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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Jason and Rosie recap and discuss season 2 episode 2 of Fallout.

 

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Jason and Rosie recap and discuss season 2 episode 2 of Fallout.
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Fallout Season 2, Episode 2

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Looking for a movie the whole family can enjoy during the holidays? We’ve got you covered! We discuss what we think makes a good movie to please the whole family amidst the busy holiday season, and then we’ve got six movie suggestions for you to pop on the TV, including dinosaurs, marmalade loving bears, and more! Then, Rosie interviews Tracy Deonn, author of the contemporary fantasy series, The Legendborn Cycle!

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Looking for a movie the whole family can enjoy during the holidays? We&rsquo;ve got you covered! We discuss what we think makes a good movie to please the whole family amidst the busy holiday season, and then we&rsquo;ve got six movie suggestions for you to pop on the TV, including dinosaurs, marmalade loving bears, and more! Then, Rosie interviews Tracy Deonn, author of the contemporary fantasy series, The Legendborn Cycle!
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Nontraditional Holiday Movies for the Whole Family, Plus Interview with Author Tracy Deonn

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Jason recaps the penultimate episode of Pluribus season one, then brings in producer Ian to discuss Carol’s new tactics for extracting information from the hivemind, Zosia rizzing Carol up, the lore drops we learned, and, finally, their predictions for what could happen in the looming confrontation when Manousos finally reaches Albuquerque in the finale.

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Jason recaps the penultimate episode of Pluribus season one, then brings in producer Ian to discuss Carol&rsquo;s new tactics for extracting information from the hivemind, Zosia rizzing Carol up, the lore drops we learned, and, finally, their predictions for what could happen in the looming confrontation when Manousos finally reaches Albuquerque in the finale.
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Pluribus | Episode 8: "Charm Offensive"

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