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    The Anime Effect

    Sure, you like anime. But do you KNOW what’s happening in the anime world? Go beyond your current watchlist and discover all there is to enjoy with your friends at Crunchyroll. Each week, we’ll dig into the latest anime headlines, examine our favorite shows, chat with guest stars, and explore how anime affects everything.

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    WNBA All-Star Diamond DeShields Believes in the Healing Power of Anime | 62 May 02, 2025
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    WNBA All-Star Diamond DeShields is on The Anime Effect to share how anime helped her heal after spinal surgery that almost immobilized her, and to draft her own anime basketball team. You do not want to miss it!

    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 ⁠⁠

    • HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
    • SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
    • V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
    • MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano
    • EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

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    These Anime Only Need 1 Season to Win You Over, We Promise | NEWS Apr 30, 2025
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    The Anime Effect hosts reunite to discuss all the anime news this week, like DAN DA DAN season 2's new villain EVIL EYE, Look Back’s big award win, and the manga collabs from Converse & UNIQLO, including Doraemon and Nana. PLUS, we’re recommending our favorite anime that only needed one season to reel us in!

    DAN DA DAN Season 2 Anime Debuts New Trailer

    Look Back Anime Film Wins Best Animation Award at Japan Movie Critics Awards

    Neon Genesis Evangelion Concert Featuring Yoko Takahashi Heads to North America

    Giant Evangelion Statue Unveiled in Real-Life Village-3

    Doraemon and Converse Team up for Trio of Anniversary Sneakers

    Ai Yazawa x UNIQLO T-Shirt Collab Features Fresh New Nana Manga 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.

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

    • HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
    • SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
    • V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
    • MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano
    • EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

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    Is There a Right Way to Be an Anime Fan? VTuber Matara Kan Weighs In | 61 Apr 25, 2025
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    VTuber Matara Kan joins The Anime Effect to recount their journey from a hardcore anime fan to a casual watcher and back. Is there a right way to be an anime fan? Tune in to find out!

    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 ⁠⁠

    • HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
    • SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
    • V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
    • MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano
    • EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

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    These Are the Anime Finales We’re Still Emotionally Dodging | NEWS Apr 23, 2025
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    The Anime Effect hosts are outing themselves this week as they reveal the manga & anime they won't finish because they REFUSE to say goodbye. But first, the gang discusses the return of Mugen Train to theaters, All Might’s new look in My Hero Academia, the Star Wars: Visions expansion, and more.

    Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train North America Re-Release Announced Starting May 14

    My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Anime Suits Up in Armored All Might Visual

    My Hero Academia: You're Next Anime Movie Now Available on Crunchyroll

    Kenji Kamiyama’s Star Wars: Visions Short the Ninth Jedi Expands to Limited Series

    Kingdom Season 6 Anime Announced for October 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.

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

    • HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
    • SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
    • V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
    • MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano
    • EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

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    Fortnite Collab Dreams and Isekai Schemes w/ Anime Stan mxmtoon | 60 Apr 18, 2025
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    Singer-songwriter mxmtoon (aka Maia) is on The Anime Effect to share which anime characters she thinks would love her music, why she loves isekai anime, her dream Fortnite collab, and so much 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.

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

    • HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
    • SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
    • V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
    • MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano
    • EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

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    JoJo’s Back, Ghost in the Shell Returns & Slow-Burn Anime Picks | NEWS Apr 16, 2025
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    The Anime Effect has plenty to talk about this week! From the newest installment of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: STEEL BALL RUN to THE GHOST IN THE SHELL’s new anime, we have all the latest anime & gaming news right here. PLUS, the hosts recommend anime with slow starts!

    STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Anime Announced

    THE GHOST IN THE SHELL TV Anime Reveals New Trailer, Visual

    Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN Deluxe Edition Manga Announced for Fall 2025

    Lycoris Recoil -Friends are thieves of time.- Short Anime Streams on Crunchyroll Starting April 16

    My Happy Marriage Renews Its Vows with New Anime Announcement

    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 ⁠⁠

    • HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
    • SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
    • V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
    • MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano
    • EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

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    The Last of Us Star Troy Baker Talks Joel, Never Playing a Villain & ‘90s Anime | 59 Apr 11, 2025
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    Troy Baker is Joel in The Last of Us, and he’s now on The Anime Effect! Troy shares how being a father has shaped his view of Joel, his potential involvement in The Last of Us season 2, how Chris Sabat (literally) drove him into the world of anime dubbing, and teases his upcoming projects.

    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 ⁠⁠

    • HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
    • SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
    • V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
    • MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano
    • EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

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    Nintendo Switch 2 Reactions, DAN DA DAN News & 60-Second Anime Pitches | NEWS Apr 09, 2025
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    The Anime Effect's hosts FINALLY share their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, DAN DA DAN season 2, and more. PLUS, the hosts attempt to convince each other, in 60 seconds or less, to watch anime they wouldn’t normally go for.

    Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Date, Pricing and Games Revealed

    DAN DA DAN Season 2 Release Date, Visual, Evil Eye Cast Revealed

    DAN DA DAN Manga Passes 10 Million Copies in Print

    Gundam Wing 30th Anniversary Project Launches with Website and New Art Book

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime TV Specials Now Available Exclusively on Crunchyroll

    Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Season 2 Anime 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.

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

    • HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
    • SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
    • V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
    • MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano
    • EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

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    The Anime Awards 2025 Nominees Are Live & We're Panicking | 58 Apr 04, 2025
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    The 2025 Anime Awards season starts NOW! The hosts react to the just-released nominee list and reveal which categories they’re most anticipating.

    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 ⁠⁠

    • HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
    • SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
    • V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
    • MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano
    • EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

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    Five Minutes At Freddy’s Needs an Anime ASAP | NEWS Apr 02, 2025
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    The Anime Effect is talking the latest from Nintendo, Re:ZERO, KONOSUBA, and... Major League Baseball? Then, the hosts recommend anime that go against the norm, read your comments, and talk about Five Nights at Freddy's for way too long!

    Nintendo Reveals New Tomodachi Life, Rhythm Heaven Games in Latest Direct

    The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Movie Release Date Revealed

    MLB Announces Heroes of the Game Anime Project with Director Hiroshi Shimizu

    Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Anime Announced

    KONOSUBA -God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3 -BONUS STAGE- and More Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll

    Shangri-La Frontier Season 3 Anime 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.

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

    • HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President
    • SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters
    • V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon
    • MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano
    • EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

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