The ANN Aftershow
Dabi's Long-Awaited Reveal is Here
by Lynzee Loveridge, Jacki Jing, & James Beckett,
Dabi finally revealed his long-orchestrated plan to take down the hero-worshipping society in My Hero Academia! How will the #1 Hero bounce back when his past is on full display? Plus, this week's episode of Chainsaw Man sees Power and Denji enter rigorous training in the wake of last week's destruction...but will they survive?
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Meet the Hosts!
As executive editor of Anime News Network, Lynzee Loveridge has the unique position of knowing what's tracking with the critics and with viewers in the anime fandom. She not only writes her own reviews every season but also reads everything from ANN's editorial staff! Outside of work, she's just a magical girl living in a Junji Ito world.
James Beckett is one of ANN's resident series reviewers and he's never shy to let the world know how he really feels. You can find his impressions of the latest shows in the Preview Guide and well as episode reviews for hit anime series.
Jacki Jing is ANN's lead video producer and resident punch 'em up fangirl. You can find her binge-watching the latest shonen battle royale series, kicking ass on Twitch, and hosting events from esports to voice actor interviews.
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00:00 – Introductions
01:20 – Jacki live-reacts to Akiba Maid War's stinger reveal
05:20 – Ranko makes a play for love...that ends in tragedy
26:50 – The sheer emotional intensity (and stupidity) of Chainsaw Man
50:18 – Side convo: Bram Stoker's Dracula
55:25 – Dabi's Dance rips the band-aid off the Todoroki family trauma
01:08:30 – NEWS: Hayao Miyazaki's new movie has a release date
01:11:00 – Miyazaki's greatest hits
01:17:00 – The live-action My Hero Academia film is coming to Netflix
01:21:00 – The racy world of Guillermo del Toro
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