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The Anime Effect

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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53:41

Obsession's Megan Lawless Is Ready for Her Anime Era...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/10/02

LEGO Dragon Ball is officially happening! The Anime Effect breaks down Goku’s first brick kit featuring Shenron!PLUS, actress Megan Lawless joins the show to talk about Obsession, Demon Slayer, and how anime is inspiring her new era. We also break down the latest anime news, including Naruto’s big anime teaser and Japan’s massive Pokémon x Starbucks collab. This week on The Anime Effect: ⭐ LEGO Dragon Ball, Shenron & Goku ⭐ Megan Lawless joins the show ⭐ The Apothecary Diaries Season

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50:38

Our Worst Anime Takes Aged TERRIBLY, We Admit It | 129

The Anime Effect ·

2026/09/25

Crunchyroll’s Fall 2026 anime lineup is officially here! We’re breaking down the biggest new and returning anime of the season, including Black Clover Season 2, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, Aoashi Season 2, Magic Knight Rayearth, Firefly Wedding, Overgeared, PSYREN, and more.Plus, Michael B. Jordan reveals his anime ambitions, and The Anime Effect launches its Anime Apology Tour by revisiting the AWFUL takes we once defended with our lives.This week on The Anime Effect:⭐ Crunchyroll’s Fall 2026

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44:31

Spider-Man's Jacob Batalon Has Better Anime Taste...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/09/18

Jacob Batalon joins The Anime Effect this week to talk Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Solo Leveling, Naruto, isekai dreams, and the pop culture that prepared him to play Ned Leeds in the MCU.Plus! We break down the wild idea that Pokémon cards will one day become currency, the new Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, and more!This week on The Anime Effect:⭐ Jacob Batalon joins the show⭐ We redeem our favorite anime villains⭐ Pokémon cards as currency??⭐ The Legend of Zelda remake reactionsWhich

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73:08

How Kenny Omega Became All Might IRL | 127

The Anime Effect ·

2026/09/11

Kenny Omega joins The Anime Effect to talk anime, wrestling, and the Japanese pop culture that shaped his career. From Astro Boy to Hajime no Ippo and My Hero Academia, the AEW star isn't shy about his fandoms!PLUS, we celebrate Attack on Titan Day, break down The Apothecary Diaries live-action series, and size up Crocs' new Yu-Gi-Oh! collection!This week on The Anime Effect:⭐ Kenny Omega joins the show⭐ Attack on Titan Day celebrations begin: https://got.cr/AOTDay⭐ The Apothecary Diaries' new

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53:50

Meet the Anime & Comics Shaping Marvel’s Iman Vellani...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/09/04

Iman Vellani joins The Anime Effect to talk Ms. Marvel, Attack on Titan, comics, and the anime fandoms that fuel her and her new Image Comics series, Chachu.Plus, we break down anime’s big wrestling crossover with AEW, SpongeBob SquarePants x ONE PIECE Happy Meals, Burger King x Dragon Ball, Pokémon: Wild Card, and more. This week on The Anime Effect: ⭐ Iman Vellani joins the show ⭐ AEW brings anime to London - https://got.cr/4xG3JGP⭐ SpongeBob x ONE PIECE - https://got.cr/SpongeBobOP⭐

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61:03

The Real Anime Story Behind Scott Pilgrim w/ Bryan...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/08/28

Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O’Malley joins The Anime Effect to unpack the anime and manga roots behind his hit series, his history with SCIENCE SARU, and his return to Scott Pilgrim with a brand-new comic.Plus, we break down anime's growing footprint in theme parks, One Piece’s new movies, Charles Melton’s Naruto casting, and the anime we’re watching this week. This week on The Anime Effect: ⭐ Bryan Lee O’Malley joins the show ⭐ One Piece announces new movies:

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48:39

Kingdom Hearts Anime Is Finally Happening, Don’t...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/08/21

Kingdom Hearts is finally getting an anime, and yes, we are so serious about it. The Anime Effect is breaking down the Kingdom Hearts anime for Disney+ and Disney Channel, why Sora’s story is such a massive deal to gamers, and why this show kept us waiting.Plus, we review Krispy Kreme’s Pokémon donuts, dive into The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, celebrate Witch Hat Atelier’s Astra TV Award win, and more.This week on The Anime Effect:⭐ Kingdom Hearts anime is on the horizon⭐ The ‘00s video games that

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59:59

How Anime Is Changing American Superheroes w/ Kyle...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/08/14

Kyle Higgins joins The Anime Effect to explore how anime and tokusatsu are reshaping American superheroes. The writer of Radiant Black, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Ultraman, Nightwing, and Teen Titans breaks down what Hollywood can learn from transformation sequences, legacy heroes, and more.Plus, we talk Attack on Titan’s impact on Expedition 33, Crunchyroll x Genshin Impact's huge collaboration, Hello Kitty’s Godzilla Happy Meal takeover, and the anime we’re watching this week. This week on

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69:55

Hatsune Miku’s New Magic: The Gathering Deck Is Pure...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/08/07

