Anime Club After Dark

Is THIS Anime Season The Most STACKED Yet? | ACAD Episode 241

Winter 2026 is shaping up to be a stacked anime season! We preview and discuss every major anime coming in the Winter 2026 season—including new adaptations, long-awaited

Guess Who's Back! | Monogatari Spoilercast Series: Off & Monster Season

The Monogatari Series is back! And this time it gets weirder, deeper, and somehow more human. We're (finally) diving into Off & Monster Season: exploring identity, memory

Edging at the End of the Pokédex! | ACAD Episode 239 ft. Vixxх Elur

It’s time for the grand finale — Pokémon Smash or Pass: Gen 9 Edition! 🎉 From fiery crocodiles and edgy swordsmen to literal tumbleweeds and sentient engines, Paldea mig

We've Finally Reached Heaven! | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 6

Stone Ocean isn’t just another JoJo part — it’s the end of an era. We talk about legacy, fate, and freedom as Jolyne Cujoh carries her family’s will into the strangest c

Paranoia Will Destroy Ya | Paranoia Agent Spoilercast

On this Halloween week we dive into Paranoia Agent, Satoshi Kon’s only TV series and one of the most haunting, prophetic anime ever made. We look at how Paranoia Agent u

Who’s Smashing a Dragapult?! | ACAD Episode 238 ft. Vixxх Elur

Grab your Gigantamax passes because we’re heading to Galar for another unhinged Pokémon Smash or Pass! 🏴 Gen 8 is packed with elegant witches, buff gorillas, smug foxes,

The Animatrix Deserved More Credit | Spoilercast

Step back into the digital dreamscape with our full Animatrix Spoilercast! In this deep dive, we break down every short film in The Animatrix, exploring how it expanded t

Alola’s Thirstiest Pokémon Trainers | ACAD Episode 237 ft. Vixxх Elur

The sun is shining, the waves are crashing, and we’re making terrible decisions again! ☀️ Welcome back to Pokémon Smash or Pass, this time with Gen 7 Pokémon from the Al

This Anime Season Is STACKED?! | Fall 2025 Preview - ACAD Episode 236

The Fall 2025 anime season is here, and it’s packed with massive sequels and exciting new premieres—from the final season of My Hero Academia, the continuation of Star Wa

Gangsters, Stands, and a Golden Requiem | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 5

Join us as we take a deep dive into JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind, David Production’s stunning anime adaptation of Hirohiko Araki’s classic story arc. In t

Kalos Pokémon Are Red Flags in Disguise | ACAD Episode 235 ft. Vixxх Elur

It’s time to dive into Kalos and make some bad decisions — yep, we’re back with Pokémon Smash or Pass, this time for Gen 6 Pokémon.From chestnut hedgehogs and sexy fox wi

Garzey’s Wing Absolutely BROKE Our Brains | Spoilercast

It’s time to talk about the anime equivalent of a fever dream: Garzey’s Wing! You’ve heard the memes, seen the screencaps, and maybe even watched the infamous dub—but now

Too Many Winning Anime?! | Monthly Dump #27

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 Cou

Whisper of the Heart Is A Quiet Masterpiece | Movie Review

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

Can You Even Smash a GARBODOR?! | ACAD Episode 234 ft. Vixxх Elur

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

Takopi's Original Sin ABSOLUTELY BROKE Us | Spoilercast

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

Is KPop Demon Hunters REALLY Worth the Hype? | Movie Review

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’

A Super Slate of Summer Sequels | Monthly Dump #26

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 Rur

The Most Expensive Anime Flop | Steamboy Movie Review

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

The Smartest Anime of the Year | The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Spoilercast ft. @BmoreBrass

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