Julio Rodríguez, center fielder for the Seattle Mariners, is on The Anime Effect to talk about his favorite anime (of course One Piece is on that list), to build his chaotic but powerful anime dream team, and reveal the anime he makes his teammates watch.

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Demon Slayer Rewatch Schedule

August 22: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc S3 Eps 1-11

August 29: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc S4 Eps 1-11

September 5: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc S5 Eps 1-8

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Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Alex Lebl are barely containing their excitement this week, because we now know the English dub cast for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie, that some of our favorite ONE PIECE characters are showing up in the live-action series for season 2, and that a ONE PIECE Heroines anime is underway! PLUS, we’re celebrating 10 years of Black Clover and getting ready for the new Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans short film and to play Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME. THEN, we’re talking the impact of manhwa and manhua and speculating on magical girl retirement plans in Fan Service.

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Announces English Dub Cast, with Channing Tatum, Rebecca Wang to Join

Live-Action ONE PIECE Shares Season 2 Trailer, Season 3 Announced

ONE PIECE Heroines Anime Announced

New Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans Short Film to Screen with Urðr-Hunt Anime

Black Clover Gets Manga 10th Anniversary Art From One Piece, Naruto, Bleach Creators

Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME Release Date Announced

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Creator of the Let’s Play webcomic Leeanne Krecic, aka Mongie, talks behind-of-scenes of the Let’s Play anime, including what did and didn’t make it through the adaptation process, her inspiration behind this story, and her reaction to watching the anime for the first time.

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Demon Slayer Rewatch Schedule

August 15: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc S2 Eps 1-7

August 22: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc S3 Eps 1-11

August 29: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc S4 Eps 1-11

September 5: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc S5 Eps 1-8

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Hosts Nicholas Friedman, Leah President, and Alex Lebl have a lot to discuss–and laugh about–this week. We’re sharing about another record-breaking week for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, the upcoming Akane-banashi anime adaptation, the new One Piece Cafe in Los Angeles, games from the Nintendo Switch Partner Showcase we think anime fans will love, and so much more.

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Reaches 10th Highest-Grossing Film in Japan in Just 17 Days

Akane-banashi Anime Adaptation Officially Announced for 2026

One Piece Cafe Los Angeles Opens on August 2 with Exclusive Merch and Menu Items

Persona 3, Monster Hunter and Hyrule Warriors Spotlighted in Nintendo Switch Partner Showcase

Shonen Jump and Pokémon Share More Collab Illustrations from Sakamoto Days, Kagurabachi and More

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Paloma Mami is on The Anime Effect this week talking about the anime inspirations behind her new album, Códigos de Muñeka, why she stays loyal to her man Guts from Berserk, and so much more.

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Demon Slayer Rewatch Schedule

August 8: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba S1 Eps 14-26

August 15: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc S2 Eps 1-7

August 22: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc S3 Eps 1-11

August 29: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc S4 Eps 1-11

September 5: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc S5 Eps 1-8

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Hosts LeAlec Murray, Haley Whisennand, and Alex Lebl have a LOT to say after SDCC 2025, and we’re breaking down Demon Slayer’s recording-breaking opening weekend in Japan, the anime winners at the 2025 Collision Awards, Crunchyroll’s Anime NYC schedule, the anime titles coming to theaters for Anime Nights this fall, and more. THEN, hosts debate whether the Naruto or One Piece universe would win in a fight and share your anime vehicles of choice.

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Japan Box Office: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Opens at No.1 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Collabs with Los Angeles Dodgers on August 15 Game

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Releases New Visual Featuring Tanjiro and Giyu Versus Akaza

Solo Leveling Season 2, HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle and More Anime Recognized at 2025 Collision Awards

Crunchyroll Heads to Anime NYC with Special Panels, Screenings and More

Crunchyroll Anime Nights Movie Program Launches in the U.S. with Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, OVERLORD Screenings

Mamoru Hosoda's The Boy and the Beast Re-Releases in U.S. Theaters in August

EXCLUSIVE: Oldboy Manga Deluxe Edition Debuts in January 2026

Junji Ito Enters Eisner Awards Hall of Fame

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Matt Heafy is here today to not only talk about his love for Death Note, Steins;Gate, Solo Leveling, and his other favorite anime titles, but he’s also sharing how the inspirations for countless anime are the same inspirations behind his music, tattoos, and even his guitar collection.

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Demon Slayer Rewatch Schedule

August 1: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba S1 Eps 1-13

August 8: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba S1 Eps 14-26

August 15: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc S2 Eps 1-7

August 22: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc S3 Eps 1-11

August 29: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yailba Swordsmith Village Arc S4 Eps 1-11

September 5: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc S5 Eps 1-8

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Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President finally have proof of whether or not they could survive Nyaight of the Living Cat, and you can take the quiz too! But we’re also talking all the latest on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (the updates are infinite), a fun character poll for My Hero Academia stans, new anime adaptations we are excited for (and maybe manifested?), and more. THEN, we’re diving into the world of anime English dubs and sharing your recs in Fan Service.

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Could You Survive Nyaight of the Living Cat?

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga Surpasses 200 Million Copies in Circulation

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Releases New Key Visual, Announces "Character’s Ultimate Scene Ranking" Poll

The Character’s Ultimate Scene Ranking Poll 

Snowball Earth Anime Adaptation Announced for 2026

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Anime Adaptation Announced for 2026

The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Film Reveals Cast for Zelda and Link

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J-Pop star Ado is on The Anime Effect, and she’s sharing her gateway anime, the reason she will never stop talking about vocaloid music, her experience performing music for One Piece Film Red, and how she launched her career on a 3DS. Don’t miss this unique conversation with Ado!

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Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Alex Lebl are here with the latest on the live action Solo Leveling series, Demon Slayer’s appearance at San Diego Comic Con, a brand new anime adaptation, and a bunch of anime collabs we’re not sure if we’re cool enough to wear. Then, we’re sharing your Yuri recs and debating the best anime vehicles in Fan Service.

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Live-Action Solo Leveling Casts Byeon Woo-seok as Sung Jinwoo

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Hosts Hall H Panel at San Diego Comic-Con

Crunchyroll Collabs with Professional Wrestler Mercedes Moné for New Limited-Edition Merch

Crunchyroll x Ado Collab

Crunchyroll and Paloma Mami Team Up to Celebrate New Album with Exclusive Anime-Inspired Artwork

Rumiko Takahashi's MAO Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation in Spring 2026

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