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The Anime Effect

Crunchyroll

235 episodes

The Anime Effect is Crunchyroll’s award-winning anime podcast, hosted by Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. Tune in weekly for the biggest anime news, watchlist recommendations, and deep dives into anime’s growing influence across pop culture.

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  1. It's Official: Anime's Top 10 Crushes Are Finally Live & We're Blushing | NEWS

    · 39 min

    It's official! We're breaking down the top 10 anime crushes of 2025 and blushing for real. PLUS! We talk about KONOSUBA-God's blessing on this wonderful world! Season 4, the ultimate live-action One Piece collab with…

  2. Why Solo Leveling Will Inspire Radio's Next Pop Hit (ft. hemlocke springs) | 95

    · 30 min · Episode 95

    Will Solo Leveling inspire the next big pop hit? It seems hemlocke springs is convinced the anime can do it. The artist is taking a break from touring to chat with us about her new album & the top anime she'd recommend…

  3. We’re Dissecting the New ONE PIECE Season 2 Trailer So You Don't Have To | NEWS

    · 35 min

    We've got ZERO chill on this week's episode as we're dissecting the live-action ONE PIECE season 2 trailer, discussing what we know about Godzilla Minus Zero, revealing the anime nominated for 2026 Annie Awards, and…

  4. Amber Glenn’s Dream Anime Pitch Is Gold Medal Material | 94

    · 33 min · Episode 94

    We’re welcoming our first-ever figure skater to the show, Amber Glenn! She’s a world champion, a 2026 Olympic hopeful, and a MASSIVE anime fan. She’s sharing her favorite titles and pitching her own dream anime series,…

  5. What Are Your Top Anime Picks for 2026? The Lineup Is Out of Control | NEWS

    · 34 min

    The Anime Effect is locked in this week as we discuss ALL the exciting news out of Jump Festa 2026, the impressive winter anime lineup, Gachiakuta season 2, the new Kaguya-sama: Love Is War movie, and lots more. Jump…

  6. What’s Next for Solo Leveling? The Anime’s Team Weighs In from CCXP Mexico '25 | NEWS

    · 18 min

    Solo Leveling's Animation Producer Atsushi Kaneko and Action Director Yoshihiro Kanno are answering OUR questions today on this special holiday re-release. The pair shares how they navigated the adaptation process,…

  7. How VTuber Matara Kan’s Anime Comeback Arc Changed Their Life | NEWS

    · 48 min

    Matara Kan, the world's most resilient VTuber, joins The Anime Effect this week in a special re-release. The star shares how they define anime fandom, their anime comeback era, and what it means to re-embrace the…

  8. How Gachiakuta Turned Trash Into Manga's Greatest Treasure (ft. Kei Urana & Hideyoshi Andou) | NEWS

    · 22 min

    Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, mangaka and graffiti designer of Gachiakuta, star in this special re-release episode of The Anime Effect. The pair reveals their real-life inspirations, how they teamed up on Gachiakuta,…

  9. Crowning the Best 2025 Anime & Unlocking Our Festive Final Form | NEWS

    · 38 min

    Welcome to The Anime Effect's special holiday episode! We're breaking down the most memorable anime of 2025 with peak superlatives! PLUS, all the hosts reveal their favorite anime of the year. Welcome to The Anime…

  10. Your Fave Anime Actors Go Camping IRL & They're Spilling ALL the Tea (ft. Daiki Hamano & Mizuki Niizaki) | 93

    · 20 min · Episode 93

    The stars behind Solo Camping for Two, Daiki Hamano and Mizuki Niizaki, join The Anime Effect to talk about their IRL camping adventures and the meals that prepared them for this hit series. Welcome to The Anime…

  11. Your Favorite ’00s Shonen Manga Is FINALLY Getting an Anime | NEWS

    · 36 min

    The Anime Effect is going in on the news this week as your favorite '00s shonen series is FINALLY getting an anime. Plus, we discuss the Kaguya-sama: Love Is War special, the new Sentenced to Be a Hero anime, and our…

