To kick off the new year, Anime AF dives into the biggest anime debates shaping 2025. The hosts question whether popularity always equals quality, explore animation versus storytelling, and discuss how remakes and nostalgia are impacting creativity across the industry

It’s the Anime AF Christmas Special 🎄🔥This episode, we break down which anime characters would ruin Christmas, who would be perfect for the holidays, and who’s landing on the Anime AF Naughty vs Nice list.

We also imagine anime gift exchanges gone wrong and highlight the best anime to binge during Christmas break.Festive vibes, wild debates, and pure Anime AF chaos as pure usual.

👉 Tap in on Spotify/Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

This week, we break down the Chainsaw Man Reze Arc, say goodbye to My Hero Academia with its final episode, and examine how anime is evolving. From the decline of “chosen one” narratives and the fading impact of expected character deaths, to creators pushing back on power scaling and the rise of the unlikable protagonist — we ask the big question: are fans part of the problem?

A sharp, honest conversation you don’t want to miss!

In this episode, we break down the anime characters who absolutely deserved better — from Neji to Escanor to Rengoku — and revisit the biggest plot twists that shook the community. We also dive into the Real Villain Debate, plus which anime aged perfectly vs. which ones definitely didn’t. Heated takes, nostalgia, and pure chaos… just another day at Anime AF.

Episode 7 dives into some of the hottest debates in anime today. We ask whether anime is getting too dark, break down some of the strangest and weirdest shows we’ve seen, and talk about characters with questionable morals—from anti-heroes to full-on villains. We also discuss what projects MAPPA should take on next, whether AI art is hurting or helping anime, and give our reactions to Japan’s list of the best Isekai of all time.

A fast-paced episode packed with opinions, laughs, and anime madness!

In Episode 6, your hosts dive deep into some of the biggest conversations shaking up the anime world right now. We kick things off with a breakdown of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex — exploring the latest story arcs, major character evolutions, and the wild events shifting the future of the Naruto universe.

From there, we tap into the growing excitement around Solo Leveling Season 3 — what fans should expect, where the story is headed, and how the adaptation might level up even further.

Then we get philosophical: what truly makes an anime “peak” in 2025? We unpack the storytelling trends, animation standards, cultural moments, power scaling, and community vibes that separate the great from the legendary.

And of course… much, much more — side debates, hot takes, jokes, and the usual Anime AF energy.

Episode 5 brings the heat as the hosts break down the latest chapter of Gachiakuta, where Riyo goes wild on the Raiders. Deratti puts CP da Ghost onto Darwin’s Game, and the crew talks through why "My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's" is hitting right now.

They get into the best mentors in anime, debate which characters would become OP if they had access to different power systems, and wrap up with a hype discussion on who had the toughest battle entrance of all time.

This week on Anime AF Podcast, we dive deep into the latest Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapters — is Yuji Itadori really back? Then we unpack the quiet character glow-ups that spoke louder than words, the most disrespected protagonists in anime (and whether they deserve their flowers), and the heavy weight of destiny — from chosen ones to those who chose themselves and much more.

The Anime AF crew is back talking about the coldest anime duos ever — breaking down who’s got the most chemistry, loyalty, and hip-hop duo vibes. They also dive into the most disrespected characters, fights that shifted the culture, the realest mentors, and the ones who never got their flowers. Pure anime talk, pure vibes — tap in!

Does massive box office success really mean an anime is great? We dive into Demon Slayer’s Infinity Castle hype, talk about the lost era of cool, calm, and collected protagonists like Spike, Vash, and Mugen, and break down which artists in hip-hop are tourists versus the real ones like MF DOOM, Lupe Fiasco, and Megan Thee Stallion.

Oh — and it’s Drip Wars time: who’s got the best fits in anime history?

Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and deep convos on the intersection of anime and hip-hop!

Season 2 of Anime AF Podcast kicks off with a bang! The hosts dive into the newest Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo chapters 4 & 5, the long-awaited return of One Punch Man Season 3, and the first episode of My Hero Academia’s Final Season (Season 8)!

This episode unpacks justice vs power — what happens when heroes start acting like villains? The crew also debates why anime so often centers around orphans and outcasts, the wildest battle monologues, and the sheer awesomeness that is Toji Fushiguro.

Plus, a deeper look at how anime handles Black identity and racial inclusion even in worlds without Black characters — and some love for Gachiakuta and Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill.

It’s a full plate of anime talk, laughs, and insight — Season 2 is officially here!

This week we dive into why “found family” hits so hard in anime, how trauma is handled differently than in Western media, and why so many protagonists start as orphans or outcasts. We also explore how anime reflects Black identity even without Black characters, and whether anime worlds are really metaphors for our own struggles.

Plus — we review Chapter 2 of Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo, break down the absence (and hopeful return) of Yuji Itadori, and much more.

In this weeks episode we break down the hype for Demon Slayer’s Infinity Castle Arc release in the States and the new Jujutsu Kaisen “Modulo” short-series manga. Then we dive deep into anime philosophy: Is justice subjective? Do heroes cause more harm than good? Are rivalries toxic or necessary? Does power always corrupt? And what does freedom really mean in anime and much more.

In this episode of Anime AF, we dive into all the hype and nostalgia hitting the anime world right now! We break down the brand-new teaser for One Punch Man Season 3, share thoughts on the Chainsaw Man movie, and react to the first look at Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3. Plus, we’re catching up with the gritty world of Gachiakuta, and digging into the mystery of Mr. Takamura from Sakamoto Days.

We also take a trip down memory lane with some Adult Swim and Cartoon Network nostalgia, highlight a few slice of life gems worth checking out, and talk about the decline of long-running anime seasons—is it helping or hurting the culture?

And of course, we’ve got plenty more laughs, debates, and hot takes along the way.

In this episode, we dive into the rise of Gachiakuta overtaking Solo Leveling and what that means for the dark fantasy wave. We break down Netflix’s big Anime NYC drops (Blue Eye Samurai S2, Devil May Cry S2, Record of Ragnarok III) and tackle the AI controversy around Sekiro: No Defeat. Then we get real with thought-provoking takes: are cliffhanger endings cheap or clever, is nostalgia powering classics or blocking new originals, and is anime oversaturated—or are fans just spoiled for choice? We close with an honest look at representation in anime and how Black and global fans are reshaping the culture.

This week we’re diving into the hottest anime conversations shaking up the community. From the rising buzz around Gachikuta to why Solo Leveling Season 2 already feels unstoppable, we’ve got plenty to unpack. We share our first thoughts on the newly announced Sekiro anime, take a closer look at the trending series Cha0 and its Ghibli-style flair, and react to Demon Slayer’s Infinity Castle Arc getting a special YouTube livestream for U.S. fans. Plus, we’re catching up on Kaiju No. 8 and Sakamoto Days as their first seasons hit critical turning points — and of course, bringing laughs, hot takes, and anime passion all along the way.