2025 was a HUGE year for anime, and we’re breaking down what made it hit, from the shows that dominated streaming to the movies that broke the box office.

 

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2025 was a HUGE year for anime, and we&rsquo;re breaking down what made it hit, from the shows that dominated streaming to the movies that broke the box office.
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Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest (patent pending) films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-winning hosts Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight for one-of-a-kin analysis, the latest news and show lore, and access to the writers, producers, directors, and stars who make your favorite pop culture shows, movies, and more!

Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest (patent pending) films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-winning hosts Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight for one-of-a-kin analysis, the latest news and show lore, and access to the writers, producers, directors, and stars who make your favorite pop culture shows, movies, and more!

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The State of Anime in 2025

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In preparation for the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu film, Jason and Rosie revisit every single season of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett to recap everything you need to remember about the story.

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In preparation for the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu film, Jason and Rosie revisit every single season of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett to recap everything you need to remember about the story.
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A Refresher on ‘The Mandalorian’ Before You Go See the Movie

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This week on PREVIOUSLY ON...Jason and Rosie are celebrating the news that Collin Ferrell is back in the Ozzy Cobb suit for The Batman: Part II, look at reviews for "Punisher: One Last Kill" and talking about the release dates of House of the Dragons season 3, Lanterns, and the Visionquest series we forgot was still happening!

 

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This week on PREVIOUSLY ON...Jason and Rosie are celebrating the news that Collin Ferrell is back in the Ozzy Cobb suit for The Batman: Part II, look at reviews for "Punisher: One Last Kill" and talking about the release dates of House of the Dragons season 3, Lanterns, and the Visionquest series we forgot was still happening!
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NEWS: The Batman II Casting, House of the Dragon Gets Release Date and Where Is The Doomsday Trailer?

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It’s time for another draft! Who would be a better ruler for the people of Westeros, Tony Stark or The Joker? In anticipation of House of the Dragon Season 3, Jason and Rosie are joined by Abu and Aaron to build their ideal small councils: King/Queen, Hand of the King, Master of Coin, Master of Laws, and Master of Whispers.

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It&rsquo;s time for another draft! Who would be a better ruler for the people of Westeros, Tony Stark or The Joker? In anticipation of House of the Dragon Season 3, Jason and Rosie are joined by Abu and Aaron to build their ideal small councils: King/Queen, Hand of the King, Master of Coin, Master of Laws, and Master of Whispers.
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Westeros Draft (Featuring Vlad Dracula, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm)

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