The Anime Effect

The Anime Effect talks with Amy Reeder, the co-creator of Disney's Moon Girl, at New York Comic Con. She shares her experience watching her comic become a TV show, the overwhelming love given to Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, and more. PLUS, the hosts share their favorite vampire anime & which series they’d survive being summoned into.

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 gathers to discuss the latest anime and video game news, like Godzilla Minus One's potential sequel, a brand-new Death Note video game, the latest on the live-action Gundam film, 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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The Anime Effect sits down with Baldur's Gate 3 stars Neil Newbon & Devora Wilde to discuss the fan craze surrounding their amazing characters, the depth of D&D storytelling, and the inclusive world Baldur's Gate built.

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LeAlec, Leah and special guest d4vd discuss the latest and greatest news coming out of Crunchyroll HQ, including season two trailer of Apothecary Diaries, Skechers SPY x FAMILY collaboration, and Gundam Breaker 4. Plus, something fun coming from "Chainsaw Man" creator Tatsuki Fujimoto.

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Anania, the host of @gaydar.show on TikTok, joins The Anime Effect to gush over their anime favorites, explain how they connect to anime as a queer person, and what it's like to watch Naruto as a kid during church.

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 Aesthetically Pleasing Football with Tamerra Griffin from Good Game with Sarah Spain.

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Soccer writer and podcast host Tamerra Griffin joins Sarah to discuss the influx of African superstars into the NWSL, team rebrands gone wrong, how the San Diego Wave might be holding back superstar Naomi Girma, and her pick to win the championship. Plus, the Liberty parade was lit and a ‘What the Fact’ on where NIL money is really going.

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The Anime Effect gets into the news out of New York Comic Con, from favorite moments to exciting anime announcements, including work from Cowboy Bebop's creator. PLUS, Leah gives us the inside scoop after seeing “Attack on Titan: The Musical" at long last!

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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Emmy and Annie award-winning director Jorge R. Gutierrez joins this week to reveal how his film The Book of Life came to be, how Spirited Away inspires his craft, and the unexpected way the director encountered anime for the very 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 continues to be BLESSED with more anime announcements! We're talking all about the latest from My Hero Academia, One Piece, WIND BREAKER, SK8 the Infinity, and more! PLUS, we reveal our favorite mech anime (besides Neon Genesis Evangelion & Gurren Lagann).

My Hero Academia Anime Final Season Officially Announced for 2025

One Piece Anime Announces Hiatus, Newly-Edited Fish-Man Island Arc

WIND BREAKER Season 2 Anime Premieres in April 2025

SK8 the Infinity Anime OVA Reveals New Visual, Release Date

Oshi no Ko Manga Ending Date Announced

Goku Balloon Returns to the Skies for 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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 Can We Cuss on Here? With Layshia Clarendon from Good Game with Sarah Spain.

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Recently retired WNBA hooper Layshia Clarendon joins Sarah to talk about the grief of ending a pro career and the uncertainty of what’s next, being the first out trans player in the W and watching a Finals series between two of his former teams. Plus, a poem you’ve gotta hear, and a doc you’ve gotta see.

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