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ANNCast is the official weekly podcast from Anime News Network, the internet's most trusted anime news source since 1998. Hosted by ANN's senior staff (each with over a decade in the business), the show is a laid-back, fun and frank discussion about Japanese animation, its audience and its industry…

Zac Bertschy & Justin Sevakis


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 10m AVG DURATION
    • 203 EPISODES

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    The Anime News Network's ANNCast podcast has been a staple in my life for the past several years. From the very beginning, I was drawn to the show's unique blend of insightful commentary, industry guests, and engaging discussions about all things anime. Week after week, hosts Zac and Jacob (and occasionally Justin) have kept me entertained and informed with their wealth of knowledge and charismatic personalities.

    One of the best aspects of ANNCast is the level of expertise that Zac and Jacob bring to each episode. They have a deep understanding of the anime industry and its history, allowing them to provide intelligent analysis and critique. The show often features interviews with industry professionals, providing listeners with a behind-the-scenes look at the world of anime production. Additionally, ANNCast covers a wide range of topics beyond just anime, including movies, games, manga, and more. This diversity keeps the podcast fresh and interesting, appealing to fans with varied interests.

    However, there are some drawbacks to ANNCast. One issue that I've noticed is the inconsistency in release schedule. While I understand that Zac, Jacob, and Justin all have other commitments within Anime News Network that take priority, it can be frustrating as a listener to go weeks without a new episode. That being said, when episodes are released they are well worth the wait.

    In conclusion, ANNCast is an exceptional podcast for any anime fan or anyone interested in the industry as a whole. With its knowledgeable hosts, diverse topics, and engaging discussions, it stands out as one of the top anime podcasts available. Its occasional inconsistencies in release schedule are outweighed by its overall quality content. I highly recommend giving ANNCast a listen - you won't be disappointed.



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    Latest episodes from Anime News Network's ANNCast

    Can the Anime Awards Be Fixed? Do They Need to Be?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 79:19


    James, Jacki, and Lynzee look at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and that Solo Leveling sweep.

    You Can Have a Little Kira-Kira Gundam, As a Treat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 69:26


    James and Lynzee are back to get you caught up on the maze-like developments in Kowloon Generic Romance and Gundam GQuuuuuux! Machu can't handle Nyaan piloting the mobile suit, and Reiko puts Kudo to the test when she threatens to leave Kowloon.

    Shin's Sad Backstory Revealed in Sakamoto Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 66:41


    Sakamoto Days wraps up a mini-arc all about Shin and the secret behind his psychic powers. There's also a new conspiracy cooking in Apothecary Diaries when the Empress Dowager asks Maomao for a favor!

    Happy Late Cat-Day Stream!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 75:29


    It was Cat Day in Japan, and that included cat-centric images and new anime trailers! Lynzee and James are here to bring you all the purrific news plus, a bit about their own cats.

    The Fuji TV Scandal Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 78:05


    If it's been under your radar, there are big things shaking up at one of Japan's major broadcasters. The ANN team is here to explain what's going on at FujiTV and what it could mean for its anime programming.

    The Anime Gang's All Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 65:20


    Jacki joins the ANN After Show to discuss Orb, ZENSHU., and surprise hit Sakamoto Days!

    The Orb Anime Hits Different in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 53:19


    James and Lynzee catch back up on Orb as it broaches topics of censorship, freedom of information, and resistance. Plus, we catch up on ZENSHU. and its adoration of the anime medium!

    New Year, New Anime!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 63:49


    James and Lynzee are back for 2025: we'll discuss some of the most promising anime from the Winter 2025 season and whatever else floats our boat.

    The Last ANN After Show of 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 72:22


    It's the last podcast of the year before we dive into the Winter 2025 anime season and a brand-new year. Also, we're not going to lie to you; James and Lynzee are going to talk about Nosferatu a lot.

    DAN DA DAN's Season Finale's Cliffhanger is Just Cruel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 73:59


    James and Lynzee are here to run you through all the big announcements out of Jump Festa, scream about the DAN DA DAN finale cliffhanger, and see how the Orb bros are doing.

    What's Your Anime Character Arc?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 61:13


    Lynzee and James share their Crunchyroll Anime Arcs from the app's end-of-the-year feature! Plus, we're discussing the SECRET LEVEL show on Amazon Prime and the latest episode of DAN DA DAN.

