Anime Club After Dark

The Monogatari Series is back! And this time it gets weirder, deeper, and somehow more human. We're (finally) diving into Off & Monster Season: exploring identity, memory, trauma, and what it means to be both oddity and ordinary.

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It’s time for the grand finale — Pokémon Smash or Pass: Gen 9 Edition! 🎉

From fiery crocodiles and edgy swordsmen to literal tumbleweeds and sentient engines, Paldea might just be the wildest region yet. Naturally, we’re here to rate them all by thirst, chaos, and questionable taste.

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Stone Ocean isn’t just another JoJo part — it’s the end of an era.

We talk about legacy, fate, and freedom as Jolyne Cujoh carries her family’s will into the strangest chapter of the Joestar saga.

From Jolyne’s growth and Foo Fighters’ sacrifice to Pucci’s time-accelerating chaos, we’re covering it all with plenty of hot takes, laughs, and memes!

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On this Halloween week we dive into Paranoia Agent, Satoshi Kon’s only TV series and one of the most haunting, prophetic anime ever made.

We look at how Paranoia Agent uses urban legend, media hysteria, and collective delusion to show society’s need for escapism — and why the series feels even more relevant today in the era of viral fear, online panic cycles, and cultural burnout.

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Grab your Gigantamax passes because we’re heading to Galar for another unhinged Pokémon Smash or Pass! 🏴

Gen 8 is packed with elegant witches, buff gorillas, smug foxes, and dragons that double as fighter jets — so naturally, we’re here to make very bad decisions in public again.

🧙‍♀️ Is Hatterene secretly toxic and smashable?

🐒 Is Rillaboom too much KING energy??

🛩️ Who decided Dragapult needed to be this hot??

Let us know YOUR smashes and passes (and cursed takes) in the comments below 👇

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Step back into the digital dreamscape with our full Animatrix Spoilercast! In this deep dive, we break down every short film in The Animatrix, exploring how it expanded the world of The Matrix with stunning animation, philosophical storytelling, and haunting cyberpunk imagery.

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The sun is shining, the waves are crashing, and we’re making terrible decisions again! ☀️

Welcome back to Pokémon Smash or Pass, this time with Gen 7 Pokémon from the Alola region! From beach bums and buff bears to gorgeous sirens and haunted sandcastles, it’s time to decide: smash or pass?

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The Fall 2025 anime season is here, and it’s packed with massive sequels and exciting new premieres—from the final season of My Hero Academia, the continuation of Star Wars: Visions with Volume 3, and the long-awaited One Punch Man Season 3 to fresh adaptations like Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26, Shuumatsu Touring, and Disney Twisted-Wonderland.

We’ll talk hype levels, potential sleeper hits, and which shows deserve a spot on our watchlist. Whether you’re excited for the return of SPY×FAMILY and To Your Eternity, or curious about upcomers like This Monster Wants to Eat Me, we’ve got...

Join us as we take a deep dive into JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind, David Production’s stunning anime adaptation of Hirohiko Araki’s classic story arc. In this spoilercast, we cover everything—from Giorno Giovanna’s rise in Passione to Bucciarati’s iconic moments, King Crimson’s wild powers, the unforgettable battles, and the emotional finale.

Whether you’re a longtime JoJo fan or just finished watching Golden Wind, this episode is packed with analysis, hot takes, and appreciation for one of the most stylish and ambitious arcs in the JoJo saga.

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It’s time to dive into Kalos and make some bad decisions — yep, we’re back with Pokémon Smash or Pass, this time for Gen 6 Pokémon.From chestnut hedgehogs and sexy fox wizards, to dragons made of goo and literal keychains, we’re here to decide which Gen 6 Pokémon deserve a smash and which ones are an immediate pass.👉 Let us know YOUR smashes and passes in the comments!Check out Vixxх's streams here:https://www.twitch.tv/vixxx_elurMake your own Pokémon smash or pass here:https://pokesmash.xyz/👇 Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we...

It’s time to talk about the anime equivalent of a fever dream: Garzey’s Wing! You’ve heard the memes, seen the screencaps, and maybe even watched the infamous dub—but now it’s time for the full spoilercast breakdown.

Buckle up. This one’s unhinged.

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This episode we’re sharing our thoughts on the latest anime we’ve been watching! Discussion includes Too Many Losing Heroines, Yuru Camp, See You Tomorrow at the Food Court, The Water Magician, Call of the Night S2, The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, Nukitashi the Animation, and more!

What have you been watching lately? Let us know below!

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Whisper of the Heart may not have the fantastical worlds of Spirited Away or Howl’s Moving Castle, but it’s one of Studio Ghibli’s most heartfelt, grounded, and relatable films. In this review, we dive into Shizuku’s coming-of-age journey, her dreams of writing, and the quiet but powerful romance that has touched viewers for decades.

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From the legendary Zekrom to literal garbage bags and ice cream cones, we're diving headfirst into Pokémon: Black & White’s chaotic roster in this hilarious and slightly unhinged episode of the Anime Club After Dark podcast!

