The Anime Effect

Rapper Denzel Curry joins The Anime Effect this week to discuss the impact anime has on his life and career. Plus, he dishes on the anime he (and his dad?!) hid from Denzel’s mom, no lie. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mix of roundtable news and...

The Anime Effect is ready to load your watchlist with ALL the recommendations this week! The hosts are talking all things Kaiju No. 8 season 2, as well as how anime is being represented at the 2024 Olympics. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mix of...

We’re celebrating 25 years of One Piece with the English voices of some of your favorite One Piece villains at SDCC. The Anime Effect discovers what it’s like to play the villain from voice actors Robert McCollum (Donquixote Doflamingo), Chris Rager (Blackbeard & Arlong), and Kent Williams (Kuro & Dr. Vegapunk). PLUS, we hear from Matt Mercer (Trafalgar Law) about his favorite One Piece scenes of...

We are revisiting our hottest isekai anime debate this week on The Anime Effect... but first! We're going over Delicious in Dungeon, Naruto, A Couple of Cuckoos, and Guilty Gear -Strive-. PLUS, the hosts share their god-tier anime recs (and yours!). Delicious in Dungeon Anime Prepares a Symphony of Flavor with Concert Event Shohei Ohtani Walks Up to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Song During LA Dodgers...

Coming to you from EVO 2024 in Las Vegas, The Anime Effect talks to some of the top competitors and commentators in the gaming community. Listen as Justin Wong, IFC Yipes, and Tyrant gush over the iconic anime they love & reveal the ones they haven’t yet watched. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec...

Coming LIVE from EVO 2024 in Las Vegas, The Anime Effect is joined by Lena Lemon to talk all things anime and gaming. Catch up on the latest updates for Ranma 1/2, Dragon Ball Daima, Solo Leveling, and the Honkai Star Rail x Fate/Stay Night collab. PLUS, the hosts ask: "What's one thing you always look for in an anime?" Ranma 1/2 Anime Returns With Original Voice Cast on October 5 Dragon Ball Daim...

Jean-Ken Johnny of MAN WITH A MISSION joins The Anime Effect this week! He shares his band’s epic origin story, how they create music for anime, and the manga he can’t get enough of. Tune in! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mix of roundtable news...

The Anime Effect is ready to answer all YOUR anime questions! Get hyped for some exclusive San Diego Comic-Con concerts, the SANDA TV anime, and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End as it goes to war for a big award. THEN, hosts reveal their fave 2024 anime power system! Toei Animation and Crunchyroll Announce One Piece 25th Anniversary: Symphonic Voyage Concert for San Diego Comic-Con Crunchyroll Brings...

Global sensation LiSA is joining The Anime Effect this week! LiSA is dishing behind-the-scenes secrets about her concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, designing her San Diego Comic-Con concert set list, and, of course, gushing over her beloved Minions. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murr...

The Anime Effect's hosts are BACK from Anime Expo 2024, and they have so many stories to tell. From the best panels to meeting fans in person, the gang is sharing all their favorite moments and announcements from Anime Expo 2024, from TRIGUN STARGAZE to PANTY & STOCKING. TRIGUN STAMPEDE “Final Phase” Revealed as TRIGUN STARGAZE Fire Force Season 3 Anime Comes to Crunchyroll April 2025 New PANTY &...

The Anime Effect crew is living it up at Anime Expo and discussing the biggest headlines this week! Listen in to learn about the just-announced Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie Trilogy, Megan Thee Stallion’s love letter to JUJUTSU KAISEN, and our reaction to Suicide Squad Isekai. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie Trilogy Announced Megan Thee Stallion Samples...

GRAMMY-nominated artist & Euphoria composer Labrinth joins The Anime Effect to talk about his wild gateway anime, how TikTok is shaping the music industry, and how anime inspires his concerts. Plus, Noah Lyles reps Yu-Gi-Oh!, LiSA comes to theaters, and David Dastmalchian joins the cast of the One Piece live-action show. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own i...

Black Butler's Ciel and Sebastian react to the anime’s return and share behind-the-scenes details on the Public School Arc. But first! The Anime Effect shares what Nintendo Direct reveals they’re most anticipating, what we know about Delicious in Dungeon season 2, and more. ROUNDUP: Nintendo Primes Fans With New Metroid Teaser, New Zelda Game Fitness Boxing Feat. HATSUNE MIKU Gets in the Ring on S...