    DAN DA DAN's Secret Best Boy Finally Arrives!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 65:48


    This is a Jiji appreciation podcast, even if he only appears for five minutes in this week's episode of DAN DA DAN. Plus the ANN Reader's Choice Award Nominations are open, one of the saddest manga is getting an anime, and a new teaser for the Demon Slayer movie.

    The DAN DA DAN Episode Where Everyone's Naked

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 69:00


    Clothes are mostly optional as the DAN DA DAN crew fight aliens at school! What happens when they all merge into one super-evil entity?!

    DAN DA DAN's Newest Alien is a One-Two Punch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 68:53


    James and Lynzee go face-to-face with Nessie and mantis shrimp alien in this week's DAN DA DAN! Plus, the latest news about the Netflix anime leaks, Miyazaki's surprising award statement, and the Sonic 3 trailer!

    Acro-Silky's Past is HEARTBREAKING

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 65:42


    We'll talk briefly about the Sony/Kadokawa situation, get back in the swing of things with DAN DA DAN, and check in our heretics in Orb this week.

    A Letter from the Executive Editor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 23:33


    Executive editor Lynzee Loveridge, co-host James Beckett, and contributors to the editorial department share the importance of fandom inclusivity and hope.

    DAN DA DAN's Race to the Finish!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 59:32


    It's one of the most impressive chase scenes to put to animation this week in DAN DA DAN! Plus, the Catholic Church adopts a new mascot and one voice actor is going rogue after alleging Crunchyroll gave away his fan mail and gifts.

    MILFs are OUT, GILFs are IN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 60:07


    DAN DA DAN introduces anime's hottest grandma!

    I'm Sorry, They Stole His What?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 61:23


    DAN DA DAN is wild! We're also checking in on Orb after that big episode three plot twist. Plus, news on the Pokemon leak and impressions of Silent Hill 2!

    This Anime Movie Will Make You Cry!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 73:34


    Lynzee and James discuss the Look Back anime film from studio Durian, Uzumaki pissing away all of its goodwill, and some of the best anime premieres for Fall 2024!

    The Uzumaki Anime is Almost Perfect

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 73:59


    The Uzumaki anime is out, and the visuals and music live up to the hype. Still, one thing isn't quite right...also our two favorite shows of the season have come to an end, so join us as we discuss the final episodes of Dead Dead Demon's Dedededestruction and Yatagarasu!

    The New Madoka Anime is Really Happening!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 66:25


    Aniplex made some big announcements this week, including a new teaser trailer for Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht!

    Dead Dead Demon Anime's Big Cliff-Hanger!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 46:48


    15 minutes until the destruction of Earth?! Dead Dead Demon's Dedededestruction enters its end game. Meanwhile, Yatagarasu also has a huge reveal about its world and everything we thought we knew.

    Florida Book Ban Comes for Manga

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 83:31


    Lynzee and James look at the latest book ban case to come out of Florida: Sasaki and Miyano volume 1, and share their favorite queer manga. Plus, Yatagarasu and Dead Dead Demon catch-up time!

    Yatagarasu Anime Finally Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 58:35


    After a long (Olympic) break, we finally return to Yatagarasu to see if we can find out the truth behind that weird monkey monster.

    Navigating Toxic Fandom Discourse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 90:54


    Lynzee and James catch up on Dead Dead Demon and have a long conversation about navigating toxic fandom discourse.

    Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime is INSANE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 68:57


    Everyone, you're sleeping on this anime! Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction is totally wild, shocking, and eye-opening!

    What Is Going on in the Elusive Samurai Anime?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 57:01


    Lynzee and James strap in for more beheadings than humanly possible in the strange mix of comedic violence that is Elusive Samurai. Plus, our favorite bird people are back in Yatagarasu!

    The BEST Anime Premieres of Summer 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 84:25


    This week, we're going to dive into the best premieres of the new anime season, give you a hefty news update from Anime Expo, and probably go on at least two (2) side tangents!

    Best Reveals from the Nintendo Direct

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 74:13


    James and Lynzee go through the recent Nintendo Direct to discuss their most anticipated games coming out soon!

