The Anime Effect

We're back again to talk about this week's biggest anime headlines like a new animation studio being opened by the creator of Akira, Dragon Ball Z releasing fruit snacks and more. PLUS, we lose our absolute minds creating fake anime synopses for your favorite titles.

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.

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We're coming back at you with all the OG hosts this week and they're breaking down this week's anime headlines like Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK getting a re-release SOON, the Black Clover manga coming to an end and more. PLUS, we have a discussion topic for the class: What makes a good anime remake?!

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.

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Y'all the anime news this week is CRAZY! We're breaking down what you can see this ANI-MAY, the awesome titles announced at CCXP Mexico and Kagurabachi is getting an anime! PLUS, Nick and Alex face off in the ANIME COURTROOM!

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.

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The anime news does NOT STOP! We've got updates on the live-action Gundam adaptation, where you can catch My Hero Academia music live and much more. PLUS we're blind ranking 2026 anime titles!

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.

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This week we’ve got some crazy anime news to talk about like The Weeknd coming to Anime Awards 2026, ONE PIECE collaborating with Popeyes and more! Plus, Alex reveals his anime HOT TAKE about beach episodes.

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.

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