Writer Bri Lawrence joins The Anime Effect to talk about her new book, The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know! Plus, the hosts break down the best queer manga, top-tier magical girl stories, and SPY x FAMILY season 3! SPY x FAMILY Season 3 Announced Crunchyroll Anime Expo Panels + Premieres Crunchyroll to Bring BOCCHI THE ROCK! Recap Movies to North American Theaters Seve...

The Anime Effect quizzes Olympian Sarah Pavan on her sports anime knowledge and finds out what anime has brought the athlete to tears. Before that, though, the hosts share their excitement for Attack on Titan the Musical, a massive Legend of Zelda LEGO set, and more. ATTACK on TITAN: The Musical Heads to New York with Exclusive Crunchyroll Presale Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Sequel A...

Kaiju No. 8 stars Abigail Blythe, Adam McArthur, and Nazeeh Tarsha join The Anime Effect to share the joys and challenges of the hit dub. But first! The hosts react to the Sakamoto Days trailer, disclose their hopes for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba tour, and reveal the first anime soundtracks they ever bought. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Live Concert Heads to San Francisco, New York Hikar...

Lenore Zann, the voice actor of Rogue, joins The Anime Effect to talk X-Men ‘97 and anime! The Anime Effect is breaking down this week’s top anime and gaming news, including the release of DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION, Naruto’s collaboration with Crocs, One Piece’s Las Vegas celebration, and more. DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION to Stream on Crunchyroll in New Episodic Format One Pi...

24kGoldn joins The Anime Effect to dish on his favorite anime, how anime inspires his creativity, and to ask our hosts what show he should watch next. PLUS, the gang shares their predictions for the Nintendo Switch successor, gets hyped for HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle movie, and takes a peek at the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners TTRPG. HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle Anime Movie Tickets Now on   Sale    Nin...

Actor Bryce Papenbrook joins The Anime Effect to reveal why he loves dubbing our favorite anime, how entering the booth blind for Attack on Titan impacted his performance, and to test his knowledge of his own roles. But first, the hosts gush over the new Hatsune Miku x Magic: The Gathering collection! Hatsune Miku is On the Cards for Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Set HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battl...

NFL icon and anime fan Jamaal Williams joins The Anime Effect to share why he reps anime so hard, the shows inspiring him, and who he would draft for his all-anime dream team. The hosts also gush over some new JUJUTSU KAISEN and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure merch, the return of the Black Butler & The Quintessential Quintuplets, and more! Black Butler -Public School Arc- English Dub Reveals Cast and Cr...

David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer, Blade Runner 2049) joins The Anime Effect to dish on his favorite anime and how the genre impacts his work. PLUS, the hosts talk about the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End escape room, the new Look Back trailer, the latest Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki awards, and more. Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back Anime Film Releases First Trailer Classic Beat 'Em Up Golden Axe Ge...

The Anime Effect reacts to JUJUTSU KAISEN nabbing a Guinness World Record previously held by Attack on Titan, Gundam's 45th anniversary, and a new clothing capsule for SPY x FAMILY that you won't want to miss.  Guinness World Records Names JUJUTSU KAISEN Most Popular Anime Live-Action One-Punch Man Film Taps Dan Harmon, Heather Anne Campbell to Rewrite Script Keanu Reeves to Voice Shadow in Sonic...

The Anime Effect is breaking down CinemaCon's updates on Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-, and more anime! PLUS, with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc arriving this spring, the hosts debate which Hashira reigns supreme. Kimi ni Todoke Season 3 Anime Unveils 1st Trailer, New Visual, August 2024 Premiere Lycoris Recoil’s Chisato and Takina Sit Under...

Writer Kelly Knox joins The Anime Effect to talk about her new book, Star Wars: Dad Jokes, and what makes anime cozy. PLUS, the hosts reveal if they think Webster’s definitions of “isekai,” “fan service,” and other anime lingo are accurate...! You be the judge! SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Movie Tickets Now on Sale Solo Leveling Season 2 Officially Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll The Oxford Engl...

DJ Yaeji joins The Anime Effect to explain how anime impacts her music, her experience at the 2024 Anime Awards, and how she’s celebrating the one-year anniversary of her debut album. PLUS, the hosts discuss ALL the news on Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura, Blue Exorcist, Blue Box, and more that came out of AnimeJapan 2024. AnimeJapan News Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura Anime Sets Showdown of the Centur...