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Sure, you like anime. But do you KNOW what’s happening in the anime world? Go beyond your current watchlist and discover all there is to enjoy with your friends at Crunchyroll. Each week, we’ll dig into the latest anime headlines, examine our favorite shows, chat with guest stars, and explore how anime affects everything.
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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!
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Pokémon Day Presentation Confirmed for February 27
The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All Anime Adaptation Announced
One Piece Returns to Fenway Park for Another Boston Red Sox Collab
Inu-Oh Director Masaaki Yuasa Opens New Anime Studio
Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Cards Showcase Art from Entire Series
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The creator of Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima, is on The Anime Effect! He’s sharing who his favorite Fairy Tail characters are, how FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST came to be, and so much more! 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.
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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.
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BOCCHI THE ROCK! Season 2 Announced
New Digimon Story RPG and More Revealed in Latest PlayStation Showcase
Dragon Ball DAIMA Final Episode to Air on February 28
LiSA Announces North America Tour “Another Great Day” (UPDATED)
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Character Guide
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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.
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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.
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CoMix Wave Films to Deliver New Pokémon Anime About Dragonite
Anne Shirley TV Anime Reveals Premiere Date, Key Visual, Teaser Trailer
Gundam Live-Action Film Gets Co-Financed by Bandai Namco Filmworks, Legendary
My Hero Academia Anime Assembles Collab with Captain America: Brave New World
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WWE Superstar Zelina Vega (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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Trailer Introduces All 14 Games
Yu-Gi-Oh! Gets the Sanrio Treatment in Cute New Collab
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Gets North America Theatrical Release Date
Live-Action Solo Leveling Adaptation in the Works
Fortnite x Kaiju No. 8 Collab Goes Live with Cosmetics Bundle
Hatsune Miku is the Fortnite Festival Season 7 Icon
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime Reveals Premiere Date, Cast in New Trailer
One Piece Season 15 Voyage 2 English Dub Coming to Crunchyroll
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Dutch footballer 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.
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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.
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Nintendo Officially Reveals Nintendo Switch 2
One Piece Live-Action Series Reveals Dragon Actor and More for Season 2
One Piece Live-Action Drums up 3 New Cast Members
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Anime Film Reveals Release Date, Cast and Staff in New Trailer
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live North American Tour Dates Announced
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TurtleMe joins 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.
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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.
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Crunchyroll to Launch New Manga App in 2025
My Melody & Kuromi Stop-Motion Animation Series Streams in July 2025
My Deer Friend Nokotan Anime Collabs with DEEEER Simulator for Viral Dance DLC
Dead by Daylight Launches Junji Ito Collab, Ito Reacts to Outfits
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Anime Series Officially Announced, Premieres in 2027
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Crunchyroll Winter 2025 Anime Season Lineup Announced!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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
The Catcher in the Ballpark! Anime Adaptation Announced for 2025
Super Nintendo World Goes Bananas With Donkey Kong Country Opening at USJ in December
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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. Plus, musician and friend of the pod d4vd comes back to get into your questions and we share some recommendations.
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LeAlec, Leah and special guest d4vd discuss the latest and greatest news coming out of Crunchyroll HQ, including season two trailer of Apothecary Diaries, Skechers SPY x FAMILY collaboration, and Gundam Breaker 4. Plus, something fun coming from "Chainsaw Man" creator Tatsuki Fujimoto.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Singer, songwriter and ANIME FAN d4vd is in the studio to reveal his current watchlist and what anime he wants to create an OP for ASAP. d4vd also shares how anime and manga storytelling inspires his music and reminiscences about how he first discovered anime.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Anime Movie Streams on Crunchyroll Starting September 5
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?"
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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
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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.
