The Anime Effect

Khleo Thomas & Lena Lemon join The Anime Effect for a very special edition of the show. It's battle royale time! Who will be crowned as the ultimate anime fan? You'll have to tune in to find out...! Follow along with the emoji game: 🐉 ⚽️ 💤 👻 ➡️ 🥚 🍵 📔 🐱 1️⃣ 🤜 👨🏻‍🦲 ⚓ 🌒 🐈‍⬛ ⛓️ 🪚 🧍‍♂️ 💅 🪡 🎎 🍓🍍🗑️ 🦎 👹 🎱 🗡️ 🖼️ 🌐 👽 👻 👵🏻 🃏 👮 🌸 🤖 👼 🪑 🦸‍♂️ 📚 😭 👩🏻 ❤️ 👱🏻‍♂️ Welcome t...

One Piece is taking over The Anime Effect with a slew of MAJOR updates, including a very special sneak peek. Plus! We go over the biggest winners of the 2026 Tokyo Anime Awards and revisit Digimon ahead of its long-awaited comeback! ONE PIECE Night Returns to T-Mobile Park in March for Mariners Game  Boston Red Sox x ONE PIECE Theme Night Returns This May with Themed Bomber Jacket, Plush ONE PIECE...

BABYMETAL is in the studio! Seriously! The group reveals the anime trios they love most, their reactions to joining the One-Punch Man universe, why metal and anime pair so well, 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 roundtable news and...

We're breaking down the FIRST announcements of the 2026 Anime Awards, the upcoming JUJUTSU KAISEN global tour, the shocking finale of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY, and the next era of GHOST IN THE SHELL. You ready for it? Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Sets May 23 for 10th Anniversary, Yoko Takahashi to Perform JUJUTSU KAISEN in Concert Global Music Tour Kicks Off in June MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY...

Pop star Crystal Kay stops by the studio on her first North American tour to unpack her favorite anime, why she wants to create more music for anime, and the magical girl icon who made her feel seen. 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 roundta...

What's on the agenda today? Dragon Ball drops a HUGE update for its 40th anniversary, The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie is heading to US theaters, and The Apothecary Diaries x Steady Hands collection is looking peak. PLUS, we have big emotions about Yoshi! Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Anime Travels on with Creditless Opening, Ending Videos Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol Anime Of...

Trigun & TRIGUN STARGAZE creator Yasuhiro Nightow tells us his favorite (and least favorite) Trigun characters, what he loves about the new anime adaptation, and so much more. Tune in 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...

It's official! We're breaking down the top 10 anime crushes of 2025 and blushing for real. PLUS! We talk about KONOSUBA-God's blessing on this wonderful world! Season 4, the ultimate live-action One Piece collab with NERF, and even ranking the best OPs from My Hero Academia's catalog. Top 10 Anime Crushes of 2025 According to Fans KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world! Season 4 Anime Co...

Will Solo Leveling inspire the next big pop hit? It seems hemlocke springs is convinced the anime can do it. The artist is taking a break from touring to chat with us about her new album & the top anime she'd recommend to Chappel Roan and Conan Gray! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and...

We've got ZERO chill on this week's episode as we're dissecting the live-action ONE PIECE season 2 trailer, discussing what we know about Godzilla Minus Zero, revealing the anime nominated for 2026 Annie Awards, and more. PLUS, we go all-in on YOUR most anticipated anime of 2026. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3 Episodes 1-2 Recap, “Execution / One More Time” Live-Action ONE PIECE Season 2 Trailer Sets Sta...

We’re welcoming our first-ever figure skater to the show, Amber Glenn! She’s a world champion, a 2026 Olympic hopeful, and a MASSIVE anime fan. She’s sharing her favorite titles and pitching her own dream anime series, 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 P...

The Anime Effect is locked in this week as we discuss ALL the exciting news out of Jump Festa 2026, the impressive winter anime lineup, Gachiakuta season 2, the new Kaguya-sama: Love Is War movie, and lots more. Jump Festa 2026: All the Big News from the Event! Crunchyroll Winter 2026 Anime Season Lineup Announced! Sentenced to Be a Hero English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast & Crew  My Hero A...

Solo Leveling's Animation Producer Atsushi Kaneko and Action Director Yoshihiro Kanno are answering OUR questions today on this special holiday re-release. The pair shares how they navigated the adaptation process, what the fans mean to them, and their hopes for Solo Leveling's future. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Ni...

Matara Kan, the world's most resilient VTuber, joins The Anime Effect this week in a special re-release. The star shares how they define anime fandom, their anime comeback era, and what it means to re-embrace the medium today, as it booms globally. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Le...

Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, mangaka and graffiti designer of Gachiakuta, star in this special re-release episode of The Anime Effect. The pair reveals their real-life inspirations, how they teamed up on Gachiakuta, 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....

Welcome to The Anime Effect's special holiday episode! We're breaking down the most memorable anime of 2025 with peak superlatives! PLUS, all the hosts reveal their favorite anime of the year. 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 stars behind Solo Camping for Two, Daiki Hamano and Mizuki Niizaki, join The Anime Effect to talk about their IRL camping adventures and the meals that prepared them for this hit series.  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 going in on the news this week as your favorite '00s shonen series is FINALLY getting an anime. Plus, we discuss the Kaguya-sama: Love Is War special, the new Sentenced to Be a Hero anime, and our 2025 anime stats. Crunchyroll Arc Returns for 2025: Discover Your Anime Year in Review New Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Anime Special Reveals December 31 Broadcast in New Trailer PSYREN T...

Mori Calliope, your favorite deadbeat VTuber & the beloved singer behind Gachiakuta, is BACK on The Anime Effect! She's revealing her love for Rudo, Amo, and the trash-ridden world of Gachiakuta! 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...

It's official! Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is going to the Golden Globes! This week, we're discussing the historic nomination, the new Code Geass anime, the latest TRIGUN STARGAZE updates, and Solo Leveling's epic NBA collaboration nobody should miss! Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Earns Golden Globe Nomination Code Geass: Hoshi Oi no Aspal Anime Announced TRIGUN STARGAZE Anime R...

SPYAIR and yama talk with The Anime Effect about their most iconic anime songs before somehow summoning Hamtaro...! Don’t miss this double interview & our exclusive Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Complete Blu-ray box set unboxing. 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...

The Anime Effect is back and in rare form as our hosts discuss the new Godzilla anime, the latest updates on Fire Force season 3, but that's not all! Attack on Titan is making a comeback with its best collaboration yet, and we've got A LOT to say about it. Orange, Igloo Studio Produce New Godzilla Anime Series Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim Anime Adaptation Announced Fire Force Season 3 Anime...

Critical Role's Matthew Mercer isn't just a DM; he's a veteran anime voice actor as well. In this special rerelease, the star joins The Anime Effect to revisit his greatest anime roles and sort a few of these characters into their rightful DnD classes. 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 kicks off this week with the first-ever Dragon Ball character poll, the return of BOCCHI THE ROCK!, the upcoming Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Tokusatsu series, and a new ONE PIECE collab. PLUS, we build your ultimate anime travel guide! Dragon Ball Launches First Global Character Popularity Poll BOCCHI THE ROCK! Stage Play Returns with 4th Show in February 2026  Super Space...

Starforge's PC master, Ariel Luna, builds the ultimate Solo Leveling PC in our studio this week, and he’s telling us everything about the process. If you want your rig to be stronger than Sung Jinwoo, this episode was made for you! 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...