About this episode
The anime headlines are NOT missing! This week, hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are talking about the upcoming Gachiakuta anime, Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon film coming to theaters, the long-awaited All You Need Is Kill anime adaptation, a KONOSUBA's Misadventures sequel, and the manga that fans want to see adapted into anime the most. THEN, we’re recommending anime card games and discussing the universal trauma inflicted by the “It's Tough to be a Bug!” ride at Disney. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here . Want to enter our Assassin's Creed giveaway? Answer the question, "Who is the best anime assassin?" using our question form . To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices