The Anime Effect

The Anime Effect's boys all gather to break down CCXP Mexico 2025 as well as Hideo Kojima & Megan Thee Stallion’s anime ventures. PLUS, we react to One Piece's live-action take on Tony Tony Chopper and pick which manga they think would've been HUGE if it got an anime. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2, Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 and More Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 will...

The Anime Effect is breaking down the best moments and biggest winners from the 2025 Anime Awards, like Solo Leveling taking home Anime of the Year and more! We're talking about Kacey Musgraves’s Sailor Moon look, the event's new categories, and so much more. Anime Awards 2025 Winners: Anime of the Year and Full List Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-ho...

The Anime Effect is going all in on Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- season 4, Laid-Back Camp's 10th anniversary, and a sick Dragon Ball x Crocs collab. THEN, we’re recommending anime that surprised us this season and exploring the world of VTubers. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Anime Premieres in 2026 Laid-Back Camp Manga Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Special Exhibi...

The Rapping Reaper, the collector of souls, Mori Calliope, is HERE! on The Anime Effect! She’s sharing her hololive journey, the anime she’d kill to write a song for, and she even reveals whose team she’s on: Kendrick or Drake! 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 sho...

The Anime Effect enjoys a blast from the past, discussing an update from Kingdom Hearts IV! Then, they share the latest from the Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, the return of Death Note: The Musical, a special Converse x Naruto Shippuden collab, and more. Plus, we’re recommending “cute boys doing cute things” anime because obviously. Kingdom Hearts IV Screenshots Offer Fresh Signs of Life Ra...

J-Pop star Ado is on The Anime Effect, and she’s sharing her gateway anime, the reason she will never stop talking about vocaloid music, her experience performing music for One Piece Film Red, and how she launched her career on a 3DS. Don’t miss this unique conversation with Ado! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas...

The Anime Effect is chatty this week as its hosts talk: the latest Anime Awards 2025 updates, the upcoming Godzilla x Kong: Supernova movie, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk's anime, and more. PLUS, we reveal our favorite spring 2025 anime season openers and endings because the competition was fierce. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime exp...

Critical Role's Matthew Mercer is high rolling with The Anime Effect! He's going behind-the-scenes with his most iconic anime roles, disclosing his best DM tips, and sorting several characters he’s played into DnD classes. 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 sharing the latest anime headlines, discussing the new film Scarlet, the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train re-release, Link Click season 3, the latest Umamusume: Pretty Derby game, and some new Haikyu!! & Gundam merch. Crunchyroll News Puzzles Mamoru Hosoda's New Film Scarlet Reveals Teaser Trailer, Visual, Announces November 21 Release Date Demon Slayer -K...

WNBA All-Star Diamond DeShields is on The Anime Effect to share how anime helped her heal after spinal surgery that almost immobilized her, and to draft her own anime basketball team. You do not want to miss it! 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...

The Anime Effect hosts reunite to discuss all the anime news this week, like DAN DA DAN season 2's new villain EVIL EYE, Look Back’s big award win, and the manga collabs from Converse & UNIQLO, including Doraemon and Nana. PLUS, we’re recommending our favorite anime that only needed one season to reel us in! DAN DA DAN Season 2 Anime Debuts New Trailer Look Back Anime Film Wins Best Animation Awar...

VTuber Matara Kan joins The Anime Effect to recount their journey from a hardcore anime fan to a casual watcher and back. Is there a right way to be an anime fan? Tune in to find out! 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 dis...

The Anime Effect hosts are outing themselves this week as they reveal the manga & anime they won't finish because they REFUSE to say goodbye. But first, the gang discusses the return of Mugen Train to theaters, All Might’s new look in My Hero Academia, the Star Wars: Visions expansion, and more. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train North America Re-Release Announced Starting May...

Singer-songwriter mxmtoon (aka Maia) is on The Anime Effect to share which anime characters she thinks would love her music, why she loves isekai anime, her dream Fortnite collab, 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 roundtabl...

The Anime Effect has plenty to talk about this week! From the newest installment of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: STEEL BALL RUN to THE GHOST IN THE SHELL’s new anime, we have all the latest anime & gaming news right here. PLUS, the hosts recommend anime with slow starts! STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Anime Announced THE GHOST IN THE SHELL TV Anime Reveals New Trailer, Visual Mobile Suit Gun...

Troy Baker is Joel in The Last of Us, and he’s now on The Anime Effect! Troy shares how being a father has shaped his view of Joel, his potential involvement in The Last of Us season 2, how Chris Sabat (literally) drove him into the world of anime dubbing, and teases his upcoming projects. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts...

The Anime Effect's hosts FINALLY share their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, DAN DA DAN season 2, and more. PLUS, the hosts attempt to convince each other, in 60 seconds or less, to watch anime they wouldn’t normally go for. Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Date, Pricing and Games Revealed DAN DA DAN Season 2 Release Date, Visual, Evil Eye Cast Revealed DAN DA DAN Manga Passes 10 Million Copies...

The 2025 Anime Awards season starts NOW! The hosts react to the just-released nominee list and reveal which categories they’re most anticipating. 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 a...

The Anime Effect is talking the latest from Nintendo, Re:ZERO, KONOSUBA, and... Major League Baseball? Then, the hosts recommend anime that go against the norm, read your comments, and talk about Five Nights at Freddy's for way too long! Nintendo Reveals New Tomodachi Life, Rhythm Heaven Games in Latest Direct The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Movie Release Date Revealed MLB Announces Heroes of the...

Crunchyroll’s Spring 2025 lineup is here! It’s time to finish your current anime watchlist and start a new one because anime like Fire Force, The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, One Piece, The Beginning After the End, The Apothecary Diaries, and Wind Breaker are releasing new seasons this spring! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in...

AnimeJapan 2025 reveals our favorite titles are coming back, so we’re dedicating this episode to those big hits! We're talking Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT, My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON & CITY THE ANIMATION. DIGIMON BEATBREAK Anime Announced for October 2025 TRIGUN STARGAZE Anime Premieres in 2026, Super Teaser Visual Released Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze...

Comic icons Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti join us to drop The Anime Effect's first-ever Kimba the White Lion nod and detail how they revolutionized Harley Quinn at DC Comics. 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...

The anime headlines are NOT missing! The Anime Effect discusses the upcoming Gachiakuta anime Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon, the long-awaited All You Need Is Kill anime, and the manga fans want to see adapted into anime the most. PLUS, we’re discussing the universal trauma inflicted by one of Disney's greatest theme park rides. Gachiakuta Anime Premieres in July 2025, Will Stream on Crunchyroll Kaiju...

The Anime Effect is joined this week by two legends: Grodius Maximus & Sawborg Destructo of the rock band GWAR! The pair reveals which anime makes them proud of their human creations (us), how anime inspires their music, and more. PLUS, global superstar J Balvin drops in with a surprise message?! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime e...

The Anime Effect shares the show's most exciting headlines yet, from the latest on Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, Monster Hunter Wilds, and the Baby Shark movie. Buckle up! Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Anime Reveals New Visual, January 2026 Release My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime Releases New Main T...