Hatsune Miku is officially entering Magic: The Gathering with a new Secret Lair Commander deck, and MTG designer Carmen Klomparens joins The Anime Effect to reveal how it came together.Plus, we break down Spider-Man’s latest anime crossover, the first look at Gachiakuta Season 2, Neon Genesis Evangelion joining The Criterion Collection, and a new My Hero Academia special. This week on The Anime Effect: ⭐ Hatsune Miku x Magic: The Gathering ⭐ BTS Interview w/ Senior Game Designer Carmen

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47:44

Spider-Man, Gundam & Akira Toriyama Make Anime...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/07/31

Spider-Man is swinging out with a new manga! The Anime Effect breaks down Marvel’s next big partnership, Akira Toriyama’s Eisner Award honor, SDCC 2026 highlights, Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO, and the secret sauce for the ULTIMATE anime remake.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

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67:51

We Ask Leon Kennedy What Resident Evil Fans Need to...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/07/24

Nick Apostolides joins The Anime Effect this week to talk Ghost in the Shell, his first major anime role, and the legacy of Resident Evil’s Leon Kennedy. Plus, we dive into Akira, anime dubbing, Leon's best lines, and the internet’s obsession with “Daddy Leon.”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

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41:40

Naruto Is Officially Casting Hollywood's Team 7 & We...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/07/17

Live-action anime is heating up Hollywood! The Anime Effect breaks down Naruto’s Team 7 casting search & My Hero Academia’s movie update! PLUS, big Anime Expo news continues with Solo Leveling’s movie debut, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, Godzilla Minus Zero, and Studio Ghibli’s new anime drop.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

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36:51

AKIRA Returns, Star Wars Goes Anime, and Anime Expo...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/07/10

The Anime Effect is live from Anime Expo 2026! The hosts unite IRL to explore why anime conventions are bigger than ever, AKIRA’s theatrical return, Star Wars' new anime, The Apothecary Diaries movie, and the wildest Naruto release we've heard about in years!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

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43:20

What’s Your Anime IQ? Plus, Cyberpunk Edgerunners &...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/07/03

This week, The Anime Effect prepares for Anime Expo 2026 this week with an unhinged episode that puts our hosts’ IQs to the test. From Cyberpunk’s TV return to the Joker’s anime spotlight, we’re going all in on the biggest headlines of the past week to make you a bigger & better anime fan. 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

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63:07

Takanashi Kiara Talks Hololive Streams, Anime Faves,...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/06/26

Hololive’s Takanashi Kiara joins The Anime Effect this week to talk gateway anime, VTuber stardom, KFP, and niche anime faves. PLUS, the hosts break down Pokémon’s adorable Aardman series, Crunchyroll’s Summer 2026 anime lineup, and Naruto’s new TCG. Talk to us! https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions Crunchyroll Summer 2026 Seasonal Lineup Naruto Trading Card Game Announced Find Takanashi Kiara Here on YouTube Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house,

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48:34

Black Clover Bombshells, Marvel Manga Returns and Dr....

The Anime Effect ·

2026/06/19

It's another big week for anime news, y'all! We're breaking down the headlines this week including news on Marvel’s Mangaverse returning, Dr. STONE coming to Fortnite and a Code Lyoko revival! PLUS, we hear about the anime moments living rent-free in your minds 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

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54:16

These Are the Anime Scenes We Will Never Forget (We...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/06/12

Anime is bigger than EVER, so The Anime Effect is breaking down why 1 in 5 Americans now watch it. PLUS, the hosts unpack huge Anime Expo updates, recent gaming reveals like Persona 6, and revisit the anime scenes that live rent-free in their heads!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

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36:41

Pokémon Mania, Dorohedoro Lives & One Piece Conquers...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/06/05

his week, The Anime Effect takes Pokémon scalpers to COURT! We’re breaking down the biggest anime news from Pokémon’s major 30th anniversary releases, a special Delicious in Dungeon season 2 tease, and One Piece’s surprising effect on Hollywood. Plus, we discover whether Goku or Vegeta tastes better…?!Director Takayuki Hirao's WASTED CHEF Anime Project Releases Teaser Trailer Dorohedoro Season 3 Officially Announced Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 Update Pokémon 30th Anniversary TCG Set

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69:10

Big Sean Talks Dragon Ball, His Best Bars, and the...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/05/29

Brace yourselves, The Anime Effect has a special double episode! This week, the hosts gather to talk ALL things Anime Awards as they unpack the celebration’s big winners and biggest surprises! THEN, we cut to the show’s hottest interview yet as Big Sean joins the chat to talk bars, beats, and the anime that made him a rapper. 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

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44:26

Could YOU Survive These Deadly Isekai Worlds? Plus...

The Anime Effect ·

2026/05/23

This week on The Anime Effect, Crunchyroll’s anime experts break down Disney’s anime dreams, big Gundam updates, Studio Ghibli’s live-action future, Hello Kitty’s Hollywood debut, and more. Plus, we ask a burning question: could you survive the deadliest worlds of isekai anime? Join us for the chaos.NEWS

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