Anime Club After Dark

This episode we’re sharing our thoughts on the latest anime we’ve been watching! Discussion includes Too Many Losing Heroines, Yuru Camp, See You Tomorrow at the Food Court, The Water Magician, Call of the Night S2, The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, Nukitashi the Animation, and more!What have you been watching lately? Let us know below!👇 Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDark🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0BeDYenOw3ZFYgnfPA7LxM💬 Discord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark🐦 Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD🦋 Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social🎵 TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark🛒 Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com🎨 Art assets created by:Vixxx → https://x.com/VixxxElurBirb → https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

Whisper of the Heart may not have the fantastical worlds of Spirited Away or Howl’s Moving Castle, but it’s one of Studio Ghibli’s most heartfelt, grounded, and relatable films. In this review, we dive into Shizuku’s coming-of-age journey, her dreams of writing, and the quiet but powerful romance that has touched viewers for decades.👇 Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDark🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0BeDYenOw3ZFYgnfPA7LxM💬 Discord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark🐦 Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD🦋 Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social🎵 TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark🛒 Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com🎨 Art assets created by:Vixxx → https://x.com/VixxxElurBirb → https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

From the legendary Zekrom to literal garbage bags and ice cream cones, we're diving headfirst into Pokémon: Black & White’s chaotic roster in this hilarious and slightly unhinged episode of the Anime Club After Dark podcast!Join us as we thirst, judge, and regret everything.👉 Tell us your top Gen 5 smash in the comments!Check out Vixxх's streams here:https://www.twitch.tv/vixxx_elurMake your own Pokémon smash or pass here:https://pokesmash.xyz/👇 Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDark🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0BeDYenOw3ZFYgnfPA7LxM💬 Discord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark🐦 Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD🦋 Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social🎵 TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark🛒 Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com🎨 Art assets created by:Vixxx → https://x.com/VixxxElurBirb → https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

We need to talk...Takopi’s Original Sin is only 6 episodes, but it hits... hard. Join us as we dive into the trauma, moral dilemmas, and emotional rollercoaster of this unforgettable anime mini-series!💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — Did Takopi’s story hit you as hard as it hit us?If you're hurting please reach out. There is help.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines👇 Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDark🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0BeDYenOw3ZFYgnfPA7LxM💬 Discord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark🐦 Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD🦋 Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social🎵 TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark🛒 Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com🎨 Art assets created by:Vixxx → https://x.com/VixxxElurBirb → https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

K-pop idols battling demons? Neon visuals, killer outfits, and supernatural chaos? In this review, we dive deep into KPop Demon Hunters, the high-energy anime movie that’s got everyone talking. But is it all flash and no substance, or does it actually deliver?We break down everything from the animation and music to the plot, characters, and fanservice!👇 Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDark🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0BeDYenOw3ZFYgnfPA7LxM💬 Discord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark🐦 Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD🦋 Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social🎵 TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark🛒 Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com🎨 Art assets created by:Vixxx → https://x.com/VixxxElurBirb → https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

It's that time of the month!Join us as we discuss out thoughts on both the new Superman and Fantastic 4 films, along with our first impressions on Summer anime like Ruri Rocks, The Summer Hikaru Died, and new seasons of Dan Da Dan, My Dress Up Darling, Panty and Stocking, and more!💬 Let us know what you're watching right now below!📌 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more great Anime Club After Dark content!Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Art assets created by:https://www.twitch.tv/vixxx_elurhttps://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

Join us as we take a look at Katsuhiro Otomo's 2004 steampunk anime film Steamboy! Is it a worthy follow-up to his work on the legendary Akira, a misunderstood hidden gem, a genuine cult classic, or something else entirely? Let's find out!💬 Let us know what you thought of Steamboy below!📌 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more great Anime Club After Dark content!If you're a citizen of the European Union and you care about video game and media preservation please consider signing the Stop Killing Games initiative. Every signature matters!https://www.stopkillinggames.com/Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Art assets created by:https://www.twitch.tv/vixxx_elurhttps://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

Season 2 of The Apothecary Diaries delivered twists, court intrigue, and some of the smartest writing in anime this year—and we're diving deep into all of it!Subscribe to Ian's channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@BmoreBrass💬 Let us know what you thought of this season below!📌 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more great Anime Club After Dark content!Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Art assets created by:https://www.twitch.tv/vixxx_elurhttps://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

