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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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Gundam's Live-Action Future, Marvel's Anime Collab & Pokemon's New Era | NEWS
Were you expecting the new Anne Shirley anime? The hosts of The Anime Effect didn't, but they’re sharing the latest on the show as well as the latest Pokémon anime, the live-action Gundam film, and the EPIC My Hero…
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WWE Superstar Zelina Vega Has Elite Anime Taste, Confirmed | 50
WWE Superstar Zelina Vega joins The Anime Effect to gush over her favorite anime characters, share how she selects her next ring cosplay, and even tell the wild story of how she met the English actor behind her anime…
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We're NOT Ready for Komi Can't Communicate to End | NEWS
The Anime Effect team reunites to 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. Art…
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Building the Ultimate Anime Starter Pack w/ Comic Artist Joe Eisma | 49
The Anime Effect welcomes comic artist Joe Eisma to share how manga and anime inspire his work and why he’s currently loving DAN DA DAN. PLUS, the hosts share updated anime starter packs for new fans who don't know…
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Solo Leveling Is Getting a Live-Action Adaptation (We’re Geeking Out) | NEWS
The Anime Effect is talking about our hopes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection this week on The Anime Effect. PLUS, the hosts share the latest on Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, the live-action Solo Leveling…
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How Naruto Secretly Became Part of Jeremie Frimpong’s Football Journey | 48
Dutch footballer Jeremie Frimpong shares how Naruto and other anime heroes inspire him on the field, drafts his dream anime soccer team, and shares his love for anime only on The Anime Effect! Welcome to The Anime…
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Sailor Moon’s New Live Show Is a Magical Girl's Dream | NEWS
The Anime Effect is talking anime and gaming headlines, starting with the news surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2. Then, they break down One Piece live-action updates, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid anime film, and the…
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How The Beginning After the End Transformed Into an Anime Heavyweight (ft TurtleMe) | 47
TurtleMe joins The Anime Effect to dish about The Beginning After the End’s journey to becoming a hit anime. PLUS, the hosts share their favorite anime crossovers as well as YOUR additions to our anime naughty-or-nice…
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A Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Anime Is FINALLY Happening | NEWS
The Anime Effect is breaking down this week’s top headlines, like the upcoming My Melody & Kuromi stop-motion series, the My Deer Friend Nokotan x DEEEER Simulator collab, the upcoming Ghosts of Tsushima anime, and so…
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Anime Stars Adam McArthur & Ryan Colt Levy Talk Anime, Boba, and Megan Thee Stallion | 46
The Anime Effect returns this New Year with not one, but TWO anime English voice actors: Adam McArthur & Ryan Colt Levy. Known for their roles as Yuji Itadori (Jujutsu Kaisen) and Denji (Chainsaw Man), we find out how…
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Gundam’s New Game Will Redefine the Iconic Anime FOEVER | NEWS
New year, new anime headlines. The Anime Effect is breaking down all the news that happened over the holidays, including the announcements from DAN DA DAN, My Hero Academia, GUNDAM, and even Attack on Titan! DAN DA…
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Inside LiSA’s Anime Music Journey & Minions Obsession | NEWS
J-Pop global sensation LiSA is on The Anime Effect to talk about her music journey. She reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of her concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, designs her July 26 San Diego Comic-Con set…
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Your Fave Anime Characters Enter Their New Year’s Resolution Arc | NEWS
Listen in as The Anime Effect assigns New Year’s resolutions for anime characters from Re:ZERO, Dragon Ball DAIMA, and more. We also poll each other on our own resolutions before asking you all to spill your own!…
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Why David Dastmalchian Believes ONE PIECE is a GENERATIONAL Anime | NEWS
David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer, Late Night with the Devil) joins The Anime Effect to dish on his favorite anime and how his fave shows impact his work. PLUS, we talk about the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End escape…
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The Ultimate Anime Naughty-or-Nice Debate Begins | NEWS
Merry Christmas! The Anime Effect is deciding which anime characters Santa should include on his naughty-or-nice lists & they are not holding back! You may think Baby Bananya deserves presents, but is there more…
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War of the Rohirrim Creators on Bringing Middle-earth to Anime Fans | 45
The Anime Effect meets with Kenji Kamiyama and Philippa Boyens, the director and story creator of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim! The pair reveals how live-action films inspired the anime film & more…
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Pokemon's Next Big Project Should Have EVERYONE Buzzing | NEWS
This week, The Anime Effect is discussing the latest Pokémon project from GAMEFREAK, if all the titles featured in Isekai∞Isekai truly fit, Godzilla’s next big fight, and so much more. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the…
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Build Your 2025 Winter Anime Watchlist With Us If You Dare | 44
The Winter 2025 anime season has FINALLY been revealed, and we’re building our watchlists together! The Anime Effect breaks down the new and continuing shows everyone should know about. PLUS, we’re recommending our…
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A New Gundam Anime Is Getting Ready for Launch?! | NEWS
The Anime Effect is breaking down the latest anime headlines, including the new award Solo Leveling just nabbed, the latest updates on the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, the new Mobile Suit…
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Director Echo Wu Talks Music, Memes, and Anime Easter Eggs | 43
The Anime Effect chat with Echo Wu, the creator and director of Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld. They share how she vision-boarded the show and teases the countless anime references hidden in the show. PLUS, we discuss…
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Solo Leveling Is Getting the Greatest Anime OP in YEARS | NEWS
The Anime Effect is back from the holiday break to share YOUR additions to our anime Friendsgiving table. PLUS, we have new anime music to discuss, more shows announced for January 2025, a new Lupin the 3rd anime, and…
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How OVERLORD Pulled Off One of 2024's GREATEST Anime Fights (ft Naoyuki Itō & Kentarô Hashimoto) | 42
Naoyuki Itō, the director of the Overlord TV anime series, and film producer Kentarô Hashimoto shared their thoughts on the hit series with The Anime Effect. Tune in to their experience adapting the anime for theaters…
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Making Friendsgiving Better With the Ultimate Anime Menu | NEWS
The Anime Effect brings you a special episode this holiday season! We're building our ideal Friendsgiving table using some delicious anime-inspired foods. Tell us, would you attend this Friendsgiving meal...? Welcome…
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Creature Commandos’ Writer Wants More Harley Quinn & So Do We (ft Dean Lorey) | 41
The Anime Effect chats with Dean Lorey, the Emmy-nominated screenwriter and showrunner of Harley Quinn, Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, and Creature Commandos. He unravels the biggest surprises he faced entering the animation…
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Solo Leveling Drops Big News as Donkey Kong Takes Over Universal Studios | NEWS
The Anime Effect hits this week with BIG updates on Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- as well as Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Plus, we're breaking down the release of Dr. STONE SCIENCE…
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Why Super Saiyans & Speed Racer Don’t Play Around, According to EARTHGANG | 40
The Anime Effect chats with Doc & Olu of EARTHGANG about how intense Speed Racer was as kids, their affinity for Super Saiyan style, their experience creating "Swing" for Marvel's Spider Man 2, and more! Welcome to…
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BEASTARS & Oblivion Battery Are Making a Comeback | NEWS
The Anime Effect breaks down this week’s headlines! They’re sharing the latest on the BEASTARS and Oblivion Battery anime, Nintendo’s successor to the Switch, Crunchyroll’s collab with Newtype Magazine, and more.…
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Vampire Anime, Moon Girl Magic & Our Isekai Survival Guide (ft Amy Reeder) | 39
The Anime Effect talks with Amy Reeder, the co-creator of Disney's Moon Girl, at New York Comic Con. She shares her experience watching her comic become a TV show, the overwhelming love given to Moon Girl and Devil…
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Death Note's New Game Will Put Your Morals on Trial | NEWS
The Anime Effect gathers to discuss the latest anime and video game news, like Godzilla Minus One's potential sequel, a brand-new Death Note video game, the latest on the live-action Gundam film, and more. Welcome to…
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Baldur’s Gate 3, But Make It Anime (ft. Neil Newbon, Devora Wilde) | 38
The Anime Effect sits down with Baldur's Gate 3 stars Neil Newbon & Devora Wilde to discuss the fan craze surrounding their amazing characters, the depth of D&D storytelling, and the inclusive world Baldur's Gate…
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Anime Joy, Queer Identity & Sneaking Naruto Into Church (ft Anania) | 37
Anania, the host of @gaydar.show on TikTok, joins The Anime Effect to gush over their anime favorites, explain how they connect to anime as a queer person, and what it's like to watch Naruto as a kid during church.…
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We Saw Attack on Titan: The Musical & Somehow Survived?! | NEWS
The Anime Effect gets into the news out of New York Comic Con, from favorite moments to exciting anime announcements, including work from Cowboy Bebop's creator. PLUS, Leah gives us the inside scoop after seeing…
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How Spirited Away Inspired The Book of Life (ft. Jorge R. Gutierrez) | 36
Emmy and Annie award-winning director Jorge R. Gutierrez joins this week to reveal how his film The Book of Life came to be, how Spirited Away inspires his craft, and the unexpected way the director encountered anime…
