The Anime Effect
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.
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 148
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
You Haven’t Watched Naruto?! (ft. Lena Lemon) | The Anime Effect NEWS
Coming at you from EVO 2024 in Las Vegas, Nick and LeAlec are joined by content creator Lena Lemon to talk about this week in anime and gaming news. Catch up on the latest updates for Ranma 1/2, Drag…
00:32:11 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
From Anime OPs to WORLD TOUR (ft. Jean-Ken Johnny of MAN WITH A MISSION) | The Anime Effect Episode #23
Jean-Ken Johnny of MAN WITH A MISSION is sharing his band’s epic origin story, how the band creates music for anime, and the manga he can’t get enough of. Listen into his conversation with Leah and H…
00:30:11 |
Fri 19 Jul 2024
Frieren and Solo Leveling Up for AWARDS | The Anime Effect NEWS
Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are back with this week’s news and answers to your questions. Get excited for exclusive San Diego Comic-Con concerts, the SANDA manga’s TV anime adaptation, and Frieren: Beyond…
00:31:19 |
Tue 16 Jul 2024
The VOICE Behind Your Favorite Anime OPs is HERE (ft. LiSA) | The Anime Effect Episode #22
J-Pop global sensation LiSA is here! Before her latest film premiere and headlining her first concert in America in 10 years, LiSA is joining The Anime Effect to share about her music journey. LiSA r…
00:29:33 |
Fri 12 Jul 2024
Our TOP 5 Anime Expo 2024 Announcements | The Anime Effect NEWS
Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are BACK from Anime Expo 2024, and they have stories to tell. From the best panel moments to meeting fans in person, hosts are sharing their favorite moments and announcements …
00:41:36 |
Tue 09 Jul 2024
A Demon Slayer Movie TRILOGY! | The Anime Effect Episode #21
The Anime Effect crew is living it up at Anime Expo, but before they left, they had to discuss some news that hit this week and answer your latest questions. Listen in to learn about the just announc…
00:35:52 |
Fri 05 Jul 2024
Your FIRST ANIME was WHAT?! (ft. Labrinth) | The Anime Effect Episode #20
GRAMMY-nominated artist and Euphoria composer Labrinth joins The Anime Effect to talk about his surprising gateway anime, how TikTok has shaped the music industry and how anime inspires his live perf…
00:55:43 |
Fri 28 Jun 2024
Working on BLACK BUTLER (ft. Brina Palencia & J. Michael Tatum) | The Anime Effect Episode #19
Voice actors of Ciel and Sebastian from Black Butler react to the anime’s return and share behind-the-scenes details on the Public School Arc. First, Nick, LeAlec and Haley share what Nintendo Direct…
01:03:59 |
Fri 21 Jun 2024
The 50 ESSENTIAL Manga Series (ft. Bri Lawrence) | The Anime Effect Episode #18
Guest host Bri Lawrence joins Nick, LeAlec, and Leah to talk about her new book The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know, the best queer manga, and magical girl stories. First…
01:04:24 |
Fri 14 Jun 2024
HAIKYU!! in the OLYMPICS!! (ft. Sarah Pavan) | The Anime Effect Episode #17
Leah IS BACK! They join Nick and LeAlec to quiz Olympian Sarah Pavan on her sports anime knowledge and find out what anime has brought Sarah to tears. Before all that, hosts share their excitement fo…
01:00:04 |
Fri 07 Jun 2024
Working on KAIJU NO. 8 (ft. Abigail Blythe, Adam McArthur & Nazeeh Tarsha) | The Anime Effect Episode #16
Voice actors Abigail Blythe, Adam McArthur, and Nazeeh Tarsha join The Anime Effect to share the inspirations and challenges behind-the-scenes of the Kaiju No. 8 English dub. First, Nick, LeAlec, and…
01:03:23 |
Fri 31 May 2024
There’s ANIME in My X-Men ’97!!! (ft. Lenore Zann) | The Anime Effect Episode #15
Lenore Zann, legendary voice actor of Rogue, joins The Anime Effect to talk X-Men ‘97, X-Men: The Animated Series, and her countless anime English dub roles. First, Nick and LeAlec are breaking down …
01:00:53 |
Fri 24 May 2024
Finding Your Anime MOOD (ft. 24kGoldn) | The Anime Effect Episode #14
24kGoldn joins The Anime Effect to dish on his favorite anime, how anime inspires his creativity, and to ask our experts what anime he should watch next. Nick and LeAlec have to first react to the fi…
00:59:15 |
Fri 17 May 2024
Perfecting the Anime SCREAM (ft. Bryce Papenbrook) | The Anime Effect Episode #13
Legendary voice actor Bryce Papenbrook joins The Anime Effect to reveal why he loves dubbing our favorite anime, how entering the recording booth blind as Eren in Attack on Titan impacted his perform…
01:04:07 |
Fri 10 May 2024
REPPING Anime in the NFL as a Cat Dad (ft. Jamaal Williams) | The Anime Effect Episode #12
Jamaal Williams–who is possibly the biggest anime fan in the NFL–joins Nick and LeAlec to share why he reps anime so hard, the anime that’s inspiring him, and who he would draft on his all-anime foot…
00:59:39 |
Fri 03 May 2024
ONE PIECE is a GENERATIONAL Anime Series (ft. David Dastmalchian) | The Anime Effect Episode #11
David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer, Blade Runner 2049, Late Night with the Devil) joins Leah and LeAlec to dish on his favorite anime and how the genre impacts his work. First, Leah and LeAlec talk abou…
00:59:44 |
Fri 26 Apr 2024
JUJUTSU KAISEN Sets a Guinness World Record!? | The Anime Effect Episode #10
Nick, LeAlec and Leah are reacting to JUJUTSU KAISEN setting a Guinness World Record previously held by Attack on Titan, the Gundam 45th anniversary, and a new clothing capsule for SPY x FAMILY by st…
00:55:58 |
Fri 19 Apr 2024
The MOST EMOTIONAL Anime Backstories | The Anime Effect Episode #9
CinemaCon revealed the upcoming Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-, and more anime films, so Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are revealing everything we know about them so far. P…
00:54:44 |
Fri 12 Apr 2024
The PERFECT Cozy Anime Recs (ft. Kelly Knox) | The Anime Effect Episode #8
Author and entertainment writer Kelly Knox joins Nick and LeAlec to talk about her new book Star Wars: Dad Jokes and what makes anime cozy. First, everyone reveals if they have their tickets for SPY …
00:57:47 |
Fri 05 Apr 2024
Why EVERYONE Should Watch Nichijou (ft. Yaeji) | The Anime Effect Episode #7
DJ, vocalist, and of course anime fan Yaeji joins The Anime Effect to talk about how anime impacts her music, her experience behind-the-scenes at the 2024 Anime Awards, and how she’s celebrating the …
00:57:42 |
Fri 29 Mar 2024
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