The Anime Effect
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll
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. The Anime Effect is brought to you by Crunchyroll and Sony Music Entertainment. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.
4d ago
The lead voice actors of Solo Camping for Two, Daiki Hamano and Mizuki Niizaki, join us to talk about the real-life camping and cooking that prepared them for these roles. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here . To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5d ago
Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are sharing highlights from their Crunchyroll Arcs and talking about the upcoming Kaguya-sama: Love Is War anime special, the new Sentenced to Be a Hero anime, and the upcoming PSYREN anime adaptation. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here . To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Crunchyroll Arc Returns for 2025: Discover Your Anime Year in Review New Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Anime Special Reveals December 31 Broadcast in New Trailer PSYREN TV Anime Announced for 2026 Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime Reveals Premiere Date, SPYAIR Opening Song in Main Trailer Mega Man: Dual Override Brings Blue Bomber Back in 2027 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12
Mori Calliope, your favorite deadbeat dad and the vocalist behind the Gachiakuta Cour 2 opening theme “LET’S JUST CRASH” is BACK on The Anime Effect to reveal why she loves Rudo, Amo and the world of Gachiakuta and how she would react to a few wild in-world scenarios. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here . To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 10
Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Alex Lebl and Haley Whisennand are of course geeking out over Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s Golden Globes nomination! They also had to discuss the new series from the Code Geass franchise, the latest about TRIGUN STARGAZE, the Dallas Mavericks’s Solo Leveling anime night, and who their anime crush of 2025 is! PLUS, hosts recommend the must-see anime of the 90’s in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here . To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 5
The members of SPYAIR and yama talk with hosts Nicholas Friedman and LeAlec Murray about their most iconic anime songs. PLUS yama reveals they love Hamtaro?! Don’t miss this double interview and the exclusive Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Complete Blu-ray box set unboxing. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here . To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 3
Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are back from their holiday break and in rare form as they discuss the new Godzilla and Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim anime adaptations, the latest on Fire Force season 3 and Saga of Tanya the Evil season 2, plus the surprise awaiting you at Crunchyroll Anime Nights and the exciting Assassin’s Creed Shadows x Attack on Titan collab. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here . To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28
Matthew Mercer of Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina, Attack on Titan, and so much more is revealing behind-the-scenes moments from his most iconic anime English dub roles, disclosing his best DM (Dungeon Master) tips, and sorting a few of the characters he’s played into DND (Dungeons & Dragons) classes. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 26
Hosts LeAlec Murray and Leah President are sharing all the anime news before the holidays begin, like the first ever Dragon Ball character poll, the returning BOCCHI THE ROCK! stage play, the upcoming Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Tokusatsu series, and the latest ONE PIECE collab. THEN, they share your comments and recommend travel anime in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here . To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com . 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
