The Anime Effect

We’ve found another anime fan in the NFL: The New York Giants’ Jermaine Eluemunor! He’s sharing his anime ranking system for anime (his watchlist is endless!), the show he refuses to pause, and how he’s training to be a demon slayer? 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. T...

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has blessed The Anime Effect with Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle updates! PLUS, the hosts break down the news out of Pokémon Day, the latest updates on Haikyu!!, the Cowboy Bebop x Fortnite collab, and more. Pokémon Day Comes to a Close With New Pokémon Legends: Z-A Trailer Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Premieres July 18 in Japan Demon Sla...

The Anime Effect celebrates its first birthday! The hosts reminisce on their favorite guests and review some of the show's long-running inside jokes. PLUS, we share our 10 favorite anime shows of all time...! Pokémon Day Presentation Confirmed for February 27     The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All Anime Adaptation Announced  One   Piece Returns to Fenway Park for Another Boston Red...

The Anime Effect is predicting what could be announced on Pokémon Day, but will they be right? They also discuss The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All anime, a new One Piece collab, and the incredible Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy collection. Hear it all here first! Pokémon Day Presentation Confirmed for February 27 The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All Anime Adaptat...

The creator of Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima, is on The Anime Effect! He’s sharing who his favorite Fairy Tail characters are, how FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST came to be, and so much more! PLUS, the hosts reveal their favorite magical girl anime and their favorite ways anime love interests are introduced! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anim...

Who else is excited for BOCCHI THE ROCK! season 2?! The Anime Effect is here with the latest news on Bocchi, as well as the new Digimon RPG and Dragon Ball DAIMA. The hosts also discuss LiSA’s North American tour and make a helpful character guide for The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You. BOCCHI THE ROCK! Season 2 Announced New Digimon Story RPG and More Revealed...

Hazbin Hotel's Kimiko Glenn joins The Anime Effect to bless us with her angelic voice and reveal how Baby Shark inspired her Nifty voice. PLUS, the actress teases the secretive production of Spider-Verse with stories you won’t hear anywhere else! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah...

Were you expecting the new Anne Shirley anime? The hosts of The Anime Effect didn't, but they’re sharing the latest on the show as well as the latest Pokémon anime, the live-action Gundam film, and the EPIC My Hero Academia x Captain America: Brave New World collab. CoMix Wave Films to Deliver New Pokémon Anime About Dragonite Anne Shirley TV Anime Reveals Premiere Date, Key Visual, Teaser Trailer...

WWE Superstar Zelina Vega joins The Anime Effect to gush over her favorite anime characters, share how she selects her next ring cosplay, and even tell the wild story of how she met the English actor behind her anime “zaddy” Kyōjurō Rengoku. 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 team reunites to discuss the upcoming Art of Manga exhibition, IDOLiSH7 season 4, Go! Go! Loser Ranger! season 2, Komi Can't Communicate, MF GHOST, and the 2025 Tokyo Anime Award Festival results. Art of Manga Exhibition Brings Original Drawings and More to San Francisco IDOLiSH7 Season 4 TV Anime Announced Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Season 2 Anime Reveals Premiere Date, Main Visual Ko...

The Anime Effect welcomes comic artist Joe Eisma to share how manga and anime inspire his work and why he’s currently loving DAN DA DAN. PLUS, the hosts share updated anime starter packs for new fans who don't know where to start! 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...

The Anime Effect is talking about our hopes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection this week on The Anime Effect. PLUS, the hosts share the latest on Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, the live-action Solo Leveling adaptation, new Fortnite collabs, the return of One Piece's English dub, and more! Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Trailer Introduces All 14 Games Yu-Gi-Oh! Gets the Sanrio Treatment in Cut...

Dutch footballer Jeremie Frimpong shares how Naruto and other anime heroes inspire him on the field, drafts his dream anime soccer team, and shares his love for anime 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 of roundtable new...

The Anime Effect is talking anime and gaming headlines, starting with the news surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2. Then, they break down One Piece live-action updates, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid anime film, and the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live show ahead of its North America debut. Nintendo Officially Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 One Piece Live-Action Series Reveals Dragon Actor and M...

TurtleMe joins The Anime Effect to dish about The Beginning After the End’s journey to becoming a hit anime. PLUS, the hosts share their favorite anime crossovers as well as YOUR additions to our anime naughty-or-nice lists. 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 is breaking down this week’s top headlines, like the upcoming My Melody & Kuromi stop-motion series, the My Deer Friend Nokotan x DEEEER Simulator collab, the upcoming Ghosts of Tsushima anime, and so much more. Crunchyroll to Launch New Manga App in 2025 My Melody & Kuromi Stop-Motion Animation Series Streams in July 2025 My Deer Friend Nokotan Anime Collabs with DEEEER Simulator...

The Anime Effect returns this New Year with not one, but TWO anime English voice actors: Adam McArthur & Ryan Colt Levy. Known for their roles as Yuji Itadori (Jujutsu Kaisen) and Denji (Chainsaw Man), we find out how one of them guested on a Megan Thee Stallion song and their boba tea knowledge. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime e...

New year, new anime headlines. The Anime Effect is breaking down all the news that happened over the holidays, including the announcements from DAN DA DAN, My Hero Academia, GUNDAM, and even Attack on Titan! DAN DA DAN Season 2 Premieres in July 2025, Will Stream on Crunchyroll My Hero Academia Final Season Anime Premieres Autumn 2025 Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Anime Reveals July 2025 Release, Teaser Vi...

J-Pop global sensation LiSA is on The Anime Effect to talk about her music journey. She reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of her concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, designs her July 26 San Diego Comic-Con set list, and, of course, gushes over her love for Minions. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedma...

Listen in as The Anime Effect assigns New Year’s resolutions for anime characters from Re:ZERO, Dragon Ball DAIMA, and more. We also poll each other on our own resolutions before asking you all to spill your own! 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 m...

David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer, Late Night with the Devil) joins The Anime Effect to dish on his favorite anime and how his fave shows impact his work. PLUS, we talk about the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End escape room, the Look Back trailer, new Studio Ghibli & Hayao Miyazaki awards, and more. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime exp...

Merry Christmas! The Anime Effect is deciding which anime characters Santa should include on his naughty-or-nice lists & they are not holding back! You may think Baby Bananya deserves presents, but is there more lurking behind his eyes? Listen and give your thoughts on characters from DAN DA DAN, Delicious in Dungeon, and more. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll'...

The Anime Effect meets with Kenji Kamiyama and Philippa Boyens, the director and story creator of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim! The pair reveals how live-action films inspired the anime film & more "behind the scenes" details you won't hear elsewhere. PLUS, we debate whether a certain Gundam film is actually a Christmas movie. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hoste...

This week, The Anime Effect is discussing the latest Pokémon project from GAMEFREAK, if all the titles featured in Isekai∞Isekai truly fit, Godzilla’s next big fight, 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 roundtable news and di...

The Winter 2025 anime season has FINALLY been revealed, and we’re building our watchlists together! The Anime Effect breaks down the new and continuing shows everyone should know about. PLUS, we’re recommending our most anticipated shows and sharing which anime we’d like to see remade. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Ni...