The Anime Effect quizzes Olympian Sarah Pavan on her sports anime knowledge and finds out what anime has brought the athlete to tears. Before that, though, the hosts share their excitement for Attack on Titan the Musical, a massive Legend of Zelda LEGO set, and more.

ATTACK on TITAN: The Musical Heads to New York with Exclusive Crunchyroll Presale

Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Sequel Announced

Your Top 10 Comfort Anime Characters Revealed

The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree LEGO Set Launches This September for $300

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Kaiju No. 8 stars Abigail Blythe, Adam McArthur, and Nazeeh Tarsha join The Anime Effect to share the joys and challenges of the hit dub. But first! The hosts react to the Sakamoto Days trailer, disclose their hopes for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba tour, and reveal the first anime soundtracks they ever bought.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Live Concert Heads to San Francisco, New York

Hikaru Utada Re-Records "Simple and Clean" for Kingdom Hearts Steam Trailer

Hello Kitty and CLAMP Collab for Magical Cardcaptor Sakura Redesign

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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Lenore Zann, the voice actor of Rogue, joins The Anime Effect to talk X-Men ‘97 and anime! The Anime Effect is breaking down this week’s top anime and gaming news, including the release of DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION, Naruto’s collaboration with Crocs, One Piece’s Las Vegas celebration, and more.

DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION to Stream on Crunchyroll in New Episodic Format

One Piece Anime to Take Over Exterior of Las Vegas Sphere This June

Naruto Crocs Collection Drops at Foot Locker on June 6

Mobile Suit Gundam Teams Up with Call of Duty for New Collaboration

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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24kGoldn joins The Anime Effect to dish on his favorite anime, how anime inspires his creativity, and to ask our hosts what show he should watch next. PLUS, the gang shares their predictions for the Nintendo Switch successor, gets hyped for HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle movie, and takes a peek at the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners TTRPG.

HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle Anime Movie Tickets Now on   Sale   

Nintendo Confirms Switch Successor, To Be Announced Within   12 Months   

My Hero Academia Fortnite Collab Releases the League of   Villains Collection   

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Tabletop RPG Kit Reveals New   Details, Hiroyuki Imaishi Art

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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Actor Bryce Papenbrook joins The Anime Effect to reveal why he loves dubbing our favorite anime, how entering the booth blind for Attack on Titan impacted his performance, and to test his knowledge of his own roles. But first, the hosts gush over the new Hatsune Miku x Magic: The Gathering collection!

Hatsune Miku is On the Cards for Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Set

HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle Passes 10 Billion Yen Milestone at Japan Box Office

BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- Anime Film Releases 'Nagi & Reo Ego' Trailer

BLUE LOCK Season 2 Anime Begins in October 2024

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3, Nina the Starry Bride, Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister to Stream on 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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NFL icon and anime fan Jamaal Williams joins The Anime Effect to share why he reps anime so hard, the shows inspiring him, and who he would draft for his all-anime dream team. The hosts also gush over some new JUJUTSU KAISEN and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure merch, the return of the Black Butler & The Quintessential Quintuplets, and more!

Black Butler -Public School Arc- English Dub Reveals Cast and Crew, Release Date

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Anime Collabs with REEBOK for Stardust Crusaders-Inspired Sneakers

Loungefly Announces JUJUTSU KAISEN Backpack and Crossbody Bag Accessories

The Quintessential Quintuplets Anime Continues With Honeymoon Arc

Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact Fighting Game Shows Off 2D Action 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.

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David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer, Blade Runner 2049) joins The Anime Effect to dish on his favorite anime and how the genre impacts his work. PLUS, the hosts talk about the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End escape room, the new Look Back trailer, the latest Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki awards, and more.

Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back Anime Film Releases First Trailer

Classic Beat 'Em Up Golden Axe Gets 10-Episode Animated Series at Comedy Central

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Inspires Magical Escape Room Experience

Latest One Piece English Dub Batch Hits Crunchyroll on Luffy's Birthday, Includes Gear Five Debut

Hayao Miyazaki Makes TIME's Annual List of Most Influential People

Cannes Film Festival Awards Studio Ghibli with Honorary Palme d'or

Giant Squids, Minimalism and Miyazaki: Building the Bigger Picture with Joe Hisaishi

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The Anime Effect reacts to JUJUTSU KAISEN nabbing a Guinness World Record previously held by Attack on Titan, Gundam's 45th anniversary, and a new clothing capsule for SPY x FAMILY that you won't want to miss. 

Guinness World Records Names JUJUTSU KAISEN Most Popular Anime

Live-Action One-Punch Man Film Taps Dan Harmon, Heather Anne Campbell to Rewrite Script

Keanu Reeves to Voice Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie

Gundam Anime Shares Big Plans for 45th Anniversary, Celebratory Art

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 CinemaCon's updates on Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-, and more anime! PLUS, with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc arriving this spring, the hosts debate which Hashira reigns supreme.

Kimi ni Todoke Season 3 Anime Unveils 1st Trailer, New Visual, August 2024 Premiere

Lycoris Recoil’s Chisato and Takina Sit Under Sakura Trees in New Spring Anime Visual

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

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 Kelly Knox joins The Anime Effect to talk about her new book, Star Wars: Dad Jokes, and what makes anime cozy. PLUS, the hosts reveal if they think Webster’s definitions of “isekai,” “fan service,” and other anime lingo are accurate...! You be the judge!

SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Movie Tickets Now on Sale

Solo Leveling Season 2 Officially Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll

The Oxford English Dictionary Adds 'Isekai', 'Fan Service' and 'Tokusatsu', More Japanese Words

Crunchyroll to Stream Kaiju No. 8 Anime Alongside Japanese Broadcast Starting April 13

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Streams on Crunchyroll Starting March 30

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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