  12. Gachiakuta Singer Mori Calliope Gives Rudo the TRUE VTuber Experience | 92

    · 34 min · Episode 93

    Mori Calliope, your favorite deadbeat VTuber & the beloved singer behind Gachiakuta, is BACK on The Anime Effect! She's revealing her love for Rudo, Amo, and the trash-ridden world of Gachiakuta! Welcome to The Anime…

  13. Demon Slayer Makes Anime History & Solo Leveling Scores a Massive Collab | NEWS

    · 32 min

    It's official! Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is going to the Golden Globes! This week, we're discussing the historic nomination, the new Code Geass anime, the latest TRIGUN STARGAZE updates, and Solo Leveling's epic…

  14. SPYAIR & yama Open the Anime Music Vault and Somehow Summon Hamtaro | 91

    · 22 min · Episode 91

    SPYAIR and yama talk with The Anime Effect about their most iconic anime songs before somehow summoning Hamtaro...! Don’t miss this double interview & our exclusive Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Complete Blu-ray box set…

  15. Godzilla's New Anime Is About to STOMP Into Attack on Titan Territory | NEWS

    · 32 min

    The Anime Effect is back and in rare form as our hosts discuss the new Godzilla anime, the latest updates on Fire Force season 3, but that's not all! Attack on Titan is making a comeback with its best collaboration…

  16. Critical Role's Matthew Mercer Rolls a Nat 20 on the Perfect DnD Anime | NEWS

    · 42 min

    Critical Role's Matthew Mercer isn't just a DM; he's a veteran anime voice actor as well. In this special rerelease, the star joins The Anime Effect to revisit his greatest anime roles and sort a few of these…

  17. Dragon Ball Drops Big News & We Build the Ultimate Anime Travel Guide | NEWS

    · 27 min

    The Anime Effect kicks off this week with the first-ever Dragon Ball character poll, the return of BOCCHI THE ROCK!, the upcoming Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Tokusatsu series, and a new ONE PIECE collab. PLUS,…

  18. Building the ULTIMATE Solo Leveling PC w/ Starforge's Ariel Luna | 90

    · 28 min · Episode 90

    Starforge's PC master, Ariel Luna, builds the ultimate Solo Leveling PC in our studio this week, and he’s telling us everything about the process. If you want your rig to be stronger than Sung Jinwoo, this episode was…

  19. Jujutsu Kaisen Is BREAKING Records Ahead Of 2026’s Biggest Anime Comeback | NEWS

    · 23 min

    The Anime Effect is unpacking all the Crunchyroll premieres slated for Anime Frontier 2025, the imminent release of [Oshi no Ko] season 3, the latest Death Stranding news, and JUJUTSU KAISEN's dominance in the Japanese…

  20. The Truth Behind JUJUTSU KAISEN's Best Ending Will Shock You (ft. Leo from ALI) | 89

    · 25 min · Episode 89

    There's more to JUJUTSU KAISEN's best ending than you know! Imamura Leo of the band ALI shares how the group made music for hits like BEASTARS and Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE before spilling all the tea about "LOST IN…

  21. Baldur’s Gate 3 Goes FULL Anime as Astarion & Lae’zel Roll for Initiative (ft. Neil Newbon & Devora Wilde) | NEWS

    · 33 min

    We sit down with Baldur's Gate 3 stars Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde in this special rerelease episode to discuss the response to their characters, the depth of the RPG storytelling, and how anime could fit into the…

  22. Naofumi’s Voice Actor Has The Perfect Shield Hero Spin-Off Quest (ft. Kaito Ishikawa) | 88

    · 16 min · Episode 89

    Voice Actor Kaito Ishikawa, the voice of Naofumi Iwatani in The Rising of the Shield Hero, is sharing his favorite anime moment, his hopes for the show's future, and which character he would most want to go on an…

  23. Who Is Anime’s Smartest Mastermind? Plus, Dragon Ball Wants ALL Your Money | NEWS

    · 25 min

    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…

  24. The ULTIMATE Yu Yu Hakusho Takeover Gets Crashed by Our Fall 2025 Anime Picks (ft. Justin Cook) } 87

    · 46 min · Episode 87

    Yu Yu Hakusho’s Justin Cook joins us for the ULTIMATE nostalgia road trip as we talk about his work on the iconic anime. Plus, The Anime Effect hosts share which Fall 2025 shows they’re the most excited about. Welcome…

