This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn go full Straw Hat mode as they live react to the newest One Piece episode (1144). From the jaw-dropping animation to the over-the-top comedy beats, nothing is off-limits as the crew breaks down every frame, gasp, and laugh in real time.

☠️ Luffy’s Gear 5 moments hit harder than ever

🎨 Toei flexes with some of the wildest animation cuts in recent memory

😂 The perfect balance of goofy and godly powers keeps us on our toes

Whether you’re caught up on One Piece or just curious about the Gear 5 buzz, this episode puts you right there with us as the hype unfolds.

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This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn tackle another stacked lineup of anime, manga, and gaming headlines. From box office records to surprise sequels, there’s plenty to dig into:

🔥 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle opens with the biggest U.S. debut for an anime film ever

🎩 Witch Hat Atelier anime delayed to 2026 — worth the wait?

👑 Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun confirms Season 4 for April 2026

📖 Gege Akutami drops a Jujutsu Kaisen spinoff manga

🎮 Roblox reveals an official My Hero Academia mode + Shonen Jump+ mobile game incoming

🎬 Nintendo goes all-in: Super Mario Galaxy Movie in 2026, Galaxy 1/2 collection, and new Pokémon Pokopia life sim on Switch 2

🎤 Hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts heading to Coachella

🎯 New anime adaptations: Assassination Classroom film, Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 3, Victoria of Many Faces, The Strongest Man, Born from Misfortune, Scum of the Brave, Clevatess Season 2, and more

Whether you’re hyped for Mario nostalgia, shonen spinoffs, or vending machine chaos, this episode’s got something for every fan.

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Autumn’s coming, and so is a bonkers lineup for Fall 2025! On this episode of Anime+, Aray and Aunn map out everything we’re planning to watch this season — sequels, originals, comfy rom-coms, and hard-hitting or mysterious stuff. We go over what’s caught our eye, what could surprise, and what we’re entering this season already biased about.

Here’s what gets us hyped:

• One Punch Man Season 3 — finally! After a long wait, more Saitama madness is dropping.
• Spy x Family Season 3 — the Forger fam returns in October, and we can't wait for more laughs, spy games, and Anya chaos.
• My Hero Academia Final Season — The big chapter. It’s going to be the end of an era.

Plus what else we’ll be looking for:

• Which series might under-deliver?
• Which ones we’re going in blind on (hoping they surprise)
• Which art styles or studios we’re watching extra closely
• How our own watchlists shape up vs what the hype says

Whether you’re into action, romance, fantasy, or something new, this episode is your cheat sheet for Fall 2025. Get ready for predictions, arguments, and a whole lot of anime love. 🔥

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This week on Anime+, Aray & Aunn break down a STACKED week of anime & manga news:

⚔️ Kill Blue manga ends + gets a TV anime

🌀 Jujutsu Kaisen S3 teaser confirms Jan 2026 debut

📺 Tatsuki Fujimoto’s 8 short stories head to Prime Video this November

🏴‍☠️ One Piece crowned “Most IcoNYC Anime of All Time”

🎨 Masashi Kishimoto draws How to Train Your Dragon crossover art

Plus:

🎲 Liar Game anime in 2026

🎮 PS5 price hike news

🍔 McDonald’s Japan cancels One Piece promo

✈️ Crunchyroll x Delta anime collab

🔥 And even more updates you don’t wanna miss

Tune in for all the hype, the hot takes, and a few laughs along the way 😅

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Sources:

Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue Manga Ends, Gets TV Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-31/tadatoshi-fujimaki-kill-blue-manga-ends-gets-tv-anime/.228261

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3's Teaser Unveils Part 1's January 2026 Debut, Main Cast

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-31/jujutsu-kaisen-season-3-teaser-unveils-part-1-january-2026-debut-main-cast/.228282

Chainsaw Man Creator Tatsuki Fujimoto's 8 Short Stories Get Anthology Anime Series on Prime Video on November 7 (Updated With Trailer)

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-02/chainsaw-man-creator-tatsuki-fujimoto-8-short-stories-get-anthology-anime-series-on-prime-video-on-/.228352

One Piece Wins 'Most IcoNYC Anime of All Time' at Anime & Manga International Awards

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-08-29/one-piece-wins-most-iconyc-anime-of-all-time-at-anime-and-manga-international-awards/.228251

Naruto's Masashi Kishimoto Draws How to Train Your Dragon Crossover Art

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-08-28/naruto-masashi-kishimoto-draws-how-to-train-your-dragon-crossover-art/.228218

KPop Demon Hunters Is 1st Netflix Film to Top U.S. Weekend Box Office

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-08-27/kpop-demon-hunters-is-1st-netflix-film-to-top-u.s-weekend-box-office/.228100

Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026 at Madhouse

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-22/shinobu-kaitani-liar-game-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2026-at-madhouse/.227910

Sony Raises Price of PlayStation 5 in U.S.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-20/sony-raises-price-of-playstation-5-in-u.s/.227872

McDonald's Japan Cancels One Piece Game Card Giveaway

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-08-21/mcdonald-japan-cancels-one-piece-game-card-giveaway/.227894

Crunchyroll Partners With Delta to Offer Anime as In-Flight Entertainment

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-11/crunchyroll-partners-with-delta-to-offer-anime-as-in-flight-entertainment/.227552

One Piece: Heroines Novels Get Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-10/one-piece-heroines-novels-get-anime/.227511

This week on Anime+, Aray puts Aunn to the test with a “Guess the Best-Selling Manga of 2025” challenge 📚🔥. From surprise chart-toppers to absolute no-brainers, will his guesses line up with the real list? (👀 Probably not.)

We also:

📊 Look back at last year’s top sellers

✨ Share anime recommendations you need on your watchlist

💬 Give quick update about what we're watching

Whether you’re here for the sales stats, the spicy guesses, or just the friendly roast session, this one’s packed with laughs and recs for every manga fan.

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This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn go off-script for our 200th episode and get personal as they dive into the Spring 2025 anime community rankings, straight from the Anime+ Discord fam. From surprising favorites to polarizing flops, we react to where the people placed this season’s hits.

We also break down what we’ve personally been watching, rant a bit about our One Piece rewatch , and take a minute to catch up on real life—from Tesla life hacks to a beach visit.

Also in the mix:

🍜 Is the MHA spin-off actually good?

🧭 One Piece fans, we need to talk

🎥 What we’re watching outside of anime right now

🧠 Just some good vibes and unfiltered convo

If you like your anime pods with a side of real talk and laughs, this one’s for you.

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