could There Be More Evangelion on the Horizon?

James and Lynzee discuss the latest episode of Yatagarsu. Plus, GoHands keeps making anime, and we don't know WHY.

Yatagarasu Gets Violent!

This week, it's hot monster mommies and less hot AI-generated light novels.

I Support Falin's Crimes

James and Lynzee reflect on the end of Solo Leveling and whether its worldbuilding is worth its edgy turn. PLUS: The big monsters of Kaiju No. 8, & court intrigue in Yatagarasu!

ANNCast - Do You Mean "Anime" Anime or like, Actual Anime?

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