    Kaiju No. 8's Biggest Monster Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 68:55


    We're catching up on a lot of news this week from Gainax to Tohru Furuya.

    Why You Should Watch Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 67:19


    Lynzee and James welcome Richard Eisenbeis onto the podcast to discuss the first episode of the weird sci-fi series Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction!

    100 Episodes of the ANN Aftershow!?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 81:53


    The ANN After Show is at episode 100! Let's reflect on some of our favorite moments, catch up on Kaiju No. 8, Yatagarasu, and more this week!

    Could There Be More Evangelion on the Horizon?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 60:13


    James and Lynzee look into Hideaki Anno's latest hint that there might be more Evangelion after the last movie and news on the Lord of the Rings anime film!

    Yatagarasu Gets Violent!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 57:57


    James and Lynzee discuss the latest episode of Yatagarsu. Plus, GoHands keeps making anime, and we don't know WHY.

    I Support Falin's Crimes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 79:03


    This week, it's hot monster mommies and less hot AI-generated light novels.

    Will You Watch Solo Leveling Season 2?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 73:28


    James and Lynzee reflect on the end of Solo Leveling and whether its worldbuilding is worth its edgy turn. PLUS: The big monsters of Kaiju No. 8, & court intrigue in Yatagarasu!

    What Anime Should You Watch Part 2 (Spring 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 83:53


    Jacki, Lynzee, and James are clearing out their new anime backlog to determine the must-watch shows of the season!

    What New Anime Should You Watch? (Spring 2024 Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 85:01


    James and Lynzee are back after a hiatus to help YOU decide which of the best (and strangest) new anime premieres is worth watching. Also, James tries to explain how the omegaverse works in this one.

    And the Anime Oscar Goes To..

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 67:09


    Lynzee and James discuss the Oscar results, the untimely passing of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, Solo Leveling, and more!

    Are the Anime Awards Broken? (Podcast Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 76:54


    Lynzee and James discuss the Crunchyroll Anime Award winners and try to explain why a single show can sweep so many categories. Plus: Solo-Leveling and more Delicious in Dungeon food!

    Best, Worst, and Weirdest Pokémon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 101:06


    James, Jacki, and Lynzee pick their favorite Pokémon from every type to celebrate Pokémon Day 2024!

    Is Ninja Kamui Worth Watching?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 79:27


    Lynzee and James check out the first two episodes of Sunghoo Park and Adult Swim's new anime series, NINJA KAMUI! Is the new blood-soaked action spectacle worth watching?

    WTF is Going On in this Mecha Anime?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 58:08


    Jacki, James, and Lynzee try to figure out WHAT is happening in Brave Bang Bravern!

    Solo Leveling Levels Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 57:18


    Finally out of the hospital, Jinwoo encounters his first boss battle one-on-one, and the animation team at A-1 Pictures didn't hold back! Plus, we rate the newest dish for this week's Delicious in Dungeon anime.

    And the Winner for Best Anime of the Year is....

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 85:13


    Jacki, James, and Lynzee talk about the nominees for the Oscars and Crunchyroll's Anime Awards. What was snubbed? What anime is over-represented? Who do you think will win?

    What New Anime Should You Watch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 73:26


    The Winter 2024 anime season is well underway, so it's time to find out which shows pass muster to join our watchlist!

    So, About That Jujutsu Kaisen Ending

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 81:01


    James, Jacki, and Lynzee give their final thoughts on Jujutsu Kaisen: Shibuya Incident Arc, social media, and gear up for Solo Leveling!

    Is The Boy and The Heron Miyazaki's Worst Film?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 83:33


    The possible last film from the acclaimed director has the ANN After Show hosts divided! James and Lynzee go head-to-head over Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron.

    What Is the Real Monster in Godzilla Minus One?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 90:27


    Jacki, James, and Lynzee saw the newest Godzilla film from Japan, Godzilla Minus One! The latest entry in the kaiju franchise goes back to its historical roots, taking place at the tail end of WWII...with a unique message.

    Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Falling Apart?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 75:24


    The ANN After Show crew catch up on Jujutsu Kaisen's latest episodes, although the production has raised alarm bells after multiple staff members shared concern, disappointment, and more on social media.

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