In Season 2 Episode 19, we dive into the buzz around a potential new Neon Genesis Evangelion series, break down the gritty chaos of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Madness Vol. 1 manga, and debate which anime characters we’d invite to dinner. We also get into classic mech anime talk, the growing hype for Hell's Paradise Season 2, the Fortnite × Solo Leveling collab, and highlight upcoming anime to watch for Spring 2026 — plus much more!

In Episode 18 of the Anime AF Podcast, we debate whether anime is entering its blockbuster era and if spectacle is starting to outweigh storytelling. We discuss studios like MAPPA, increasingly complex power systems in shows like Jujutsu Kaisen and One Piece, and the future of Dragon Ball Super after Akira Toriyama.

Plus, anime news and our thoughts on the return of Primal from Genndy Tartakovsky and much more as only the Anime AF duo can!

Season 2 Episode 17 of Anime AF covered some of the hottest topics in anime and manga right now, including the AI controversy surrounding Seedance 2.0 videos and what it could mean for the industry. The crew also reviewed the debut chapter of Alien Headbutt, discussed the delay of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 8, and broke down the hype behind Megan Thee Stallion’s upcoming anime. Plus, they talked about JJK Modulo taking the top spot in manga rankings and more big news in the culture!