The Anime Effect

Jean-Ken Johnny of MAN WITH A MISSION joins The Anime Effect this week! He shares his band’s epic origin story, how they create music for anime, and the manga he can’t get enough of. Tune in!

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 ready to answer all YOUR anime questions! Get hyped for some exclusive San Diego Comic-Con concerts, the SANDA TV anime, and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End as it goes to war for a big award. THEN, hosts reveal their fave 2024 anime power system!

Toei Animation and Crunchyroll Announce One Piece 25th Anniversary: Symphonic Voyage Concert for San Diego Comic-Con

Crunchyroll Brings LiSA to the Stage for San Diego Comic-Con Concert

Paru Itagaki's SANDA Manga Gets TV Anime from Science SARU

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Solo Leveling and More Nominated for Astra TV Awards 

Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 Anime Announced for 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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• HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
• SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
• V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
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Global sensation LiSA is joining The Anime Effect this week! LiSA is dishing behind-the-scenes secrets about her concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, designing her San Diego Comic-Con concert set list, and, of course, gushing over her beloved Minions.

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's hosts are BACK from Anime Expo 2024, and they have so many stories to tell. From the best panels to meeting fans in person, the gang is sharing all their favorite moments and announcements from Anime Expo 2024, from TRIGUN STARGAZE to PANTY & STOCKING.

TRIGUN STAMPEDE “Final Phase” Revealed as TRIGUN STARGAZE

Fire Force Season 3 Anime Comes to Crunchyroll April 2025

New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT Anime Reveals Latest Teaser Visual, Main Staff, 2025 Release (UPDATED)

Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- Anime Announced, Crunchyroll to Stream

Omniscient Reader Anime Officially Announced by Aniplex and Crunchyroll

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 crew is living it up at Anime Expo and discussing the biggest headlines this week! Listen in to learn about the just-announced Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie Trilogy, Megan Thee Stallion’s love letter to JUJUTSU KAISEN, and our reaction to Suicide Squad Isekai.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie Trilogy Announced

Megan Thee Stallion Samples JUJUTSU KAISEN Soundtrack on New Song 'Otaku Hot Girl'

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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GRAMMY-nominated artist & Euphoria composer Labrinth joins The Anime Effect to talk about his wild gateway anime, how TikTok is shaping the music industry, and how anime inspires his concerts. Plus, Noah Lyles reps Yu-Gi-Oh!, LiSA comes to theaters, and David Dastmalchian joins the cast of the One Piece live-action show.

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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Black Butler's Ciel and Sebastian react to the anime’s return and share behind-the-scenes details on the Public School Arc. But first! The Anime Effect shares what Nintendo Direct reveals they’re most anticipating, what we know about Delicious in Dungeon season 2, and more.

ROUNDUP: Nintendo Primes Fans With New Metroid Teaser, New Zelda Game

Fitness Boxing Feat. HATSUNE MIKU Gets in the Ring on Switch This Fall

Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME Announced for Mobile and PC

Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 Anime Officially Announced

I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Season 2 Confirmed

Gachiakuta Manga Announces TV Anime Adaptation for 2025

Crunchyroll Summer 2024 Anime Season Lineup 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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Writer Bri Lawrence joins The Anime Effect to talk about her new book, The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know! Plus, the hosts break down the best queer manga, top-tier magical girl stories, and SPY x FAMILY season 3!

SPY x FAMILY Season 3 Announced

Crunchyroll Anime Expo Panels + Premieres

Crunchyroll to Bring BOCCHI THE ROCK! Recap Movies to North American Theaters

Seven New Series Coming to Crunchyroll Starting this Summer

BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- Anime Movie North America Tickets Now on Sale

Sailor Moon Cosmos Anime Films Reveals Global Streaming Date

MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES Anime 2nd Opening Song Tops Billboard Japan's Overall Song Charts for First Half of 2024

Speaking of OPs, the results are in for your favorite spring OPs!

The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know

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 quizzes Olympian Sarah Pavan on her sports anime knowledge and finds out what anime has brought the athlete to tears. Before that, though, the hosts share their excitement for Attack on Titan the Musical, a massive Legend of Zelda LEGO set, and more.

ATTACK on TITAN: The Musical Heads to New York with Exclusive Crunchyroll Presale

Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Sequel Announced

Your Top 10 Comfort Anime Characters Revealed

The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree LEGO Set Launches This September for $300

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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• V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
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Kaiju No. 8 stars Abigail Blythe, Adam McArthur, and Nazeeh Tarsha join The Anime Effect to share the joys and challenges of the hit dub. But first! The hosts react to the Sakamoto Days trailer, disclose their hopes for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba tour, and reveal the first anime soundtracks they ever bought.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Live Concert Heads to San Francisco, New York

Hikaru Utada Re-Records "Simple and Clean" for Kingdom Hearts Steam Trailer

Hello Kitty and CLAMP Collab for Magical Cardcaptor Sakura Redesign

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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Lenore Zann, the voice actor of Rogue, joins The Anime Effect to talk X-Men ‘97 and anime! The Anime Effect is breaking down this week’s top anime and gaming news, including the release of DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION, Naruto’s collaboration with Crocs, One Piece’s Las Vegas celebration, and more.

DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION to Stream on Crunchyroll in New Episodic Format

One Piece Anime to Take Over Exterior of Las Vegas Sphere This June

Naruto Crocs Collection Drops at Foot Locker on June 6

Mobile Suit Gundam Teams Up with Call of Duty for New Collaboration

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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24kGoldn joins The Anime Effect to dish on his favorite anime, how anime inspires his creativity, and to ask our hosts what show he should watch next. PLUS, the gang shares their predictions for the Nintendo Switch successor, gets hyped for HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle movie, and takes a peek at the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners TTRPG.

HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle Anime Movie Tickets Now on   Sale   

Nintendo Confirms Switch Successor, To Be Announced Within   12 Months   

My Hero Academia Fortnite Collab Releases the League of   Villains Collection   

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Tabletop RPG Kit Reveals New   Details, Hiroyuki Imaishi 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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Actor Bryce Papenbrook joins The Anime Effect to reveal why he loves dubbing our favorite anime, how entering the booth blind for Attack on Titan impacted his performance, and to test his knowledge of his own roles. But first, the hosts gush over the new Hatsune Miku x Magic: The Gathering collection!

Hatsune Miku is On the Cards for Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Set

HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle Passes 10 Billion Yen Milestone at Japan Box Office

BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- Anime Film Releases 'Nagi & Reo Ego' Trailer

BLUE LOCK Season 2 Anime Begins in October 2024

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3, Nina the Starry Bride, Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister to Stream on Crunchyroll

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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NFL icon and anime fan Jamaal Williams joins The Anime Effect to share why he reps anime so hard, the shows inspiring him, and who he would draft for his all-anime dream team. The hosts also gush over some new JUJUTSU KAISEN and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure merch, the return of the Black Butler & The Quintessential Quintuplets, and more!

Black Butler -Public School Arc- English Dub Reveals Cast and Crew, Release Date

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Anime Collabs with REEBOK for Stardust Crusaders-Inspired Sneakers

Loungefly Announces JUJUTSU KAISEN Backpack and Crossbody Bag Accessories

The Quintessential Quintuplets Anime Continues With Honeymoon Arc

Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact Fighting Game Shows Off 2D Action in 1st Trailer

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 (Oppenheimer, Blade Runner 2049) joins The Anime Effect to dish on his favorite anime and how the genre impacts his work. PLUS, the hosts talk about the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End escape room, the new Look Back trailer, the latest Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki awards, and more.

Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back Anime Film Releases First Trailer

Classic Beat 'Em Up Golden Axe Gets 10-Episode Animated Series at Comedy Central

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Inspires Magical Escape Room Experience

Latest One Piece English Dub Batch Hits Crunchyroll on Luffy's Birthday, Includes Gear Five Debut

Hayao Miyazaki Makes TIME's Annual List of Most Influential People

Cannes Film Festival Awards Studio Ghibli with Honorary Palme d'or

Giant Squids, Minimalism and Miyazaki: Building the Bigger Picture with Joe Hisaishi

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The Anime Effect reacts to JUJUTSU KAISEN nabbing a Guinness World Record previously held by Attack on Titan, Gundam's 45th anniversary, and a new clothing capsule for SPY x FAMILY that you won't want to miss. 

Guinness World Records Names JUJUTSU KAISEN Most Popular Anime

Live-Action One-Punch Man Film Taps Dan Harmon, Heather Anne Campbell to Rewrite Script

Keanu Reeves to Voice Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie

Gundam Anime Shares Big Plans for 45th Anniversary, Celebratory 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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The Anime Effect is breaking down CinemaCon's updates on Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-, and more anime! PLUS, with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc arriving this spring, the hosts debate which Hashira reigns supreme.

Kimi ni Todoke Season 3 Anime Unveils 1st Trailer, New Visual, August 2024 Premiere

Lycoris Recoil’s Chisato and Takina Sit Under Sakura Trees in New Spring Anime Visual

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

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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Writer Kelly Knox joins The Anime Effect to talk about her new book, Star Wars: Dad Jokes, and what makes anime cozy. PLUS, the hosts reveal if they think Webster’s definitions of “isekai,” “fan service,” and other anime lingo are accurate...! You be the judge!

SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Movie Tickets Now on Sale

Solo Leveling Season 2 Officially Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll

The Oxford English Dictionary Adds 'Isekai', 'Fan Service' and 'Tokusatsu', More Japanese Words

Crunchyroll to Stream Kaiju No. 8 Anime Alongside Japanese Broadcast Starting April 13

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Streams on Crunchyroll Starting March 30

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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DJ Yaeji joins The Anime Effect to explain how anime impacts her music, her experience at the 2024 Anime Awards, and how she’s celebrating the one-year anniversary of her debut album. PLUS, the hosts discuss ALL the news on Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura, Blue Exorcist, Blue Box, and more that came out of AnimeJapan 2024.