Join us as we thirst, judge, and regret everything.

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Takopi’s Original Sin is only 6 episodes, but it hits... hard. Join us as we dive into the trauma, moral dilemmas, and emotional rollercoaster of this unforgettable anime mini-series!

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — Did Takopi’s story hit you as hard as it hit us?

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K-pop idols battling demons? Neon visuals, killer outfits, and supernatural chaos? In this review, we dive deep into KPop Demon Hunters, the high-energy anime movie that’s got everyone talking. But is it all flash and no substance, or does it actually deliver?

We break down everything from the animation and music to the plot, characters, and fanservice!

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It's that time of the month!

Join us as we discuss out thoughts on both the new Superman and Fantastic 4 films, along with our first impressions on Summer anime like Ruri Rocks, The Summer Hikaru Died, and new seasons of Dan Da Dan, My Dress Up Darling, Panty and Stocking, and more!

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Join us as we take a look at Katsuhiro Otomo's 2004 steampunk anime film Steamboy! Is it a worthy follow-up to his work on the legendary Akira, a misunderstood hidden gem, a genuine cult classic, or something else entirely? Let's find out!

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Season 2 of The Apothecary Diaries delivered twists, court intrigue, and some of the smartest writing in anime this year—and we're diving deep into all of it!

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We check out Shinichiro Watanabe's latest anime series Lazarus. Is it a new masterpiece or a massive miss for the legendary director of Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy, and more? Let's find out!

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Join us for the final Monthly Dump of the Spring season! We talk about 28 Years Later, Apocalypse Hotel, Fire Force, Windbreaker, and much more!

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The Summer season is fast approaching!

Join us as we talk about the upcoming anime (including so many sequels) in Summer 2025 that we're looking forward to: like DanDaDan, My Dress Up Darling, Call of the Night, The Summer Hikaru Died, and more (along with some that we'd rather forget even exist)!

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Why do so many anime adaptations completely miss the mark? In this episode of ACAD, we’re joined once again by our friend Ian to dive into some of the worst anime adaptations of beloved manga, light novels, games, etc. From rushed pacing to awful animation, we break down where it all went wrong — and why fans deserve better.

We’re talking Soul Eater, The Promised Neverland, Berserk (2016), A Certain Magical Index, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned otaku or just starting out, this episode is your guide to what *not* to watch.

Join us as we roast YOUR anime hot takes sent in to us on Twitter and in our Discord server!

What's your biggest anime, manga, light novel, etc. hot take? Tell us below and it might end up in a part two!

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We’re diving into Earwig and the Witch, Studio Ghibli’s first fully CGI feature—and one of its most controversial releases yet. Is it a bold new direction or a disappointing misfire from the legendary studio behind Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro?

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Gureto daze!!

Join us for the ultimate shounen small town murder mystery as we review the fourth part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable!

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It's that time of the month again!

The crew gets together to talk about the stuff they've been watching over the last month! On the docket this time: Moonrise, Thunderbolts*, Kowloon Generic Romance, and much more!

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We love a film that can kick our a**!

Join us as we review the 2001 movie follow-up to Shinichiro Watanabe's magnum opus, Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (Knockin' on Heaven's Door)!

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Join us and special guest Vixxх as we continue asking the most important question with Gen 4 Pokémon: smash or pass?

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It's that time of the month again!

The crew gets together to talk about the stuff they've been watching over the last month! On the docket this time: The Beginning After the End, Windbreaker Season 2, Mono, Alex's multiple cinema trips, and much more!

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Can a lost soul be redeemed? Can three wayward teens find purpose?

Find out as we review the 2021 anime short film Summer Ghost!

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With the recent GKIDS distribution of the Princess Mononoke 4K restoration to North American theaters, we revisit Hayao Miyazaki's timeless classic with a "remastered" movie review of our own!

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ARISE!

Join us as we aura farm our way through the first two seasons of Solo Leveling's anime adaptation! Does this anime deserve its hype?

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How much suffering can one man take?

Join us as we review the third season of the popular (and sometimes infamous) isekai anime Re:Zero!

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The Spring season is fast approaching!

Join us as we talk about the upcoming anime in Spring 2025 that we're looking forward to: like Fire Force, Lazarus, Wind Breaker, and more (along with some that we'd rather forget even exist)!

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It's that time of the month again!

The crew gets together to talk about the stuff they've been watching over the last month! On the docket this time: DanDaDan, the new season of Daredevil, the animation quality of Solo Leveling's second season. Nitay's Naruto Report and much more!

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The clock is ticking!

Join us as we play a game of "Reverse Heads Up" using anime characters! Can you figure out the anime character being described before the co-hosts do?

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THIS! IS! ANIME JEOPARDY!

Join us as we see who's got the best general anime knowledge with a (mostly) friendly game of Anime Jeopardy!

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ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA ORA!!!

Join us for the ultimate shounen road trip as we review the third part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders!

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Join the crew for this month's WTF stream!

We'll be answering your questions from Discord and talking about some of the things that have been on our minds recently!

Originally streamed: 2/22/2025

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