The Anime Effect

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 moments and maybe even hear from some special guests working on the series. Let’s enter the abyss… together!

Listen wherever you get your podcasts. First episode releases Sunday, July 6 after the premiere of Gachiakuta.

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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 show is a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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• HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
• SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
• V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
• MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano
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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 Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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• HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
• SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
• V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
• MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano
• EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

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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, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 Announced With The Eminence in Shadow Joining the Cast

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Anime Reveals New Teaser Trailer

Silent Hill 1 Remake in the Works at Bloober Team

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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 President. The show is a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 of Play 2025 Delivers Silent Hill f, Digimon Story Details

Xbox Games Showcase

ATLUS announced Persona 4 Revival

Nyaight of the Living Cat Anime Unleashes New Trailer, Visual, Cast and Theme Song News

Given The Double Album: Hiiragi mix & To the Sea Comes to Theaters Later This Month

Fira X Wear Launches My Hero Academia Line Styled After UA Sports Uniforms

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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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• HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
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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 begin airing in Japan on July 5 at 24:00 JST

Megan Thee Stallion Will Drop An Anime Series On Amazon Prime Video

Death Stranding Anime in the Works According to Hideo Kojima

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Anime Premieres on July 19

Live-Action One Piece Season 2 Trailer Introduces Chopper Ahead of 2026 Premiere

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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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• HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
• SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
• V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
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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-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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 Exhibition

Texas Rangers MLB Team Hosts JUJUTSU KAISEN Night with Official Anime Jerseys

D.N.Angel Anime Series Now Available on Crunchyroll

Dragon Ball Z Crocs Return in Frieza and Cell Styles

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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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• HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
• SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
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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 show is a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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

Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Anime Premieres on July 5

Dragon Ball DAIMA, Solo Leveling Season 2 and More Nominated for 2025 Astra Awards

The Anime Effect was named Best New Podcast at 2025 Digiday Media Awards

Death Note: The Musical to Hold 10th Anniversary Performance in Tokyo

Converse x Naruto Shippuden Chuck Taylor All Stars Launch May 22

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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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• HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
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• V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
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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 Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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• HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
• SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
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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 experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train 4K Re-Release Tickets Now on Sale

Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Sneak Peek Attached to Mugen Train Re-Release

Link Click Season 3 to Premiere in 2026

The Quintessential Quintuplets Dungeon RPG Revealed for Consoles

Umamusume: Pretty Derby Game Sets English Launch Date on Mobile, PC

Haikyu!! Team Cardigans Come to Life in New Steady Hands Collection

7-Eleven Japan Now Has Its Own Gundam Model Kit

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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 Award at Japan Movie Critics Awards

Neon Genesis Evangelion Concert Featuring Yoko Takahashi Heads to North America

Giant Evangelion Statue Unveiled in Real-Life Village-3

Doraemon and Converse Team up for Trio of Anniversary Sneakers

Ai Yazawa x UNIQLO T-Shirt Collab Features Fresh New Nana Manga Art 

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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 14

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Anime Suits Up in Armored All Might Visual

My Hero Academia: You're Next Anime Movie Now Available on Crunchyroll

Kenji Kamiyama’s Star Wars: Visions Short the Ninth Jedi Expands to Limited Series

Kingdom Season 6 Anime Announced for October 2025

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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 Gundam: THE ORIGIN Deluxe Edition Manga Announced for Fall 2025

Lycoris Recoil -Friends are thieves of time.- Short Anime Streams on Crunchyroll Starting April 16

My Happy Marriage Renews Its Vows with New Anime Announcement

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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 in Print

Gundam Wing 30th Anniversary Project Launches with Website and New Art Book

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime TV Specials Now Available Exclusively on Crunchyroll

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Season 2 Anime Announced

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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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 Game Anime Project with Director Hiroshi Shimizu

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Anime Announced

KONOSUBA -God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3 -BONUS STAGE- and More Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll

Shangri-La Frontier Season 3 Anime Announced

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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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!

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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 Arc Anime Film Premieres in Japan on September 19

New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT Anime Reveals July 2025 Premiere in New Trailer

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Anime Premieres in October 2025, Will Stream on Crunchyroll

CITY THE ANIMATION Anime Paints the Town Red in 1st Trailer

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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.

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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 No. 8: Mission Recon Anime Movie North America Release Dates Announced

Award-Winning All You Need Is Kill Light Novel Gets Anime Film

Tokyo Ghoul Dead by Daylight Crossover Introduces Ken Kaneki as New Killer

Nue's Exorcist Tops AnimeJapan's 'Manga We Want To See Animated Ranking' Poll for 2025

KONOSUBA's Misadventures Will Continue in New Anime Sequel

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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?!

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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 Trailer, Will Stream on Crunchyroll

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie International Release Dates Announced

MLB x Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Collaboration Revealed with New ufotable Short

Monster Hunter Wilds Sells 8 Million in 3 Days, Breaking Capcom Record

Little Shark's Day Out Anime Movie Reveals 2nd Key Visual, New Characters

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Anime Adaptation Announced

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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?

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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 Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Release Date Revealed

Haikyu!! 2nd Anime Film Reveals First Teaser Trailer and Art

Cowboy Bebop Fortnite Collab Delivers Themed Outfits, Quests

Lazarus TV Anime Debuts on April 5 on Adult Swim

Luffy Dunks On Marines in One Piece x LA Lakers Anime Short

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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 Sox Collab    

Inu-Oh   Director Masaaki Yuasa Opens New Anime Studio    

Magic:   The Gathering Final Fantasy Cards Showcase Art from Entire Series 

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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 Adaptation Announced

One Piece Returns to Fenway Park for Another Boston Red Sox Collab

Inu-Oh Director Masaaki Yuasa Opens New Anime Studio

Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Cards Showcase Art from Entire Series

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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!

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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 in Latest PlayStation Showcase

Dragon Ball DAIMA Final Episode to Air on February 28

LiSA Announces North America Tour “Another Great Day” (UPDATED)

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Character Guide

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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!

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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

Gundam Live-Action Film Gets Co-Financed by Bandai Namco Filmworks, Legendary

My Hero Academia Anime Assembles Collab with Captain America: Brave New World

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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.

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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

Komi Can't Communicate Manga Ends After 9-Year Serialization

MF GHOST Manga Ending Date Announced

Look Back, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Win Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2025 Anime Of The Year Awards

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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!

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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 Cute New Collab

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Gets North America Theatrical Release Date

Live-Action Solo Leveling Adaptation in the Works

Fortnite x Kaiju No. 8 Collab Goes Live with Cosmetics Bundle

Hatsune Miku is the Fortnite Festival Season 7 Icon

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime Reveals Premiere Date, Cast in New Trailer

One Piece Season 15 Voyage 2 English Dub Coming to Crunchyroll

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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!

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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 More for Season 2

One Piece Live-Action Drums up 3 New Cast Members

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Anime Film Reveals Release Date, Cast and Staff in New Trailer

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live North American Tour Dates Announced

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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.

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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 for Viral Dance DLC

Dead by Daylight Launches Junji Ito Collab, Ito Reacts to Outfits

Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Anime Series Officially Announced, Premieres in 2027

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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.

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