The After Show from Anime News Network

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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.

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11.30.2023

The ANN After Show crew catch up on Jujutsu Kaisen's latest episodes, although the production has raised alarm bells after multiple staff members shared concern, disappointment, and more on social media.

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11.30.2023 Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Falling Apart? The ANN After Show crew catch up on Jujutsu Kaisen's latest episodes, although the production has raised alarm bells after multiple staff members shared concern, disappointment, and more on social media.
11.28.2023 Is the PLUTO Anime a Masterpiece? The ANN Aftershow Crew dive into the long-awaited anime adaptation of Naoki Urasawa's PLUTO, and it might be one of the best series we've ever watched!
11.08.2023 The Attack on Titan Ending Explained What made this ending so divisive, and what does it mean for all the characters? A decade later, we say goodbye to Attack on Titan.
10.25.2023 Is the Jujutsu Kaisen Shibuya Incident Arc...Good? Lynzee and James catch back up on the subway battle for Gojo in Jujutsu Kaisen, but is it living up to the hype?
10.25.2023 The Best Fall Anime Premieres So Far...Part 2 ...
10.04.2023 The Best Fall Anime Premieres So Far... We're in the midst of one of the biggest anime seasons yet! What anime premieres are must-watch worthy and which are clunkers?
09.20.2023 Jujutsu Kaisen's Shibuya Throwdown! The series' biggest battle is underway and Itadori is fighting...a bug? Zom 100 is back with a new episode, so let's check in on Akira and see if he's still human.
09.14.2023 Attack on Titan the Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2 is a real anime We've got a release date for the last installment of the Attack on Titan anime and it's only taken 10 years! Plus, Miyazaki might be 82 years old, but he's still not ready to hang up his director's hat.
09.08.2023 The Jujutsu Kaisen Anime is Finally Back! After a dry August, we're finally back with new episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen. Yūji Itadori just might get a girlfriend and Geto is there...wait, Geto?!
08.30.2023 Tips for a Happy (Anime) Marriage Lynzee and James get caught up on the top anime drama of the season, My Happy Marriage. Does this supernatural period piece hold up or is it just misery for misery's sake?
08.22.2023 5 Things to Do Before the Zombie Apocalypse We're back to talk about Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead with our own mini bucket lists! What five things do you want to do before becoming a zombie?
08.18.2023 What Anime to Watch Until Jujutsu Kaisen Comes Back Jujutsu Kaisen is on a break until the end of the month and Zom 100 has hit production woes. What anime should you watch?
08.02.2023 Jujutsu Kaisen's Best Fight Scene So Far The biggest, craziest Jujutsu Kaisen fight scene is here!
07.24.2023 Jujutsu Kaisen's Shocking Cliff-Hanger! Excuse me, how do you end an episode like that?! James and Lynzee discuss the newest episode of Jujutsu Kaisen season two's amazing animation, fight scenes, and cliffhanger!
07.18.2023 Best Anime of Summer 2023 So Far... Lynzee, Jacki, and James are back at an all-new summer time! Join us to talk the new anime that premiered this month, including Jujutsu Kaisen and Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead!
06.14.2023 Heavenly Delusion Gets Even Weirder (Yes It's Possible) Lynzee and James continue to be shocked by the twists in Heavenly Delusion (did they just pull a Get Out!?).
06.01.2023 The Gang Starts a Space War Lynzee and James discuss the latest episode of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, reflect on Heavenly Delusion as the main events coalesce, and that devastating episode of Oshi no Ko!
05.24.2023 We Cracked Heavenly Delusion's Timeline Lynzee is back from Japan to discuss the continued tragedy of Suletta Mercury and the dark twists of Heavenly Delusion! Just as the podcast starts to wrap up...we crack the code on what's really going on in Production I.G's sci-fi ...
05.03.2023 Lovable Anime Dirtbags This week is all about controversial opinions as we discuss G-Witch's conniving mommy, Prospera!
04.26.2023 The Tragedy of G-Witch's Guel Jeturk We return to Earth this week for Gundam: The Witch from Mercury episode 15, "Father and Child." Guel Jeturk is holed up in a bathroom, trying to face his father's death while other G-Witch kids grapple with their parental relationships.
04.19.2023 Let's Talk Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Who else was shocked by the big reveal in Gundam: The Witch from Mercury? Lynzee and James discuss Prospera's plans for Suletta and where the series can go from here. Also, Heavenly Delusion is one of the weirdest anime this ...
04.12.2023 What Spring Anime Should We Watch? Lynzee and James marathoned their way through the Spring Anime premieres, so you don't have to! Plus: the Mario movie has made a boatload of cash!
03.29.2023 Trigun Stampede's Dimension-Shattering Finale! Studio Orange's reimagining of Trigun comes to a close but this isn't the end of Vash's story! PLUS a rundown of someone of the biggest anime news from AnimeJapan!
03.15.2023 What If Knives is Right? This week's ANN Aftershow returns to Trigun Stampede as we approach the season finale and it's a no-holds-barred philosophical match!
