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The Anime Effect

Crunchyroll

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Society & Culture

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 222

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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🇨🇦 Canada - animationAndManga
19/08/2026
#4
🇬🇧 Great Britain - animationAndManga
19/08/2026
#16
🇩🇪 Germany - animationAndManga
19/08/2026
#81
🇺🇸 USA - animationAndManga
19/08/2026
#7
🇨🇦 Canada - animationAndManga
18/08/2026
#4
🇬🇧 Great Britain - animationAndManga
18/08/2026
#13
🇩🇪 Germany - animationAndManga
18/08/2026
#78
🇺🇸 USA - animationAndManga
18/08/2026
#7
🇨🇦 Canada - animationAndManga
17/08/2026
#25
🇬🇧 Great Britain - animationAndManga
17/08/2026
#4

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How Samurai Champloo's Opening Made Anime History (ft Shing02 & SPIN MASTER A-1) | 29

Season 1 · Episode 29

Friday, August 30, 2024 • Duration 31:30

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 share their biggest hip-hop inspirations. 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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠ HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We Build Our Dream Anime Fighting Game: Choose Your Character | BONUS

Season 1 · Episode 29

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 • Duration 01:10:31

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. 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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠ HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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S-Tier Anime Recs & Reviving a SPICY Isekai Debate | NEWS

Season 1 · Episode 25

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 • Duration 43:04

We are revisiting our hottest isekai anime debate this week on The Anime Effect... but first! We're going over Delicious in Dungeon, Naruto, A Couple of Cuckoos, and Guilty Gear -Strive-. PLUS, the hosts share their god-tier anime recs (and yours!). 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 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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠ HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Your Fave EVO Pros Confess Their Anime Crimes LIVE | 24

Season 1 · Episode 24

Friday, July 26, 2024 • Duration 42:25

Coming to you from EVO 2024 in Las Vegas, The Anime Effect talks to some of the top competitors and commentators in the gaming community. Listen as Justin Wong, IFC Yipes, and Tyrant gush over the iconic anime they love & reveal the ones they haven’t yet watched. 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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠ HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What Makes an Anime a Must-Watch?? (ft. Lena Lemon) | NEWS

Season 1 · Episode 24

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 • Duration 32:11

Coming LIVE from EVO 2024 in Las Vegas, The Anime Effect is joined by Lena Lemon to talk all things anime and gaming. Catch up on the latest updates for Ranma 1/2, Dragon Ball Daima, Solo Leveling, and the Honkai Star Rail x Fate/Stay Night collab. PLUS, the hosts ask: "What's one thing you always look for in an anime?" 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 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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠ HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Anime Bangers & Manga Matchmaking w/ MAN WITH A MISSION | 23

Season 1 · Episode 23

Friday, July 19, 2024 • Duration 30:11

Jean-Ken Johnny of MAN WITH A MISSION joins The Anime Effect this week! He shares his band’s epic origin story, how they create music for anime, and the manga he can’t get enough of. Tune in! 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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠ HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We Rank Anime Power Systems Like Responsible Adults | NEWS

Season 1 · Episode 23

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • Duration 31:19

The Anime Effect is ready to answer all YOUR anime questions! Get hyped for some exclusive San Diego Comic-Con concerts, the SANDA TV anime, and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End as it goes to war for a big award. THEN, hosts reveal their fave 2024 anime power system! Toei Animation and Crunchyroll Announce One Piece 25th Anniversary: Symphonic Voyage Concert for San Diego Comic-Con 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 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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠ HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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LiSA Reveals Her Setlist Secrets, Anime Obsessions & Favorite Minions | 22

Season 1 · Episode 22

Friday, July 12, 2024 • Duration 29:33

Global sensation LiSA is joining The Anime Effect this week! LiSA is dishing behind-the-scenes secrets about her concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, designing her San Diego Comic-Con concert set list, and, of course, gushing over her beloved Minions. 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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠ HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The BIGGEST Anime Expo 2024 Moments Went Too Hard | NEWS

Season 1 · Episode 21

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 • Duration 41:36

The Anime Effect's hosts are BACK from Anime Expo 2024, and they have so many stories to tell. From the best panels to meeting fans in person, the gang is sharing all their favorite moments and announcements from Anime Expo 2024, from TRIGUN STARGAZE to PANTY & STOCKING. TRIGUN STAMPEDE “Final Phase” Revealed as TRIGUN STARGAZE Fire Force Season 3 Anime Comes to Crunchyroll April 2025 New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT Anime Reveals Latest Teaser Visual, Main Staff, 2025 Release (UPDATED) Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- Anime Announced, Crunchyroll to Stream Omniscient Reader Anime Officially Announced by Aniplex and Crunchyroll 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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠ HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Demon Slayer Movie News & Megan Thee Stallion’s JJK Homage | 21

Season 1 · Episode 21

Friday, July 5, 2024 • Duration 35:52

The Anime Effect crew is living it up at Anime Expo and discussing the biggest headlines this week! Listen in to learn about the just-announced Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie Trilogy, Megan Thee Stallion’s love letter to JUJUTSU KAISEN, and our reaction to Suicide Squad Isekai. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie Trilogy Announced Megan Thee Stallion Samples JUJUTSU KAISEN Soundtrack on New Song 'Otaku Hot Girl' 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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠ HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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