Episodios

  • 106: Reacting to Anime Awards 2026 Nominations and ALL the News from Anime Japan 2026

    106: Reacting to Anime Awards 2026 Nominations and ALL the News from Anime Japan 2026
    Apr 3 2026
    VOTE FOR US! This week we’re catching up on all the exciting updates from Anime Japan 2026, like Sentenced to be a Hero AND You and I Are Polar Opposites both getting second seasons, and a new ONE PIECE Heroines trailer and MORE! Plus, we are REACTING to the insanely awesome list of Anime Awards 2026 nominations! 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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! 👉 got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ANIME JAPAN Roundup Gachiakuta: The Game Releases Combat Preview Videos for Rudo, Enjin and More Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast and Crew Witch Hat Atelier English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast and Crew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 m
  • 105: Spring 2026 Anime Lineup, Chainsaw Man Manga Finale, and Blind Ranking Anime Plot Twists

    105: Spring 2026 Anime Lineup, Chainsaw Man Manga Finale, and Blind Ranking Anime Plot Twists
    Mar 27 2026
    This week we’re exploring all of the new and returning anime titles we're excited to watch this Spring 2026, we BLIND RANK anime plot twists and we preview Union Arena's latest anime drop with Solo Leveling voice actor Michelle Rojas! 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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 6 m
  • 104: A Live-Action Samurai Champloo?! + NEW Sekiro Anime Trailer Reactions

    104: A Live-Action Samurai Champloo?! + NEW Sekiro Anime Trailer Reactions
    Mar 21 2026
    This week we’re getting our shovels out to dig news this week, like a live-action Samurai Champloo in the works, some of our fave anime artists planning festival appearances and MORE! Plus, we share what anime we're watching RIGHT NOW and we hear from y'all 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 discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 m
  • 103: Ash Ketchum’s English VA Advice to Aspiring Voice Actors (ft. Veronica Taylor)

    103: Ash Ketchum’s English VA Advice to Aspiring Voice Actors (ft. Veronica Taylor)
    Mar 13 2026
    The ICONIC Veronica Taylor (Ash Ketchum's English Voice Actor) joins the podcast to discuss the impact Pokemon has had on her life, her advice for aspiring voice actors and so much more. 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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 m
  • Maybe Yoshi is From New York?! | The Anime Effect NEWS

    Maybe Yoshi is From New York?! | The Anime Effect NEWS
    Mar 12 2026
    Hosts LeAlec Murray, Nicholas Friedman and Alex Lebl are weathering the news tornado this week with headlines like the latest Crunchyroll Manga drop, the release of a special Evangelion anime short, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 updates, a new Sword Art Online game and Dorohedoro coming to Crunchyroll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 m
  • 102: The ULTIMATE Anime Tattoo Tour (ft. WNBA Star Gabby Williams)

    102: The ULTIMATE Anime Tattoo Tour (ft. WNBA Star Gabby Williams)
    Mar 6 2026
    Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams takes a break from the WNBA court to gab about her gateway anime, what she’s watching now and why she fell in love with anime. PLUS she builds her DREAM TEAM made up of her favorite anime characters. 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 and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 m
  • Who Is Your Pokemon Winds and Waves Starter?! | The Anime Effect NEWS

    Who Is Your Pokemon Winds and Waves Starter?! | The Anime Effect NEWS
    Mar 5 2026
    Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Nicholas Friedman are discovering new depths of anime news this week with headlines covering new Pokemon starters, a ONE PIECE manga milestone and just-released Reze Arc merch. PLUS, they gush over the just-announced Gundam x Apex Legends collaboration, a Rilakkuma anime and a My Hero Anime concert tour kicking off across the pond. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. Pokémon Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Generation 10 Reveal ONE PIECE Manga Surpasses 600 Million Copies in Print Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc x a statement of Apparel Line Launches Rilakumma Short Form TV Anime Premieres on April 4 Apex Legends Gundam Event Includes Wildcard Takeover, Limited Edition Gunpla and More My Hero Academia in Concert European Tour Kicks Off This September Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 m
  • 101: Hannah Bahng Builds Her Anime Hear-Me-Out Cake

    101: Hannah Bahng Builds Her Anime Hear-Me-Out Cake
    Feb 27 2026
    Hannah Bahng joins The Anime Effect to reveal her favorite anime, ships, and why we should all be more cringe. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 m