The Anime Effect

It's official! Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is going to the Golden Globes! This week, we're discussing the historic nomination, the new Code Geass anime, the latest TRIGUN STARGAZE updates, and Solo Leveling's epic NBA collaboration nobody should miss!

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Earns Golden Globe Nomination

Code Geass: Hoshi Oi no Aspal Anime Announced

TRIGUN STARGAZE Anime Reveals January 10, 2026 Premiere, Theme Songs in New Trailer

VOTE: Who Is Your Anime Crush of 2025?

Dallas Mavericks to Host Solo Leveling Anime Night with Themed Jerseys

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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SPYAIR and yama talk with The Anime Effect about their most iconic anime songs before somehow summoning Hamtaro...! Don’t miss this double interview & our exclusive Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Complete Blu-ray box set unboxing.

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 back and in rare form as our hosts discuss the new Godzilla anime, the latest updates on Fire Force season 3, but that's not all! Attack on Titan is making a comeback with its best collaboration yet, and we've got A LOT to say about it.

Orange, Igloo Studio Produce New Godzilla Anime Series

Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim Anime Adaptation Announced

Fire Force Season 3 Anime Previews Cour 2 Opening Song in New Trailer

Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 Anime Reveals 2026 Broadcast in Teaser Trailer

Crunchyroll Anime Nights Sneak Peek Tickets Now on Sale

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Attack on Titan Collab Launches for Limited 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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Critical Role's Matthew Mercer isn't just a DM; he's a veteran anime voice actor as well. In this special rerelease, the star joins The Anime Effect to revisit his greatest anime roles and sort a few of these characters into their rightful DnD classes.

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 kicks off this week with the first-ever Dragon Ball character poll, the return of BOCCHI THE ROCK!, the upcoming Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Tokusatsu series, and a new ONE PIECE collab. PLUS, we build your ultimate anime travel guide!

Dragon Ball Launches First Global Character Popularity Poll

BOCCHI THE ROCK! Stage Play Returns with 4th Show in February 2026 

Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Tokusatsu Series Announced for 2026

ONE PIECE x Absolutely Ridiculous Collab Debuts GEAR5 Themed Baseball Gloves

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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Starforge's PC master, Ariel Luna, builds the ultimate Solo Leveling PC in our studio this week, and he’s telling us everything about the process. If you want your rig to be stronger than Sung Jinwoo, this episode was made for you!

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 unpacking all the Crunchyroll premieres slated for Anime Frontier 2025, the imminent release of [Oshi no Ko] season 3, the latest Death Stranding news, and JUJUTSU KAISEN's dominance in the Japanese box office. PLUS, here's what we hope to see in the live-action Legend of Zelda movie.

Crunchyroll Heads to Anime Frontier 2025 with Special Premieres

[Oshi no Ko] Season 3 Anime Reveals January 14 Premiere in New Trailer

Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding Game Reveals Anime Series

Japan Box Office: JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution Compilation Film Debuts at No. 1

Live-Action Legend of Zelda Movie Images Debut as Filming Begins

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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There's more to JUJUTSU KAISEN's best ending than you know! Imamura Leo of the band ALI shares how the group made music for hits like BEASTARS and Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE before spilling all the tea about "LOST IN PARADISE".

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.

Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠

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We sit down with Baldur's Gate 3 stars Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde in this special rerelease episode to discuss the response to their characters, the depth of the RPG storytelling, and how anime could fit into the game's inclusive world.

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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Voice Actor Kaito Ishikawa, the voice of Naofumi Iwatani in The Rising of the Shield Hero, is sharing his favorite anime moment, his hopes for the show's future, and which character he would most want to go on an adventure with.

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.

Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠

Follow Crunchyroll on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@crunchyroll

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