The Anime Effect

Dutch footballer Jeremie Frimpong shares how Naruto and other anime heroes inspire him on the field, drafts his dream anime soccer team, and shares his love for anime only on The Anime Effect!

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 talking anime and gaming headlines, starting with the news surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2. Then, they break down One Piece live-action updates, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid anime film, and the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live show ahead of its North America debut.

Nintendo Officially Reveals Nintendo Switch 2

One Piece Live-Action Series Reveals Dragon Actor and More for Season 2

One Piece Live-Action Drums up 3 New Cast Members

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Anime Film Reveals Release Date, Cast and Staff in New Trailer

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live North American Tour Dates 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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Introducing The Boom Boom Room from Good Game with Sarah Spain.

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Big Citrus reconvenes to talk about the debut of Unrivaled hoops, volleyball star Haleigh Washington’s elite trolling, and our show’s new side, Aurora FC. Plus, two women pop the cork on a new snowboard trick, an underfrog story for the ages, and stop putting things off, people! 

• Watch goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher learn she's been named Player of the Year here

• Watch Chloe Kim’s winning snowboard halfpipe run here

• Check out Haleigh Washington’s MLV-inspired “Mad-Libs” here 

• Follow the Minnesota Aurora FC on social! Bluesky: @mnaurorafc.bsky.social Instagram: @MNAuroraFC 

• Check out Rory the Aurorasaurus here

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

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TurtleMe joins The Anime Effect to dish about The Beginning After the End’s journey to becoming a hit anime. PLUS, the hosts share their favorite anime crossovers as well as YOUR additions to our anime naughty-or-nice lists.

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 breaking down this week’s top headlines, like the upcoming My Melody & Kuromi stop-motion series, the My Deer Friend Nokotan x DEEEER Simulator collab, the upcoming Ghosts of Tsushima anime, and so much more.

Crunchyroll to Launch New Manga App in 2025

My Melody & Kuromi Stop-Motion Animation Series Streams in July 2025

My Deer Friend Nokotan Anime Collabs with DEEEER Simulator for Viral Dance DLC

Dead by Daylight Launches Junji Ito Collab, Ito Reacts to Outfits

Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Anime Series Officially Announced, Premieres in 2027

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 Coaching Is Not An Autocracy with Muffet McGraw from Good Game with Sarah Spain.

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Basketball analyst and former Notre Dame hoops head coach Muffet McGraw joins Sarah to talk about the incredible job her successor Niele Ivey is doing with the program, Hannah Hidalgo’s case for National Player of the Year, the pushback surrounding a post Hidalgo shared on social media last summer, and why the coaching landscape still doesn’t pass the gender bias test. Plus, Team Canada soccer is shaking things up, the coldest pot of beans you ever saw, and some excellent reading recs.

• Watch Muffet McGraw’s viral comments on women in leadership here

• Read Emily Jo Roberts’ essay on investing in women coaches here

• Read Linda Lu and Chantal Hildebrand’s co-leadership essay here

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at [email protected] 

• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist

• 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].

The Anime Effect returns this New Year with not one, but TWO anime English voice actors: Adam McArthur & Ryan Colt Levy. Known for their roles as Yuji Itadori (Jujutsu Kaisen) and Denji (Chainsaw Man), we find out how one of them guested on a Megan Thee Stallion song and their boba tea knowledge.

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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New year, new anime headlines. The Anime Effect is breaking down all the news that happened over the holidays, including the announcements from DAN DA DAN, My Hero Academia, GUNDAM, and even Attack on Titan!

DAN DA DAN Season 2 Premieres in July 2025, Will Stream on Crunchyroll

My Hero Academia Final Season Anime Premieres Autumn 2025

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Anime Reveals July 2025 Release, Teaser Visual

Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK Omnibus Movie International Theatrical Release Dates Announced

GUNDAM ASSEMBLE Tabletop Game Rolls the Dice with Gundam Miniatures

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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J-Pop global sensation LiSA is on The Anime Effect to talk about her music journey. She reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of her concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, designs her July 26 San Diego Comic-Con set list, and, of course, gushes over her love for Minions.

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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Listen in as The Anime Effect assigns New Year’s resolutions for anime characters from Re:ZERO, Dragon Ball DAIMA, and more. We also poll each other on our own resolutions before asking you all to spill your own!

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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