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Live Reaction To One Piece's Newest Episode | E: 206
Season 1 · Episode 206
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 • Duration 26:48
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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The Fall 2025 Season & What We'll Be Watching | E: 204
Season 1 · Episode 204
Thursday, September 11, 2025 • Duration 41:38
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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JJK Is Back, One Piece Spin Off Anime, & More | Anime+ News Ed: 91 E: 203
Season 1 · Episode 203
Friday, September 5, 2025 • Duration 30:56
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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Guessing The Top Selling Manga Of 2025 So Far | E: 202
Season 1 · Episode 202
Thursday, August 14, 2025 • Duration 36:45
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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Solo Leveling Goes Live, Wind Breaker Cancelled, & More | Anime+ News Ed: 90 E: 201
Season 1 · Episode 201
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 • Duration 55:35
In this episode of the Anime+ Podcast, Aray and Aunn break down the biggest anime headlines from July 2025! From Netflix’s announcement of a live-action Solo Leveling series, to the legendary return of Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (yes, really) — there’s a lot to get into.
We talk about new anime adaptations on the horizon like Unmei no Makimodo Shi, MAO, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Golden Kamuy's final arc, and the Wind Breaker tracing controversy that put the webtoon on pause.
Also in this jam-packed news drop:
🎬 Netflix is cooking – A live-action Solo Leveling series is on the way with Byeon Woo-seok as Jinwoo 👀
🤣 Toei drops a classic – Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is now streaming free on YouTube. Nostalgia go crazy 📺💥
📚 New anime heat
• Unmei no Makimodo Shi is getting an adaptation – greatness takes time ⏳
• MAO by Rumiko Takahashi drops Spring 2026 🌸
• Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You gets a 2026 anime 🚬🛒
• Cyborg 009: Nemesis brings back a legendary series 🤖
• Garden of Gods, Snowball Earth, Dodge Danko, and The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects all announced with anime on the way 📈
🥇 Anime Expo breaks a record – Most people doing One Punch Man’s Serious Punch live 💥👊 (you know we would’ve been there)
🏀 One Piece x Spalding collab – Devil Fruits turned into basketballs 🏀🍈 (Fruit or not, we slammin’)
🌍 – The opens in Tokyo this fall 🐉✨
200th Episode Special: Spring Rankings, One Piece Rants, & Life Updates | E: 200
Season 1 · Episode 200
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 37:27
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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Black Clover Season 2, Anime Expo 2025, & More | Anime+ News Ed: 89 E: 199
Season 1 · Episode 199
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 40:39
This week on ANIME+, we're packed with premieres, power-ups, and a few unexpected delays!
📱 Shonen Jump+ is leveling up—a brand-new mobile game based on the manga platform hits phones this fall. What can fans expect? We break it down.
🛡️ Sentenced to Be a Hero is now sentenced to wait—the anime's debut has been pushed to January 2026. But don’t worry, there’s plenty more coming that year.
💬 "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian" is officially back! Season 2 of the sweet rom-com lands in 2026, alongside some other heavy hitters:
BLEACH: The Calamity continues the Thousand-Year Blood War in 2026
GATE returns with a new sequel based on the “Season 2” novels
Beastars roars back with the final part of its last season
Ascendance of a Bookworm continues with Adopted Daughter of an Archduke in Spring 2026
Rooster Fighter drops a trailer + confirms a Spring 2026 premiere
Wistoria: Wand and Sword S2, Reincarnated as a Sword S2, and Record of Ragnarok S3 all got debut windows
⚔️ We also talk about Cyberpunk: Edgerunners—a surprise 10-episode sequel is headed to Netflix, and it's got Night City fans buzzing.
Plus:
📚 Daemons of the Shadow Realm, the new anime based on Hiromu Arakawa's manga
🎭 The Vermillion Mask, The 100th Time’s the Charm, Black Clover’s new season, and the beautifully titled The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, which drops worldwide on Netflix this September
And finally—🔮 is going marathon-mode: a full .
The Summer 2025 Season & What We'll Be Watching | E: 198
Season 1 · Episode 198
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 • Duration 47:50
This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn break down every major anime coming in the Summer 2025 season—from high-profile debuts to sleeper picks that could steal the spotlight. Whether you're looking for your next weekly obsession or just trying to dodge the mid, we've got the full lineup covered.
Plus:
🔥 The most anticipated new originals and manga adaptations
📚 Which light novel and webtoon series are finally getting the anime treatment
👀 Sequels we can’t wait for and some that might be better left on hold
🎯 Hidden gems you might miss without this episode
💬 Bold predictions, instant hype checks, and a little bit of chaos
Whether you're building your watchlist or just trying to keep up, this episode is your cheat sheet to the Summer 2025 anime season.
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We're Back, Vinland Saga Is Ending, & More | Anime+ News Ed: 88 E: 197
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 • Duration 31:15
This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn tackle a massive round of anime, manga, and gaming news—including the official launch date for Pokémon Legends Z-A and the bittersweet end of Vinland Saga. From sequel announcements to surprise crossovers, this episode is stacked.
Plus:
🎮 Nintendo Switch 2 crushes launch sales with over 3.5 million units sold in 4 days
📺 My Hero Academia: Vigilantes gets a 2nd anime season
👑 Kaguya-sama: Love is War returns with a brand-new TV special
🎧 Casetify turns AirPods Max into Dragon Ball Z scouters (!?)
🧠 Kakegurui’s live-action Netflix series BET gets renewed for Season 2
⚔️ Tokyo Revengers drops its War of the Three Titans trailer
🧛 Teenage Mercenary joins the animation wave with a new adaptation
🌊 Ninja Kamui confirms two more seasons
🔥 The Beginning After the End is back with Season 2 next spring
🏇 Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Part 2 saddles up for October
From game launches to manga finales, this week’s roundup covers everything fans need to know—and of course, a few spicy takes from the crew.
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Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue Manga Ends, Gets TV Anime
🔥 Demon Slayer Infinity Castle becomes fastest film to hit 10B yen in Japan 🇯🇵🎬
⚡️ Dan Da Dan joins Toonami this year 👽👟
🎮 Pokémon Presents Recap – Highlights from the July 22 stream include new game updates and teases for the future 🧢⚡️
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Netflix Produces Live-Action Solo Leveling Series, Reveals Byeon Woo-seok as Lead
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👂 All this and more on this week’s episode of ANIME+ — your one-stop source for the week’s biggest anime news!
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Shonen Jump+ Manga Service Gets Mobile Game This Fall
