The Anime Effect

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...

The Anime Effect is counting down the most anticipated anime of the spring season, including Kaiju No. 8, KONOSUBA S3, Black Butler, WINDBREAKER, and more. But FIRST, the hosts run down the new Hunter x Hunter & Reebok collection, the upcoming One Piece Music Symphony, and the gang asks: which Suicide Squad ISEKAI character they’re most excited to see. Hunter x Hunter Reebok Collaboration Features...

The Anime Effect dishes on their favorite announcements from Mario Day and all the new anime coming out this year, like Demon Slayer, DAN DA DAN, and BLUE LOCK: Episode Nagi. But FIRST, the gang is gushing over Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron after its Oscar wins. Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron Wins Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film Godzilla Minus One Wins Oscar for Best Vi...

The Anime Effect is closing out the Anime Awards 2024 with final takeaways, shoutouts, and favorite moments. Catch all this, as well as the latest updates on the Kaiju No. 8 anime, One-Punch Man Season 3, and more.  Today’s episode was released late, as we wanted to acknowledge the passing of Akira Toriyama. This episode was recorded before his death was announced. New Kaiju No. 8 Trailer + OneRep...

The 2024 Anime Awards popped off! In this special bonus episode, The Anime Effect counts down their top moments from the 2024 Anime Awards, including Megan Thee Stallion’s epic fit, surprise guests from Into the Spiderverse, and Jujutsu Kaisen's big wins. This is your one-stop shop for the epic show! Watch The Anime Awards Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own...

The Anime Effect is joined by journalist Chris Plante to dissect findings from “The Anime Opportunity,” a study that reveals the ACTUAL numbers behind what we already knew: anime is everywhere. PLUS, we discuss the latest Final Fantasy projects, Pokémon Day reveals, and more. Tower of God Season 2 Reveals First Look at New Animation True Beauty Anime Reveals First Clip from Upcoming Series One Pie...

The Anime Effect welcomes Caitlin Glass and the voice of Sung Jinwoo, Aleks Le, this week! The gang gives an inside scoop on all things Solo Leveling before they gush over Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and dream up their ideal Pokémon Day announcements.  Anime Awards Updates Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Film Unleashes Cataclysmic New Trailer Pokémon Confirms Pokémon Day 2024 Presents Showcase...

Welcome to The Anime Effect! We are sharing our anime origin stories, but not before bringing you the latest Anime Awards 2024 updates and gushing over the newly crowned best-selling Mario game of all time. Listen to the first episode of Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect right now! Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Becomes Best-Selling Mario Game of All Time Knuckles Live-Action Spinoff Series Reveals Stre...

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 discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠...