This week on Anime+, Aray puts Aunn to the test with a special Guess That Winner edition of the podcast! The duo dives into the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, but with a twist—Aunn has to predict the winners from each category before Aray reveals the actual results. From Best Anime of the Year to all the other anime awards, it’s part quiz show, part chaos, and all anime.Plus: 🏆 Who dominated this year’s awards? 🎭 Which surprise picks shocked us most? 📺 Aunn’s spicy takes on the nominees 💥 And of course, our thoughts on what got snubbedWhether you’re all-in on the winners or yelling at the results, come laugh, guess, and react along with us as we relive the best (and most questionable) anime moments of 2024.Call to Action:🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your anime squad! Join the conversation using #AnimePlusPod on socials and let us know what your thoughts on the Crunchyroll Anime Awards are!Links and Resources:📰 Visit https://gfpods.com/anime-plus/ — your source for all anime and geek news featured inthe show.Follow Us:📲 Instagram:@animepluspodcast🐦 Twitter: @Anime_plus_pod🧵 Tiktok: @animepluspodcastJoin Our Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/YZQUZQAKWaListener Questions:💬 Got a question or anime you want us to cover? Drop your thoughts on socials or join ourDiscord—link is in the episode description!
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Clash of Clans Animated Series, One Punch Man Hiatus, & More | Anime+ News Ed: 87 E: 195
This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn return with another jam-packed roundup from the anime and gaming multiverse. From Netflix’s surprise Clash of Clans TV series reveal to a wild Evangelion collaboration with Transformers, the headlines keep getting weirder (and better). The duo also breaks down industry shakeups and some big publishing news across manga and streaming platforms.Plus:📕 Bluelock -Episode Nagi- wraps with its 8th volume🎬 WIT Studio, Contrail, and Production I.G team up for a new Jump+ one-shot anime🌍 One Piece meets the real world with a new Chopper project📉 Webtoon reports major losses despite major platform updates🐉 RuriDragon and One-Punch Man head into breaks🎢 Spy x Family and Apothecary Diaries are coming to Universal Studios Japan🏆 A quick look at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime AwardsFrom award shows and wild collabs to manga breaks and theme park takeovers, we’re covering everything you might’ve missed this week. Tap in!Call to Action:🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your anime squad! Join the conversation using #AnimePlusPod on socials and let us know what your thoughts on this weeks anime news are!Links and Resources:📰 Visit https://gfpods.com/anime-plus/ — your source for all anime and geek news featured inthe show.Follow Us:📲 Instagram:@animepluspodcast🐦 Twitter: @Anime_plus_pod🧵 Tiktok: @animepluspodcastJoin Our Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/YZQUZQAKWaListener Questions:💬 Got a question or anime you want us to cover? Drop your thoughts on socials or join ourDiscord—link is in the episode description!Sources:Clash Of Clans TV Series Announced By Netflixhttps://comicbook.com/gaming/news/clash-of-clans-tv-show-netflix-adaptation/Transformers Tease New Evangelion Collaborationhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-16/transformers-tease-new-evangelion-collaboration/.224430Bluelock -Episode Nagi- Spinoff Manga Ends in 8th Volume in Augusthttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-17/bluelock-episode-nagi-spinoff-manga-ends-in-8th-volume-in-august/.224520Wit Studio, Contrail, Production I.G to Animate Jump+ 1-Shot Mangahttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-17/wit-studio-contrail-production-i.g-to-animate-jump-1-shot-manga/.224532One Piece Meets the Real World in New Chopper's Projecthttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-17/one-piece-meets-the-real-world-in-new-chopper-project/.224493Webtoon Unveils Major Platform Updates for Content Discovery, Personalizationhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-18/webtoon-unveils-major-platform-updates-for-content-discovery-personalization/.224336Webtoon Entertainment Reports US$26.6 Million Operating Loss in Q1 Amid Weak Yen, Wonhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-19/webtoon-entertainment-reports-usd26.6-million-operating-loss-in-q1-amid-weak-yen-won/.224522RuriDragon Manga Takes Short Break, Slated to Return in Julyhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-19/ruridragon-manga-takes-short-break-slated-to-return-in-july/.224574Blue Exorcist Creator Kazue Katō Draws Moana 2 Fan Arthttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-20/blue-exorcist-creator-kazue-kato-draws-moana-2-fan-art/.224606Otherworldly Munchkin TV Anime Unveils Main Cast, More Staff, October Premiere in 1st Promo Videohttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-21/otherworldly-munchkin-tv-anime-unveils-main-cast-more-staff-october-premiere-in-1st-promo-video/.224610Pokémon Horizons: The Search for Laqua Anime's 3rd Part Premieres on June 27https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-21/pokemon-horizons-the-search-for-laqua-anime-3rd-part-premieres-on-june-27/.224644One-Punch Man Manga Takes 2-Month Breakhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-21/one-punch-man-manga-takes-2-month-break/.224666Universal Studios Japan Details Spy X Family, Apothecary Diaries Attractionshttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-21/universal-studios-japan-details-spy-x-family-apothecary-diaries-attractions/.224641Pokémon Fossil Exhibition Comes to Chicago's Field Museum in May 2026https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-22/pokemon-fossil-exhibition-comes-to-chicago-field-museum-in-may-2026/.224696All the Winners of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-25/all-the-winners-of-the-crunchyroll-anime-awards-2025/.224777
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The Top 10 Anime That Will Define The 2020's Decade - No Sequels Allowed! | E: 194
In this special episode of Anime+, Aray builds his ultimate Top 10 Anime That Will Define the 2020s Decade—with one big rule: no sequels allowed. Only fresh titles that debuted after 2020 make the cut. From breakout hits and underrated gems to instant classics redefining the medium, the duo debates, defends, and ranks the shows that are shaping the decade. Aunn of course critiques that list his makes his adjustments.Will your favorites make the list? Which anime will define the 2020's decade?Will there be chaos? Absolutely.Call to Action:🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your anime squad! Join the conversation using #AnimePlusPod on socials and let us know what’s which anime you think should be on the list of the best anime of the 2020's decade!📰 Visit https://gfpods.com/anime-plus/ — your source for all anime and geek news featured inthe show.Follow Us:📲 Instagram:@animepluspodcast🐦 Twitter: @Anime_plus_pod🧵 Tiktok: @animepluspodcastJoin Our Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/YZQUZQAKWaListener Questions:💬 Got a question or anime you want us to cover? Drop your thoughts on socials or join ourDiscord—link is in the episode description!
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Demon Slayer Leaked, Lord Of Mysteries Anime, & More | Anime+ News Ed: 86 E: 193
This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn cover another loaded slate of headlines from the anime and otaku world. From Dragon Ball celebrating its 40th anniversary with stunning variant covers by 42 Shonen Jump legends, to the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle film’s trailer leaking online, there’s plenty to react to. The crew also looks at major anime announcements, including Awajima Hyakkei from Madhouse and new light novel adaptations heading to screens in 2026.Plus:🎮 Tamagotchi makes video game history📕 The Devil Is a Part-Timer! manga officially ends after 24 volumes👀 Red Fox, Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid, and Observation Records of My Fiancée join the anime pipeline⚾ Ace of Diamond Act II returns with a second season in 2026🌌 The Lovecraftian Chinese donghua Lord of Mysteries wraps production and looks 🔥✨ Bleach reveals a surprising collab visual with Star Wars: AndorWhether you’re a Dragon Ball lifer, a donghua explorer, or just here for the spooky romance vibes, this episode’s got a little something for every fan.Call to Action:🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your anime squad! Join the conversation using #AnimePlusPod on socials and let us know what your thoughts on this weeks anime news are!Links and Resources:📰 Visit https://gfpods.com/anime-plus/ — your source for all anime and geek news featured inthe show.Follow Us:📲 Instagram:@animepluspodcast🐦 Twitter: @Anime_plus_pod🧵 Tiktok: @animepluspodcastJoin Our Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/YZQUZQAKWaListener Questions:💬 Got a question or anime you want us to cover? Drop your thoughts on socials or join ourDiscord—link is in the episode description!Sources:Dragon Ball Manga Set Marks 40th Anniversary With Variant Covers by 42 Jump Legendshttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-09/dragon-ball-manga-set-marks-40th-anniversary-with-variant-covers-by-42-jump-legends/.224299Demon Slayer Staff Addresses Infinity Castle Film's Trailer Leakhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-13/demon-slayer-staff-addresses-infinity-castle-film-trailer-leak/.224406Awajima Hyakkei Anime's Teaser Unveils Staff at Madhouse, 2026 TV Debuthttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-13/awajima-hyakkei-anime-teaser-unveils-staff-at-madhouse-2026-tv-debut/.224404Tamagotchi Inducted into 2025 Video Game Hall of Famehttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-11/tamagotchi-inducted-into-2025-video-game-hall-of-fame/.224342The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Manga Ends With 24th Volumehttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/the-devil-is-a-part-timer-manga-ends-with-24th-volume/.224343'Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!' Light Novels Get TV Anime by EMT Squaredhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/heroine-saint-no-im-an-all-works-maid-light-novels-get-tv-anime-by-emt-squared/.224364Observation Records of My Fiancée Light Novels Get TV Animehttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/observation-records-of-my-fiancee-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.224367Horror-Romance Webtoon Red Fox Gets Animated Adaptation Premiering on LAFTEL on May 19https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/horror-romance-webtoon-red-fox-gets-animated-adaptation-premiering-on-laftel-on-may-19/.224363Bleach Anime Reveals Star Wars: Andor Collaboration Visualhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-14/bleach-anime-reveals-star-wars-andor-collaboration-visual/.224431Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season to Air in 2026https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2025-05-15/ace-of-diamond-act-ii-second-season-to-air-in-2026/.224474Lovecraftian Donghua Lord of Mysteries Completes Production (And It Looks Incredible)https://comicbook.com/anime/news/lovecraftian-donghua-lord-of-mysteries-chinese-anime/
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10 One Piece Characters We Want To See Again | E: 192
This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn set sail through the Grand Line of nostalgia and speculation as they rank the 10 One Piece characters we’re dying to see return. From fan favorites who vanished too soon to villains who deserve a redemption arc (or a bigger rematch), this episode is full of deep dives, debates, and Wano-level hype.⚓ In this episode:Our Top 10 picks for characters we want back in the storyWhy certain characters still have unfinished businessPotential returns in the Final Saga — theory time!Shoutouts to side characters who left a huge impact in a short timeHeated arguments, dark horse choices, and one pick that'll probably get us flamed🚨 Minor spoilers for pre-egghead arcs, but we keep Final Saga talk respectful for anime-only fans!🧠 Listener Prompt:Which One Piece character do you want to see again? Hit us up on Discord or X and let us know who’s still got more story left to tell!Call to Action:🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your anime squad! Join the conversation using #AnimePlusPod on socials and let us know what’s which One Piece character do you want to see again? 📰 Visit https://gfpods.com/anime-plus/ — your source for all anime and geek news featured inthe show.Follow Us:📲 Instagram:@animepluspodcast🐦 Twitter: @Anime_plus_pod🧵 Tiktok: @animepluspodcastJoin Our Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/YZQUZQAKWaListener Questions:💬 Got a question or anime you want us to cover? Drop your thoughts on socials or join ourDiscord—link is in the episode description!
Anime+ is everything and anything anime! Anime has been a breakout form of entertainment over the past decade, so to do justice and honor that, Aray will take on this pod along side his co host Aunn and a variety of special guests.Anime+ is more than just anime. It's anime news, manga, webtoons, anime culture, and much more.We're available anywhere that you listen to your podcasts:Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and so much more!Youtube: The East Coast Brown CastTwitter: @Anime_Plus_PodIG/Tiktok: @animepluspodcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/YZQUZQAKWaWebsite: https://animeplusnetwork.comhttps://dropclic.com/Discount code: animeplusSupport us on Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=90088772
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