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SK8 the Infinity Returns & We Wage WAR Over Evangelion | NEWS
The Anime Effect continues to be BLESSED with more anime announcements! We're talking all about the latest from My Hero Academia, One Piece, WIND BREAKER, SK8 the Infinity, and more! PLUS, we reveal our favorite mech…
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Re:ZERO's Subaru Is in the Hot Seat as We Talk Season 3 Secrets (ft Yūsuke Kobayashi) | 35
Yūsuke Kobayashi, the voice actor for Re:ZERO’s Subaru, is on The Anime Effect! The star shares how his experience voicing the isekai icon has impacted his life and what fans can expect from season 3, which is now…
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We're Throwing Hands Over UNPOPULAR Anime Opinions | NEWS
The Anime Effect is throwing hands over unpopular anime opinions! But first, the hosts share the latest on Oshi no Ko, the upcoming Fate/Zero musical & more! PLUS, we're finally settling the debate for good: Does…
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Building YOUR Perfect Fall 2024 Anime Watchlist | 34
All hands on deck! The Anime Effect is breaking down the Fall 2024 anime lineup coming to Crunchyroll. From Dragon Ball DAIMA to DAN DA DAN, we're helping you build your fall anime watchlist NOW. Welcome to The Anime…
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Frieren Frenzy Begins & Transformers Goes FULL Anime | NEWS
What do Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Wistoria: Wand and Sword, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime all have in common? The Anime Effect tells you about this week and shares a Sailor Moon shoe collab, Studio…
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DAN DA DAN Is Coming & Devil May Cry Is Spiritually Anime | NEWS
The Anime Effect gang is back together, 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 in production, City manga is getting an…
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A Guide to Turning Anime Newbies Into Diehard Fans (ft. OMA & Shing02) | 32
OMA stopped by The Anime Effect with Shing02, and they are anime baby birds who need YOUR anime recommendations! The pair shares how their Luv(sic) Hexalogy Tour came to be and what collaborations may be in store for…
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Dragon Ball Daima Drops Big News & BOCCHI THE ROCK! Hits Theaters | NEWS
Just when you thought The Anime Effect couldn’t share more about Dragon Ball Daima, we have a release date! The hosts are back to talk all things Dragon Ball, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Solo Leveling season 2, BOCCHI THE…
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FLOW’s Anime OP Catalog Is TOO Powerful for One World Tour (ft FLOW) | 31
Kohshi, Keigo, Take, Got's & Iwasaki from FLOW are taking the stage with The Anime Effect! The stars stopped by Crunchyroll HQ while on their ANIME SHIBARI world tour to share what 20 years of making music means to…
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Stray Kids Return to Anime & We Air Our Dirty Anime Laundry | NEWS
The Anime Effect is BACK to break down the latest anime headlines, like SPY x FAMILY CODE: White coming to streaming, Dragon Ball Daima updates, Stray Kids' return to Tower of God, and more! PLUS, the hosts create…
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The Apothecary Diaries Director Answers ALL Our Anime Questions (ft Norihiro Naganuma) | 30
We open the Anime Expo Vault to share our conversation with the director of the Apothecary Diaries, Norihiro Naganuma. The Anime Effect chats with the anime executive about their favorite moments from Season 1 and what…
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Dragon Ball Daima Drops News, Bananya Is Back & Our Top Webtoon Recs | NEWS
Even MORE Bananya & Dragon Ball Daima are on the way! The Anime Effect is giving you ALL the details! PLUS, we’re sharing our favorite webtoon recommendations and the anime quotes you think we overlooked in our recent…
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How Samurai Champloo's Opening Made Anime History (ft Shing02 & SPIN MASTER A-1) | 29
Shing02 and SPIN MASTER A-1 are on The Anime Effect to reveal the real-life experiences that created the iconic song Battlecry, the OP of Samurai Champloo. PLUS, they discuss their current Luv(sic) Hexalogy Tour and…
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We Build Our Dream Anime Fighting Game: Choose Your Character | BONUS
The Anime Effect is BACK with the hosts' final conversations from EVO 2024. Jaidlyn, Damascus & Rynge share their dream anime fighting games, characters, and D&D campaigns. Oh, and they dunk on Nick REPEATEDLY.…
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One Piece Live-Action Cast Heats Up & We Find Our Anime Twins | NEWS
The Anime Effect shares the latest casting updates from the live-action One Piece series, some exciting news from Nintendo, and the next anime films coming to theaters. THEN, the hosts recommend our favorite…
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Is This the Greatest Anime Quote of All Time?! | 28
The Anime Effect's hosts choose their top anime quote of all time this week! With quotes from favorite characters like Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece), Kamina (Gurren Lagann), Mikasa Ackerman (Attack on Titan), and…
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Jujutsu Kaisen Is Seriously Ending...!? | NEWS
The Anime Effect gathers this week to mourn the end of the JUJUTSU KAISEN manga and get hyped for Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! anime. PLUS, the hosts debate which anime tournament arc is the best and ask which opening…
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