In Episode 12, the Anime AF Podcast dives into what makes anime fandom tick — and sometimes clash. We break down our first impressions of Sentenced to Be a Hero, debate the rise and criticism of fan-animated series, and crown who truly deserves the title of greatest anime villain of all time.

We also get into power scaling — does it enhance the experience, or is it becoming lazy fandom discourse that kills genuine discussion? From hype takes to real talk, this episode is packed with energy, opinions, and unapologetic anime love.

Perfect for longtime fans and first-time listeners alike — tap in and join the conversation. 🎧🔥

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.