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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Hear from the English voice of Kafka Hibino, Nazeeh Tarsha, and Kaiju No. 8 ADR Director Shawn Gann in our FIRST episode out of Anime Expo 2025. Learn who their favorite Kaiju is from the series (HINT: It’s not Kaiju No. 8) and their hopes for season 2.

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Hosts Nicholas Friedman, Leah President, and Haley Whisennand are BACK from Anime Expo 2025, and they are ready to discuss all the news and experiences they had at the con. Hear the latest on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End season 2, The Apothecary Diaries, and SO MUCH more. Then, we’re pitching our (mostly) original anime ideas in Fan Service.

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Anime Expo 2025: All the Big News from the Event!

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Anime Announced

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 to Stream on Crunchyroll in January 2026

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 to Stream on Crunchyroll in 2026

New Black Clover Anime Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Anime Adaptation Announced, Crunchyroll to Stream

You and I Are Polar Opposites Anime Reveals New Trailer, Main Cast

The Apothecary Diaries Anime Sequel Announced After Season 2 Finale

Junji Ito Crimson TV Anime Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Season 2 Anime to Premiere in 2026

Sink Your Teeth: A Tokyo Ghoul Celebration Brings Ken Kaneki to Theaters Later This Month

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In our very first episode, we're breaking down the very first episode of the brand new anime Gachiakuta! Listen in and share your thoughts in the comments as hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President talk out the trash and share their biggest takeaways and favorite lines from episode one of Gachiakuta. 

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Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are breaking down the most anticipated titles of the Summer 2025 Anime Season. Build your summer anime watchlist with our hosts, and fire off in the comments if we missed a show you cannot wait to watch!

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Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are giving some much-deserved fan service in their new segment, but FIRST hear the latest on the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle film, the new Crunchyroll News x Newtype magazine and how to get your hands on a copy, who you can catch perform at Anime FanFest at San Diego Comic Con, and everything we know so far about My Hero Academia: Vigilantes season 2 and the new DIGIMON BEATBREAK anime.

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Get ready to talk out the trash with The Anime Effect on The Gachiakuta After Show!

In the highly anticipated anime series airing on Crunchyroll based on the manga of the same name by Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, main character Rudo is exiled from his home and becomes a trash beast slayer in order to survive. Each week on the show, we’ll recap the latest events from the anime, share our favorite moments and maybe even hear from some special guests working on the series. Let’s enter the abyss… together!

Listen wherever you get your podcasts. First episode releases Sunday, July 6 after the premiere of Gachiakuta.

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