The After Show from Anime News Network

The fight between Shigaraki and ReDestro heats up, causing the League of Villains leader's own power to increase. The stronger ability also awakens the latent memories of his past, including what happened to his parents, grandparents, and little sister.

Also: Why you need to watch The Case Study of Vanitas, the best games from the PlayStation showcase, and Netflix is trying out a new anime release model.

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Once he was seemingly little more than a Deadpool knockoff, but this week's episode shows that Twice is a villain full of heart that ended up in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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The second entry in the My Villain Academia arc shines light on Himiko Toga as she faces off against Meta-Liberation Army member Curious. Her back story reveals a girl with unsettling quirk her parents and adults were uncomfortable facing. Jacki, AJ, and Lynzee discuss Toga's psychological state and how much of her fate is the unfortunate result of not conforming in a society that requires it.

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The series switches gears for My Villain Academia and we finally get the backstory on Shigaraki's frightening power. Multiple plot threads are introduced to show us just how the League of Villains crossed paths with the Meta-Liberation Army. It's a LOT, guys.

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Aizawa leaves his students for the day to go with Present Mic to visit an incarcerated Kurogiri. What they learn is that there's more to Kurogiri than what he appears to be and what we've we thought we knew about the Nomu is just the tip of the iceberg.

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The Todoroki family drama comes to a close after a villain with a grudge against Endeavor attacks his family. Endeavor reveals his plans to make amends for his past abusive behavior. Jacki, AJ, and Lynzee discuss the different views from the Todoroki siblings and their relationship with their dad, while revealing a bit about their own perspectives.

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In possibly the most awkward family dinner ever, Deku and Bakugo head home with Todoroki for a family dinner. Emotions run high as Shoto's brother lays it all out on dear ol' dad and his paternal failures.

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Jacki, Lynzee, and AJ give the lowdown on the anime original, girl-focused episode where Uraraka and Co try to take down a drug-smuggling ring! It's all set-up for next month's new movie which has a lot of similarities to the Meta Liberation Army plot. Most importantly, is the new villain hot?

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Deku, Todoroki, and Bakugo get straight to hero business during their work study with Endeavor. Japan's #1 Hero does his best to teach the up-and-comers what they need to get to the next level, and he might even be half-decent at it? Also, Jacki, Lynzee, and AJ chat about some of the best premieres from the summer season and debate how to properly say "Vanitas."

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All eyes are on Hawks this week as the double (or triple?!) agent moves about city. Where's Best Jeanist? Who is the Meta-Liberation Army and what are their end goals? How did Shigaraki level a whole city? The new arc leaves us with even more questions and not a lot of answers. ALSO: The hosts share their most anticipated anime for summer 2020!

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