The members of SPYAIR and yama talk with hosts Nicholas Friedman and LeAlec Murray about their most iconic anime songs. PLUS yama reveals they love Hamtaro?! Don’t miss this double interview and the exclusive Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Complete Blu-ray box set unboxing.

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Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are back from their holiday break and in rare form as they discuss the new Godzilla and Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim anime adaptations, the latest on Fire Force season 3 and Saga of Tanya the Evil season 2, plus the surprise awaiting you at Crunchyroll Anime Nights and the exciting Assassin’s Creed Shadows x Attack on Titan collab.

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Orange, Igloo Studio Produce New Godzilla Anime Series

Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim Anime Adaptation Announced

Fire Force Season 3 Anime Previews Cour 2 Opening Song in New Trailer

Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 Anime Reveals 2026 Broadcast in Teaser Trailer

Crunchyroll Anime Nights Sneak Peek Tickets Now on Sale

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Attack on Titan Collab Launches for Limited Time

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Matthew Mercer of Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina, Attack on Titan, and so much more is revealing behind-the-scenes moments from his most iconic anime English dub roles, disclosing his best DM (Dungeon Master) tips, and sorting a few of the characters he’s played into DND (Dungeons & Dragons) classes.

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Hosts LeAlec Murray and Leah President are sharing all the anime news before the holidays begin, like the first ever Dragon Ball character poll, the returning BOCCHI THE ROCK! stage play, the upcoming Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Tokusatsu series, and the latest ONE PIECE collab. THEN, they share your comments and recommend travel anime in Fan Service.

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Dragon Ball Launches First Global Character Popularity Poll

BOCCHI THE ROCK! Stage Play Returns with 4th Show in February 2026 

Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Tokusatsu Series Announced for 2026

ONE PIECE x Absolutely Ridiculous Collab Debuts GEAR5 Themed Baseball Gloves

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PC Master Builder Ariel Luna from Starforge built a Solo Leveling PC in our studio, and he’s sharing all about the process. Watch this episode to see the time lapse video of the complete build!

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Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are talking about what premieres to expect from Crunchyroll at Anime Frontier 2025, the imminent [Oshi no Ko] season 3 release, the latest Death Stranding adaptation from Hideo Kojima, JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution’s dominance in the Japan box office, and what we know about and what we hope to see in the live-action Legend of Zelda movie.

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Crunchyroll Heads to Anime Frontier 2025 with Special Premieres

[Oshi no Ko] Season 3 Anime Reveals January 14 Premiere in New Trailer

Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding Game Reveals Anime Series

Japan Box Office: JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution Compilation Film Debuts at No. 1

Live-Action Legend of Zelda Movie Images Debut as Filming Begins

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Imamura Leo of the band ALI shares how he created music for anime like BEASTARS, JUJUTSU KAISEN, and Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE and the anime he loves to watch.

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We sit down with Baldur's Gate 3 actors Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde to discuss the fan response to their amazing characters, the depth of the game's storytelling, and the inclusive world the game has built.
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Voice Actor Kaito Ishikawa, the voice of Naofumi Iwatani in The Rising of the Shield Hero, is sharing his favorite Shield Hero moment, the character he would most want to go on an adventure with, and his hopes for the future of this anime.

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Hosts LeAlec Murray and Alex Lebl are reporting from Los Angeles about the first ever Dragon Ball store opening in Tokyo Station, Bungo Stray Dogs returning for season 2, the OVERLORD 10th anniversary theatrical celebration, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons update, and more! Then, LeAlec and Alex discuss the anime characters they believe are the most clever and strategic.

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Anime Industry Reaches Record Highs in 2024 as International Revenue Far Outpaces Japan

Dragon Ball Opens First Ever Store in Tokyo Station

Bungo Stray Dogs WAN! Season 2 Anime Announced for 2026

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition Announced Along with Free Update 

OVERLORD 10th Anniversary Celebration Theatrical Event Tickets Now on Sale

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