The Anime Effect

The Anime Effect welcomes comic artist Joe Eisma to share how manga and anime inspire his work and why he’s currently loving DAN DA DAN. PLUS, the hosts share updated anime starter packs for new fans who don't know where to start! 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...

The Anime Effect is talking about our hopes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection this week on The Anime Effect. PLUS, the hosts share the latest on Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, the live-action Solo Leveling adaptation, new Fortnite collabs, the return of One Piece's English dub, and more! Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Trailer Introduces All 14 Games Yu-Gi-Oh! Gets the Sanrio Treatment in Cut...

Dutch footballer Jeremie Frimpong shares how Naruto and other anime heroes inspire him on the field, drafts his dream anime soccer team, and shares his love for anime only on The Anime Effect! 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 new...

The Anime Effect is talking anime and gaming headlines, starting with the news surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2. Then, they break down One Piece live-action updates, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid anime film, and the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live show ahead of its North America debut. Nintendo Officially Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 One Piece Live-Action Series Reveals Dragon Actor and M...

TurtleMe joins The Anime Effect to dish about The Beginning After the End’s journey to becoming a hit anime. PLUS, the hosts share their favorite anime crossovers as well as YOUR additions to our anime naughty-or-nice lists. 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 i...

The Anime Effect is breaking down this week’s top headlines, like the upcoming My Melody & Kuromi stop-motion series, the My Deer Friend Nokotan x DEEEER Simulator collab, the upcoming Ghosts of Tsushima anime, and so much more. Crunchyroll to Launch New Manga App in 2025 My Melody & Kuromi Stop-Motion Animation Series Streams in July 2025 My Deer Friend Nokotan Anime Collabs with DEEEER Simulator...

The Anime Effect returns this New Year with not one, but TWO anime English voice actors: Adam McArthur & Ryan Colt Levy. Known for their roles as Yuji Itadori (Jujutsu Kaisen) and Denji (Chainsaw Man), we find out how one of them guested on a Megan Thee Stallion song and their boba tea knowledge. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime e...

New year, new anime headlines. The Anime Effect is breaking down all the news that happened over the holidays, including the announcements from DAN DA DAN, My Hero Academia, GUNDAM, and even Attack on Titan! DAN DA DAN Season 2 Premieres in July 2025, Will Stream on Crunchyroll My Hero Academia Final Season Anime Premieres Autumn 2025 Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Anime Reveals July 2025 Release, Teaser Vi...

J-Pop global sensation LiSA is on The Anime Effect to talk about her music journey. She reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of her concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, designs her July 26 San Diego Comic-Con set list, and, of course, gushes over her love for Minions. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedma...

Listen in as The Anime Effect assigns New Year’s resolutions for anime characters from Re:ZERO, Dragon Ball DAIMA, and more. We also poll each other on our own resolutions before asking you all to spill your own! 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 m...

David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer, Late Night with the Devil) joins The Anime Effect to dish on his favorite anime and how his fave shows impact his work. PLUS, we talk about the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End escape room, the Look Back trailer, new Studio Ghibli & Hayao Miyazaki awards, and more. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime exp...

Merry Christmas! The Anime Effect is deciding which anime characters Santa should include on his naughty-or-nice lists & they are not holding back! You may think Baby Bananya deserves presents, but is there more lurking behind his eyes? Listen and give your thoughts on characters from DAN DA DAN, Delicious in Dungeon, and more. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll'...

The Anime Effect meets with Kenji Kamiyama and Philippa Boyens, the director and story creator of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim! The pair reveals how live-action films inspired the anime film & more "behind the scenes" details you won't hear elsewhere. PLUS, we debate whether a certain Gundam film is actually a Christmas movie. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hoste...

This week, The Anime Effect is discussing the latest Pokémon project from GAMEFREAK, if all the titles featured in Isekai∞Isekai truly fit, Godzilla’s next big fight, and so much more. 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 di...

The Winter 2025 anime season has FINALLY been revealed, and we’re building our watchlists together! The Anime Effect breaks down the new and continuing shows everyone should know about. PLUS, we’re recommending our most anticipated shows and sharing which anime we’d like to see remade. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Ni...

The Anime Effect is breaking down the latest anime headlines, including the new award Solo Leveling just nabbed, the latest updates on the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, the new Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime, and more! Solo Leveling Named Best Anime Series at The Astra Awards 2024 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Premieres in 2025 Dragon Ball...

The Anime Effect chat with Echo Wu, the creator and director of Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld. They share how she vision-boarded the show and teases the countless anime references hidden in the show. PLUS, we discuss the sports we think need their own anime. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Mur...

The Anime Effect is back from the holiday break to share YOUR additions to our anime Friendsgiving table. PLUS, we have new anime music to discuss, more shows announced for January 2025, a new Lupin the 3rd anime, and more! Solo Leveling Season 2 Reveals LiSA Opening Song, Teaser Trailer Creepy Nuts' MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES Opening Theme Tops Japan's 2024 Anime Song Karaoke Ranking My Happy Marr...

Naoyuki Itō, the director of the Overlord TV anime series, and film producer Kentarô Hashimoto shared their thoughts on the hit series with The Anime Effect. Tune in to their experience adapting the anime for theaters and which characters they like best. PLUS, we learn which anime the hosts want to see get a slice-of-life crossover. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchy...

The Anime Effect brings you a special episode this holiday season! We're building our ideal Friendsgiving table using some delicious anime-inspired foods. Tell us, would you attend this Friendsgiving meal...? 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 o...

The Anime Effect chats with Dean Lorey, the Emmy-nominated screenwriter and showrunner of Harley Quinn, Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, and Creature Commandos. He unravels the biggest surprises he faced entering the animation industry & his hopes for more Harley Quinn content. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, Le...

The Anime Effect hits this week with BIG updates on Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- as well as Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Plus, we're breaking down the release of Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE, the new season of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, and Donkey Kong's move to USJ! Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- Anime Movie Tickets Now on Sale Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-ku...

The Anime Effect chats with Doc & Olu of EARTHGANG about how intense Speed Racer was as kids, their affinity for Super Saiyan style, their experience creating "Swing" for Marvel's Spider Man 2, and more! 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 rou...

The Anime Effect breaks down this week’s headlines! They’re sharing the latest on the BEASTARS and Oblivion Battery anime, Nintendo’s successor to the Switch, Crunchyroll’s collab with Newtype Magazine, and more. BEASTARS Final Season Part 1 Anime Reveals New Trailer, Release Date Oblivion Battery TV Anime Season 2 Announced Nintendo Reveals Switch Successor to Be Backward Compatible Crunchyroll N...

The Anime Effect talks with Amy Reeder, the co-creator of Disney's Moon Girl, at New York Comic Con. She shares her experience watching her comic become a TV show, the overwhelming love given to Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, and more. PLUS, the hosts share their favorite vampire anime & which series they’d survive being summoned into. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunc...