This week we’ve got some crazy anime news to talk about like The Weeknd coming to Anime Awards 2026, ONE PIECE collaborating with Popeyes and more! Plus, Alex reveals his anime HOT TAKE about beach episodes.

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This week we’re talking about some of the hottest anime news like the amazing list of presenters and performers expected at Anime Awards 2026, a special My Hero Academia 10th birthday celebration and a new Kamen Rider project on the way! Plus, we try to name shonen anime as many we can with only clues!

Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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Anime Awards 2026: Voting Goes Live as RZA, Winston Duke and More Join the Live Show

Daemons of the Shadow Realm English Dub Reveals Release Date, Cast and Crew

My Hero Academia Anime Unveils New Visual for Extra Episode

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond Releases in U.S., Canada on April 20

The Kamen Rider Animated Project Announced

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This week we’re catching up on all the exciting updates from Anime Japan 2026, like Sentenced to be a Hero AND You and I Are Polar Opposites both getting second seasons, and a new ONE PIECE Heroines trailer and MORE! Plus, we are REACTING to the insanely awesome list of Anime Awards 2026 nominations!

Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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ANIME JAPAN Roundup

Gachiakuta: The Game Releases Combat Preview Videos for Rudo, Enjin and More

Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast and Crew

Witch Hat Atelier English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast and Crew

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This week we’re exploring all of the new and returning anime titles we're excited to watch this Spring 2026, we BLIND RANK anime plot twists and we preview Union Arena's latest anime drop with Solo Leveling voice actor Michelle Rojas!

Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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This week we’re getting our shovels out to dig news this week, like a live-action Samurai Champloo in the works, some of our fave anime artists planning festival appearances and MORE! Plus, we share what anime we're watching RIGHT NOW and we hear from y'all in Fan Service.

Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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The ICONIC Veronica Taylor (Ash Ketchum's English Voice Actor) joins the podcast to discuss the impact Pokemon has had on her life, her advice for aspiring voice actors and so much more.

Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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Hosts LeAlec Murray, Nicholas Friedman and Alex Lebl are weathering the news tornado this week with headlines like the latest Crunchyroll Manga drop, the release of a special Evangelion anime short, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 updates, a new Sword Art Online game and Dorohedoro coming to Crunchyroll.

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Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams takes a break from the WNBA court to gab about her gateway anime, what she’s watching now and why she fell in love with anime. PLUS she builds her DREAM TEAM made up of her favorite anime characters.

Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Nicholas Friedman are discovering new depths of anime news this week with headlines covering new Pokemon starters, a ONE PIECE manga milestone and just-released Reze Arc merch. PLUS, they gush over the just-announced Gundam x Apex Legends collaboration, a Rilakkuma anime and a My Hero Anime concert tour kicking off across the pond.

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Pokémon Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Generation 10 Reveal

ONE PIECE Manga Surpasses 600 Million Copies in Print

Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc x a statement of Apparel Line Launches

Rilakumma Short Form TV Anime Premieres on April 4

Apex Legends Gundam Event Includes Wildcard Takeover, Limited Edition Gunpla and More

My Hero Academia in Concert European Tour Kicks Off This September

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Hannah Bahng joins The Anime Effect to reveal her favorite anime, ships, and why we should all be more cringe.

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