Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President share all we know about SPY x FAMILY and Oshi no Ko’s third seasons, a new high-end anime collab, and what we’re most excited about from the recent Nintendo Direct. THEN, we discuss whether not being able to return to the real world is an Isekai requirement, and we share your initial reactions to Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle in Fan Service.

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