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September 20 Bleach TYBW The Calamity Review So Far
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War The Calamity is here, it is the final cour of one of the greatest shonen comebacks in anime history, and it is absolutely destroying us in the best possible way. This week we give you our full mid-season review of the fourth and final part of TYBW, covering everything that has happened so far as Ichigo's push against The Almighty, Orihime's power pushed far beyond its limits,and ask the big question: is The Calamity landing as the finale this franchise deserves? We also cover the final two episodes being delayed to October 19 and October 26, what that means for the ending, and what we think is coming for Ichigo, Yhwach, and the conclusion of a story that began back in 2004.

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1 hr 12 min
September 07 The Ribbon Hero Review Netflix's Most Gorgeous Anime Film of 2026 Has a Storytelling Problem
This week we watched The Ribbon Hero the brand new Netflix Original anime film that dropped on August 8, 2026 and we have genuinely complicated feelings about it. And that, honestly, makes for the most interesting kind of episode.

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47 min
August 10 Star Wars: Visions The Ninth Jedi Is Something Special (First 3 Episodes Review)
We've watched the first three episodes of Star Wars: Visions PresentsThe Ninth Jedi, and we have a lot to say. The eight-episode limited series dropped all at once on Disney+ and Hulu on August 5, but we're taking it slow and giving you our honest mid-watch impressions before we've seen how it all ends because three episodes in, this already feels like something genuinely special.

For the uninitiated: The Ninth Jedi is produced by Production I.G. the legendary studio behind Ghost in the Shell and Haikyu!! directed by Shunsuke Tada and supervised by Kenji Kamiyama, the same creative mind behind the original 2021 Visions short that many fans consider the greatest plot twist in Star Wars history. The series is set roughly 1,000 years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker, in a galaxy where the Jedi Order has long crumbled into obscurity. Lah Kara a teenage girl with a natural gift for the Force and Margrave Juro are on a galaxy-spanning mission to rebuild the Jedi, rescue Kara's father Lah Zhima (the last known sabersmith in the galaxy, now captured by Jedi Hunters), and fight back against the growing threat of Nawaam and the last Sith, Gennoh. Three episodes in, Production I.G.'s animation is breathtaking, the lightsaber colour mechanic is unlike anything Star Wars has done before, and the moral grey areas this show is already introducing a strain of Jedi philosophy described as "giving into nothingness" having us asking questions the franchise has never really asked before. This is not your typical Star Wars. And that is absolutely a good thing.

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54 min
July 27 Our Summer 2026 Anime Top Picks A Season Too Stacked to Sleep On
Summer 2026 is here and the anime calendar is genuinely one of the most stacked lineups in recent memory. So this week we're giving you our full top picks for the season. We break down every title worth adding to your watchlist, from franchise-ending finales to long-awaited returns to brand new wildcards that could become the sleeper hits of the year.It is a season where you'll be watching six shows simultaneously and falling behind on all of them. We help you figure out what to prioritise first.

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54 min
July 19 Anime Expo 2026 Was WILD! Every Announcement You Need to Know
Anime Expo 2026 has come and goneand it was one of the most announcement-packed conventions in recent memory. This week we break down everything that dropped across the two days in Los Angeles and give our full reactions. This is essential listening for any anime fan who wants the full picture of what is coming for the rest of 2026 and into 2027.

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49 min
June 21 The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Results Are In Were the Right Shows Crowned? Plus the Biggest Anime News Right Now
The 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards have come and gone and this week we're breaking down every major result, every winner, and every snub. A record-shattering 73 million fan votes were cast and we've got thoughts on whether the fans got it right. We also round things off with the biggest anime news making headlines right now including what's ending in the Spring 2026 season. It's a stacked episode and we're not holding back.

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1 hr 8 min
May 17 Devil May Cry Season 2 Review
The wait is finally over Devil May Cry Season 2 has dropped all eight episodes on Netflix, and we binged the whole thing so you don't have to wait for our thoughts. This season raises the stakes in every possible way: Dante is out of DARKCOM's cryo prison, a war between worlds has erupted, and his estranged twin brother Vergil is back and more terrifying than ever. We give our full spoiler review of Season 2, breaking down the Dante vs Vergil dynamic, the action choreography packed with the stunning Studio Mir animation. We also get into the bigger picture where this leaves the story, what a potential Season 3 could look like, and the discourse between fans and "larpers".

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1 hr 9 min
May 10We Watched AKIRA in IMAX 37 Years Later, It's Still Untouchable
Neo-Tokyo has never looked like this. This week we went to see Katsuhiro Otomo's legendary 1988 cyberpunk masterpiece AKIRA on the IMAX screen remastered in stunning 4K with remixed audio and we have a lot to say. We break down the full experience: what it's like seeing those iconic Neo-Tokyo streets, Kaneda's bike, and Tetsuo's terrifying transformation on a screen that size, how the restored visuals and sound hold up, and why this film still hits as hard in 2026 as it did when it first shattered the world's idea of what animation could be. We also dig into AKIRA's legacy its DNA in everything from The Matrix to Inception and ask the big question: is this the greatest anime film ever made? Whether you grew up with it, watched it for the first time on this re-release, or have been waiting your whole life to see it in IMAX, this episode is essential listening.

📰 Sources
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-13/akira-will-be-reissued-in-uk-and-ireland-cinemas-including-imaxes-from-friday/.236340
https://www.cineworld.co.uk/static/en/uk/blog/akira-4k-release-date-rating-imax
https://blog.alltheanime.com/akira-theatrical-2026/
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56 min
April 19 Spring 2026 Anime Season Preview & Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominees
Spring 2026 is here and the anime calendar is absolutely stacked so we're breaking it all down for you. We run through the most exciting titles of the new season, from the long-awaited Dorohedoro Season 2 and Witch Hat Atelier first-ever anime adaptation and the high-pressure debut of Daemons of the Shadow Realm. Then we pivot to the big news from the awards world: the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards has dropped its nominees for its landmark 10th anniversary ceremony, and the Anime of the Year race is absolutely stacked. Dan Da Dan Season 2, Gachiakuta, My Hero Academia Final Season, Takopi's Original Sin, The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, and The Summer Hikaru Died are all in the running and we've got strong opinions on who deserves it. On the film side, it's Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle vs. Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc, and honestly? We need to talk about it. Whether you're planning your watchlist or casting your votes before April 15 this episode is essential listening.

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1 hr 25 min
March 23 Steel Ball Starts Rolling & Live Action One Piece Is Back Is Season 2 Worth the Hype?
The wait is finally over we're diving headfirst into two massive anime events this week! First up, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run has officially begun its anime adaptation, and we break down everything from Episode 1 the atmosphere, the animation, the characters, and whether it lives up to years of fan hype. Then we switch gears and give our full honest reaction to the second season of Live Action One Piece on Netflix. Does it hold up? Does it improve? We've got thoughts, and we're not holding back. Whether you're a die-hard JoJo fan counting down since Part 6, a live-action skeptic, or just here for the anime chat this episode is for you. Pull up a chair and let's get into it.

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55 min

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