Anime x Pop: Looking Back at 2025 in Anime

There’s never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you!Join us as we hand out our vaunted Anime x Pop awards for anime that we loved in 2025. The Elder Emo, The Flamingo King, and Pop Break’s favorite Short King Branden Vice joins Amanda and Josh in this celebration of all things anime that dominated 2025. Check out who we thought was the best returning anime, best new anime, must protect at all costs character, best fight scene and more. In Anime News, they discuss Amazon’s failed experiment of using AI voice English and Latin American dubbing in lieu of hiring voice actors for several new animeJoin us next month as we kick off 2026 with Hell’s Paradise Season 2 and Jujitsu Kaisen Season 3 Part 1!