Anime Lounge: Top 5 Animes of 2025, New Year's Celebration Recap & Exciting 2026 Anime Releases!

In this episode of the Anime Lounge, hosts Q and Gabs delve deep into their favorite anime content of 2025 and share their top picks. They also reflect on their New Year's Eve celebration at One Shot Houston and discuss their anime-watching habits and much-anticipated releases for 2026. The duo debates opinions on kaijus as villains, whether Michael B. Jordan is a true anime fan, and the impact of women in gaming. Tune in for a fun-filled discussion and join in the conversation in the comments!

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00:00 Introduction and Banter
00:36 New Year's Celebration Recap
03:08 Top 5 Anime of 2025
05:54 Anticipated Anime of 2026
12:54 Anime Discussions and Debates
23:21 Michael B. Jordan and Anime Fandom
30:34 Anime Jail Time Challenge
31:39 Anime Jail Time: How Many Years?
32:09 Anime Tattoos: Which One is the Best?
33:53 Anime Last Supper: Who Gives Up Their Seat?
39:46 Women in Gaming: Do They Make It Worse?
47:49 Kai Cenat and Anime: Mental Health Benefits
55:20 Upcoming Anime Conventions and Events
01:01:27 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Social Media