The Anime Effect

DJ Yaeji joins The Anime Effect to explain how anime impacts her music, her experience at the 2024 Anime Awards, and how she’s celebrating the one-year anniversary of her debut album. PLUS, the hosts discuss ALL the news on Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura, Blue Exorcist, Blue Box, and more that came out of AnimeJapan 2024.

AnimeJapan News

Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura Anime Sets Showdown of the Century for June

Blue Exorcist TV Anime Continues with New Season in October 2024

BEASTARS Final Season Anime Brings Legoshi’s Journey to an End in New Teaser TrailerBlue Box Anime Announces More Cast and Staff

DAN DA DAN Anime Crosses Over with Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire for Hauntingly Cool Collab Poster

Gundam SEED FREEDOM Film Shares Stunning Collab Visual with Dune: Part Two

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Reveals Gameplay Showcase, 11 New Characters

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 counting down the most anticipated anime of the spring season, including Kaiju No. 8, KONOSUBA S3, Black Butler, WINDBREAKER, and more. But FIRST, the hosts run down the new Hunter x Hunter & Reebok collection, the upcoming One Piece Music Symphony, and the gang asks: which Suicide Squad ISEKAI character they’re most excited to see.

Hunter x Hunter Reebok Collaboration Features Sneakers Inspired by Gon, Hisoka and More

One Piece Music Symphony Begins 25th Anniversary Event During Anime Expo 2024

Suicide Squad ISEKAI Anime Reveals 3rd Trailer, Visual, Ending Theme Artist Ahead of July 2024 Debut

Kaiju No. 8 Anime Reveals Monstrous New Key Visual and Teaser Trailer

Kaiju No. 8 Anime Reveals Reno Ichikawa Character Video and Visual

Spring Season Lineup

Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Dubs Include Kaiju No. 8, KONOSUBA Season 3 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 dishes on their favorite announcements from Mario Day and all the new anime coming out this year, like Demon Slayer, DAN DA DAN, and BLUE LOCK: Episode Nagi. But FIRST, the gang is gushing over Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron after its Oscar wins.

Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron Wins Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film

Godzilla Minus One Wins Oscar for Best Visual Effects

The Super Mario Bros Movie Sequel Leads Nintendo's Mario Day 2024 Celebrations

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc TV Anime Reveals May Premiere in New Trailer

DAN DA DAN Anime Streams on Crunchyroll in October 2024

BLUE LOCK The Movie -Episode Nagi- Anime Releases Main 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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The Anime Effect is closing out the Anime Awards 2024 with final takeaways, shoutouts, and favorite moments. Catch all this, as well as the latest updates on the Kaiju No. 8 anime, One-Punch Man Season 3, and more. 

Today’s episode was released late, as we wanted to acknowledge the passing of Akira Toriyama. This episode was recorded before his death was announced.

New Kaiju No. 8 Trailer + OneRepublic Ending Theme

One-Punch Man Season 3 Anime Teaser Trailer Confirms J.C. Staff Return

Anime Awards 2024 Results

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 2024 Anime Awards popped off! In this special bonus episode, The Anime Effect counts down their top moments from the 2024 Anime Awards, including Megan Thee Stallion’s epic fit, surprise guests from Into the Spiderverse, and Jujutsu Kaisen's big wins. This is your one-stop shop for the epic show!

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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 joined by journalist Chris Plante to dissect findings from “The Anime Opportunity,” a study that reveals the ACTUAL numbers behind what we already knew: anime is everywhere. PLUS, we discuss the latest Final Fantasy projects, Pokémon Day reveals, and more.

Tower of God Season 2 Reveals First Look at New Animation

True Beauty Anime Reveals First Clip from Upcoming Series

One Piece English Dub Reveals First Look at Luffy's Gear Five Transformation

Crunchyroll Explores Rise of Solo Leveling in 2-Part Documentary

The End Of Evangelion Anime Film Gets US Theatrical Screenings In March

Pokémon Returns to Kalos in Pokémon Legends: Z-A in 2025

Highlights from Polygon's 'The Anime Opportunity' Study

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 welcomes Caitlin Glass and the voice of Sung Jinwoo, Aleks Le, this week! The gang gives an inside scoop on all things Solo Leveling before they gush over Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and dream up their ideal Pokémon Day announcements. 

Anime Awards Updates

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Film Unleashes Cataclysmic New Trailer

Pokémon Confirms Pokémon Day 2024 Presents Showcase on February 27

Survive Said the Prophet Announces West Coast Tour, Tickets Now on Sale

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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Welcome to The Anime Effect! We are sharing our anime origin stories, but not before bringing you the latest Anime Awards 2024 updates and gushing over the newly crowned best-selling Mario game of all time. Listen to the first episode of Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect right now!

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Becomes Best-Selling Mario Game of All Time

Knuckles Live-Action Spinoff Series Reveals Streaming Premiere Plans

SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Anime Film International Theatrical Release Dates Announced

Chainsaw Man Author Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back Manga Gets Anime Film

Dragon Ball Z x Reese's Puffs Collab Packs Powerful Punch in Limited-Time Boxes

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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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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