The Anime Effect

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...

The Anime Effect gathers to discuss the latest anime and video game news, like Godzilla Minus One's potential sequel, a brand-new Death Note video game, the latest on the live-action Gundam film, 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 r...

The Anime Effect sits down with Baldur's Gate 3 stars Neil Newbon & Devora Wilde to discuss the fan craze surrounding their amazing characters, the depth of D&D storytelling, and the inclusive world Baldur's Gate built. 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 l...

Anania, the host of @gaydar.show on TikTok, joins The Anime Effect to gush over their anime favorites, explain how they connect to anime as a queer person, and what it's like to watch Naruto as a kid during church. 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...

The Anime Effect gets into the news out of New York Comic Con, from favorite moments to exciting anime announcements, including work from Cowboy Bebop's creator. PLUS, Leah gives us the inside scoop after seeing “Attack on Titan: The Musical" at long last! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray...

Emmy and Annie award-winning director Jorge R. Gutierrez joins this week to reveal how his film The Book of Life came to be, how Spirited Away inspires his craft, and the unexpected way the director encountered anime for the very first time. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah Pres...

The Anime Effect continues to be BLESSED with more anime announcements! We're talking all about the latest from My Hero Academia, One Piece, WIND BREAKER, SK8 the Infinity, and more! PLUS, we reveal our favorite mech anime (besides Neon Genesis Evangelion & Gurren Lagann). My Hero Academia Anime Final Season Officially Announced for 2025 One Piece Anime Announces Hiatus, Newly-Edited Fish-Man Isla...

Yūsuke Kobayashi, the voice actor for Re:ZERO’s Subaru, is on The Anime Effect! The star shares how his experience voicing the isekai icon has impacted his life and what fans can expect from season 3, which is now streaming on Crunchyroll. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah Presid...

The Anime Effect is throwing hands over unpopular anime opinions! But first, the hosts share the latest on Oshi no Ko, the upcoming Fate/Zero musical & more! PLUS, we're finally settling the debate for good: Does Shangri-La Frontier fit into the isekai genre? One Piece Anime Celebrates 25 Years With Special Episode on October 20 JUJUTSU KAISEN Manga Ending Celebrated with Special Art, 100 Million...

All hands on deck! The Anime Effect is breaking down the Fall 2024 anime lineup coming to Crunchyroll. From Dragon Ball DAIMA to DAN DA DAN, we're helping you build your fall anime watchlist NOW. 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...

What do Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Wistoria: Wand and Sword, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime all have in common? The Anime Effect tells you about this week and shares a Sailor Moon shoe collab, Studio TRIGGER's new Transformers anime, and more. Dragon Ball DAIMA English Dub Premiere Heads to U.S. Theaters This November Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Season 2 Confirmed Wistoria...

The Anime Effect gang is back together, and they have anime to discuss! The DAN DA DAN anime is coming this fall, season 2 of Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian is in production, City manga is getting an anime adaptation, and more! PLUS, Devil May Cry may not be an anime, but who isn’t pumped for the animated series?! One Piece Live-Action Series Finds Their Baroque Works Leaders, Miss A...

OMA stopped by The Anime Effect with Shing02, and they are anime baby birds who need YOUR anime recommendations! The pair shares how their Luv(sic) Hexalogy Tour came to be and what collaborations may be in store for their future discography...! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah...

Just when you thought The Anime Effect couldn’t share more about Dragon Ball Daima, we have a release date! The hosts are back to talk all things Dragon Ball, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Solo Leveling season 2, BOCCHI THE ROCK! films, and more. PLUS, they’re sharing how anime has changed their lives...! Dragon Ball DAIMA Streams on Crunchyroll Starting October 11 DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Trailer T...

Kohshi, Keigo, Take, Got's & Iwasaki from FLOW are taking the stage with The Anime Effect! The stars stopped by Crunchyroll HQ while on their ANIME SHIBARI world tour to share what 20 years of making music means to them. 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...

The Anime Effect is BACK to break down the latest anime headlines, like SPY x FAMILY CODE: White coming to streaming, Dragon Ball Daima updates, Stray Kids' return to Tower of God, and more! PLUS, the hosts create anime starter packs for new fans and reveal which anime they began with low expectations that ended up blowing them away. SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Anime Movie Streams on Crunchyroll Star...

We open the Anime Expo Vault to share our conversation with the director of the Apothecary Diaries, Norihiro Naganuma. The Anime Effect chats with the anime executive about their favorite moments from Season 1 and what we can expect to see in Season 2. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, an...

Even MORE Bananya & Dragon Ball Daima are on the way! The Anime Effect is giving you ALL the details! PLUS, we’re sharing our favorite webtoon recommendations and the anime quotes you think we overlooked in our recent bracket! Dragon Ball Daima TV Anime Starts October 11 With Extended 1st Episode Bananya Around the World Anime Premieres October 2024, Will Stream on Crunchyroll Attack on Titan Laun...

Shing02 and SPIN MASTER A-1 are on The Anime Effect to reveal the real-life experiences that created the iconic song Battlecry, the OP of Samurai Champloo. PLUS, they discuss their current Luv(sic) Hexalogy Tour and share their biggest hip-hop inspirations. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murra...

The Anime Effect is BACK with the hosts' final conversations from EVO 2024. Jaidlyn, Damascus & Rynge share their dream anime fighting games, characters, and D&D campaigns. Oh, and they dunk on Nick REPEATEDLY. 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...

The Anime Effect shares the latest casting updates from the live-action One Piece series, some exciting news from Nintendo, and the next anime films coming to theaters. THEN, the hosts recommend our favorite overpowered anime & choose which anime characters they're most like. One Piece Live-Action Casting Roundup Nintendo Museum Opens Its Playful Doors in Japan on October 2 Animal Crossing: Pocket...

The Anime Effect's hosts choose their top anime quote of all time this week! With quotes from favorite characters like Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece), Kamina (Gurren Lagann), Mikasa Ackerman (Attack on Titan), and others... who will take the crown? It's time we find out. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, L...

The Anime Effect gathers this week to mourn the end of the JUJUTSU KAISEN manga and get hyped for Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! anime. PLUS, the hosts debate which anime tournament arc is the best and ask which opening themes are criminally underrated. Crunchyroll and Spotify Team Up to Spotlight Dedicated Anime Hub Attack on Titan Caps Off Saga With Colossal THE FINAL CHAPTERS Compilation Anime Film...

My Hero Academia stars Daiki Yamashita and Kenta Miyake, the voices of Deku and All Might, are on The Anime Effect! The actors reveal which quirk they would choose to have in real life and what they hope fans take away from My Hero Academia. Listen in! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, an...

The Anime Effect is breaking down the hottest anime headlines with the help of Anime News Network’s Lynzee Loveridge. The gang discusses updates from THE ONE PIECE, The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World, SK8 the Infinity, Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE, and more! THE ONE PIECE Remake Anime Sails With First Details on Production Italian Rock Band Måneskin Goes Big for Summer Sonic with At...