AnimeJapan News

Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura Anime Sets Showdown of the Century for June

Blue Exorcist TV Anime Continues with New Season in October 2024

BEASTARS Final Season Anime Brings Legoshi’s Journey to an End in New Teaser TrailerBlue Box Anime Announces More Cast and Staff

DAN DA DAN Anime Crosses Over with Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire for Hauntingly Cool Collab Poster

Gundam SEED FREEDOM Film Shares Stunning Collab Visual with Dune: Part Two

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Reveals Gameplay Showcase, 11 New Characters

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 counting down the most anticipated anime of the spring season, including Kaiju No. 8, KONOSUBA S3, Black Butler, WINDBREAKER, and more. But FIRST, the hosts run down the new Hunter x Hunter & Reebok collection, the upcoming One Piece Music Symphony, and the gang asks: which Suicide Squad ISEKAI character they’re most excited to see.

Hunter x Hunter Reebok Collaboration Features Sneakers Inspired by Gon, Hisoka and More

One Piece Music Symphony Begins 25th Anniversary Event During Anime Expo 2024

Suicide Squad ISEKAI Anime Reveals 3rd Trailer, Visual, Ending Theme Artist Ahead of July 2024 Debut

Kaiju No. 8 Anime Reveals Monstrous New Key Visual and Teaser Trailer

Kaiju No. 8 Anime Reveals Reno Ichikawa Character Video and Visual

Spring Season Lineup

Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Dubs Include Kaiju No. 8, KONOSUBA Season 3 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 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 dishes on their favorite announcements from Mario Day and all the new anime coming out this year, like Demon Slayer, DAN DA DAN, and BLUE LOCK: Episode Nagi. But FIRST, the gang is gushing over Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron after its Oscar wins.

Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron Wins Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film

Godzilla Minus One Wins Oscar for Best Visual Effects

The Super Mario Bros Movie Sequel Leads Nintendo's Mario Day 2024 Celebrations

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc TV Anime Reveals May Premiere in New Trailer

DAN DA DAN Anime Streams on Crunchyroll in October 2024

BLUE LOCK The Movie -Episode Nagi- Anime Releases Main Trailer

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 closing out the Anime Awards 2024 with final takeaways, shoutouts, and favorite moments. Catch all this, as well as the latest updates on the Kaiju No. 8 anime, One-Punch Man Season 3, and more. 

Today’s episode was released late, as we wanted to acknowledge the passing of Akira Toriyama. This episode was recorded before his death was announced.

New Kaiju No. 8 Trailer + OneRepublic Ending Theme

One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime Teaser Trailer Confirms J.C. Staff Return

Anime Awards 2024 Results

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 2024 Anime Awards popped off! In this special bonus episode, The Anime Effect counts down their top moments from the 2024 Anime Awards, including Megan Thee Stallion’s epic fit, surprise guests from Into the Spiderverse, and Jujutsu Kaisen's big wins. This is your one-stop shop for the epic show!

Watch The Anime Awards

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 joined by journalist Chris Plante to dissect findings from “The Anime Opportunity,” a study that reveals the ACTUAL numbers behind what we already knew: anime is everywhere. PLUS, we discuss the latest Final Fantasy projects, Pokémon Day reveals, and more.

Tower of God Season 2 Reveals First Look at New Animation

True Beauty Anime Reveals First Clip from Upcoming Series

One Piece English Dub Reveals First Look at Luffy's Gear Five Transformation

Crunchyroll Explores Rise of Solo Leveling in 2-Part Documentary

The End Of Evangelion Anime Film Gets US Theatrical Screenings In March

Pokémon Returns to Kalos in Pokémon Legends: Z-A in 2025

Highlights from Polygon's 'The Anime Opportunity' Study

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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The Anime Effect welcomes Caitlin Glass and the voice of Sung Jinwoo, Aleks Le, this week! The gang gives an inside scoop on all things Solo Leveling before they gush over Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and dream up their ideal Pokémon Day announcements. 

Anime Awards Updates

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Film Unleashes Cataclysmic New Trailer

Pokémon Confirms Pokémon Day 2024 Presents Showcase on February 27

Survive Said the Prophet Announces West Coast Tour, Tickets Now on Sale

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.

Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠

• 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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Welcome to The Anime Effect! We are sharing our anime origin stories, but not before bringing you the latest Anime Awards 2024 updates and gushing over the newly crowned best-selling Mario game of all time. Listen to the first episode of Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect right now!

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Becomes Best-Selling Mario Game of All Time

Knuckles Live-Action Spinoff Series Reveals Streaming Premiere Plans

SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Anime Film International Theatrical Release Dates Announced

Chainsaw Man Author Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back Manga Gets Anime Film

Dragon Ball Z x Reese's Puffs Collab Packs Powerful Punch in Limited-Time Boxes

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.

Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠

• 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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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.

Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠

• 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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