The Anime Effect

Troy Baker is Joel in The Last of Us, and he’s now on The Anime Effect! Troy shares how being a father has shaped his view of Joel, his potential involvement in The Last of Us season 2, how Chris Sabat (literally) drove him into the world of anime dubbing, and teases his upcoming projects.

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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Introducing A Lotta Finstas with RaShauna Hamilton from Good Game with Sarah Spain.

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RaShauna Hamilton, the vice president of fan growth and community for the Washington Spirit, joins Sarah to discuss why it’s crucial for teams to listen to fans, how to create a memorable game day experience, and why she pivoted from her original goal of being a coach to get into community engagement. Plus, our NCAA tourney bracket winner and a fan meets the moment with an all-time jam. 

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The Anime Effect's hosts FINALLY share their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, DAN DA DAN season 2, and more. PLUS, the hosts attempt to convince each other, in 60 seconds or less, to watch anime they wouldn’t normally go for.

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Date, Pricing and Games Revealed

DAN DA DAN Season 2 Release Date, Visual, Evil Eye Cast Revealed

DAN DA DAN Manga Passes 10 Million Copies in Print

Gundam Wing 30th Anniversary Project Launches with Website and New Art Book

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime TV Specials Now Available Exclusively on Crunchyroll

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Season 2 Anime 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 2025 Anime Awards season starts NOW! The hosts react to the just-released nominee list and reveal which categories they’re most anticipating.

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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Introducing Voting for Grown-Ups from Grown-Up Stuff: How to Adult.

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Voting is an incredibly important part of being an American — not just every four years, and not just for the sticker! In this episode of Grown-Up Stuff, hosts Lea Palmieri and Matt Stillo speak with Joshua A. Douglas, a professor of law at the University of Kentucky, as well as an author and podcaster, who explains the way voting works in the US, from the polling booth to the country’s capitol, and what we can do as citizens to ensure we’re getting involved and staying involved in democracy for all.

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The Anime Effect is talking the latest from Nintendo, Re:ZERO, KONOSUBA, and... Major League Baseball? Then, the hosts recommend anime that go against the norm, read your comments, and talk about Five Nights at Freddy's for way too long!

Nintendo Reveals New Tomodachi Life, Rhythm Heaven Games in Latest Direct

The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Movie Release Date Revealed

MLB Announces Heroes of the Game Anime Project with Director Hiroshi Shimizu

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Anime Announced

KONOSUBA -God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3 -BONUS STAGE- and More Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll

Shangri-La Frontier Season 3 Anime 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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Crunchyroll’s Spring 2025 lineup is here! It’s time to finish your current anime watchlist and start a new one because anime like Fire Force, The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, One Piece, The Beginning After the End, The Apothecary Diaries, and Wind Breaker are releasing new seasons this spring!

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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Introducing Snortin’ College Hoops with Nancy Armour from Good Game with Sarah Spain.

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Longtime USA Today sports columnist Nancy Armour joins Sarah to talk being labeled “a goddamned national disgrace” by right-wing commentator Megyn Kelly, the effect JuJu Watkins’ injury could have on the NCAA basketball tournament, and how news outlets have changed their approach to women’s sports throughout her career. Plus, the Boston NWSL team has a new name, World Athletics goes back in time, and a puckin’ timely entry into the Good Game Hall of Fame.

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• Listen to Rose Eveleth’s six-part series Tested here

• And listen to our conversation with Rose on Good Game here

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• Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social

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DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

AnimeJapan 2025 reveals our favorite titles are coming back, so we’re dedicating this episode to those big hits! We're talking Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT, My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON & CITY THE ANIMATION.

DIGIMON BEATBREAK Anime Announced for October 2025

TRIGUN STARGAZE Anime Premieres in 2026, Super Teaser Visual Released

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Anime Film Premieres in Japan on September 19

New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT Anime Reveals July 2025 Premiere in New Trailer

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Anime Premieres in October 2025, Will Stream on Crunchyroll

CITY THE ANIMATION Anime Paints the Town Red in 1st Trailer

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.

Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠

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