The Anime Effect
Crunchyroll
Show overview
The Anime Effect has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 213 episodes, alongside 4 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 130 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 29 min and 46 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 106 episodes published. Published by Crunchyroll.
From the publisher
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 [email protected].
Latest Episodes
View all 213 episodesPokémon Mania, Dorohedoro Lives & One Piece Conquers Hollywood | NEWS
Big Sean Talks Dragon Ball, His Best Bars, and the Anime That Made Him a Rapper | 114
Could YOU Survive These Deadly Isekai Worlds? Plus Big Gundam News | 113
Could YOU Survive These Deadly Isekai Worlds? Plus Big Gundam News | The Anime Effect Episode 113
Goku Day Goes Wild + We Curse Naruto in Our Most Unhinged Game Ever
111: To Remake or Not to Remake, That is the Question
110: We’re Going to ANIME COURT to Defend Evangelion!
109: To All The Gundam We Loved Before
108: Popeyes x ONE PIECE, Infinity Castle Ends Theatrical Run + Are Baseball Episodes Better Than Beach Ones?!
107: Anime Awards 2026 Will Have Some Big Names + Can We Guess Shonen Anime?
This week we’re talking about some of the hottest anime news like the amazing list of presenters and performers expected at Anime Awards 2026, a special My Hero Academia 10th birthday celebration and a new Kamen Rider project on the way! Plus, we try to name shonen anime as many we can with only clues! 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 mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions Vote for the 2026 Anime Awards: https://www.crunchyroll.com/animeawards/vote Anime Awards 2026: Voting Goes Live as RZA, Winston Duke and More Join the Live Show Daemons of the Shadow Realm English Dub Reveals Release Date, Cast and Crew My Hero Academia Anime Unveils New Visual for Extra Episode That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond Releases in U.S., Canada on April 20 The Kamen Rider Animated Project Announced Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
106: Reacting to Anime Awards 2026 Nominations and ALL the News from Anime Japan 2026
VOTE FOR US! This week we’re catching up on all the exciting updates from Anime Japan 2026, like Sentenced to be a Hero AND You and I Are Polar Opposites both getting second seasons, and a new ONE PIECE Heroines trailer and MORE! Plus, we are REACTING to the insanely awesome list of Anime Awards 2026 nominations! 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 mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! 👉 got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ANIME JAPAN Roundup Gachiakuta: The Game Releases Combat Preview Videos for Rudo, Enjin and More Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast and Crew Witch Hat Atelier English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast and Crew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
105: Spring 2026 Anime Lineup, Chainsaw Man Manga Finale, and Blind Ranking Anime Plot Twists
This week we’re exploring all of the new and returning anime titles we're excited to watch this Spring 2026, we BLIND RANK anime plot twists and we preview Union Arena's latest anime drop with Solo Leveling voice actor Michelle Rojas! 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 mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
104: A Live-Action Samurai Champloo?! + NEW Sekiro Anime Trailer Reactions
This week we’re getting our shovels out to dig news this week, like a live-action Samurai Champloo in the works, some of our fave anime artists planning festival appearances and MORE! Plus, we share what anime we're watching RIGHT NOW and we hear from y'all in Fan Service. 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 mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
103: Ash Ketchum’s English VA Advice to Aspiring Voice Actors (ft. Veronica Taylor)
The ICONIC Veronica Taylor (Ash Ketchum's English Voice Actor) joins the podcast to discuss the impact Pokemon has had on her life, her advice for aspiring voice actors 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 mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Maybe Yoshi is From New York?! | The Anime Effect NEWS
Hosts LeAlec Murray, Nicholas Friedman and Alex Lebl are weathering the news tornado this week with headlines like the latest Crunchyroll Manga drop, the release of a special Evangelion anime short, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 updates, a new Sword Art Online game and Dorohedoro coming to Crunchyroll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
102: The ULTIMATE Anime Tattoo Tour (ft. WNBA Star Gabby Williams)
Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams takes a break from the WNBA court to gab about her gateway anime, what she’s watching now and why she fell in love with anime. PLUS she builds her DREAM TEAM made up of her favorite anime characters. 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 mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who Is Your Pokemon Winds and Waves Starter?! | The Anime Effect NEWS
Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Nicholas Friedman are discovering new depths of anime news this week with headlines covering new Pokemon starters, a ONE PIECE manga milestone and just-released Reze Arc merch. PLUS, they gush over the just-announced Gundam x Apex Legends collaboration, a Rilakkuma anime and a My Hero Anime concert tour kicking off across the pond. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. Pokémon Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Generation 10 Reveal ONE PIECE Manga Surpasses 600 Million Copies in Print Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc x a statement of Apparel Line Launches Rilakumma Short Form TV Anime Premieres on April 4 Apex Legends Gundam Event Includes Wildcard Takeover, Limited Edition Gunpla and More My Hero Academia in Concert European Tour Kicks Off This September Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
101: Hannah Bahng Builds Her Anime Hear-Me-Out Cake
Hannah Bahng joins The Anime Effect to reveal her favorite anime, ships, and why we should all be more cringe. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Titles Make Up the NEW Big 3 in Anime? | The Anime Effect NEWS
Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President cannot believe they’re talking about a new Evangelion anime series in production! PLUS, they discuss the next projects coming from Ufotable, the latest Pokémon games coming to the Switch, the newest member of the Sonic film franchise cast, and a new way you can rep your favorite manga. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. New Evangelion Anime Series in Production Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle II, Genshin Impact and More Teased in Ufotable Highlight Reel Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is coming back to North American and United Kingdom theaters next month MANGA Plus Introduces New Feature to Make T-shirts from Manga Pages Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Comes to Nintendo Switch on February 27 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Film Casts Kristen Bell as Amy Rose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
100: We Made It to 100 Episodes and There's Nothing You Can Do About It!
Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President are celebrating 100 episodes of The Anime Effect by revealing their favorite moments with guests, spilling behind-the-scenes tea, and testing their anime knowledge. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices