The Anime Effect

This week we’ve got some crazy anime news to talk about like The Weeknd coming to Anime Awards 2026, ONE PIECE collaborating with Popeyes and more! Plus, Alex reveals his anime HOT TAKE about beach episodes. 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 mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we’re talking about some of the hottest anime news like the amazing list of presenters and performers expected at Anime Awards 2026, a special My Hero Academia 10th birthday celebration and a new Kamen Rider project on the way! Plus, we try to name shonen anime as many we can with only clues! 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 mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions Vote for the 2026 Anime Awards: https://www.crunchyroll.com/animeawards/vote Anime Awards 2026: Voting Goes Live as RZA, Winston Duke and More Join the Live Show Daemons of the Shadow Realm English Dub Reveals Release Date, Cast and Crew My Hero Academia Anime Unveils New Visual for Extra Episode That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond Releases in U.S., Canada on April 20 The Kamen Rider Animated Project Announced Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VOTE FOR US! This week we’re catching up on all the exciting updates from Anime Japan 2026, like Sentenced to be a Hero AND You and I Are Polar Opposites both getting second seasons, and a new ONE PIECE Heroines trailer and MORE! Plus, we are REACTING to the insanely awesome list of Anime Awards 2026 nominations! 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 mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! 👉 got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ANIME JAPAN Roundup Gachiakuta: The Game Releases Combat Preview Videos for Rudo, Enjin and More Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast and Crew Witch Hat Atelier English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast and Crew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we’re exploring all of the new and returning anime titles we're excited to watch this Spring 2026, we BLIND RANK anime plot twists and we preview Union Arena's latest anime drop with Solo Leveling voice actor Michelle Rojas! 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 mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we’re getting our shovels out to dig news this week, like a live-action Samurai Champloo in the works, some of our fave anime artists planning festival appearances and MORE! Plus, we share what anime we're watching RIGHT NOW and we hear from y'all in Fan Service. 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 mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ICONIC Veronica Taylor (Ash Ketchum's English Voice Actor) joins the podcast to discuss the impact Pokemon has had on her life, her advice for aspiring voice actors 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 mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts LeAlec Murray, Nicholas Friedman and Alex Lebl are weathering the news tornado this week with headlines like the latest Crunchyroll Manga drop, the release of a special Evangelion anime short, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 updates, a new Sword Art Online game and Dorohedoro coming to Crunchyroll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams takes a break from the WNBA court to gab about her gateway anime, what she’s watching now and why she fell in love with anime. PLUS she builds her DREAM TEAM made up of her favorite anime 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 mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Nicholas Friedman are discovering new depths of anime news this week with headlines covering new Pokemon starters, a ONE PIECE manga milestone and just-released Reze Arc merch. PLUS, they gush over the just-announced Gundam x Apex Legends collaboration, a Rilakkuma anime and a My Hero Anime concert tour kicking off across the pond. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. Pokémon Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Generation 10 Reveal ONE PIECE Manga Surpasses 600 Million Copies in Print Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc x a statement of Apparel Line Launches Rilakumma Short Form TV Anime Premieres on April 4 Apex Legends Gundam Event Includes Wildcard Takeover, Limited Edition Gunpla and More My Hero Academia in Concert European Tour Kicks Off This September Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hannah Bahng joins The Anime Effect to reveal her favorite anime, ships, and why we should all be more cringe. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President cannot believe they’re talking about a new Evangelion anime series in production! PLUS, they discuss the next projects coming from Ufotable, the latest Pokémon games coming to the Switch, the newest member of the Sonic film franchise cast, and a new way you can rep your favorite manga. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. New Evangelion Anime Series in Production Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle II, Genshin Impact and More Teased in Ufotable Highlight Reel Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is coming back to North American and United Kingdom theaters next month MANGA Plus Introduces New Feature to Make T-shirts from Manga Pages  Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Comes to Nintendo Switch on February 27 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Film Casts Kristen Bell as Amy Rose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President are celebrating 100 episodes of The Anime Effect by revealing their favorite moments with guests, spilling behind-the-scenes tea, and testing their anime knowledge. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts LeAlec Murray and Alex Lebl discuss Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc coming to streaming, the Texas Rangers JUJUTSU KAISEN night with themed jerseys, the latest on BLEACH "THE STORIES" TV Anime Project, the Spiritbox x Sentenced to Be a Hero AMV, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc Streams on Crunchyroll Spring 2026 Texas Rangers MLB Team Brings JUJUTSU KAISEN Night Back with New Themed Jerseys BLEACH "THE STORIES" TV Anime Project Reveals Soul Society Arc Visual and Release Schedule Metal Band Spiritbox Joins the Battle with Sentenced to Be a Hero AMV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khleo Thomas and Lena Lemon join us again but for a very special gamified The Anime Effect episode. Who will be crowned as the ultimate anime fan? Find out now! Follow along with the emoji game: 🐉 ⚽️ 💤 👻 ➡️ 🥚 🍵 📔 🐱 1️⃣ 🤜 👨🏻‍🦲 ⚓ 🌒 🐈‍⬛ ⛓️ 🪚 🧍‍♂️ 💅 🪡 🎎 🍓🍍🗑️ 🦎 👹 🎱 🗡️ 🖼️ 🌐 👽 👻 👵🏻 🃏 👮 🌸 🤖 👼 🪑 🦸‍♂️ 📚 😭 👩🏻 ❤️ 👱🏻‍♂️ Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President have so much ONE PIECE news to share like the two baseball teams collaborating with the anime and the first ONE PIECE HEROINES episode coming soon, plus they share the anime and anime creatives that took home 2026 Tokyo Anime Awards, another anime concert coming to the US, and the latest from Digimon. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. ONE PIECE Night Returns to T-Mobile Park in March for Mariners Game  Boston Red Sox x ONE PIECE Theme Night Returns This May with Themed Bomber Jacket, Plush ONE PIECE HEROINES Anime Airs Nami Episode on July 5 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, Gundam GQuuuuuuX Win Top Honors at Tokyo Anime Awards 2026 Violet Evergarden Live in Concert USA Tour Sets Sights on Three Cities This Month Digimon Story Time Stranger Sets Switch, Switch 2 Launch Date Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BABYMETAL is in the studio revealing the anime trios they emulate the most, their first reaction to learning they were joining the One-Punch Man universe, why metal music and anime pair together perfectly, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are talking about the FIRST announcements for the 2026 Anime Awards, the upcoming JUJUTSU KAISEN in Concert global music tour, the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe anime film’s shocking ending theme song, and the upcoming THE GHOST IN THE SHELL and Chainsmoker Cat anime adaptations. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Sets May 23 for 10th Anniversary, Yoko Takahashi to Perform JUJUTSU KAISEN in Concert Global Music Tour Kicks Off in June MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Anime Film Releases New Trailer Featuring Guns N' Roses Ending Theme Song THE GHOST IN THE SHELL Anime Reveals July 2026 Broadcast in New Trailer, Visual Chainsmoker Cat Anime Adaptation Announced for July 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Music icon Crystal Kay stops by the studio during her first North American tour to share her favorite anime, why she would want to create more music for anime, the anime characters that make her feel seen, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are talking about all the exciting updates Dragon Ball fans got at the Dragon Ball 40th anniversary event, The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie coming to US theaters, our first glimpse of Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy movie, The Apothecary Diaries Steady Hands collection, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Anime Travels on with Creditless Opening, Ending Videos Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol Anime Officially in Production Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Enhanced Anime Announced for Fall 2026   New Dragon Ball Game Project AGE 1000 Revealed for 2027 The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie to Screen in US Three Days After Japan The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Introduces Yoshi in New Trailer, Visual The Apothecary Diaries Steady Hands Collection Expands with More Apparel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trigun and TRIGUN STARGAZE creator Yasuhiro Nightow reveals his favorite and least favorite Trigun characters, what he loves about the new adaptation, and so much more, only on The Anime Effect. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Aly Luskey are revealing the winners of the Top 10 Anime Crushes of 2025, KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world! Season 4, the Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era film coming to theaters, the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe theme song by SZA, the live-action ONE PIECE NERF collaboration, and the latest from Sonic the Hedgehog. THEN, we’re discussing the best My Hero Academia OPs. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Top 10 Anime Crushes of 2025 According to Fans KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world! Season 4 Anime Confirmed Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era Anime Film Hits North American Theaters in February 2026 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Anime Film Unveils SZA Theme Song EXCLUSIVE: Live-Action ONE PIECE NERF Collaboration Revealed Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Trailer Celebrates Blue Blur’s Latest Milestone (genre) Let’s Celebrate All the My Hero Academia Openings (So Far) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

