In another fan-favorite episode, J-Pop global sensation LiSA is here! Before her latest film premiere and headlining her first concert in America in 10 years, LiSA is joining The Anime Effect to share about her music journey. LiSA reveals behind-the-scenes details of her concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, which premieres August 19, gets help from Nick and LeAlec to design her July 26 San Diego Comic-Con concert set list, and of course gushes over why she loves the Minions so much.

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Happy New Year’s Eve! Are you setting your resolutions? Leah, LeAlec, and Haley certainly are, but not just for themselves. Listen in as they assign New Year’s resolutions for anime characters from Re:ZERO, Dragon Ball DAIMA, and more. Let us know the resolutions you want certain anime characters to adopt in the comments!

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Introducing Best of 2024: How To Be Annoying (in a Good Way!) with Kathryn Bertine from Good Game with Sarah Spain.

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We’re revisiting some of our favorite interviews of 2024! Back in August, former pro cyclist and forever activist Kathryn Bertine joined Sarah to discuss the history of the Tour de France Femmes, and why equality in cycling is still a long way away.

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In one of our most popular episodes, David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer, Late Night with the Devil) joins Leah and LeAlec to dish on his favorite anime and how the genre impacts his work. First, Leah and LeAlec talk about the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End escape room, the Look Back trailer, latest Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki accomplishments, and more.

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Merry Christmas Eve! Leah and LeAlec are deciding which anime characters Santa should include on his naughty and nice lists—and they are not holding back! You might think Baby Bananya deserves candy in his stocking, but is there more lurking behind his eyes? Listen and give your thoughts on characters from DAN DA DAN, Delicious in Dungeon, and more.

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Leah and LeAlec got to speak with Kenji Kamiyama and Philippa Boyens, the director and story creator of the brand new film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, about why anime was the perfect medium for telling this story, how live-action films inspired the film, and more "behind the scenes" details you won't hear elsewhere. Then, hosts share the anime and films they’ll be watching over the holidays and have a quick debate about if a certain Gundam film is a Christmas movie.

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Introducing Toothless from Magical Rewind.

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Some people go straight to heaven, others need more time to earn their wings. Will and Sabrina are watching “Toothless” starring Kirstie Alley, Dale Midkiff and Ross Mallinger.  This film premiered in 1997 as part of The Wonderful World of Disney on ABC.

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We're breaking down anime headlines for the last time this year, but we won’t be leaving your feeds! On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, you’ll get special drops from us you won’t want to miss. But TODAY, Leah and LeAlec are discussing the new Pokémon project, if all the titles included in the Isekai∞Isekai game truly fit, Godzilla’s upcoming fight, and more.

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Introducing Toothless from Magical Rewind.

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Some people go straight to heaven, others need more time to earn their wings. Will and Sabrina are watching “Toothless” starring Kirstie Alley, Dale Midkiff and Ross Mallinger.  This film premiered in 1997 as part of The Wonderful World of Disney on ABC.

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The Winter 2025 Anime Season has FINALLY been revealed, and we’re building our watchlists together. Leah and Alex break down the new and continuing shows of the winter season and reveal the release dates we know. Then, we’re recommending our most anticipated shows and sharing what anime we’d like to see redone.

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Crunchyroll Winter 2025 Anime Season Lineup Announced!

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