It's official! We're breaking down the top 10 anime crushes of 2025 and blushing for real. PLUS! We talk about KONOSUBA-God's blessing on this wonderful world! Season 4, the ultimate live-action One Piece collab with NERF, and even ranking the best OPs from My Hero Academia's catalog.

Top 10 Anime Crushes of 2025 According to Fans

KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world! Season 4 Anime Confirmed

Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era Anime Film Hits North American Theaters in February 2026

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Anime Film Unveils SZA Theme Song

EXCLUSIVE: Live-Action ONE PIECE NERF Collaboration Revealed

Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Trailer Celebrates Blue Blur’s Latest Milestone (genre)

Let’s Celebrate All the My Hero Academia Openings (So Far)

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Will Solo Leveling inspire the next big pop hit? It seems hemlocke springs is convinced the anime can do it. The artist is taking a break from touring to chat with us about her new album & the top anime she'd recommend to Chappel Roan and Conan Gray!

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We've got ZERO chill on this week's episode as we're dissecting the live-action ONE PIECE season 2 trailer, discussing what we know about Godzilla Minus Zero, revealing the anime nominated for 2026 Annie Awards, and more. PLUS, we go all-in on YOUR most anticipated anime of 2026.

JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3 Episodes 1-2 Recap, “Execution / One More Time”

Live-Action ONE PIECE Season 2 Trailer Sets Stage for Major Players

Godzilla Minus Zero Film's North American Premiere Date Set

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, DAN DA DAN and More Nominated for Annie Awards

Fairy Tail Celebrates 20 Years With New Hiro Mashima Illustration

Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Anime Movie to Release in U.S., Canada Theaters on January 19, 2026

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We’re welcoming our first-ever figure skater to the show, Amber Glenn! She’s a world champion, a 2026 Olympic hopeful, and a MASSIVE anime fan. She’s sharing her favorite titles and pitching her own dream anime series, only on The Anime Effect.

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The Anime Effect is locked in this week as we discuss ALL the exciting news out of Jump Festa 2026, the impressive winter anime lineup, Gachiakuta season 2, the new Kaguya-sama: Love Is War movie, and lots more.

Jump Festa 2026: All the Big News from the Event!

Crunchyroll Winter 2026 Anime Season Lineup Announced!

Sentenced to Be a Hero English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast & Crew 

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast & Crew 

Hana-Kimi English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast & Crew 

Gachiakuta Season 2 Anime Announced

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Anime Confirms "Final Chapter" Film in Production

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Solo Leveling's Animation Producer Atsushi Kaneko and Action Director Yoshihiro Kanno are answering OUR questions today on this special holiday re-release. The pair shares how they navigated the adaptation process, what the fans mean to them, and their hopes for Solo Leveling's future.

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Matara Kan, the world's most resilient VTuber, joins The Anime Effect this week in a special re-release. The star shares how they define anime fandom, their anime comeback era, and what it means to re-embrace the medium today, as it booms globally.

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Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, mangaka and graffiti designer of Gachiakuta, star in this special re-release episode of The Anime Effect. The pair reveals their real-life inspirations, how they teamed up on Gachiakuta, and so much more.

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Welcome to The Anime Effect's special holiday episode! We're breaking down the most memorable anime of 2025 with peak superlatives! PLUS, all the hosts reveal their favorite anime of the year.

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The stars behind Solo Camping for Two, Daiki Hamano and Mizuki Niizaki, join The Anime Effect to talk about their IRL camping adventures and the meals that prepared them for this hit series. 

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