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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TRIGUN STAMPEDE “Final Phase” Revealed as TRIGUN STARGAZE
Fire Force Season 3 Anime Comes to Crunchyroll April 2025
Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- Anime Announced, Crunchyroll to Stream
Omniscient Reader Anime Officially Announced by Aniplex and Crunchyroll
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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.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie Trilogy Announced
Megan Thee Stallion Samples JUJUTSU KAISEN Soundtrack on New Song 'Otaku Hot Girl'
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
Gachiakuta Manga Announces TV Anime Adaptation for 2025
Crunchyroll Summer 2024 Anime Season Lineup Announced!
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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.
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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
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
The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back Anime Film Releases First Trailer
Classic Beat 'Em Up Golden Axe Gets 10-Episode Animated Series at Comedy Central
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Inspires Magical Escape Room Experience
Latest One Piece English Dub Batch Hits Crunchyroll on Luffy's Birthday, Includes Gear Five Debut
Hayao Miyazaki Makes TIME's Annual List of Most Influential People
Cannes Film Festival Awards Studio Ghibli with Honorary Palme d'or
Giant Squids, Minimalism and Miyazaki: Building the Bigger Picture with Joe Hisaishi
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Dubs Include Kaiju No. 8, KONOSUBA Season 3 and More
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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.
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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
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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.
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New Kaiju No. 8 Trailer + OneRepublic Ending Theme
One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime Teaser Trailer Confirms J.C. Staff Return
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The 2024 Anime Awards show went off! In this special emergency episode, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah count down their top 5 moments from the 2024 Anime Awards, including Megan Thee Stallion’s epic fit, surprise guests from Into the Spiderverse, and Jujutsu Kaisen season 2’s big wins.This is your one stop shop for first reactions to the Anime Awards 2024!To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected].
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Nick, LeAlec, and Leah welcome Polygon’s Editor-in-Chief and co-host of The Besties podcast Chris Plante to dissect findings from “The Anime Opportunity,” a study that revealed the actual numbers behind what we already knew: Anime is everywhere. First, the table had to discuss the latest Final Fantasy projects, their favorite reveals from Pokémon Day, and which side of Missouri is the “right” side? All that and more, only on The Anime Effect. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected].
Tower of God Season 2 Reveals First Look at New Animation
True Beauty Anime Reveals First Clip from Upcoming Series
One Piece English Dub Reveals First Look at Luffy's Gear Five Transformation
Crunchyroll Explores Rise of Solo Leveling in 2-Part Documentary
The End Of Evangelion Anime Film Gets US Theatrical Screenings In March
Pokémon Returns to Kalos in Pokémon Legends: Z-A in 2025
Highlights from Polygon's 'The Anime Opportunity' Study
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The Anime Effect is welcoming our first guests! ADR Director Caitlin Glass and voice of Sung Jinwoo, Aleks Le, give the inside scoop on all things Solo Leveling, the English dub. But first, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are dishing on Anime Awards category nominees, sharing their excitement over the Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire trailer, and dreaming up their ideal Pokémon Day announcements.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Film Unleashes Cataclysmic New Trailer
Pokémon Confirms Pokémon Day 2024 Presents Showcase on February 27
Survive Said the Prophet Announces West Coast Tour, Tickets Now on Sale
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Welcome to The Anime Effect! Hosts Nick Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are sharing their anime origin stories, but not before bringing you up to date on the latest Anime Awards 2024 announcements, which anime film is coming to the big screen next, and the newly crowned best-selling Mario video game of all time. Listen to the first episode of Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect for all this and more.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Becomes Best-Selling Mario Game of All Time
Knuckles Live-Action Spinoff Series Reveals Streaming Premiere Plans
SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Anime Film International Theatrical Release Dates Announced
Chainsaw Man Author Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back Manga Gets Anime Film
Dragon Ball Z x Reese's Puffs Collab Packs Powerful Punch in Limited-Time Boxes
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Coming to you from Crunchyroll HQ, this is Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect, where hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President explore anime and how it shows up across your world.
Join us for news, updates, and deep dives on the shows and pop culture you love. It’s time to see just how powerful the effect of anime really is.
The Anime Effect is brought to you by Crunchyroll and Sony Music Entertainment.
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