hemlocke springs takes a break from touring and working on her new album “the apple tree under the sea” to share the anime she would recommend to Chappell Roan and Conan Gray, how anime like Solo Leveling inspires her music, and more! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President have ZERO chill on this episode as they dissect the live-action ONE PIECE season 2 trailer, discuss everything we know so far about the upcoming Godzilla Minus Zero film, reveal the anime nominated for 2026 Annie Awards, and so much more. THEN, they share their non-anime gateways to anime and YOUR most anticipated anime of 2026. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3 Episodes 1-2 Recap, “Execution / One More Time” Live-Action ONE PIECE Season 2 Trailer Sets Stage for Major Players Godzilla Minus Zero Film's North American Premiere Date Set Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, DAN DA DAN and More Nominated for Annie Awards Fairy Tail Celebrates 20 Years With New Hiro Mashima Illustration Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Anime Movie to Release in U.S., Canada Theaters on January 19, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re welcoming our first ever figure skater, Amber Glenn! She’s a world champion, a 2026 Olympic hopeful, and a major anime fan. She’s sharing her favorite titles and pitching her own figure skating anime plot, only on The Anime Effect. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Alex Lebl are BACK to discuss all the exciting news out of Jump Festa 2026, the INSANE anime winter season lineup, Gachiakuta season 2, the Kaguya-sama: Love Is War "Final Chapter" film, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Jump Festa 2026: All the Big News from the Event! Crunchyroll Winter 2026 Anime Season Lineup Announced! Sentenced to Be a Hero English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast & Crew  My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast & Crew  Hana-Kimi English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast & Crew  Gachiakuta Season 2 Anime Announced Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Anime Confirms "Final Chapter" Film in Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Solo Leveling Animation Producer Atsushi Kaneko and Action Director Yoshihiro Kanno are answering OUR questions today on The Anime Effect. They share how they navigated the adaptation process, what the fan response has meant to them, and their hopes for the future of Solo Leveling. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world's most resilient VTuber Matara Kan joins hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Haley Whisennand to discuss how they define anime fandom and their journeys from being hardcore to casual anime fans and what it means to re-embrace anime today. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, mangaka and graffiti designer of Gachiakuta, are revealing their real-life inspirations for this story, how they teamed up to bring Gachiakuta to life, and so much more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Alex Lebl, and Haley Whisennand are coming at you with a special holiday episode, breaking down the most memorable anime of 2025 with their 2025 Anime Superlatives! PLUS, everyone reveals their favorite anime of the year. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lead voice actors of Solo Camping for Two, Daiki Hamano and Mizuki Niizaki, join us to talk about the real-life camping and cooking that prepared them for these roles.  Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are sharing highlights from their Crunchyroll Arcs and talking about the upcoming Kaguya-sama: Love Is War anime special, the new Sentenced to Be a Hero anime, and the upcoming PSYREN anime adaptation. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Crunchyroll Arc Returns for 2025: Discover Your Anime Year in Review New Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Anime Special Reveals December 31 Broadcast in New Trailer PSYREN TV Anime Announced for 2026 Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime Reveals Premiere Date, SPYAIR Opening Song in Main Trailer Mega Man: Dual Override Brings Blue Bomber Back in 2027 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mori Calliope, your favorite deadbeat dad and the vocalist behind the Gachiakuta Cour 2 opening theme “LET’S JUST CRASH” is BACK on The Anime Effect to reveal why she loves Rudo, Amo and the world of Gachiakuta and how she would react to a few wild in-world scenarios. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Alex Lebl and Haley Whisennand are of course geeking out over Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s Golden Globes nomination! They also had to discuss the new series from the Code Geass franchise, the latest about TRIGUN STARGAZE, the Dallas Mavericks’s Solo Leveling anime night, and who their anime crush of 2025 is! PLUS, hosts recommend the must-see anime of the 90’s in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Earns Golden Globe Nomination Code Geass: Hoshi Oi no Aspal Anime Announced TRIGUN STARGAZE Anime Reveals January 10, 2026 Premiere, Theme Songs in New Trailer VOTE: Who Is Your Anime Crush of 2025? Dallas Mavericks to Host Solo Leveling Anime Night with Themed Jerseys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The members of SPYAIR and yama talk with hosts Nicholas Friedman and LeAlec Murray about their most iconic anime songs. PLUS yama reveals they love Hamtaro?! Don’t miss this double interview and the exclusive Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Complete Blu-ray box set unboxing. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are back from their holiday break and in rare form as they discuss the new Godzilla and Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim anime adaptations, the latest on Fire Force season 3 and Saga of Tanya the Evil season 2, plus the surprise awaiting you at Crunchyroll Anime Nights and the exciting Assassin’s Creed Shadows x Attack on Titan collab. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Orange, Igloo Studio Produce New Godzilla Anime Series Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim Anime Adaptation Announced Fire Force Season 3 Anime Previews Cour 2 Opening Song in New Trailer Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 Anime Reveals 2026 Broadcast in Teaser Trailer Crunchyroll Anime Nights Sneak Peek Tickets Now on Sale Assassin’s Creed Shadows Attack on Titan Collab Launches for Limited Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Mercer of Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina, Attack on Titan, and so much more is revealing behind-the-scenes moments from his most iconic anime English dub roles, disclosing his best DM (Dungeon Master) tips, and sorting a few of the characters he’s played into DND (Dungeons & Dragons) classes. Have a question for The Anime Effect? ⁠Ask it here.⁠ To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts LeAlec Murray and Leah President are sharing all the anime news before the holidays begin, like the first ever Dragon Ball character poll, the returning BOCCHI THE ROCK! stage play, the upcoming Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Tokusatsu series, and the latest ONE PIECE collab. THEN, they share your comments and recommend travel anime in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Dragon Ball Launches First Global Character Popularity Poll BOCCHI THE ROCK! Stage Play Returns with 4th Show in February 2026  Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Tokusatsu Series Announced for 2026 ONE PIECE x Absolutely Ridiculous Collab Debuts GEAR5 Themed Baseball Gloves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PC Master Builder Ariel Luna from Starforge built a Solo Leveling PC in our studio, and he’s sharing all about the process. Watch this episode to see the time lapse video of the complete build! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are talking about what premieres to expect from Crunchyroll at Anime Frontier 2025, the imminent [Oshi no Ko] season 3 release, the latest Death Stranding adaptation from Hideo Kojima, JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution’s dominance in the Japan box office, and what we know about and what we hope to see in the live-action Legend of Zelda movie. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Crunchyroll Heads to Anime Frontier 2025 with Special Premieres [Oshi no Ko] Season 3 Anime Reveals January 14 Premiere in New Trailer Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding Game Reveals Anime Series Japan Box Office: JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution Compilation Film Debuts at No. 1 Live-Action Legend of Zelda Movie Images Debut as Filming Begins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imamura Leo of the band ALI shares how he created music for anime like BEASTARS, JUJUTSU KAISEN, and Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE and the anime he loves to watch. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down with Baldur's Gate 3 actors Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde to discuss the fan response to their amazing characters, the depth of the game's storytelling, and the inclusive world the game has built.Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voice Actor Kaito Ishikawa, the voice of Naofumi Iwatani in The Rising of the Shield Hero, is sharing his favorite Shield Hero moment, the character he would most want to go on an adventure with, and his hopes for the future of this anime. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts LeAlec Murray and Alex Lebl are reporting from Los Angeles about the first ever Dragon Ball store opening in Tokyo Station, Bungo Stray Dogs returning for season 2, the OVERLORD 10th anniversary theatrical celebration, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons update, and more! Then, LeAlec and Alex discuss the anime characters they believe are the most clever and strategic. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Anime Industry Reaches Record Highs in 2024 as International Revenue Far Outpaces Japan Dragon Ball Opens First Ever Store in Tokyo Station Bungo Stray Dogs WAN! Season 2 Anime Announced for 2026 Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition Announced Along with Free Update  OVERLORD 10th Anniversary Celebration Theatrical Event Tickets Now on Sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YuYu Hakusho’s Justin Cook joins us to open some Union Arena packs and talk about what it was like to work on the iconic anime. Plus, the hosts share the Fall 2025 shows they’re the most excited about. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a creepy, scary week Crunchyroll HQ! But Nick, Leah, and LeAlec are ready to unpack this week’s biggest headlines like The Apothecary Diaries’ massive announcement: not just a third season, but an original movie straight from the author! Plus, spooky-cute merch lovers, get ready for a Hello Kitty x Junji Ito collab that’s equal parts adorable and horrifying. The hosts also break down new Crunchyroll collaborations with HoyoVerse and Delta Airlines (anime at 30,000 feet?!), and answer listener questions about which anime characters they’d invite to co-host The Anime Effect. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. The Apothecary Diaries Anime Announces Season 3 Release Dates and Original Film Hello Kitty and Junji Ito's Tomie Cross Over in Scarily Adorable Goods Crunchyroll and HoYoverse Party Up for Exclusive Honkai: Star Rail Collaboration Crunchyroll Launches on Delta Air Lines in November with Solo Leveling, Fruits Basket and More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olympic and World champion track and field star Noah Lyles joined us in New York City to reveal why he loves repping his love for anime, his potential future cosplay plans, and to show off his clothing collab with Crunchyroll and Adidas. PLUS, Noah plays “Anime This Or That.” Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Victoria Johnson are discussing Goku voice actor Masako Nozawa becoming the first voice actor to receive the prestigious Person of Cultural Merit Recognition in Japan, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You returning for a season 3, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc taking over global box offices, and Yuki Chiba and Big Sean’s Debut Collab Track "Ski Ga Ski." Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Goku VA Masako Nozawa Becomes First Voice Actor to Receive Prestigious Person of Cultural Merit Recognition The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 3 Anime Announced for 2026 EXCLUSIVE: Yuki Chiba and Big Sean Debut Collab Track "Ski Ga Ski" on Crunchyroll News Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Slices Past US$50 Million Worldwide Box Office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khleo Thomas who played Hector “Zero” Zeroni in Holes is showing off his INCREDIBLE anime and video game collection (get ready to be jealous), sharing his favorite anime moments and so much more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, Leah President, and Alex Lebl are discussing all the news out of New York Comic Con like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime coming to theaters, Witch Hat Atelier winning the Harvey Award for best manga, and the latest on the TRIGUN STARGAZE anime. PLUS, hosts discuss the new Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc trailer, the latest on the ONE PIECE English dub, and more.  Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Crunchyroll to Bring That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea to Theaters TRIGUN STARGAZE Anime Takes Aim with New Trailer, Visual, January 2026 Premiere Witch Hat Atelier Wins Harvey Award for Best Manga Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Unveils Explosive New Trailer ONE PIECE English Dub Episodes 1134-1143 Stream on Crunchyroll This November Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan Call, the composer of soundtracks for iconic anime series including Violet Evergarden, APPARE-RANMAN!, and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, is on The Anime Effect sharing how he creates his emotional and award-winning music for some of our favorite anime. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are talking about all the new anime adaptation announcements like Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Kindergarten Wars, as well as the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved movie coming to theaters, the return of Hell’s Paradise, and more. Then, we’re sharing the anime that makes YOU cry in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

