The After Show from Anime News Network

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! Plus, we catch up with Kafka and the Kaiju No.8 crew, along with more court maneuvering in Yatagarasu! 00:00:00 - Intros 00:01:20 - Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc premiere talk 00:10:00 - Why we love Xenogears 00:14:00 - Hideaki Anno says there may be more Evangelion (but he's not doing it) 00:20:00 - The Lord of the Rings Rohirrim anime premieres at Annecy 00:30:15 - Yatagarasu gets more complicated, but that cliff-hanger... 00:48:00 - Kaiju No.8 has a lot of dude fanservice 00:56:30 - Buchio/Tonari no Yokai-san update

James and Lynzee discuss the latest episode of Yatagarsu, in which Wakamiya plays his hand to find out the truth behind his older brother's scheming to obtain the throne. Plus, GoHands keeps making anime, and we don't know WHY; Hunter x Hunter manga is on its way back, and the latest episode of Kaiju No. 8! 00:00:00 - Intros 00:01:30 - GoHands has a new original anime coming out 00:18:00 - The Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef kept us busy all weekend 00:28:00 - HunterxHunter new manga chapter is coming 00:32:00 - Kaiju No. 8 chat 00:43:33 - Yatagarasu chat

We've long joked on the podcast about the quality of light novel writing, but the news is out that the developers of the RyokoAI project have scraped Shosetsuka ni Narou...are fully machine-generated LNs in our future? Plus: Things get gorier in Kaiju No. 8, the world of yatagarasu politics unfolds, and the newest episode of Delicious in Dungeon introduces monster-mommy Falin. 00:00:00 - Intros 00:05:20 - So they went and scraped Narou 00:27:30 - Delicious in Dungeon releases a new monster mommy and the world is forever changed 00:33:33 - Kabru kinda freaks me out, guys 00:40:30 - The neurodivergent-coded confrontation between Toshiro and Laios 00:46:31 - Would you eat a harpy egg omlette 00:52:30 - Yatagarasu features some expert backstabbing 01:00:10 - Buchio break 01:08:30 - Kaiju No. 8 discussion

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, and a little bit of news! Podcast mention: Noble Blood's Franz Ferdinand episode. More info on those manga history books at Anime News Network: http://4NN.cx/.210145 00:00 - Intros 02:30 - News: ATLUS' new game Metaphor: ReFantazio looks wild 12:45 - These history manga series has a few famous names behind it 16:30 - Side comment: Franz Ferdinand's assassination is very funny; listen to Noble Blood 26:00 - Don't google Jimmy Saville 28:30 - The Solo Leveling finale discourse starts here 46:30 - Kaiju No. 8 discussion here 55:55 - How's Buchio doing in Tonari no Yokai? 01:01:00 - Yatagarasu discussion starts here!

Jacki, Lynzee, and James are clearing out their new anime backlog to determine the must-watch shows of the season! 00:00:00 - Intros and Jacki's acting gigs 00:06:30 - We try to explain the Omegaverse to Jacki 00:14:00 - Ginger Snaps and Kate Beckinsale 00:26:30 - Mysterious Disappearances is horny and good 00:33:00 - Who is ready for a mid-life crisis? 00:39:00 - Grimm Variations chat 00:49:00 - Kaiju No. 8 chat 00:55:00 - Yatagarasu chat 01:05:00 - Whisper Me a Love Song chat 01:15:00 - The Fallout TV show is good 01:18:00 - Would You Eat the Delicious in Dungeon food?

James and Lynzee are back after a hiatus to help YOU decide which of the best (and strangest) new anime premieres is worth watching. Also, check in for a rundown of Lynzee's Tokyo adventures, AnimeJapan, and Delicious in Dungeon food!

Lynzee and James discuss the Oscar results, the untimely passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, Solo Leveling, and more! 02:15 - Ghibli and Godzilla take home an Oscar 22:00 - Remembering Akira Toriyama 42:00 - Solo Leveling discussion! 54:30 - Delicious in Dungeon: Would You Eat This?

Lynzee and James discuss the Crunchyroll Anime Award winners and try to explain why a single show can sweep so many categories. Plus: Solo-Leveling and more Delicious in Dungeon food! 00:00:00 - Intros 00:01:16 - Tom & Jerry in Japan! 00:06:00 - The Crunchyroll Anime Awards discourse starts 00:11:00 - The nomination timeline bracket is confusing 00:16:00 - How do you feel about JJK winning with its publicized workplace concerns? 00:26:00 - Do you guys know what cinematography even is? 00:30:00 - Ok, I'll be the asshole 00:41:00 - ANN critic's picks for best of 2023 00:46:00 - Award sweeps are boring 00:48:30 - In summary: re-evaluate your judge pool and put in guardrails to prevent over-nominations 00:51:30 - There is a way to do an industry award 00:55:00 - Solo Leveling quick summary 00:56:30 - Our preferred winners 01:02:30 - Delicious in Dungeon food rankings 01:09:00 - James' disappointing dinner 01:10:00 - Eat your berries

