The Anime Effect

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Meet the Anime EVERYONE Will Be Watching in Spring 2025 | 57 Mar 28, 2025

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Crunchyroll’s Spring 2025 lineup is here! It’s time to finish your current anime watchlist and start a new one because anime like Fire Force, The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, One Piece, The Beginning After the End, The Apothecary Diaries, and Wind Breaker are releasing new seasons this spring!

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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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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Chainsaw Man, My Hero Academia & More Are Taking Over AnimeJapan 2025 | NEWS Mar 26, 2025

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AnimeJapan 2025 reveals our favorite titles are coming back, so we’re dedicating this episode to those big hits! We're talking Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT, My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON & CITY THE ANIMATION.

DIGIMON BEATBREAK Anime Announced for October 2025

TRIGUN STARGAZE Anime Premieres in 2026, Super Teaser Visual Released

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Anime Film Premieres in Japan on September 19

New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT Anime Reveals July 2025 Premiere in New Trailer

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Anime Premieres in October 2025, Will Stream on Crunchyroll

CITY THE ANIMATION Anime Paints the Town Red in 1st Trailer

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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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Harley Quinn & Kimba the White Lion Finally Enter the Chat (ft Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti) | 56 Mar 21, 2025

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Comic icons Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti join us to drop The Anime Effect's first-ever Kimba the White Lion nod and detail how they revolutionized Harley Quinn at DC Comics.

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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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Gachiakuta Hype, Dream Anime Adaptations & Surprise Disney Trauma | NEWS Mar 19, 2025

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The anime headlines are NOT missing! The Anime Effect discusses the upcoming Gachiakuta anime Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon, the long-awaited All You Need Is Kill anime, and the manga fans want to see adapted into anime the most. PLUS, we’re discussing the universal trauma inflicted by one of Disney's greatest theme park rides.

Gachiakuta Anime Premieres in July 2025, Will Stream on Crunchyroll

Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon Anime Movie North America Release Dates Announced

Award-Winning All You Need Is Kill Light Novel Gets Anime Film

Tokyo Ghoul Dead by Daylight Crossover Introduces Ken Kaneki as New Killer

Nue's Exorcist Tops AnimeJapan's 'Manga We Want To See Animated Ranking' Poll for 2025

KONOSUBA's Misadventures Will Continue in New Anime Sequel

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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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GWAR’s Favorite Anime Might Save Humanity & Heavy Metal | 55 Mar 14, 2025

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The Anime Effect is joined this week by two legends: Grodius Maximus & Sawborg Destructo of the rock band GWAR! The pair reveals which anime makes them proud of their human creations (us), how anime inspires their music, and more. PLUS, global superstar J Balvin drops in with a surprise message?!

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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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Frieren Season 2 Updates, Demon Slayer News & Baby Shark's Anime Chaos | NEWS Mar 12, 2025

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The Anime Effect shares the show's most exciting headlines yet, from the latest on Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, Monster Hunter Wilds, and the Baby Shark movie. Buckle up!

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Anime Reveals New Visual, January 2026 Release

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime Releases New Main Trailer, Will Stream on Crunchyroll

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie International Release Dates Announced

MLB x Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Collaboration Revealed with New ufotable Short

Monster Hunter Wilds Sells 8 Million in 3 Days, Breaking Capcom Record

Little Shark's Day Out Anime Movie Reveals 2nd Key Visual, New Characters

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Anime Adaptation Announced

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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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NFL Star Jermaine Eluemunor Will Never Pause This Anime (We Approve) | 54 Mar 07, 2025

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We’ve found another anime fan in the NFL: The New York Giants’ Jermaine Eluemunor! He’s sharing his anime ranking system for anime (his watchlist is endless!), the show he refuses to pause, and how he’s training to be a demon slayer?

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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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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle FINALLY Gets a Release Date | NEWS Mar 05, 2025

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has blessed The Anime Effect with Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle updates! PLUS, the hosts break down the news out of Pokémon Day, the latest updates on Haikyu!!, the Cowboy Bebop x Fortnite collab, and more.

Pokémon Day Comes to a Close With New Pokémon Legends: Z-A Trailer

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Premieres July 18 in Japan

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Release Date Revealed

Haikyu!! 2nd Anime Film Reveals First Teaser Trailer and Art

Cowboy Bebop Fortnite Collab Delivers Themed Outfits, Quests

Lazarus TV Anime Debuts on April 5 on Adult Swim

Luffy Dunks On Marines in One Piece x LA Lakers Anime Short

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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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Our Top 10 Anime Picks of All Time Might Surprise You | 53 Feb 28, 2025

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The Anime Effect celebrates its first birthday! The hosts reminisce on their favorite guests and review some of the show's long-running inside jokes. PLUS, we share our 10 favorite anime shows of all time...!

Pokémon Day Presentation Confirmed for February 27

The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All Anime Adaptation Announced

One Piece Returns to Fenway Park for Another Boston Red Sox Collab

Inu-Oh Director Masaaki Yuasa Opens New Anime Studio

Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Cards Showcase Art from Entire Series

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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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Pokémon Day Predictions & Final Fantasy Joins Magic: The Gathering | NEWS Feb 25, 2025

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The Anime Effect is predicting what could be announced on Pokémon Day, but will they be right? They also discuss The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All anime, a new One Piece collab, and the incredible Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy collection. Hear it all here first!

Pokémon Day Presentation Confirmed for February 27

The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All Anime Adaptation Announced

One Piece Returns to Fenway Park for Another Boston Red Sox Collab

Inu-Oh Director Masaaki Yuasa Opens New Anime Studio

Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Cards Showcase Art from Entire Series

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