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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YuYu Hakusho’s Justin Cook joins us to open some Union Arena packs and talk about what it was like to work on the iconic anime. Plus, the hosts share the Fall 2025 shows they’re the most excited about.

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It’s a creepy, scary week Crunchyroll HQ! But Nick, Leah, and LeAlec are ready to unpack this week’s biggest headlines like The Apothecary Diaries’ massive announcement: not just a third season, but an original movie straight from the author! Plus, spooky-cute merch lovers, get ready for a Hello Kitty x Junji Ito collab that’s equal parts adorable and horrifying. The hosts also break down new Crunchyroll collaborations with HoyoVerse and Delta Airlines (anime at 30,000 feet?!), and answer listener questions about which anime characters they’d invite to co-host The Anime Effect.

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The Apothecary Diaries Anime Announces Season 3 Release Dates and Original Film

Hello Kitty and Junji Ito's Tomie Cross Over in Scarily Adorable Goods

Crunchyroll and HoYoverse Party Up for Exclusive Honkai: Star Rail Collaboration

Crunchyroll Launches on Delta Air Lines in November with Solo Leveling, Fruits Basket and More

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Olympic and World champion track and field star Noah Lyles joined us in New York City to reveal why he loves repping his love for anime, his potential future cosplay plans, and to show off his clothing collab with Crunchyroll and Adidas. PLUS, Noah plays “Anime This Or That.”

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Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Victoria Johnson are discussing Goku voice actor Masako Nozawa becoming the first voice actor to receive the prestigious Person of Cultural Merit Recognition in Japan, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You returning for a season 3, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc taking over global box offices, and Yuki Chiba and Big Sean’s Debut Collab Track "Ski Ga Ski."

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Goku VA Masako Nozawa Becomes First Voice Actor to Receive Prestigious Person of Cultural Merit Recognition

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 3 Anime Announced for 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Yuki Chiba and Big Sean Debut Collab Track "Ski Ga Ski" on Crunchyroll News

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Slices Past US$50 Million Worldwide Box Office

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Khleo Thomas who played Hector “Zero” Zeroni in Holes is showing off his INCREDIBLE anime and video game collection (get ready to be jealous), sharing his favorite anime moments and so much more.

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Hosts Nicholas Friedman, Leah President, and Alex Lebl are discussing all the news out of New York Comic Con like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime coming to theaters, Witch Hat Atelier winning the Harvey Award for best manga, and the latest on the TRIGUN STARGAZE anime. PLUS, hosts discuss the new Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc trailer, the latest on the ONE PIECE English dub, and more. 

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Crunchyroll to Bring That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea to Theaters

TRIGUN STARGAZE Anime Takes Aim with New Trailer, Visual, January 2026 Premiere

Witch Hat Atelier Wins Harvey Award for Best Manga

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Unveils Explosive New Trailer

ONE PIECE English Dub Episodes 1134-1143 Stream on Crunchyroll This November

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Evan Call, the composer of soundtracks for iconic anime series including Violet Evergarden, APPARE-RANMAN!, and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, is on The Anime Effect sharing how he creates his emotional and award-winning music for some of our favorite anime.

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