Lynzee and James return from holiday festivities to discuss JJK 0's explosive theatrical premiere, what Hayao Miyazaki looks like in 3D, ODDTAXI's latest development and the new episodes of Demon Slayer and Ranking of Kings!

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Lynzee and James run down all the exciting announcements from Shonen Jump Fest, the shocking news about the Please Tell Me, Galko-chan creator, and the big demon reveals in this week's Demon Slayer episode!

00:00 Intro and talking about Christmas lights

James and Lynzee bid farewell to the maligned Cowboy Bebop live-action series as well as the original's beloved writer Keiko Nobumoto. Also get up to date on the latest episodes of Demon Slayer and Ranking of Kings, right here!

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00:00 Intro and the Game Awards! Sonic stuff and Alan Wake is looking good

Anime News Network's Lynzee Loveridge (@ANN_Lynzee) and James Beckett (@KickTheBeckett) are sentenced for anime crimes at Green Dolphin Prison. Find out why the latest entry in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is changing things up for the better. Also, after months of waiting, it's finally time to kick off the new arc of Demon Slayer which will see our young heroes integrating into the Red Light District to fight new demons!

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Lynzee and James relive the horrors of art school with a discussion of Netflix's Blue Period! Also: get up to date on the latest episodes of Ranking and Kings and the big cliffhanger. James shares his thoughts on the Mugen Train movie-to-TV adaptation plus the latest news on the ufotable trial and Jujutsu Kaisen 0!

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James, Jacki, and Lynzee discuss two series with completely different settings and characters but with one common thread. Also: Spy x Family is getting an anime FINALLY and SAO Progressive is starting to look really promising!

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Lynzee and Jacki welcome back James to check in on how Mugen Train is going in its new format -- is it worth stretching out for eight whole weeks? Also: Irina the Vampire Cosmonaut, takt. op Destiny, Fruit of Evolution, and The Faraway Paladin!

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Lynzee and Jacki sample the current anime season from the magical-infused battles of Takt.op Destiny to the "Death Note 2.0," Platinum End. Also: Disney gets into the anime streaming business?!

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It was all leading up to...this? Jacki, Lynzee, and AJ discuss the season finale for My Hero Academia, our overall review of the season, where the anime can go from here, and whether it lived up to its stakes. Also, the Mario animated film cast news, everything you need to know about the upcoming season of Demon Slayer, and our top five most anticipated anime for fall 2021.

Also a quick note, The Aftershow will go on a two-week break following this week so that Lynzee doesn't melt into an anime puddle during Preview Guide. We'll be back on October 18!

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In the penultimate episode of My Hero Academia, Shigaraki has a breakthrough in the worst kind of way. Also: the latest news on game censorship coming out of China, discussion on whether on Good Smile Company is funding 4chan, and an interview with Beastars voice actress, Kayleigh McKee!

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