They worry too much about the political aspects of anime.

RIP Zack. When I saw that the show was being brought back in a new version, I couldn’t wait to hear the first show. Unfortunately, I was completely disappointed with the way the show is conducted. There is NO discipline whatsoever, and everyone constantly steps all over everyone else’s verbals, to the point that halfway through, I just decided to give up on it. The show needs ONE person in charge to moderate and ask the others if they have anything to add, and then let that person have their say. If all the participants are in different locations, there needs to be a way for the guests to let the host know that they have something to add, without stepping all over the person currently speaking.

Podcast content is fine but they keep interrupting each other to the point you don’t hear a thing anyone said. It’s prevalent throughout the entire episode. Either stop talking over each other or please do better editing the podcast taking out some of the unnecessary interruptions. It’s not a pleasant listening experience.

Podcast will never be the same without you

The first several years were good but it’s been mostly not entertaining since then. I delete 9/10 episodes unless there’s a really good guest. Zac should give the podcast to someone else.

Too often do I hear something on here that sounds like something a weeb read on Wikipedia and had no clue about Japanese culture. Pop culture is one thing, but just because they review anime doesn’t mean they know about Japan.

Zac says the q-slur as a catch all for everything LGBTQAI+ all the time. I hate this. As someone who is to one degree or another it quite literally slurs the waters of what he is talking about to the point where I don’t know what social issues the story, or “work of art” as he says too much, is about. If it’s about being a gay Japanese man growing up in early Showa Era Japan, say that. Lumping to the plurality of intersectional transnational cross-cultural LGBTQAI+ experiences and truths into a single slur takes away from the both the utility and beauty the art he gushes about can offer, and from a personal level, does not help with the ongoing identity crisis. Secondly, Zac’s response to Republicans finally crassly siding with all forms of fascism has been to go full BreadTube socialist and say “it’s a work of art because capitalism and rich people are bad.” Every other episode. Now grated, I agree. I also understand that enough people continue to choose to be dense enough with current events that we need to hit them with hammers from all sides all the time with some of these fundamental truths, but that’s not what I personally like my podcasts. I prefer my civics and activism and the personal is political to focus tightly on solutions and tactics for getting such solutions—solutions beyond “via la revolution!” If you do too, you might start to have a bad time with this podcast as well as others like it these days. I am still going to listen, because when they get down to the brass tax of things, they are still great, but, all of the above is VERY grating.

When Jacob was on the show it was a little more on point. Now that he’s gone it’s pretty clear Zach doesn’t want to do an anime podcast anymore. Over 30 minutes before any mention of anime and spent about 10 minutes reluctantly talking about anime before going into a Q & A about movies. The older episodes of this podcast were pretty good but all the recent stuff has really gone downhill.

I’ve been listening to Anncast for about four years now, maybe five. At first, I listened weekly, even if I didn’t know what was going on, like when they did a their first fate podcast, I was confused. I kept listening, week after week and eventually become infatuated with listening to anncast. I started from the beginning, listening to at least three everyday. (When I was in high school.) during that time, In my anime life, I was watching 50+ anime a season. Of course, not realizing what I was putting my self through, after about a year I finally decided it was time for a break form anime. I was burned out for about two years, I just couldn’t sit through any series for more than fifteen minutes. This also meant I stopped listening to anncast. By the middle of my second year of burnout I started gradually listening to anncast again, keeping up with anime in my ears and of course all the community pages I kept over the years on Facebook. Zac and Jake both made me realize what anime actually meant to me, it’s art. I can’t just go around watching every single show every season just cause I wanna’ be superior. This is art, this something you came to cause you enjoyed the appeal of art that was foreign. Talk about anime, talk about movies, games, manga, please continue you to do what you guys do and I swear I will stick around. I love anncast, thank you zac, Jake, Justin, and animenewsnetwork.

I unsubbed because of ANN collusion in the kickvic situation

A podcast from the "Anime News Network" that has a lot of unique content from hosts who make use of the wealth of information they have and deliver it in an entertaining way. If you enjoy reading anime news I would definitely recommend this podcast. There are only two problems with the cast imo - the first is that the uploads are very inconsistent. You never know when you might get a new episode. The second is that the hosts are extremely cynical and hard to please when it comes to anime. If you don't feel the same way, you may not enjoy listening to them. But I do, and even though they do not interact with their listeners at all, I always look forward to hearing from them again.

