The Anime Effect

The Anime Effect is ready to answer all YOUR anime questions! Get hyped for some exclusive San Diego Comic-Con concerts, the SANDA TV anime, and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End as it goes to war for a big award. THEN, hosts reveal their fave 2024 anime power system!

Toei Animation and Crunchyroll Announce One Piece 25th Anniversary: Symphonic Voyage Concert for San Diego Comic-Con

Crunchyroll Brings LiSA to the Stage for San Diego Comic-Con Concert

Paru Itagaki's SANDA Manga Gets TV Anime from Science SARU

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Solo Leveling and More Nominated for Astra TV Awards 

Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 Anime Announced for 2025

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 Episode V: Historic Olympic Moments with Bowen and Matt from Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics.

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The Paris Olympics are drawing near and while we await the next generation of historic performances, Matt and Bowen look back at the iconic achievements of Games past.  Kerri Strug and the Magnificent Seven win the first women’s gymnastics team gold,  the jaw-dropping performance of Greg Louganis in Rio, and one athlete that’s made headlines in the Opening Ceremony of the last 3 games!  Get prepared for what’s ahead in Paris by looking back in history with the Two Guys, Five Rings Podcast.

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Global sensation LiSA is joining The Anime Effect this week! LiSA is dishing behind-the-scenes secrets about her concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, designing her San Diego Comic-Con concert set list, and, of course, gushing over her beloved 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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Introducing Discover Natural Wonders with Lulu Miller from Via Podcast.

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On the latest episode of the Via Podcast, hosts Michelle Donati and Mitti Hicks explore a few of the incredible natural wonders located throughout the West—a dogsled excursion to view the northern lights in remote Alaska is just the tip of the awe-inspiring iceberg.

Guest Lulu Miller, host of the podcasts Radiolab and Terrestrials, takes you on a journey to discover the science behind these natural creations and reveals her own adventures in search of them.

Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.

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The Anime Effect's hosts are BACK from Anime Expo 2024, and they have so many stories to tell. From the best panels to meeting fans in person, the gang is sharing all their favorite moments and announcements from Anime Expo 2024, from TRIGUN STARGAZE to PANTY & STOCKING.

TRIGUN STAMPEDE “Final Phase” Revealed as TRIGUN STARGAZE

Fire Force Season 3 Anime Comes to Crunchyroll April 2025

New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT Anime Reveals Latest Teaser Visual, Main Staff, 2025 Release (UPDATED)

Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc- Anime Announced, Crunchyroll to Stream

Omniscient Reader Anime Officially Announced by Aniplex and Crunchyroll

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 Episode III: Tour the Olympic Village with Matt and Bowen from Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics.

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Matt and Bowen take us through a tour of the Olympic Village and all it has to offer!   What amenities are available to this community of athletes when they’re not competing?   In this quiet village, we discover who is the ‘Beauty’ and who is the ‘Beast’ of the Two Guys, Five Rings Podcast!  Bring a  baguette and enjoy our latest tour of Paris and the 2024 Olympic Games!

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The Anime Effect crew is living it up at Anime Expo and discussing the biggest headlines this week! Listen in to learn about the just-announced Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie Trilogy, Megan Thee Stallion’s love letter to JUJUTSU KAISEN, and our reaction to Suicide Squad Isekai.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie Trilogy Announced

Megan Thee Stallion Samples JUJUTSU KAISEN Soundtrack on New Song 'Otaku Hot Girl'

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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GRAMMY-nominated artist & Euphoria composer Labrinth joins The Anime Effect to talk about his wild gateway anime, how TikTok is shaping the music industry, and how anime inspires his concerts. Plus, Noah Lyles reps Yu-Gi-Oh!, LiSA comes to theaters, and David Dastmalchian joins the cast of the One Piece live-action show.

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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Black Butler's Ciel and Sebastian react to the anime’s return and share behind-the-scenes details on the Public School Arc. But first! The Anime Effect shares what Nintendo Direct reveals they’re most anticipating, what we know about Delicious in Dungeon season 2, and more.

ROUNDUP: Nintendo Primes Fans With New Metroid Teaser, New Zelda Game

Fitness Boxing Feat. HATSUNE MIKU Gets in the Ring on Switch This Fall

Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME Announced for Mobile and PC

Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 Anime Officially Announced

I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Season 2 Confirmed

Gachiakuta Manga Announces TV Anime Adaptation for 2025

Crunchyroll Summer 2024 Anime Season Lineup 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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Writer Bri Lawrence joins The Anime Effect to talk about her new book, The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know! Plus, the hosts break down the best queer manga, top-tier magical girl stories, and SPY x FAMILY season 3!

SPY x FAMILY Season 3 Announced

Crunchyroll Anime Expo Panels + Premieres

Crunchyroll to Bring BOCCHI THE ROCK! Recap Movies to North American Theaters

Seven New Series Coming to Crunchyroll Starting this Summer

BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- Anime Movie North America Tickets Now on Sale

Sailor Moon Cosmos Anime Films Reveals Global Streaming Date

MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES Anime 2nd Opening Song Tops Billboard Japan's Overall Song Charts for First Half of 2024

Speaking of OPs, the results are in for your favorite spring OPs!

The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know

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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