Anime Addicts Anonymous AAA 798: Fall 2026 Selections!
Oct 3, 2025
The hosts dive into their picks for the upcoming Fall 2025 anime season, featuring unique selection methods. Highlights include Crunchyroll's manga app launch and intriguing series like 'The Summer Hikaru Died' with its strong direction and boys-love themes. They express concerns over visuals in 'Wand Dance' and excitement about 'Sanda' hoping for quirky energy. Plus, they tackle listener questions about tsundere characters and share their thoughts on the potential of various new titles.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Crunchyroll Relaunches Manga App
- Crunchyroll launched a separate manga app in North America with hundreds of titles and a separate pricing model.
- Ultimate Fan subscribers get it included but lower tiers pay an extra monthly fee for access.
Release Strategy Shapes Fandom Momentum
- Netflix will stream JoJo Part 7 but release strategy (weekly vs full batch) remains crucial for community engagement.
- Batch drops risk killing discourse and long-term hype according to Mason.
Dice-Based Selection System
- The podcast uses a d20 dice-roll system to prioritize which hosts' anime picks get reviewed each season.
- This random-weighted approach balances enthusiasm and forces shared viewing responsibility across hosts.