We're in the final stretch of the Class 1-A versus Class 1-B arc and its time to see what Deku's learned. He squares off against Shinso and the trash-talking Neito Monoma but before the battle can get underway, Deku notices a strange sensation...

The ANN Aftershow - Why Deku Deserves a New Quirk!

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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!

The ANN Aftershow - Why Deku Deserves a New Quirk!

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