The Anime Effect

The Anime Effect's hosts are REUNITED! We're talking about all the Anime NYC announcements, the new visuals for DIGIMON BEATBREAK, and the upcoming Sekiro: No Defeat anime. Plus, we're unpacking the greatest anime subplots of all time.

The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest, A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai and More Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll

Delicious in Dungeon and Ryoko Kui Exhibition Heads to New York This October

One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime Releases Theme Song Announcement Video

DIGIMON BEATBREAK Anime Releases Visuals of Seven Lead Characters

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Anime Adaptation Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll in 2026

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Becomes 3rd Highest-Grossing Film of All-Time in Japan

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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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Kei Urana & Hideyoshi Andou, mangaka and graffiti designer of Gachiakuta, are on The Anime Effect this week to discuss how garbage led them to greatness.

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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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The Anime Effect is here to tell fans they can see Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle in theaters early! Plus, we're breaking down the music of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc and the Yu-Gi-Oh! x Nike collab we CANNOT believe is happening! Also, if you want a magical girl retirement plan, we've got just the deal for you!

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Hosts Special United States Screenings on September 9 for Mega, Ultimate Fan Subscribers

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Takes 4th Place in Japan All-Time Box Office Chart in One Month

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Announces Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada to Perform the Ending Theme Song

WIND BREAKER, Witch Hat Atelier and More Manga Nominated for 2025 Harvey Awards

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Releases New Trailer, Announces Porno Graffitti Opening Theme Song

Nike and Yu-Gi-Oh! Team Up for Joey Wheeler Sneakers

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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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Julio Rodríguez, center fielder for the Seattle Mariners, is on The Anime Effect to talk about his favorite anime, build a chaotic yet powerful anime dream team, and reveal the anime he makes ALL his teammates watch.

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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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The Anime Effect can barely contain its excitement because we now know the English dub cast for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie! PLUS, a new ONE PIECE anime is underway while Black Clover celebrates its biggest anniversary yet. We’re also making the ultimate magical girl retirement plans if you want in!

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

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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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The creator of the Let’s Play Leeanne Krecic (aka Mongie) talks behind-the-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.

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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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The Anime Effect has a lot to discuss this week! We’re unpacking another record-breaking week for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the upcoming Akane-banashi anime adaptation, One Piece's new cafe in L.A., and so much more!

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

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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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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, and explains why she stays loyal to her man Guts from Berserk!

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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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The Anime Effect has a LOT to say after SDCC 2025! We’re breaking down Demon Slayer’s record-breaking opening weekend in Japan, Crunchyroll’s Anime NYC schedule, the titles coming to theaters for Anime Nights this fall, and more. PLUS, the hosts stand their ground & debate whether the Naruto or One Piece universe would win in a fight!

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

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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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Matt Heafy is on The Anime Effect not only to talk about his love for Death Note, Steins;Gate, and Solo Leveling, but also to share the inspiration behind his chart-topping music, tattoos, and his god-tier guitar collection.

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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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