This anime podcast is on the top of the heap. Zac and Jacob have great rapport and are extremely knowledgable. Give them a listen, it's worth it.

I have two anime podcasts I listen to and I give an edge to this one. The fact that there are industry folks as well as fans that appear on the pod give it the extra bit of quality and knowledge you look for as a fan. My only beef is that I wish it was more consistent in coming out, but considering the work the hosts do on Anime News Network, I’m thankful for the episodes they do release. Check them out; true anime film and television criticism as opposed to the generic and vague ‘I just didn’t like it’ that you get from most podcasts.

Of all the anime podcasts I listen to, this is the podcast I anticipate the most each week -- even after several years. The crticism is intelligent, thoughtful, and thorough, and the topics are varied. For fans who want to broaden their knowledge of anime and related industries, this is it. I hope the hosts continue for years to come.

This is not only my favorite anime podcast, but one of my favorite art criticism podcasts in general. Zac and co. (Mostly Jacob these days) are extremely charming, thoughtful, and entertaining. I feel a kinship without ever actually having met them. I learn something new about the world and myself almost every episode. A must listen for any anime fan.

This is one of the two or three podcasts that I look forward to every upload. The speakers are charismatic and well-informed. There have been many podcasts in the past that I feel like they're a waste of time listening to, because it sounds like a bunch of frat-bros gathered in a room. I really enjoyed the Rumiko Takahashi episode. I hope that in the future there will be more names that are the center of topic, like Go Nagai. Especially with Devilman Crybaby coming out soon. My boyfriend even gets annoyed because I will stop whatever I'm doing and click play, and he says, "Um, we're in the middle of an episode of anime, why are you putting on a podcast?" I like when Daryel and Dawn are on as well, they are voices in the anime industry that should be heard more often. Thank you for all of you hard work! ‧˚₊*̥(* ⁰̷̴͈꒨⁰̷̴͈)‧˚₊*̥

It's great!

I've been listening to the show for years and it continues to entertain and inform. Keep up the great work Zac and Jacob.

Would love if this podcast had timestamps in description like on the ANN site

Once you start off an anime podcast begging people to go vote, you have to wonder what their priorities are. They do tend to think they're too good for fanservice/violent shows but when they do find an anime they like, the procede to talk about it fairly even when the hosts are making snarky comments about the shows. I do like it when they invite guests, but then again sidebar comments about exploitation/b-movies from the 80's and how nudity in them is triggering really doesn't have much to do with anime.

I'm a big fan of the podcast, I love that the moderator will ask some of the difficult questions to publishers, it's good to hear someone else speak up for those who can't. Some of the interviews have blown my mind. the episode, "Over the Moon" is one of the best things I've herd in my life. Regular updates that mantain a high quality means that you should be hitting that subscribe button like Naruto hitting ninjas

The podcast is almost unlistenable because of how pretentious these weeaboos get sometimes.

Great podcast that is informative about current anime news! The interviews and panels are always great. Zac is a fantastic host. I also love when Hope Chapman makes an appearance. Great, great anime podcast. :)

Really good stuff. Journalist quality interviews.

I’ve been listening to this podcast for years now and I’m happy to say that it’s still something I genuinely look forward to each week. Please keep up the wonderful work your doing Zac and Justin.

Don't look elsewhere. A fantastic podcast with insightful hosts and interesting guests. You can hear the in's and out's of the anime/manga industry, banter about video games and films, as well as breakdowns of some of the more unique shows. I can't recommend this show enough. I listen to very few anime podcasts, but I look forward to this being updated every week.

I've been listening to this podcast for about 2+ years, and honestly this is by far the best podcast related to anime out. Truly appricate all the work Zac and Justin put into the show to entertain and inform us listeners. Thank you for all you do.

Great podcast with everything you can ask for in this week in anime and more zack and Justin are great hosts that have great guests on and give very honest and knowledgeable opinions on the anime industry as a whole while you might not agree with all there opinions on anime,manga or in general they will give you both sides of the coin and tell you why. Great stuff

A really terrific anime podcast, cramed with deep love and knowledge of the medium, tons of insight on the industry, and an ability to call anime and its fans out on their BS.

