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!