03.02.2023 More Like "Hash the Stampede," Amirite? We're diving right into Vash and Knive's backstory this week! Also this week in Buddy Daddies, Rei has to choose between allegiance to his birth family and his chosen family. Plus all the anime news that you need, right here!
02.22.2023 Vash's True Origins Are Revealed! Trigun Stampede's seventh episode, "Wolfwood," puts the characters in a tight stop as they hurry to stop a runaway sandship from crashing into an orphanage.
02.15.2023 The Best Episode of Trigun Stampede Yet! Trigun Stampede episode six is the best in the series yet, with amazing animation and a heart-wrenching backstory for Wolfwood.
02.08.2023 Trigun Stampede Tackles Religion Vash and the crew head to a new location where Vash's past is once again back to bite him.
02.01.2023 Wolfwood Joins Trigun Stampede! The ANN Aftershow hosts sexy dirtbag Wolfwood, whether E3 matters anymore, and our favorite Sailor Guardians this week!
01.18.2023 Vash on the Run! Trigun Stampede continues to take liberties with the original story and Buddy Daddies' second outing is less eye-popping than its opener. Also: We've got news about Attack on Titan and it's frustrating!
01.11.2023 Vash vs Buddy Daddies A new season of anime is underway! James, Jacki, and Lynzee discuss Trigun's new look, PA Work's original anime Buddy Daddies, the Golden Globes, Airheads?!, and more!
12.28.2022 Chainsaw Man's Big Finale! One of anime's biggest seasons comes to a close, but we're going to rev our (small) engines one more time for Chainsaw Man! How will the showdown between Division 4 and Katana Man shake out?
12.21.2022 The 'Future' of Chainsaw Man Looks Grim Division 4 comes together with some terrifying new allies in the face off against Samurai Sword...who is your new fav?
12.14.2022 Dabi's Long-Awaited Reveal is Here Dabi finally revealed his long-orchestrated plan to take down the hero-worshipping society in My Hero Academia! How will the #1 Hero bounce back when his past is on full display?
12.08.2022 Makima's Terrifying Power is Revealed The follow-up to episode nine is 24 minutes of gruesome carnage and terrifying revelations about the head of Denji's unit.
11.30.2022 Chainsaw Man Takes It Up to Eleven Lynzee and James discuss the wild rollercoaster that is Chainsaw Man episode 8. Does Denji do the deed with Himeno? Will Denji ever get the taste of vomit out of his mouth? Are all the Devil Hunters' lives in danger?
11.23.2022 Chainsaw Man Adds Barf to the Menu Chainsaw Man has plenty of blood, guts, and monsters but it might be barf that tops its gross-out moments!
11.09.2022 Live! From The Omaha Parking Lot The ANN After Show crew evaluates the recent debacle in a Nebraska parking lot and the current controversy over Final Fantasy XVI. Then, you will want to join in the discussion on Chainsaw Man and Mob's battle against Dimple!
11.02.2022 ANN + Kadokawa = ? Lynzee and James discuss the recent investment from Kadokawa in Anime News Network and answered questions live in chat!
10.26.2022 Power VS The Bat Demon Things really heat up as Denji and his new fiend partner track down her missing pet. Also: Updates on the Bayonetta 3 controversy, the Gundam punch heard 'round the world, The Simpsons does Death Note, and even more anime from ...
10.19.2022 My Hero Academia is Back, Baby! Jacki, James, and Lynzee are here at a new time! The ANN After Show is moving to Tuesdays (Podcast on Wednesdays) so we can talk about Chainsaw Man right along with you. Plus: My Hero Academia is BACK and bigger ...
10.11.2022 The Chainsaw Man Anime is Finally Here! It's another week of premieres and hype for Chainsaw Man! Jacki, Lynzee, and James got to watch the highly-anticipated anime and are ready to share their opinions.
10.04.2022 Made in Abyss Season 2 Big Finale and New Anime Premieres! Made in Abyss wraps up its heart-wrenching and gory second season! Meanwhile, the new anime season is in full swing and we've got OPINIONS.
09.13.2022 The Fate of the Village Hangs in the Balance Faputa is on the war path as Reg's memories of their time together come flooding back. Also: the latest anime news including when to watch Bleach, why we love Sailor Jupiter, a premiere date for Chainsaw Man, and more!
09.06.2022 The Darkest Moment in Made in Abyss Yet? Lynzee, Jacki, and James are back for more horrors, gross food, and mind-shattering WTFs!
08.23.2022 Eating What? Did Made in Abyss Go Too Far? The appellate court throws out Vic Mignogna's appeal and the live-action Sailor Moon pilot is finally discovered! Then there's Made in Abyss this week and it will absolutely destroy you.
08.17.2022 Is Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Worth Watching? Is Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Worth Watching? Jacki and James discuss the newest Dragon Ball film, Piccolo's turn as the star, and how the 3DCG panned...
08.10.2022 Eyes, Legs or... What will Riko Choose? The past and present collide this week as we learn what became of the Ganja corps Three Sages and their ties to the village.
08.02.2022 Made in Abyss Delves into Reg's Mysterious Past James and Lynzee try to survive another horrific episode of Made in Abyss as the series hints at Reg and Faputa's relationship.
07.26.2022 Why Do Made in Abyss Hollows Look Like That... Jacki, James, and Lynzee try to come to terms with some truly horrifying scenes in the latest episode of Made in Abyss. Hug your pets close folks, because this one is A LOT.

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