I subscribed a few months ago and listened to the most recent shows. I liked it so much that I downloaded all the "backissues" and have been listening to a few minutes of old shows most days. Today I completed the last old show, and now instead of a guaranteed daily dose, I'll have to wait between podcasts. So sad :-)

This podcast is for a great pick for any anime fan. You can get news on the industry, interviews from special guests, reviews about anime/manga, and sometimes just random chat about anime and all other media. Has a bit of everything for everyone and it kind of feels like you're just hanging out talking with everyone at Anime News Network. This is a great podcast so check it out!

I just started listening to this podcast thanks to a tweet CJ from the Player One Podcast retweeted. I checked it out and was instantly blown away by how awesome this podcast was. It's really informative, and they do a lot of great interviews. I am definitely going to go back and listen to previous episodes and continue to listen to episodes to come.

ANNcast is my favorite podcast to listen on all things anime related. The hosts are knowledgeable, well rounded, experienced, and fun to listen to.

Justin and Zac host a great show where they not only good just shooting the breeze, but also get interesting interviews with people form the anime industry.

Wow! What a great podcast. Zac and Justin are critics in the best sense of the word. They are masters of unpacking ideas and themes, and help me think about aspects of works I would never have considered. Their chemistry together is great, and I love their dry wit. The only reason I gave this 4 stars is because the people they have on the show sometimes are dull speakers and/or socially awkward and do not engage the hosts or audience very well. Zac and Justin more than make up for this.

if you're looking for a podcast with a REGULAR SCHEDULE, frequent industry guests, even Japanese, look no further

I've been a listener since the beginning and this podcast never fails to entertain and inform. They have really struck a great balance of fun and professionalism. Thanks to everyone who works on this show, I've learned a great deal about the Anime Industry from you.

Really well discussed topics and interesting insight on not just an anime title, but also the history and business behind anime. Highly enjoyable and easy to listen to, this is what I like to see when talking about anime.

Great podcast for anyone interested in Anime or Manga

Great podcast about the anime and manga industry here in the US. Plus, commentary on the anime itself. The podcasters are knowledgeable, interesting, and fans.

You will be hooked I promise.

Hands down ANN Cast is the best Anime Podcast and one of the best in general. Its a must for any Anime fan and the fact they cover other topics (films, games, etc.) every once in a while serves as a good change of pace.

Out of the many Podcasts that are about anime, ANNcast is the most professional, informative, honest, and simply, entertaining.

This is the best source I've found for getting regular updates on what is going on in the anime world. Of course Anime News Network's website is also terrific. I prefer to listen to the podcast for multitasking purposes. Zac and Justin make wonderful hosts and entertainers. There are always new topics and people being brought onto the show to be interviewed. Definitely recommend to anyone who is a fan of the genre.

I listen to Zach to get the best anime reviews and news

This podcast is informative, especially when it comes to the inner workings of the anime industry, and offers some good in-depth analysis. However, this could be harsh to newer anime fans, like me. For example, in their recent Top Ten Anime lists for each decade, they rarely give plot synopses or description of any sort for the multitude of obscure anime titles they list off. If I hadn't already heard of them, I'd be completely lost. They also seem to have hit the Ebert-esque stage of criticism, where they've seen so much stuff that their tastes have become warped (Trigun didn't even make their 90s top ten list! AND MAD BULL 34 did!!!) Those are just semantics, though. I you like anime, this is definetly worth listening to.

This is an excellent show for learning about anime, manga, and related industry. I look forward to a new podcast show every week. Love listening to hosts and guests.

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Entertaining podcast other than when Zac gets into his political rants.

Zac and Justin bring extensive knowledge of the anime and cinema industries to their critiques, bringing a refreshing take on both. It is great to hear reviews on a podcast that consists of more than a recap of the episode or series and get some in- depth discussion, analysis and (sometimes crotchety sounding) opinions of the work. As someone who is fairly new to the genre, the reviews, wide range of knowledgeable guests, industry interviews and general back and forth between the two has provided an excellent and enjoyable look into anime. As podcasts go this one is top notch in all aspects, highly recommended.