Who Is Anime’s Smartest Mastermind? Plus, Dragon Ball Wants ALL Your Money | NEWS
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Episode Who Is Anime’s Smartest Mastermind? Plus, Dragon Ball Wants ALL Your Money | NEWS
The Anime Effect is reporting LIVE from L.A. to discuss Dragon Ball's first official store, Bungo Stray Dogs' season 2 return, a major OVERLORD anniversary, and more! PLUS, LeAlec & Alex discuss the anime characters they believe are the smartest masterminds of all time!
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
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- https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/10/31/anime-industry-report-record-highs-2024-association-of-japanese-animations
- https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/10/31/dragon-ball-opens-first-ever-store-in-tokyo-station
- https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/11/1/bungo-stray-dogs-wan-season-2-anime-announced
- https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/10/30/animal-crossing-new-horizons-switch-2-edition-update
- https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2025/11/3/overlord-anime-10th-anniversary-celebration-tickets-on-sale
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