The ANN Aftershow
Are the Anime Awards Broken? (Podcast Edition)
by Lynzee Loveridge & James Beckett,
Lynzee and James discuss the Crunchyroll Anime Award winners and try to explain why a single show can sweep so many categories. Plus: Solo-Leveling and more Delicious in Dungeon food!
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Meet the Hosts!
As executive editor of Anime News Network, Lynzee Loveridge has the unique position of knowing what's tracking with the critics and with viewers in the anime fandom. She not only writes her own reviews every season but also reads everything from ANN's editorial staff! Outside of work, she's just a magical girl living in a Junji Ito world.
James Beckett is one of ANN's resident series reviewers and he's never shy to let the world know how he really feels. You can find his impressions of the latest shows in the Preview Guide and well as episode reviews for hit anime series.
Jacki Jing is ANN's lead video producer and resident punch 'em up fangirl. You can find her binge-watching the latest shonen battle royale series, kicking ass on Twitch, and hosting events from esports to voice actor interviews.
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00:00:00 - Intros
00:01:16 - Tom & Jerry in Japan!
00:06:00 - The Crunchyroll Anime Awards discourse starts
00:11:00 - The nomination timeline bracket is confusing
00:16:00 - How do you feel about JJK winning with its publicized workplace concerns?
00:26:00 - Do you guys know what cinematography even is?
00:30:00 - Ok, I'll be the asshole
00:41:00 - ANN critic's picks for best of 2023
00:46:00 - Award sweeps are boring
00:48:30 - In summary: re-evaluate your judge pool and put in guardrails to prevent over-nominations
00:51:30 - There is a way to do an industry award
00:55:00 - Solo Leveling quick summary
00:56:30 - Our preferred winners
01:02:30 - Delicious in Dungeon food rankings
01:09:00 - James' disappointing dinner
01:10:00 - Eat your berries
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