We check out Shinichiro Watanabe's latest anime series Lazarus. Is it a new masterpiece or a massive miss for the legendary director of Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy, and more? Let's find out!💬 Let us know what you thought of Lazarus below!📌 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more great Anime Club After Dark content!Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Art assets created by:https://www.twitch.tv/vixxx_elurhttps://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

Join us for the final Monthly Dump of the Spring season! We talk about 28 Years Later, Apocalypse Hotel, Fire Force, Windbreaker, and much more!💬 Let us know what you're currently watching below!📌 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more great Anime Club After Dark content!Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Art assets created by:https://x.com/VixxxElur https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

The Summer season is fast approaching!Join us as we talk about the upcoming anime (including so many sequels) in Summer 2025 that we're looking forward to: like DanDaDan, My Dress Up Darling, Call of the Night, The Summer Hikaru Died, and more (along with some that we'd rather forget even exist)!💬 Let us know below what anime you're looking forward to this season?📌 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more great ACAD content!Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Art assets created by:https://x.com/VixxxElur https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom[Note: due to a quirk of scheduling, our Monthly Dump for June will actually be releasing NEXT week, so it's not already out as Alex mentioned in the episode.]

Why do so many anime adaptations completely miss the mark? In this episode of ACAD, we’re joined once again by our friend Ian to dive into some of the worst anime adaptations of beloved manga, light novels, games, etc. From rushed pacing to awful animation, we break down where it all went wrong — and why fans deserve better.We’re talking Soul Eater, The Promised Neverland, Berserk (2016), A Certain Magical Index, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned otaku or just starting out, this episode is your guide to what *not* to watch.💬 What’s the worst anime adaptation you’ve ever seen? Drop it in the comments!📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more weekly anime content and streams!Check out Ian's channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@BmoreBrassJoin ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Thumbnail art by:https://x.com/Aba_KoTOArt assets created by:https://www.twitch.tv/vixxx_elur https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

Join us as we roast YOUR anime hot takes sent in to us on Twitter and in our Discord server!What's your biggest anime, manga, light novel, etc. hot take? Tell us below and it might end up in a part two!Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Art assets created by:https://www.twitch.tv/vixxx_elur https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

We’re diving into Earwig and the Witch, Studio Ghibli’s first fully CGI feature—and one of its most controversial releases yet. Is it a bold new direction or a disappointing misfire from the legendary studio behind Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro?👇 Let us know in the comments: What did YOU think of Earwig and the Witch? Does it deserve the hate?Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Art assets created by:https://x.com/VixxxElurhttps://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

Gureto daze!!Join us for the ultimate shounen small town murder mystery as we review the fourth part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable!Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Thumbnails created by: https://www.youtube.com/@vethasvedm9736 Art assets created by:https://x.com/VixxxElur https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

It's that time of the month again!The crew gets together to talk about the stuff they've been watching over the last month! On the docket this time: Moonrise, Thunderbolts*, Kowloon Generic Romance, and much more!Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Art assets created by:https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

We love a film that can kick our a**!Join us as we review the 2001 movie follow-up to Shinichiro Watanabe's magnum opus, Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (Knockin' on Heaven's Door)!Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Art assets created by:https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

Join us and special guest Vixxх as we continue asking the most important question with Gen 4 Pokémon: smash or pass?Check out Vixxх's streams here:https://www.twitch.tv/vixxx_elurMake your own Pokémon smash or pass here:https://pokesmash.xyz/Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Art assets created by:https://x.com/VixxxElur https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoomVixxх art by:http://twitch.tv/vongalactic

It's that time of the month again!The crew gets together to talk about the stuff they've been watching over the last month! On the docket this time: The Beginning After the End, Windbreaker Season 2, Mono, Alex's multiple cinema trips, and much more!Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Art assets created by:https://x.com/VixxxElur https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom

Can a lost soul be redeemed? Can three wayward teens find purpose?Find out as we review the 2021 anime short film Summer Ghost!Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark Twitter → https://x.com/AnimeClubAD Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/acad.bsky.social TikTok → https://tiktok.com/@animeclubafterdark Visit the ACAD merch shop:https://AnimeClubAD.redbubble.com Art assets created by:https://x.com/VixxxElur https://x.com/DinoBirdOfDoom