  25. Anime Hits The Skies With Crunchyroll x Delta While Hello Kitty & Junji Ito Sit First Class | NEWS

    · 25 min

    It’s a creepy week at Crunchyroll HQ! The Anime Effect is breaking down The Apothecary Diaries’ major announcement of not just a third season, but an original movie straight from the author! PLUS, we. brace for a Hello…

  26. Olympic Champion Noah Lyles Will Never Leave His Fave Anime in the Dust | 86

    · 29 min · Episode 87

    Olympian & World champion Noah Lyles joins The Anime Effect in New York City to share why he loves repping anime on the field, his future cosplay plans, and to show off his sick clothing collab with Crunchyroll and…

  27. Goku's Voice Actor Makes History & Chainsaw Man DEVOURS the Box Office | NEWS

    · 27 min

    The Anime Effect gathers this week to celebrate Goku voice actor Masako Nozawa for becoming the first voice actor to earn the prestigious Person of Cultural Merit Recognition in Japan. PLUS, we go over all the news…

  28. Your Favorite Childhood Actor Has a God-Tier Anime Collection (ft. Khleo Thomas) | 85

    · 41 min · Episode 88

    Khleo Thomas, the actor behind Zero in Holes, is showing off his god-tier anime & video game collection (get ready to be jealous), revisiting his favorite anime moments of all time, and so much more. Welcome to The…

  29. Anime Conquers NYCC As ONE PIECE’s Next Era Finally Sets Sail | NEWS

    · 29 min

    The Anime Effect is discussing ALL the news out of New York Comic Con, like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime moving to theaters, Witch Hat Atelier winning a Harvey Award, and the latest update on TRIGUN…

  30. Frieren’s Composer Knows Exactly How to Make Anime Fans Cry (ft. Evan Call) | 84

    · 34 min · Episode 84

    Evan Call, the composer behind iconic anime including Violet Evergarden, APPARE-RANMAN!, and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, is on The Anime Effect, sharing how he creates his award-winning music. And yes, we ask him…

  31. A Huge Wave of New Anime Announcements Just Dropped | NEWS

    · 33 min

    The Anime Effect is discussing ALL the new anime reveals this week, like Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Kindergarten Wars. We also uncover the latest headlines about Miss Kobayashi's…

  32. K-Pop Icon KANGDANIEL Turns His Cat Into the Ultimate Anime Hero | 83

    · 30 min · Episode 84

    K-Pop star KANGDANIEL is teaming up with The Anime Effect to turn his cats into the ultimate anime heroes, revealing why he loves performing in the U.S., and choosing the anime world he would most want to visit.…

  33. Frieren Season 2 Updates, Minecraft x Dragon Ball & the Anime That Makes Us Cry | NEWS

    · 39 min

    The Anime Effect is unpacking Crunchyroll Manga as our hosts share what’s going on their reading lists. We then tackle the headlines, including Minecraft x Dragon Ball Z tees up, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2…

  34. K-Pop & Magical Girls Are the Secret Behind Pabllo Vittar’s Success | 82

    · 29 min · Episode 82

    Global pop star & Brazilian drag artist Pabllo Vittar is joining The Anime Effect to dish all about their new song “MEXE” featuring K-Pop group NMIXX! They also reveal how magical girls inspire their music and fashion,…

  35. ONE PIECE Dreams, NYCC ’25 Prep & Anime’s Coachella Takeover | NEWS

    · 36 min

    The Anime Effect team is breaking down the NYCC '25 panels they cannot wait to attend, Creepy Nuts’s huge Coachella performance, and what we’re hoping to see in the live-action ONE PIECE season 2. Plus! We’re sharing…

  36. My Dress-Up Darling’s Marin & Gojo Actors Talk Cosplay and Couple Goals (ft. Hina Suguta, Shoya Ishige) | 81

    · 18 min · Episode 81

    Hina Suguta and Shoya Ishige, who play Kitagawa Marin and Gojo Wakana in My Dress-Up Darling, are on The Anime Effect this week. The voice actors dive deep into the anime, discussing everything from cosplaying to…

  37. Demon Slayer Movie Reactions DROP as We Debate Isekai’s Biggest Rule | NEWS

    · 35 min

    The Anime Effect dishes on everything we know about SPY x FAMILY and Oshi no Ko’s third seasons, as well as first reactions to Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle! THEN, the hosts gear up to debate the…

  38. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Cast Talks Action, Emotion & Fan Hype | 80

    · 48 min · Episode 80

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle hits theaters this week, so we’re talking with the voices of Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, and Giyu Tomioka about their favorite battles and moments…

  39. Demon Slayer’s FINAL Infinity Castle Preview Will Leave You Shaking | NEWS

    · 31 min

    The Anime Effect unpacks the FINAL Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle preview, plus big anime updates from Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider, One-Punch Man, and the new Jujutsu Kaisen spin-off manga. PLUS,…

  40. Meet the Anime That Secretly Shaped She-Ra & Nimona (ft. ND Stevenson) | 79

    · 51 min · Episode 79

    ND Stevenson, the artist, author, and showrunner behind Nimona, Lumberjanes, and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, is revealing the anime he watched during production, the anime character he aspires to be like, and…

  41. We Pick the One Anime We’d Watch Again... Do You Agree? | NEWS

    · 29 min

    The Anime Effect is talking about the latest announcements for SPY x FAMILY, Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill, and JUJUTSU KAISEN fans: listen up! PLUS! We're sharing the anime & manga we wish we…

  42. Snitchery Needs Help Finding Her Next Unhinged Anime Cosplay | 78

    · 41 min · Episode 78

    Anime cosplayer Snitchery is here sharing ALL her costuming tips, revealing what attracts her to certain character looks (hint: think bald), and playing our Ultimate Anime Cosplay Bracket, but we make it unhinged.…

  43. Sekiro Goes Full Anime, DIGIMON Returns & We Crown Anime’s Best Romance Subplot | NEWS

    · 39 min

    The Anime Effect's hosts are REUNITED! We're talking about all the Anime NYC announcements, the new visuals for DIGIMON BEATBREAK, and the upcoming Sekiro: No Defeat anime. Plus, we're unpacking the greatest anime…

  44. Gachiakuta Creators on How Garbage & Graffiti Led Them to Greatness | 77

    · 22 min · Episode 77

    Kei Urana & Hideyoshi Andou, mangaka and graffiti designer of Gachiakuta, are on The Anime Effect this week to discuss how garbage led them to greatness. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by…

  45. Yu-Gi-Oh! x Nike Is Real & Space Jam Is Definitely an Isekai Anime | NEWS

    · 31 min

    The Anime Effect is here to tell fans they can see Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle in theaters early! Plus, we're breaking down the music of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc and the Yu-Gi-Oh! x Nike…

  46. Anime Meets the MLB as Julio Rodríguez Drafts His Anime Dream Team | 76

    · 40 min · Episode 76

    Julio Rodríguez, center fielder for the Seattle Mariners, is on The Anime Effect to talk about his favorite anime, build a chaotic yet powerful anime dream team, and reveal the anime he makes ALL his teammates watch.…

  47. A New One Piece Anime, Black Clover Turns 10 & Magical Girl Retirement Plans| NEWS

    · 33 min

    The Anime Effect can barely contain its excitement because we now know the English dub cast for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie! PLUS, a new ONE PIECE anime is underway while Black Clover…

  48. Let’s Play Creator Mongie Talks Anime Changes & Adaptation Secrets | 75

    · 30 min · Episode 75

    The creator of the Let’s Play Leeanne Krecic (aka Mongie) talks behind-the-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…

  49. Demon Slayer Breaks Big Records as One Piece Moves to L.A. | NEWS

    · 34 min

    The Anime Effect has a lot to discuss this week! We’re unpacking another record-breaking week for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the upcoming Akane-banashi anime adaptation, One Piece's new cafe in L.A., and so much…

  50. Paloma Mami Reveals Her Berserk Ride-or-Die & Códigos de Muñeka’s Anime DNA | 74

    · 34 min

    Paloma Mami is on The Anime Effect this week talking about the anime inspirations behind her new album, Códigos de Muñeka, and explains why she stays loyal to her man Guts from Berserk! Welcome to The Anime Effect,…

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