The Anime Effect

Leah, LeAlec, and guest host Lena Lemon talk with Amy Reeder, the co-creator of Disney animated show Moon Girl, creator of the comics Amethyst, Rocket Girl, and more, at New York Comic Con. Amy shares her experience watching her comic become an animated show, the responses to Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur she sees from kids and adults alike, and more. Then, Leah and guest host Alex Lebl share their favorite vampire anime and which story they’d most likely be summoned into. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here.

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Guest host Alex Lebl joins Leah to discuss the latest anime and video game news, like a potential Godzilla Minus One sequel, a new Death Note video game, the latest on the live-action Gundam film, and more.

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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. Plus, musician and friend of the pod d4vd comes back to get into your questions and we share some recommendations.

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LeAlec, Leah and special guest d4vd discuss the latest and greatest news coming out of Crunchyroll HQ, including season two trailer of Apothecary Diaries, Skechers SPY x FAMILY collaboration, and Gundam Breaker 4. Plus, something fun coming from "Chainsaw Man" creator Tatsuki Fujimoto.

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Anania, aka @anania00 and host of @gaydar.show on TikTok, joins the show to share their anime favorites, how they connect to it as a queer person, and we hear about them watching Naruto as a kid during church service.

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Introducing Aesthetically Pleasing Football with Tamerra Griffin from Good Game with Sarah Spain.

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Soccer writer and podcast host Tamerra Griffin joins Sarah to discuss the influx of African superstars into the NWSL, team rebrands gone wrong, how the San Diego Wave might be holding back superstar Naomi Girma, and her pick to win the championship. Plus, the Liberty parade was lit and a ‘What the Fact’ on where NIL money is really going.

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Nick, LeAlec and Leah get into news out of New York Comic Con, from favorite moments to exciting anime announcements (including from Crunchyroll). Plus, Leah tells us about their experience seeing “Attack on Titan: The Musical."

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Emmy and Annie award-winning director Jorge R. Gutierrez joins this week to reveal how his first film The Book of Life came to life, how Spirited Away inspired his work, and the unexpected way Jorge first experienced anime.

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We continue to be BLESSED with more anime announcements. Nick, LeAlec, and Josellie are talking all about the latest from My Hero Academia, One Piece, WIND BREAKER, SK8 the Infinity, and more! Then, they’re revealing their favorite mech anime (besides Neon Genesis Evangelion and Gurren Lagann) and sharing your messages.

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My Hero Academia Anime Final Season Officially Announced for 2025

One Piece Anime Announces Hiatus, Newly-Edited Fish-Man Island Arc

WIND BREAKER Season 2 Anime Premieres in April 2025

SK8 the Infinity Anime OVA Reveals New Visual, Release Date

Oshi no Ko Manga Ending Date Announced

Goku Balloon Returns to the Skies for 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Introducing Can We Cuss on Here? With Layshia Clarendon from Good Game with Sarah Spain.

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Recently retired WNBA hooper Layshia Clarendon joins Sarah to talk about the grief of ending a pro career and the uncertainty of what’s next, being the first out trans player in the W and watching a Finals series between two of his former teams. Plus, a poem you’ve gotta hear, and a doc you’ve gotta see.

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