The Anime Effect

Kei Urana & Hideyoshi Andou, mangaka and graffiti designer of Gachiakuta, are on The Anime Effect this week to discuss how garbage led them to greatness. 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...

The Anime Effect is here to tell fans they can see Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle in theaters early! Plus, we're breaking down the music of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc and the Yu-Gi-Oh! x Nike collab we CANNOT believe is happening! Also, if you want a magical girl retirement plan, we've got just the deal for you! Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Hos...

Julio Rodríguez, center fielder for the Seattle Mariners, is on The Anime Effect to talk about his favorite anime, build a chaotic yet powerful anime dream team, and reveal the anime he makes ALL his teammates watch. 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 live...

The Anime Effect can barely contain its excitement because we now know the English dub cast for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie! PLUS, a new ONE PIECE anime is underway while Black Clover celebrates its biggest anniversary yet. We’re also making the ultimate magical girl retirement plans if you want in! Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Announces E...

The creator of the Let’s Play Leeanne Krecic (aka Mongie) talks behind-the-scenes of the Let’s Play anime, including what did and didn’t make it through the adaptation process, her inspiration behind this story, and her reaction to watching the anime for the first time. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman,...

The Anime Effect has a lot to discuss this week! We’re unpacking another record-breaking week for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the upcoming Akane-banashi anime adaptation, One Piece's new cafe in L.A., and so much more! Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Reaches 10th Highest-Grossing Film in Japan in Just 17 Days Akane-banashi Anime Adaptation Officially Announced for 2026 One Piece...

Paloma Mami is on The Anime Effect this week talking about the anime inspirations behind her new album, Códigos de Muñeka, and explains why she stays loyal to her man Guts from Berserk! 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 d...

The Anime Effect has a LOT to say after SDCC 2025! We’re breaking down Demon Slayer’s record-breaking opening weekend in Japan, Crunchyroll’s Anime NYC schedule, the titles coming to theaters for Anime Nights this fall, and more. PLUS, the hosts stand their ground & debate whether the Naruto or One Piece universe would win in a fight! Japan Box Office: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castl...

Matt Heafy is on The Anime Effect not only to talk about his love for Death Note, Steins;Gate, and Solo Leveling, but also to share the inspiration behind his chart-topping music, tattoos, and his god-tier guitar collection. 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 finally proves whether its hosts could survive Nyaight of the Living Cat, and you can take the quiz too! PLUS! We’re also talking all the latest on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, a special poll for My Hero Academia stans, and the new anime series we are excited for (and maybe even manifested?)! Could You Survive Nyaight of the Living Cat? Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no...

J-Pop star Ado is on The Anime Effect, and she’s sharing her gateway anime, the reason she will always love vocaloid music, her experience performing music for One Piece Film Red, and how she launched her career on a 3DS. 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 here with the latest on the live-action Solo Leveling series, Demon Slayer’s SDCC appearance, and a whole bunch of anime collabs we’re not sure we’re cool enough to wear. THEN, we’re sharing our best yuri recs and debating the best vehicles in anime during Fan Service. Live-Action Solo Leveling Casts Byeon Woo-seok as Sung Jinwoo Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle H...

The Anime Effect chats with the English voice of Kafka Hibino, Nazeeh Tarsha, and Kaiju No. 8 ADR Director Shawn Gann in our FIRST episode out of Anime Expo 2025! Learn who their favorite Kaiju is from the series (HINT: It’s not Kaiju No. 8) and their hopes for season 2. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman...

The Anime Effect is BACK from Anime Expo 2025, and they are ready to discuss all the news from the big con. Hear the latest on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End season 2, The Apothecary Diaries, and SO MUCH more. PLUS, we’re pitching our (mostly) original anime ideas in Fan Service. Anime Expo 2025: All the Big News from the Event! Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Anime Announced Fri...

In our very first episode, we're breaking down the very first episode of the brand new anime Gachiakuta! Listen in and share your thoughts in the comments as hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President talk out the trash and share their biggest takeaways and favorite lines from episode one of Gachiakuta.  Want to hear more? Subscribe to The Gachiakuta After Show podcast on Spotify or...

The Anime Effect is breaking down the most anticipated titles of the Summer 2025 season. Come build your summer anime watchlist with our hosts, and ping us in the comments if we missed a show you cannot wait to watch! 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 liv...

The Anime Effect is dishing some much-deserved fan service in their new segment, but FIRST! Hear the latest on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle film, the new Crunchyroll News x Newtype magazine, and everything we know so far about My Hero Academia: Vigilantes season 2. PLUS, we break down the reveal of DIGIMON BEATBREAK. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunc...

Get ready to talk out the trash with The Anime Effect on The Gachiakuta After Show! In the highly anticipated anime series airing on Crunchyroll based on the manga of the same name by Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, main character Rudo is exiled from his home and becomes a trash beast slayer in order to survive. Each week on the show, we’ll recap the latest events from the anime, share our favorite...

Kiera Please is here to tell The Anime Effect that your cosplay does NOT have to be perfect! She also tries to convince you to woo her character in Date Everything! and bravely attempts to argue why her favorite JoJo is best JoJo. 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...

We’re launching a brand new show! The Anime Effect shares all the details on Gachiakuta, the new Kaguya-sama: Love Is War TV special, the first Chainsaw Man movie, the VINLAND SAGA manga, and more. PLUS! We're discussing our brand-new Gachiakuta after show ahead of its debut! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Fri...

Solo Leveling's animation producer Atsushi Kaneko & action cirector Yoshihiro Kanno are answering OUR questions today on The Anime Effect. The team shares how they navigated the hit adaptation, 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 – Nicholas Friedman, LeAl...

The Anime Effect is talking about PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT’s return, the latest My Hero Academia trailer for its FINAL season, and more. THEN, the hosts reveal if they have any secret anime watchlists they're willing to expose. New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT Anime Premieres on July 9 Dragon Ball DAIMA Named Best Anime Series at 2025 Astra TV Awards Isekai Quartet Season 3 Anime Annou...

Purity Ring's MJ and Corin Roddick join The Anime Effect to share why they love Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, how anime impacts their music, and reveal why they prefer the original Fullmetal Alchemist anime over Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah...

The Anime Effect is STOKED for Anime Expo 2025, and once you hear about all its panels, you will be too! We’re also talking about PlayStation’s State of Play 2025, the new Nyaight of the Living Cat anime. PLUS! We fix your anime watchlist and recommend titles that newer fans will fall in love with. Crunchyroll Heads to Anime Expo 2025 with New Anime Premieres, Panels and More PlayStation’s State o...

David Dastmalchian is BACK to share everything he can about playing Mr. 3 in the live-action One Piece TV series, the other anime roles he wants to play, his thoughts on Black Butler, and his new show Murderbot. 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 mi...