Jacki, Lynzee, and James share their Pokémon memories for Pokémon Day 2024. What Pokémon gave them nightmares, what was their first starter, and what is their trainer persona? 00:02:30 - Jacki's impressions of the Demon Slayer To Hashira Training 00:09:30 - The Demon Slayer screenings aren't "movies" 00:13:20 - What was your first Pokemon video game? 00:16:30 - Justice for Bulbasaur 00:21:30 - What would your Pokemon job be? 00:27:50 - Do they eat Pokemon? 00:29:22 - Normal type favs: Togepi, Gigamax Meowth, Snorlax 00:32:08 - Fighting type favs: Lucario, Pangoro, Sir Fetch'd 00:35:30 - Bug type favs: Butterfree, Scyther, Snom 00:39:30 - Fairy type favs: Sylveon, Xerneas, Alcremie 00:44:00 - Dark type favs: Zoroark, Umbreon, Alolan Persian 00:48:12 - Flying type favs: Corviknight, Corvisquire, Talonflame 00:52:28 - Poison type favs: Galarian Weezing, Trubbish, Toxtricity 00:55:45 - Ground type favs: Pallosand, Garchomp, Marowak 01:01:42 - Rock type favs: Geodude, Lycanroc, Diancie 01:04:30 - Water type favs: Gyarados, Greninja, Psyduck 01:08:16 - Ghost type favs: Chandelure, Mimikyu x2 01:10:50 - Grass type favs: Chikorita, Smoliv, Applin evolution line, Meowscarada 01:17:10 - Dragon type favs: Altaria, Noivern, Dragonair 01:19:45 - Electric type favs: Pachirisu, Luxray, Fat Pikachu 01:21:30 - Fire type favs: Incineroar, Hisuin Growltihe 01:25:56 - Psychic type favs: Wobbuffet, Gardevoir, Hatenna 01:32:00 - Steel type favs: Honedge, Lucario, Alolan Dugtrio 01:36:00 - Creepiest Pokemon: Luvdisc, Sliggoo, Miltank

Lynzee and James check out the first two episodes of Sunghoo Park and Adult Swim's new anime series, NINJA KAMUI! Is the new blood-soaked action spectacle worth watching? Plus, Solo-Leveling and one of the WEIRDEST foods to come out of Delicious in Dungeon. 00:00 - Intros 02:35 - Is Ninja Kamui worth watching? 14:45 - Why does James like Ninja Kamui but not Demon Slayer? 20:00 - What we'd like to see from Toonami/Adult Swim anime productions 24:00 - Delicious in Dungeon introduces its most controversial food yet 43:00 - Solo Leveling's Jinwoo goes full OP protagonist 01:07:00 - Lynzee confesses her chuuni phase

Jacki, James, and Lynzee try to figure out WHAT is happening in Brave Bang Bravern! Plus, new Delicious in Dungeon food to eat, Tatsuki Fujimoto's new anime, and a dark turn for Solo Leveling. Join us and chat live! 00:00 - Intros 04:00 - Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back manga is getting an anime 12:12 - Would you eat treasure bugs? Delicious in Dungeon food! 27:16 - Bang Brave Bravern is an old-school mecha romp! 39:00 - Let's Gush about The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic 41:15 - Solo Leveling goes to the dark side

Finally out of the hospital, Jinwoo encounters his first boss battle one-on-one, and the animation team at A-1 Pictures didn't hold back! Plus, we rate the newest dish for this week's Delicious in Dungeon anime. 00:00 - Intros 03:20 - Pal World and Final Fantasy opinions 10:00 - Our history with anime music videos (AMVs) 16:00 - Choose your own adventure Sailor Moon fanfics 20:10 - Thank you for listening! 20:45 - Would you eat these Delicious in Dungeon foods? 28:30 - Solo-Leveling enters his first solo dungeon

Jacki, James, and Lynzee talk about the nominees for the Oscars (The Boy and the Heron! Godzilla Minus One!) and Crunchyroll's Anime Awards. What was snubbed? What anime is over-represented? Who do you think will win? Also, we're checking in on Jinwoo is Solo Leveling, Mari Okada's latest film Maboroshi, and which Delicious in Dungeon food we would actually eat. 00:00:00 - Intros 00:05:30 - Ghibli goes to the Oscars 00:14:30 - Barbie awards controversy 00:18:30 - The Crunchyroll Anime Awards nominee rundown 00:35:30 - Would eat these Delicious in Dungeon dishes? 00:50:40 - Mari Okada's new film, maboroshi film SPOILERS 01:08:30 - Some thoughts on the film's Japanese title 01:12:30 - Let's check in on Jinwoo from Solo Leveling! 01:22:00 - A cool dagger replica from Crunchyroll

The Winter 2024 anime season is well underway, so it's time to find out which shows pass muster to join our watchlist! Also, some amazing news this week: Discotek has picked up the Berserk anime (the good one) and we're finally getting more Dorohedoro! 1:30 - Discotek Goes Berserk 11:30 - Dorhedoro is coming back! 20:10 - The cream of the new anime crop (The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic) 29:00 - A Sign of Innocence 47:30 - Solo Leveling 1:00:00 - Delicious in Dungeon 1:05:00 - James makes wildly facetious accusations about anime

James, Jacki, and Lynzee give their final thoughts on Jujutsu Kaisen: Shibuya Incident Arc, social media, and gear up for Solo-Leveling!

James and Lynzee go head-to-head on their reviews of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's (How Do You Live?). The possible last film from the acclaimed director has the ANN After Show hosts divided.

Jacki, James, and Lynzee saw the newest Godzilla film from Japan, Godzilla Minus One! The latest entry in the kaiju franchise goes back to its historical roots, taking place at the tail end of WWII...with a unique message.

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.

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!

The monumental anime series finally comes to an end, and Eren's fate is sealed. 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.