K-Pop star KANGDANIEL is HERE dreaming up magical abilities for his cats, revealing why he loves performing for Western audiences, and choosing the anime worlds he would most want to be a part of. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President and Aly Luskey are talking all about Crunchyroll Manga and what’s going on their reading lists, the Minecraft Dragon Ball Z DLC, the upcoming Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 and Star Wars: Visions Volume 3, and more. Then, hosts reveal the anime moments that brought them to tears and share your “edu-tainment” anime recommendations.  Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Vote for The Anime Effect in the Signal Awards Crunchyroll Manga Sets October 9 Launch with Multiple Major Publishing Partners Minecraft Dragon Ball Z DLC Teased, Super Saiyan Hair Hits Marketplace Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Passes $600 Million Worldwide Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Anime Premieres on January 16 Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 Anime Previews Cast in New Trailer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The global pop star and Brazilian drag artist Pabllo Vittar is joining us from their studio to talk all about their new song “MEXE” featuring K-Pop group NMIXX! Pabllo also reveals the magical girls and other anime characters who have inspired their music and fashion throughout the years, and they tease what very special album they’re releasing next! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected] a huge discount on NordVPN by heading to nordvpn.com/animeeffect. Plus, with our link, you’ll get an extra 4 months free on the 2-year plan and it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are talking about the New York Comic Con panels they cannot wait to attend, Creepy Nuts’s upcoming Coachella performance, what we’re hoping to see in the live-action ONE PIECE season 2, and more. THEN, we’re sharing our favorite “Isekai” methods and recommending “edu-tainment” anime in Fan Service.  Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Creepy Nuts to Perform at Coachella in 2026 Crunchyroll Heads to New York Comic Con 2025 with TRIGUN STARGAZE, DAN DA DAN and More Panels DAN DA DAN Anime Announces Season 3 Japan Box Office: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Remains No.1 in 9th Weekend Live-Action ONE PIECE Season 2 Sneak Peek Trailer Debuts Crunchyroll Collabs with Noah Lyles, Adidas for Anime-Inspired Capsule Collection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hina Suguta and Shoya Ishige, who play Kitagawa Marin and Gojo Wakana in My Dress-Up Darling, are on the show sharing about creating cosplay and romance in My Dress-Up Darling season 2! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Unwrap a huge discount on NordVPN by heading to ⁠nordvpn.com/animeeffect⁠. Plus, with our link, you’ll get an extra 4 months free on the 2-year plan and it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President share all we know about SPY x FAMILY and Oshi no Ko’s third seasons, a new high-end anime collab, and what we’re most excited about from the recent Nintendo Direct. THEN, we discuss whether not being able to return to the real world is an Isekai requirement, and we share your initial reactions to Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. SPY x FAMILY Season 3 Releases New Trailer, Will Also Stream on Crunchyroll Oshi no Ko Season 3 Anime Digs Deep with New Teaser Visual, Cast, January 2026 Premiere Production I.G and Naoki Urasawa Collab with Cartier for "Panthère"-Inspired Anime Nintendo Unveils The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Among Other 40th Anniversary Fun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle release week, so we’re talking with the English voices of Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, and Giyu Tomioka about their favorite battles and moments from the film. But don’t worry–no spoilers here! Hear from Zach Aguilar, Abby Trott, Bryce Papenbrook, and Johnny Yong Bosch only on The Anime Effect. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Unwrap a huge discount on NordVPN by heading to nordvpn.com/animeeffect. Plus, with our link, you’ll get an extra 4 months free on the 2-year plan and it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Alex Lebl are discussing our FINAL Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle preview before we all see it on the big screen, plus new and continuing anime announcements from Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider, One-Punch Man, and Assassination Classroom, and the new Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo spin-off manga and the EVANGELION: Δ CROSS REFLECTIONS game. THEN, we continue our never-ending Isekai debate with submissions from listeners in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Releases Electrifying Visual of Zenitsu Versus Kaigaku Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Anime Debuts on October 4 One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime Suits Up on October 5 New Assassination Classroom Anime Film Announced for March 20, 2026 Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Spin-Off Manga Launches in Shonen Jump  EVANGELION: Δ CROSS REFLECTIONS Game Project Announced Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ND Stevenson, the artist, author, and showrunner who brought us Nimona, Lumberjanes, and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, is revealing the anime he and the entire She-Ra team were watching during production, the anime character he most aspires to be like, and he gives us the inside scoop on his brand new book Scarlet Morning. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Unwrap a huge discount on NordVPN by heading to nordvpn.com/animeeffect. Plus, with our link, you’ll get an extra 4 months free on the 2-year plan and it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman and Leah President are talking about the latest continuing anime announcements (SPY x FAMILY, Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill, and JUJUTSU KAISEN fans: listen up!), plus the new anime we’re getting from Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto, the Naruto x How to Train Your Dragon collab we never saw coming, and the latest Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle box office record. Then, we’re debating another “international Isekai” submission and sharing the anime and manga we wish we could experience again for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iconic cosplayer Snitchery is here sharing all her cosplayer tips, revealing what attracts her to certain character looks (hint: it’s mostly baldness), and she’s playing our Ultimate Anime Cosplay Bracket: UNHINGED Edition to select her next cosplay. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Demon Slayer Rewatch Schedule September 5: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc S5 Eps 1-8 Unwrap a huge discount on NordVPN by heading to nordvpn.com/animeeffect. Plus, with our link, you’ll get an extra 4 months free on the 2-year plan and it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are REUNITED to talk about all the announcements out of Anime NYC, the new character visuals for DIGIMON BEATBREAK, the new “Sekiro: No Defeat” anime, the One-Punch Man season 3 OP by JAM Project and BABYMETAL, and so much more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest, A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai and More Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll Delicious in Dungeon and Ryoko Kui Exhibition Heads to New York This October One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime Releases Theme Song Announcement Video DIGIMON BEATBREAK Anime Releases Visuals of Seven Lead Characters Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Anime Adaptation Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll in 2026 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Becomes 3rd Highest-Grossing Film of All-Time in Japan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, mangaka and graffiti designer of Gachiakuta, are revealing their real-life inspirations for this story, how they teamed up to bring Gachiakuta to life, and so much more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Demon Slayer Rewatch Schedule August 29: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc S4 Eps 1-11 September 5: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc S5 Eps 1-8 Unwrap a huge discount on NordVPN by heading to nordvpn.com/animeeffect. Plus, with our link, you’ll get an extra 4 months free on the 2-year plan and it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Alex Lebl are back today to share how fans can see Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle in theaters 3 days early, the music you’ll hear in Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc and My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, a Yu-Gi-Oh! X Nike collab we CANNOT believe is happening, and the manga nominated in the 2025 Harvey Awards. THEN, we’re sharing your magical girl retirement plan proposals and discussing American Isekai films in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Hosts Special United States Screenings on September 9 for Mega, Ultimate Fan Subscribers Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Takes 4th Place in Japan All-Time Box Office Chart in One Month Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Announces Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada to Perform the Ending Theme Song WIND BREAKER, Witch Hat Atelier and More Manga Nominated for 2025 Harvey Awards My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Releases New Trailer, Announces Porno Graffitti Opening Theme Song Nike and Yu-Gi-Oh! Team Up for Joey Wheeler Sneakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julio Rodríguez, center fielder for the Seattle Mariners, is on The Anime Effect to talk about his favorite anime (of course One Piece is on that list), to build his chaotic but powerful anime dream team, and reveal the anime he makes his teammates watch. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Demon Slayer Rewatch Schedule August 22: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc S3 Eps 1-11 August 29: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc S4 Eps 1-11 September 5: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc S5 Eps 1-8 Unwrap a huge discount on NordVPN by heading to nordvpn.com/animeeffect. Plus, with our link, you’ll get an extra 4 months free on the 2-year plan and it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Alex Lebl are barely containing their excitement this week, because we now know the English dub cast for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie, that some of our favorite ONE PIECE characters are showing up in the live-action series for season 2, and that a ONE PIECE Heroines anime is underway! PLUS, we’re celebrating 10 years of Black Clover and getting ready for the new Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans short film and to play Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME. THEN, we’re talking the impact of manhwa and manhua and speculating on magical girl retirement plans in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Announces English Dub Cast, with Channing Tatum, Rebecca Wang to Join Live-Action ONE PIECE Shares Season 2 Trailer, Season 3 Announced ONE PIECE Heroines Anime Announced New Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans Short Film to Screen with Urðr-Hunt Anime Black Clover Gets Manga 10th Anniversary Art From One Piece, Naruto, Bleach Creators Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME Release Date Announced Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Creator of the Let’s Play webcomic Leeanne Krecic, aka Mongie, talks behind-of-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. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Demon Slayer Rewatch Schedule August 15: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc S2 Eps 1-7 August 22: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc S3 Eps 1-11 August 29: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc S4 Eps 1-11 September 5: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc S5 Eps 1-8 Unwrap a huge discount on NordVPN by heading to nordvpn.com/animeeffect. Plus, with our link, you’ll get an extra 4 months free on the 2-year plan and it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, Leah President, and Alex Lebl have a lot to discuss–and laugh about–this week. We’re sharing about another record-breaking week for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, the upcoming Akane-banashi anime adaptation, the new One Piece Cafe in Los Angeles, games from the Nintendo Switch Partner Showcase we think anime fans will love, and so much more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Cafe Los Angeles Opens on August 2 with Exclusive Merch and Menu Items Persona 3, Monster Hunter and Hyrule Warriors Spotlighted in Nintendo Switch Partner Showcase Shonen Jump and Pokémon Share More Collab Illustrations from Sakamoto Days, Kagurabachi and More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paloma Mami is on The Anime Effect this week talking about the anime inspirations behind her new album, Códigos de Muñeka, why she stays loyal to her man Guts from Berserk, and so much more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Demon Slayer Rewatch Schedule August 8: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba S1 Eps 14-26 August 15: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc S2 Eps 1-7 August 22: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc S3 Eps 1-11 August 29: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc S4 Eps 1-11 September 5: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc S5 Eps 1-8 Unwrap a huge discount on NordVPN by heading to nordvpn.com/animeeffect. Plus, with our link, you’ll get an extra 4 months free on the 2-year plan and it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts LeAlec Murray, Haley Whisennand, and Alex Lebl have a LOT to say after SDCC 2025, and we’re breaking down Demon Slayer’s recording-breaking opening weekend in Japan, the anime winners at the 2025 Collision Awards, Crunchyroll’s Anime NYC schedule, the anime titles coming to theaters for Anime Nights this fall, and more. THEN, hosts debate whether the Naruto or One Piece universe would win in a fight and share your anime vehicles of choice. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Japan Box Office: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Opens at No.1 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Collabs with Los Angeles Dodgers on August 15 Game Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Releases New Visual Featuring Tanjiro and Giyu Versus Akaza Solo Leveling Season 2, HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle and More Anime Recognized at 2025 Collision Awards Crunchyroll Heads to Anime NYC with Special Panels, Screenings and More Crunchyroll Anime Nights Movie Program Launches in the U.S. with Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, OVERLORD Screenings Mamoru Hosoda's The Boy and the Beast Re-Releases in U.S. Theaters in August EXCLUSIVE: Oldboy Manga Deluxe Edition Debuts in January 2026 Junji Ito Enters Eisner Awards Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Heafy is here today to not only talk about his love for Death Note, Steins;Gate, Solo Leveling, and his other favorite anime titles, but he’s also sharing how the inspirations for countless anime are the same inspirations behind his music, tattoos, and even his guitar collection. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Demon Slayer Rewatch Schedule August 1: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba S1 Eps 1-13 August 8: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba S1 Eps 14-26 August 15: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc S2 Eps 1-7 August 22: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc S3 Eps 1-11 August 29: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yailba Swordsmith Village Arc S4 Eps 1-11 September 5: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc S5 Eps 1-8 Unwrap a huge discount on NordVPN by heading to nordvpn.com/animeeffect. Plus, with our link, you’ll get an extra 4 months free on the 2-year plan and it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President finally have proof of whether or not they could survive Nyaight of the Living Cat, and you can take the quiz too! But we’re also talking all the latest on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (the updates are infinite), a fun character poll for My Hero Academia stans, new anime adaptations we are excited for (and maybe manifested?), and more. THEN, we’re diving into the world of anime English dubs and sharing your recs in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Could You Survive Nyaight of the Living Cat? Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga Surpasses 200 Million Copies in Circulation My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Releases New Key Visual, Announces "Character’s Ultimate Scene Ranking" Poll The Character’s Ultimate Scene Ranking Poll  Snowball Earth Anime Adaptation Announced for 2026 Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Anime Adaptation Announced for 2026 The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Film Reveals Cast for Zelda and Link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Unwrap a huge discount on NordVPN by heading to nordvpn.com/animeeffect. Plus, with our link, you’ll get an extra 4 months free on the 2-year plan and it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Alex Lebl are here with the latest on the live action Solo Leveling series, Demon Slayer’s appearance at San Diego Comic Con, a brand new anime adaptation, and a bunch of anime collabs we’re not sure if we’re cool enough to wear. Then, we’re sharing your Yuri recs and debating the best anime vehicles in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Live-Action Solo Leveling Casts Byeon Woo-seok as Sung Jinwoo Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Hosts Hall H Panel at San Diego Comic-Con Crunchyroll Collabs with Professional Wrestler Mercedes Moné for New Limited-Edition Merch Crunchyroll x Ado Collab Crunchyroll and Paloma Mami Team Up to Celebrate New Album with Exclusive Anime-Inspired Artwork Rumiko Takahashi's MAO Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation in Spring 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear from 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. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Unwrap a huge discount on NordVPN by heading to nordvpn.com/animeeffect. Plus, with our link, you’ll get an extra 4 months free on the 2-year plan and it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, Leah President, and Haley Whisennand are BACK from Anime Expo 2025, and they are ready to discuss all the news and experiences they had at the con. Hear the latest on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End season 2, The Apothecary Diaries, and SO MUCH more. Then, we’re pitching our (mostly) original anime ideas in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Anime Expo 2025: All the Big News from the Event! Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Anime Announced Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 to Stream on Crunchyroll in January 2026 Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 to Stream on Crunchyroll in 2026 New Black Clover Anime Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll Daemons of the Shadow Realm Anime Adaptation Announced, Crunchyroll to Stream You and I Are Polar Opposites Anime Reveals New Trailer, Main Cast The Apothecary Diaries Anime Sequel Announced After Season 2 Finale Junji Ito Crimson TV Anime Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Season 2 Anime to Premiere in 2026 Sink Your Teeth: A Tokyo Ghoul Celebration Brings Ken Kaneki to Theaters Later This Month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Apple Podcasts. Have a question for The Gachiakuta After Show? Ask it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are breaking down the most anticipated titles of the Summer 2025 Anime Season. Build your summer anime watchlist with our hosts, and fire off in the comments if we missed a show you cannot wait to watch! Subscribe to The Gachiakuta After Show podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Unwrap a huge discount on NordVPN by heading to nordvpn.com/animeeffect. Plus, with our link, you’ll get an extra 4 months free on the 2-year plan and it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are giving some much-deserved fan service in their new segment, but FIRST hear the latest on the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle film, the new Crunchyroll News x Newtype magazine and how to get your hands on a copy, who you can catch perform at Anime FanFest at San Diego Comic Con, and everything we know so far about My Hero Academia: Vigilantes season 2 and the new DIGIMON BEATBREAK anime. Subscribe to The Gachiakuta After Show podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kiera Please is here to tell you that your cosplay does NOT have to be perfect, to try to convince you to date her character in Date Everything!, let you know she’ll be at Anime Expo 2025, and attempt to argue why her favorite JoJo is best. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re launching a brand new show! Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Haley Whisennand, and Josellie Rios share all the details, as well as the latest on the Gachiakuta anime, the Kaguya-sama: Love Is War TV special, the Chainsaw Man movie, the VINLAND SAGA manga, and more. THEN, we’re discussing fancy breakfast and sharing stories of when the wrong person walked in on us watching the wrong anime scene out of context.  Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Solo Leveling Animation Producer Atsushi Kaneko and Action Director Yoshihiro Kanno are answering OUR questions today on The Anime Effect. They share how they navigated the adaptation process, what the fan response has meant to them, and their hopes for the future of Solo Leveling. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are talking about PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT’s imminent return, The Eminence in Shadow joining Isekai Quartet Season 3, the latest My Hero Academia trailer for the FINAL season, and more. Then, hosts reveal their top video game franchises and if they keep any anime on their watchlists a secret. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MJ and Corin Roddick from the band Purity Ring are here to share why they love Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, how anime impacts their music, manifest an anime OP or ED, and to reveal why they prefer the original Fullmetal Alchemist over Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are STOKED for Anime Expo 2025, and once you here about all these scheduled panels and premieres, you will be, too! We’re also talking about our favorite announcements out of  PlayStation’s State of Play 2025, the upcoming Nyaight of the Living Cat anime, the Given The Double Album: Hiiragi mix & To the Sea coming to theaters, and recommending anime for your friends who still just don’t quite get it. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Dastmalchian is BACK to share all he is allowed to disclose about taking on the role of Mr. 3 in the live action One Piece (we even get a preview of Mr. 3’s voice!), all the other anime roles he wants (can we also help him manifest these?!), everything he thought about the newest Black Butler arcs, his new show Murderbot, and so much more! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Alex Lebl are here to talk about all the updates we got out of CCXP Mexico (calling all My Dress-Up Darling and Rent-a-Girlfriend fans!), plus Hideo Kojima and Megan Thee Stallion’s anime ventures, our reaction to the live action One Piece Tony Tony Chopper, and more. Then, hosts recommend Isekai titles for those looking to start their Isekai journey and answer a question about what manga they think would be huge if it got an anime adaptation. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are breaking down their favorite moments and winners from the 2025 Anime Awards like Solo Leveling taking home Anime of the Year and more awards, Kacey Musgraves’s Sailor Moon cosplay, all the new categories this year, and so much more. Anime Awards 2025 Winners: Anime of the Year and Full List Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are waiting to talk all about the 2025 Anime Awards until Friday, so we get to discuss what we know about Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- season 4, how Laid-Back Camp is celebrating its 10th anniversary, another major league baseball anime theme night happening this summer, and of course a Crocs collab. Then, we’re recommending anime that took us by surprise this season and discussing VTubers. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rapping Reaper, the Grim Reaper’s first apprentice, the collector of souls Mori Calliope is HERE! She’s sharing about 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! Listen in to learn all this and more only on The Anime Effect! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are having a blast from the past discussing an update from Kingdom Hearts IV, and they’re sharing the latest from the Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus anime, the anime nominees at the 2025 Astra Awards, the latest award The Anime Effect received(!), the return of Death Note: The Musical, the Converse x Naruto Shippuden collab, and more. THEN, we’re recommending “cute boys doing cute things” anime and discussing anime references we love. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Have   a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here.  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President share about the latest Anime Awards 2025 updates–including how several friends-of-the-show will be involved, the upcoming Legendary Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk anime adaptation, a BOCCHI THE ROCK! collab, and more. THEN, hosts reveal their favorite spring 2025 anime season opening and ending songs and share YOUR thoughts on Matthew Mercer’s DND classifications for his characters. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Mercer of Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina, Attack on Titan, and so much more is revealing behind-the-scenes moments from his most iconic anime English dub roles, disclosing his best DM (Dungeon Master) tips, and sorting a few of the characters he’s played into DND (Dungeons & Dragons) classes. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Haley Whisennand are sharing the latest anime headlines and recommending their favorite comedy anime (do you agree with their picks?). Listen now to find out the latest on new anime film Scarlet, the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train 4K re-release, Link Click season 3, The Quintessential Princesses: Fantasy, the Abyss and the Magic Academy, the Umamusume: Pretty Derby game, new Haikyu!! and Gundam merch, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WNBA All-Star Diamond DeShields is on The Anime Effect to share how anime helped her heal after a spinal surgery almost permanently immobilized her, and she drafts her own anime basketball team and translates WNBA headlines into anime terms. You do not want to miss it! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President are discussing all the anime and manga news this week, like DAN DA DAN’s news season 2 trailer featuring the new villain EVIL EYE, Look Back’s recent award recognition, the upcoming Neon Genesis Evangelion Concert, and manga collabs from Converse and UNIQLO, featuring Doraemon and Nana. THEN, we’re recommending our favorite anime that only needed one season and sharing your recent responses in the Mailbag. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world's most resilient VTuber Matara Kan joins hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Haley Whisennand to discuss how they define anime fandom and their journeys from being hardcore to casual anime fans and what it means to re-embrace anime today. Vote for us in the Shorty Awards! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President OUT themselves on this episode of The Anime Effect. They reveal the manga and anime they delayed finishing because they REFUSE to say goodbye. But first, they have to discuss Mugen Train returning to theaters, All Might’s new look in My Hero Academia season 8, the Star Wars: Visions expansion, and more. Vote for us in the Shorty Awards! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Singer-songwriter, gamer, and anime fan 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. Vote for us in the Shorty Awards! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So many amazing stories are returning to us, and hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are here to talk about them all! From the newest installment of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: STEEL BALL RUN to THE GHOST IN THE SHELL’s new TV anime, and My Happy Marriage’s new anime, we have all the latest anime and gaming news right here. Then, hosts recommend anime that’s worth the slow start and share countless updates from fans in the Mailbag. Vote for us in the Shorty Awards! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Troy Baker is Joel in The Last of Us video game, James in HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation, and he’s on The Anime Effect! Troy shares how being a father has shaped his view of Joel’s character, his possible involvement with The Last of Us season 2, how Chris Sabat literally drove Troy to the world of anime English dubbing, and he teases his upcoming projects. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President FINALLY share their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, DAN DA DAN season 2, Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!, and more in the News. THEN, hosts attempt to convince each other–in 60 seconds or less–to watch anime they wouldn’t normally go for, and we discuss original vs. adapted anime in the Mailbag. Vote in the 2025 Anime Awards now! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s that time of year! The 2025 Anime Awards season starts NOW. Hosts react to the just released nominee list and reveal the category they’re anticipating the most. Vote in the 2025 Anime Awards now! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President are talking the latest from Nintendo, Re:ZERO, KONOSUBA, and Major League Baseball? Then, they recommend anime that go against the norm, read your fanmail, and talk for way too long about Five Nights at Freddy's. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crunchyroll’s Spring 2025 Anime Season Lineup is here! It’s time to finish your current watchlist and start a new one because anime like Fire Force, The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc-, One Piece, The Beginning After the End, The Apothecary Diaries, Wind Breaker are releasing new seasons this spring, and we have all the details. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Crunchyroll Spring 2025 Anime Season Lineup Announced! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AnimeJapan 2025 announced that some of our favorite titles are coming back, so we’re dedicating (most) of our episode to sharing about these (Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT, My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON & CITY THE ANIMATION). Then, hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President reveal their favorite anime assassins–as well as yours–and which The Anime Effect episodes new listeners should absolutely scroll back to watch. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comic legends Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti join us to drop the first ever Kimba the White Lion reference and share how they revolutionized Harley Quinn at DC Comics. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The anime headlines are NOT missing! This week, hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are talking about the upcoming Gachiakuta anime, Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon film coming to theaters, the long-awaited All You Need Is Kill anime adaptation, a KONOSUBA's Misadventures sequel, and the manga that fans want to see adapted into anime the most. THEN, we’re recommending anime card games and discussing the universal trauma inflicted by the “It's Tough to be a Bug!” ride at Disney. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. Want to enter our Assassin's Creed giveaway? Answer the question, "Who is the best anime assassin?" using our question form. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Anime Effect is joined this week by two alien visitors–but don’t worry, they (basically) come in peace! Grodius Maximus and Sawborg Destructo of the rock band GWAR stop by Crunchyroll HQ to reveal the anime that makes them proud of their human creations (us), how anime inspires their music, and more. PLUS, global superstar J Balvin shares a special message. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In what is probably the episode with the most exciting group of headlines yet, hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President share 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 even the Little Shark's Day Out anime movie. Then, hosts recommend their favorite short-form anime and share which classics they hope get dubs. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re revealing another anime fan from within the NFL: The New York Giants’ offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor. He’s sharing his intense ranking system for anime (his watchlist is endless!), the anime he refuses to pause, and how he’s training to be a demon slayer? Hear the stories Jermaine isn’t sharing anywhere else, right here on The Anime Effect. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the first week of our longer news episode format, and what a way to start: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has blessed us with Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 updates! PLUS, hosts Nicholas Friedman, Leah President, and Haley Whisennand break down the news out of Pokémon Day, the latest on Haikyu!!, the Cowboy Bebop Fortnite collab, and more. Then, we’re sharing YOUR top ten anime lists and our thoughts on the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President celebrate one year of The Anime Effect! The three reminisce on their favorite guests and explain some of their long-running inside jokes. Plus, they share some if their   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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are predicting what could be announced on Pokémon Day—will they be right? They also had to discuss The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All anime adaptation, the latest One Piece collab, a new anime studio from director Masaaki Yuasa, and the incredible Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy cards. Hear it all here first! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Then, hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President reveal their favorite magical girl anime of the past decade and their favorite ways an anime love interest has been introduced. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who else is excited for BOCCHI THE ROCK! season 2?! Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Alex Lebl are here with the latest on Bocchi, the new Digimon RPG, and Dragon Ball DAIMA. They’re also talking about LiSA’s North American tour and a helpful guide for keeping up with the characters of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kimiko Glenn of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Hazbin Hotel and so much more joins The Anime Effect to bless us with her angelic voice and reveal how Baby Shark inspired her Nifty voice, how secretive the Spider-Verse production was and more stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Were you expecting us to cover the new Anne Shirley anime? Neither were the hosts, but they’re sharing the latest on that as well as the new Dragonite and the Postman anime from Pokémon, the live-action Gundam film, and the My Hero Academia x Captain America: Brave New World collab. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WWE Superstar Zelina Vega (or is that Shoto Todoroki?) joins The Anime Effect to gush over her favorite anime characters, share how she selects her next in-the-ring cosplay, and even tell the wild story of how she met the English voice actor behind her anime “zaddy” Kyōjurō Rengoku. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gang’s back together again to bring you the latest anime and manga news. Nicholas Friedman, Leah President and LeAlec Murray 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. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leah President and LeAlec Murray welcome comic artist Joe Eisma to talk about how manga and anime inspire his work and why he’s currently loving DAN DA DAN. Then, Alex Lebl joins hosts to share their updated anime starter packs for new fans and what types of representation they’d like to see next in anime. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeAlec Murray and Alex Lebl are talking all about their hopes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection this week on The Anime Effect. PLUS, they share the latest on Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, the live-action Solo Leveling adaptation, new Fortnite collabs, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, the One Piece season 15 Voyage 2 English dub, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dutch footballer and anime fan Jeremie Frimpong is sharing how Naruto and other shonen protagonists inspire him the field, drafting his dream anime soccer team, and sharing all about his love for anime only on The Anime Effect. Then, hosts Leah President, LeAlec Murray, and Alex Lebl reveal the latest shocking discovery from the Bananya universe and answer your questions. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Leah President and LeAlec Murray are talking anime and gaming headlines, starting of course with the news of the Switch 2. Then, they break down the One Piece live action casting updates, the Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid anime film, and the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live show coming to North America. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TurtleMe joins LeAlec Murray and Haley Whisennand to share about The Beginning After the End’s journey to becoming the FIRST anime adaptation of an American web comic. Then, LeAlec, Haley, and Leah President share their favorite anime crossovers and YOUR additions to our anime naughty/nice lists and anime New Year’s resolutions. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leah, LeAlec, and Haley are breaking down this week’s headlines, like the upcoming My Melody & Kuromi stop-motion animated show, the My Deer Friend Nokotan x DEEEER Simulator collab, and so much more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're returning this New Year with not one, but TWO anime English voice actors we know you’ve heard: Adam McArthur and Ryan Colt Levy. Known for their roles Yuji Itadori of Jujutsu Kaisen and Denji of Chainsaw Man, Leah President and Lena Lemon find out how Adam ended up on a Megan Thee Stallion song, how prep for an acting role is sometimes impossible, and their boba tea knowledge. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New year, new anime headlines. LeAlec and Haley are breaking down what happened over the holidays, including the announcements from DAN DA DAN, My Hero Academia, GUNDAM, and more! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Visual Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK Omnibus Movie International Theatrical Release Dates Announced GUNDAM ASSEMBLE Tabletop Game Rolls the Dice with Gundam Miniatures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In another fan-favorite episode, J-Pop global sensation LiSA is here! Before her latest film premiere and headlining her first concert in America in 10 years, LiSA is joining The Anime Effect to share about her music journey. LiSA reveals behind-the-scenes details of her concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, which premieres August 19, gets help from Nick and LeAlec to design her July 26 San Diego Comic-Con concert set list, and of course gushes over why she loves the Minions so much. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year’s Eve! Are you setting your resolutions? Leah, LeAlec, and Haley certainly are, but not just for themselves. Listen in as they assign New Year’s resolutions for anime characters from Re:ZERO, Dragon Ball DAIMA, and more. Let us know the resolutions you want certain anime characters to adopt in the comments! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In one of our most popular episodes, David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer, Late Night with the Devil) joins Leah and LeAlec to dish on his favorite anime and how the genre impacts his work. First, Leah and LeAlec talk about the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End escape room, the Look Back trailer, latest Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki accomplishments, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here.  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merry Christmas Eve! Leah and LeAlec are deciding which anime characters Santa should include on his naughty and nice lists—and they are not holding back! You might think Baby Bananya deserves candy in his stocking, but is there more lurking behind his eyes? Listen and give your thoughts on characters from DAN DA DAN, Delicious in Dungeon, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leah and LeAlec got to speak with Kenji Kamiyama and Philippa Boyens, the director and story creator of the brand new film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, about why anime was the perfect medium for telling this story, how live-action films inspired the film, and more "behind the scenes" details you won't hear elsewhere. Then, hosts share the anime and films they’ll be watching over the holidays and have a quick debate about if a certain Gundam film is a Christmas movie. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're breaking down anime headlines for the last time this year, but we won’t be leaving your feeds! On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, you’ll get special drops from us you won’t want to miss. But TODAY, Leah and LeAlec are discussing the new Pokémon project, if all the titles included in the Isekai∞Isekai game truly fit, Godzilla’s upcoming fight, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Winter 2025 Anime Season has FINALLY been revealed, and we’re building our watchlists together. Leah and Alex break down the new and continuing shows of the winter season and reveal the release dates we know. Then, we’re recommending our most anticipated shows and sharing what anime we’d like to see redone. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Crunchyroll Winter 2025 Anime Season Lineup Announced! Download RAID and get your legendary hero and 2 epic heroes TODAY: https://bit.ly/TheAnimeEffect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leah and Alex are breaking down the latest anime headlines, including starting the hype train for the Anime Awards 2025, the new award Solo Leveling just earned, the latest on the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, the new Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX series, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Solo Leveling Named Best Anime Series at The Astra Awards 2024 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Premieres in 2025 Dragon Ball DAIMA English Dub Premieres on Crunchyroll Starting January 10 New Gundam Anime Series Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Announced from Studio Khara and Sunrise NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience Starts United States, Canada Tour in February 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We know what we’re watching this weekend, and now you do too! Leah and LeAlec spoke with Echo Wu, the creator and director of brand new animated show Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld. Echo shared how she vision-boarded the show to music and teased the countless anime references she snuck into the show. Then, keep listening to hear our musical anime recommendations and what sports we think deserve their own anime. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back from the holiday break, and LeAlec and Alex are sharing YOUR additions to our anime Friendsgiving table. Then, we have new anime music to discuss, more shows announced for January, a new Lupin the 3rd project, and more! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Solo Leveling Season 2 Reveals LiSA Opening Song, Teaser Trailer Creepy Nuts' MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES Opening Theme Tops Japan's 2024 Anime Song Karaoke Ranking My Happy Marriage Season 2 Anime Premieres on January 6, 2025 Babanbabanban Vampire TV Anime Premieres on January 11 New Lupin the 3rd Anime Film Announced for 2025 Release Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Naoyuki Itō, the director of the Overlord TV anime series and Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, and Kentarô Hashimoto, the film’s producer, shared their thoughts on the film with LeAlec Murray and Lena Lemon. Hear about their experience adapting this story for the silver screen and which characters are their favorites. Then, get LeAlec and Leah’s OVA recommendations and learn which anime they’d like to see get a slice-of-life crossover. Have   a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leah and LeAlec are bringing you a special episode this holiday week. They’re building their ideal Friendsgiving table using some delicious and some unlikely anime-inspired foods. Would you attend their Friendsgiving meal? Let us know in the comments or on our question form! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leah and Haley are talking with Emmy-nominated screenwriter and showrunner of animated series Harley Quinn, Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, and Creature Commandos, Dean Lorey. He shares the biggest surprises he faced when entering the animation industry and his hope for more Harley Quinn universe projects. Then, LeAlec joins Leah to answer your latest questions. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeAlec is BACK from Japan, and he joins Leah to talk about Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- and Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! coming to theaters, the upcoming Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE and Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun seasons, new anime coming soon, and more! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- Anime Movie Tickets Now on Sale Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 Anime Officially Announced Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Reveals New Trailer, Cast, CCXP World Premiere I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Students Reach the Dungeon Depths Anime Premieres on January 11, 2025 The Catcher in the Ballpark! Anime Adaptation Announced for 2025 Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Anime Compilation Film Reveals Main Trailer, Visual Super Nintendo World Goes Bananas With Donkey Kong Country Opening at USJ in December Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leah and Alex talk with Doc and Olu of EARTHGANG about how intense they thought Speed Racer was as kids, their affinity for Super Saiyan hair, their experience creating "Swing" for Marvel's Spider Man 2, and more! Then, Leah and Alex break down the best anime from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leah is joined by guest hosts Alex Lebl and Haley Whisennand to break down this week’s headlines! They’re sharing the latest on the BEASTARS and Oblivion Battery anime, Nintendo’s interesting way of announcing the successor to the Switch, Crunchyroll’s collab with Newtype Magazine, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. BEASTARS Final Season Part 1 Anime Reveals New Trailer, Release Date Oblivion Battery TV Anime Season 2 Announced Nintendo Reveals Switch Successor to Be Backward Compatible Crunchyroll News and Newtype's Special NYCC Magazine is Now Available Digitally! Lycoris Recoil, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War and More Anime Artist Music Videos Now Available on Crunchyroll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leah, LeAlec, and guest host Lena Lemon talk with Amy Reeder, the co-creator of Disney animated show Moon Girl, creator of the comics Amethyst, Rocket Girl, and more, at New York Comic Con. Amy shares her experience watching her comic become an animated show, the responses to Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur she sees from kids and adults alike, and more. Then, Leah and guest host Alex Lebl share their favorite vampire anime and which story they’d most likely be summoned into. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Alex Lebl joins Leah to discuss the latest anime and video game news, like a potential Godzilla Minus One sequel, a new Death Note video game, the latest on the live-action Gundam film, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down with Baldur's Gate 3 actors Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde to discuss the fan response to their amazing characters, the depth of the game's storytelling, and the inclusive world the game has built. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anania, aka @anania00 and host of @gaydar.show on TikTok, joins the show to share their anime favorites, how they connect to it as a queer person, and we hear about them watching Naruto as a kid during church service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick, LeAlec and Leah get into news out of New York Comic Con, from favorite moments to exciting anime announcements (including from Crunchyroll). Plus, Leah tells us about their experience seeing “Attack on Titan: The Musical." Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmy and Annie award-winning director Jorge R. Gutierrez joins this week to reveal how his first film The Book of Life came to life, how Spirited Away inspired his work, and the unexpected way Jorge first experienced anime. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We continue to be BLESSED with more anime announcements. Nick, LeAlec, and Josellie are talking all about the latest from My Hero Academia, One Piece, WIND BREAKER, SK8 the Infinity, and more! Then, they’re revealing their favorite mech anime (besides Neon Genesis Evangelion and Gurren Lagann) and sharing your messages. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Vote for The Anime Effect in the Signal Awards! My Hero Academia Anime Final Season Officially Announced for 2025 One Piece Anime Announces Hiatus, Newly-Edited Fish-Man Island Arc WIND BREAKER Season 2 Anime Premieres in April 2025 SK8 the Infinity Anime OVA Reveals New Visual, Release Date Oshi no Ko Manga Ending Date Announced Goku Balloon Returns to the Skies for 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The voice actor for Re:ZERO’s Subaru is on The Anime Effect! Yūsuke Kobayashi is sharing how his experience voicing Subaru has impacted his life and what fans can expect for season 3 (airing now on Crunchyroll). Vote for The Anime Effect in the Signal Awards! Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick, LeAlec and Leah are fighting over their unpopular anime opinions, but first, they’re sharing how One Piece and JUJUTSU KAISEN are celebrating their fans, the latest on Oshi no Ko, the upcoming Fate/Zero musical & more! Then, they’re recommending a very specific type of isekai story and once again debating if Shangri-La Frontier fits into the isekai genre. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Vote for The Anime Effect in the Signal Awards! One Piece Anime Celebrates 25 Years With Special Episode on October 20 JUJUTSU KAISEN Manga Ending Celebrated with Special Art, 100 Million Copies in Circulation One Piece, JUJUTSU KAISEN Join Universal Studios Hollywood Fan Fest Nights Lineup Oshi no Ko Anime Gets 3rd Season The Elusive Samurai Anime Continues with Second Season Captain Falcon Smashes His Way Onto Switch With Two Classic GBA Games Fate/Zero Stage Musical Adaptation Announced Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are breaking down the fall 2024 anime lineup coming to Crunchyroll. From Dragon Ball DAIMA to DAN DA DAN and so much more, start building your fall anime watchlist NOW. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Wistoria: Wand and Sword, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime all have in common? Find out TODAY on The Anime Effect. Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are also sharing about a Sailor Moon shoe collab, how Studio TRIGGER is celebrating the Transformers 40th Anniversary, and more. Then, find out the hosts’ favorite non-rom-com anime with unrequited love stories and what anime has them all in the feels. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Dragon Ball DAIMA English Dub Premiere Heads to U.S. Theaters This November Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Season 2 Confirmed Wistoria: Wand and Sword Anime Gets 2nd Season That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4, New Film Announced Justice ft. Tame Impala Reveals "Neverender" Music Video Directed By Masanobu Hiraoka Sailor Moon Kicks off Second Collab with Jimmy Choo Studio TRIGGER Rolls Out Special Transformers One Film Poster Studio TRIGGER Pays Tribute to Transformers in 40th Anniversary Video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gang's back together again, and they have anime to discuss! The DAN DA DAN anime is coming this fall, season 2 of Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian is now in production, City manga is getting an anime adaptation, and more! PLUS Devil May Cry might not be an anime, but who isn’t pumped for this animated series?! Then Nick, LeAlec and Leah share about anime that helped them through tough times and their favorite anime scenes of all time. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. One Piece Live-Action Series Finds Their Baroque Works Leaders, Miss All Sunday and Mr. 0 Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Anime Season Lineup Announced! Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime Season 2 in Production Kyoto Animation Adapts Keiichi Arawi's City Manga For 2025 Anime Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Anime Film Announced Devil May Cry Animated Series Set for April 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OMA stopped by Crunchyroll HQ with Shing02, and we learned they are anime baby birds who need YOUR anime recommendations! Drop them in the comments as you listen to OMA and Shing02 share how their Luv(sic) Hexalogy Tour came to be and what collaborations may be in store for them in the future. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just when you thought we couldn’t possibly share more about Dragon Ball Daima–we have a release date (that it shares with another project from the same franchise)! LeAlec and guest hosts Alex Lebl and Josellie Rios talk all things Dragon Ball, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Solo Leveling season 2, BOCCHI THE ROCK! recap films, and more. Then, they’re revealing their favorite anime side characters and sharing how anime has changed their lives. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Dragon Ball DAIMA Streams on Crunchyroll Starting October 11 DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Trailer Throws GT Characters into the Mix Start Your Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Journey in This Overview Trailer Solo Leveling Season 2 Premieres in January 2025 BOCCHI THE ROCK! Recap Part 1 & 2 Anime Movie Worldwide Release Dates Announced Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kohshi, Keigo, Take, Got's & Iwasaki from Japanese rock band FLOW are revealing why they love anime enough to dedicate an entire tour to it. They stopped by Crunchyroll HQ while on their ANIME SHIBARI world tour to share what 20 years of making music means to them. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are BACK to break down the latest anime headlines, like SPY x FAMILY CODE: White coming to streaming, MORE Dragon Ball Daima updates, Stray Kids returning to create the OP and ED for Tower of God Season 2, and more! Then, hosts create their anime starter packs for new fans and reveal which anime they tried out with low expectations that ended up blowing them away. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Anime Movie Streams on Crunchyroll Starting September 5 Dragon Ball Daima TV Anime Releases Main Trailer, Announces Opening Theme Song by Zedd, Yukinojo Mori, C&K Stray Kids to Perform New Opening, Ending Theme Song for Tower of God Season 2 Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Adds More Nostalgic Games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve opened the Anime Expo vault to finally share our conversation with director of the Apothecary Diaries, Norihiro Naganuma. Leah and guest host Kristine Don chatted with Naganuma-san about their favorite moments from Season 1 and what we can expect to see in Season 2. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Bananya and Dragon Ball are on their way, and Nick, LeAlec, Leah, and guest host Kristine Don are giving you ALL the details! The next season of Bananya is coming this October, and so is the new Dragon Ball Daima. PLUS, we’re sharing our webtoon recommendations and the quotes you think we missed on our anime quotes bracket. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Dragon Ball Daima TV Anime Starts October 11 With Extended 1st Episode Bananya Around the World Anime Premieres October 2024, Will Stream on Crunchyroll Attack on Titan Launches Next Collab Ride at Fuji-Q Highland Theme Park Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Takes Us to Tokyo in First Full Trailer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shing02 and SPIN MASTER A-1 are in the studio to reveal the real-life experiences that led to the iconic song Battlecry, the OP of Samurai Champloo. PLUS, they discuss their current Luv(sic) Hexalogy Tour with LeAlec and Leah and share their hip-hop inspirations. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick, LeAlec, and guest host Lena Lemon are BACK with their final conversations from EVO 2024. Jaidlyn, Damascus & Rynge share their dream anime fighting games, characters, and D&D campaigns–and dunk on Nick REPEATEDLY. Listen only on The Anime Effect. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are sharing the latest casting updates from the live-action One Piece series, some exciting and not-so-exciting news from Nintendo, and two new anime films coming to theaters. And then, we’re recommending our favorite overpowered anime, and hosts choose which anime character they think each other is most like. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. One Piece Live-Action Casting Roundup Nintendo Museum Opens Its Playful Doors in Japan on October 2 Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Mobile Game Ends on November 28 KENSHI YONEZU 2023 TOUR / FANTASY Concert Film One-Day Theatrical Release Date Announced Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick, LeAlec, Leah and Lynzee are choosing their top anime quote of all time, battling it out bracket-style until just one epic quote remains. With quotes from favorite characters like Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece), Kamina (Gurren Lagann), Mikasa Ackerman (Attack on Titan), and others–who will take the crown? Find out, and let us know who would’ve won YOUR bracket. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are back to mourn the ending of the JUJUTSU KAISEN manga, get excited for the brand new Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! adaptation, and discuss Attack on Titan The Movie: THE LAST ATTACK. PLUS, they debate which anime tournament arc is the best and which anime opening themes are underrated. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Crunchyroll and Spotify Team Up to Spotlight Dedicated Anime Hub Attack on Titan Caps Off Saga With Colossal THE FINAL CHAPTERS Compilation Anime Film JUJUTSU KAISEN Manga Ends in 5 Chapters Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! Manga Announces TV Anime Adaptation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daiki Yamashita and Kenta Miyake, the voices of My Hero Academia’s Deku and All Might, are on The Anime Effect! They reveal which quirk they would choose to have in real life (you will NEVER guess their answers) and what they hope fans take away from My Hero Academia season 7. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here.  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick, LeAlec and Leah are breaking down the latest anime headlines and recommending their favorite sports anime with the help of Anime News Network’s Executive Editor Lynzee Loveridge. They discuss updates from THE ONE PIECE, The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World, SK8 the Infinity, Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. THE ONE PIECE Remake Anime Sails With First Details on Production Italian Rock Band Måneskin Goes Big for Summer Sonic with Attack on Titan Collab The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World Anime Announced for January 2025 SK8 the Infinity Anime Spills the Tea on New OVA Visual Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Anime to Premiere in 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rapper Denzel Curry joins The Anime Effect to discuss the impact anime has on his life and career and the shows he (and his dad?!) hid from Denzel’s mom. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeAlec and Leah are joined by guest host Alex Lebl to answer your questions and give their recommendations. Plus, the hosts talk all things Kaiju No. 8 season 2 AND how Anime is being represented at the 2024 Olympics. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re celebrating 25 years of One Piece with the English voices of some of your favorite One Piece villains at SDCC 2024. LeAlec Murray and guest host Josellie Rios discover what it’s like to play the villain from English voice actors Robert McCollum (Donquixote Doflamingo), Chris Rager (Blackbeard & Arlong), and Kent Williams (Kuro & Dr. Vegapunk). PLUS, we hear from Matt Mercer (English voice of Trafalgar Law) and major One Piece fans Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi from the professional soccer team Borussia Dortmund. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We saw your responses to our recent Isekai debate, so we’re reopening the discussion and sharing what YOU have to say. But first, Delicious in Dungeon, Naruto, and A Couple of Cuckoos have updates, and an anime character is coming to Guilty Gear -Strive-. Then, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah share their recs (and yours!) and discuss S-Tier anime versus emerging shows. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Delicious in Dungeon Anime Prepares a Symphony of Flavor with Concert Event Shohei Ohtani Walks Up to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Song During LA Dodgers Game Naruto Teams Up with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Crossover Comic Guilty Gear -Strive- Season 4 Reveals Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 Anime Announced for 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming to you from EVO 2024 in Las Vegas, Nick, LeAlec and guest co-host Lena Lemon talk to some of the top competitors and commentators in the FGC (fighting game community). Listen as Justin Wong, IFC Yipes, and Tyrant share the iconic anime they love–and haven’t yet watched. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming at you from EVO 2024 in Las Vegas, Nick and LeAlec are joined by content creator Lena Lemon to talk about this week in anime and gaming news. Catch up on the latest updates for Ranma 1/2, Dragon Ball Daima, Solo Leveling Manhwa, and the Honkai Star Rail x Fate/Stay night collab. PLUS, hosts recommend their favorite fighting games and answer the question, "What's one thing you look for in an Anime to watch it?" Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Ranma 1/2 Anime Returns With Original Voice Cast on October 5 Dragon Ball Daima Anime Promises a Grand Adventure in New Trailer Solo Leveling Manhwa Continues with Ragnarok Sequel Series This August Honkai Star Rail x Fate/Stay night Collab to Kick Off in 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jean-Ken Johnny of MAN WITH A MISSION is sharing his band’s epic origin story, how the band creates music for anime, and the manga he can’t get enough of. Listen into his conversation with Leah and Haley, only on The Anime Effect.  Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are back with this week’s news and answers to your questions. Get excited for exclusive San Diego Comic-Con concerts, the SANDA manga’s TV anime adaptation, and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Solo Leveling being up for awards. Then, hosts reveal their favorite 2024 anime power systems and debate another isekai definition. 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 Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J-Pop global sensation LiSA is here! Before her latest film premiere and headlining her first concert in America in 10 years, LiSA is joining The Anime Effect to share about her music journey. LiSA reveals behind-the-scenes details of her concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, which premieres August 19, gets help from Nick and LeAlec to design her July 26 San Diego Comic-Con concert set list, and of course gushes over why she loves the Minions so much. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are BACK from Anime Expo 2024, and they have stories to tell. From the best panel moments to meeting fans in person, hosts are sharing their favorite moments and announcements from Anime Expo 2024. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Anime Effect crew is living it up at Anime Expo, but before they left, they had to discuss some news that hit this week and answer your latest questions. Listen in to learn about the just announced Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie Trilogy, Megan Thee Stallion’s latest love letter to anime, and the hosts’ reactions to the first three episodes of Suicide Squad Isekai. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie Trilogy Announced Megan Thee Stallion Samples JUJUTSU KAISEN Soundtrack on New Song 'Otaku Hot Girl' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GRAMMY-nominated artist and Euphoria composer Labrinth joins The Anime Effect to talk about his surprising gateway anime, how TikTok has shaped the music industry and how anime inspires his live performance. Plus, Noah Lyles reps Yu-Gi-Oh!, LiSA comes to theaters and David Dastmalchian joins the cast of the One Piece live-action series. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Anime featured in this week’s episode: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Fruits Basket, Oshi no Ko, Attack on Titan, Sailor Moon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Delicious in Dungeon, Konosuba, Urusei Yatsura, 7th Prince, By the Grace of the Gods, FAIRY TAIL, Haikyu!, Black SummonerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voice actors of Ciel and Sebastian from Black Butler react to the anime’s return and share behind-the-scenes details on the Public School Arc. First, Nick, LeAlec and Haley share what Nintendo Direct reveals they’re most anticipating, what they know about Delicious in Dungeon season 2, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Bri Lawrence joins Nick, LeAlec, and Leah to talk about her new book The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know, the best queer manga, and magical girl stories. First, the group is gushing over the SPY x FAMILY season 3 announcement, all the panels and premieres coming to Anime Expo 2024, and so much more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 In Search of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure Gamer Girls: Retro Rhythms The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know Queer Review Blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leah IS BACK! They join Nick and LeAlec to quiz Olympian Sarah Pavan on her sports anime knowledge and find out what anime has brought Sarah to tears. Before all that, hosts share their excitement for Attack on Titan the Musical, a new Legend of Zelda LEGO set, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voice actors Abigail Blythe, Adam McArthur, and Nazeeh Tarsha join The Anime Effect to share the inspirations and challenges behind-the-scenes of the Kaiju No. 8 English dub. First, Nick, LeAlec, and guest host Haley Whisennand react to the Sakamoto Days anime trailer, disclose what they hope to see at the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba concerts, and reveal the first anime soundtracks they ever bought. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lenore Zann, legendary voice actor of Rogue, joins The Anime Effect to talk X-Men ‘97, X-Men: The Animated Series, and her countless anime English dub roles. First, Nick and LeAlec are breaking down this week’s anime and gaming news, including the now streaming DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION, Naruto’s collab with Crocs, One Piece’s Vegas celebration, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24kGoldn joins The Anime Effect to dish on his favorite anime, how anime inspires his creativity, and to ask our experts what anime he should watch next. Nick and LeAlec have to first react to the first episode of Demon Slayer, share their Nintendo Switch successor predictions, and get hyped for HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle movie and the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Tabletop RPG. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary voice actor Bryce Papenbrook joins The Anime Effect to reveal why he loves dubbing our favorite anime, how entering the recording booth blind as Eren in Attack on Titan impacted his performance, and to test his knowledge of his own characters. Before this epic conversation with Bryce, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah gush over the new Hatsune Miku X Magic the Gathering cards and update us on the anime coming to theaters and streaming soon. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Share it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamaal Williams–who is possibly the biggest anime fan in the NFL–joins Nick and LeAlec to share why he reps anime so hard, the anime that’s inspiring him, and who he would draft on his all-anime football dream team. First, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah gush over the new JUJUTSU KAISEN and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure merch, the return of the Black Butler English dub and The Quintessential Quintuplets, and they answer your burning anime questions. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 MAN WITH A MISSION Announces North America 2024 Tour Powered by Crunchyroll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer, Blade Runner 2049, Late Night with the Devil) joins Leah and LeAlec to dish on his favorite anime and how the genre impacts his work. First, Leah and LeAlec talk about the new Frieren: Beyond Journey's End escape room, the brand new Look Back trailer, the latest Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki accomplishments, and more. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick, LeAlec and Leah are reacting to JUJUTSU KAISEN setting a Guinness World Record previously held by Attack on Titan, the Gundam 45th anniversary, and a new clothing capsule for SPY x FAMILY by streetwear brand BAIT.  Then, we’re diving into the isekai genre, including how it started and what anime are showcasing it best! To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 BAIT Brand Drops SPY x FAMILY Clothing Line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CinemaCon revealed the upcoming Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-, and more anime films, so Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are revealing everything we know about them so far. PLUS, with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc arriving this spring, hosts debate which Hashira reigns supreme. Finally, we’re digging deeper into our mailbag to answer even more of your burning anime questions. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author and entertainment writer Kelly Knox joins Nick and LeAlec to talk about her new book Star Wars: Dad Jokes and what makes anime cozy. First, everyone reveals if they have their tickets for SPY x FAMILY CODE: White, if they think Webster’s definitions of “isekai,” “fan service,” and other anime terms are accurate, and whether they’ll be watching Kaiju No. 8, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3, or My Hero Academia season 7 this spring. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DJ, vocalist, and of course anime fan Yaeji joins The Anime Effect to talk about how anime impacts her music, her experience behind-the-scenes at the 2024 Anime Awards, and how she’s celebrating the one-year anniversary of her debut album With a Hammer. First, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah discuss the updates on Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura, Blue Exorcist, Blue Box, and more that came out of AnimeJapan 2024, as well as their anticipation of DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leah, LeAlec, and the real Nick are counting down their most anticipated anime of the spring season, including Kaiju No. 8, KONOSUBA S3, Black Butler, WINDBREAKER, and more. But first, LeAlec the sneakerhead reviews the new Hunter x Hunter X Reebok collection, Nick shares all the anime concerts that have brought him to tears in anticipation of the One Piece Music Symphony, and everyone debates which Suicide Squad ISEKAI cast member they’re most anticipating. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeAlec and Leah take the reins this week – with occasional help from a cardboard cutout of Nick – and dish 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 only after gushing over the Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron Oscar wins. Stick around for their own deep dive on sci-fi and mystery anime and their debate on whether mecha anime qualifies as sci-fi? Catch all this and more, only on The Anime Effect. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are closing out the Anime Awards 2024 coverage 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, only on The Anime Effect.  Today’s episode released late today as we wanted to first acknowledge the passing of Akira Toriyama. We recorded this episode before the news about Akira Toriyama was shared. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices