Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect

Welcome to the Anime Effect! Hosts Nick Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are sharing their anime origin, but not before bringing you up to date on the latest Anime Awards announcements, what anime film is coming to the big screen, and the newly crowned best-selling Mario video game of all time. Listen to the first episode of Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect for all this and m...

The Anime Effect is welcoming our first guests! ADR Director Caitlin Glass and voice of Sung Jinwoo, Aleks Le, give the inside scoop on all things Solo Leveling, the English dub. But first, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are dishing on Anime Awards category nominees, sharing their excitement over the Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire trailer, and dreaming up their ideal Pokémon Day announcements.

Nick, LeAlec, and Leah welcome Polygon’s EIC and co-host of The Besties podcast Chris Plante to dissect findings from “The Anime Opportunity." First, they discuss the latest Final Fantasy projects, Pokémon Day reveals, and which side of Missouri is the “right” side? All that and more, only on The Anime Effect. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are closing out the Anime Awards 2024 coverage with final takeaways, shoutouts, and video footage straight from the orange carpet! Catch all this, as well as the latest updates on the Kaiju No. 8 anime, One-Punch Man Season 3, the Dragon Ball Super English dub, and more, only on The Anime Effect. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusi...

LeAlec and Leah take the reins and dish on their favorite Mario Day announcements and all the new Demon Slayer, DAN DA DAN, and BLUE LOCK: Episode Nagi updates, but only after gushing over the Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron Oscar wins. Stick around for their deep dive on sci-fi and mystery anime. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com

Leah, LeAlec, and Nick are counting down their most anticipated anime of the spring season, including Kaiju No. 8, KONOSUBA, Black Butler, and more. But first, they review the new Hunter x Hunter X Reebok collab, share their excitement for the One Piece Music Symphony, and discuss all things Suicide Squad ISEKAI.To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com...

DJ and vocalist Yaeji guests to talk about anime’s impact on her music, her experience at Anime Awards 2024, and more. First, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah discuss the updates on Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura, Blue Exorcist, and more from AnimeJapan 2024, and their anticipation of DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO.To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

Author Kelly Knox joins Nick and LeAlec to talk about her new book Star Wars: Dad Jokes and cozy anime. First, everyone reveals if they have their tickets for SPY x FAMILY CODE: White, if they think Webster’s accurately defined “isekai” and other anime terms, and what anime they’ll be watching this spring.To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

CinemaCon revealed the upcoming Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle and more anime films, so Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are revealing everything we know about them so far. PLUS, we dish on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc arriving this spring and answer even more of your burning anime questions.To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

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 streetwear brand BAIT. Then, we’re diving into the isekai genre, including how it started and what anime are doing it best!To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymus...

David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer, 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 about the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End escape room, the Look Back trailer, latest Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki accomplishments, and more.To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic...

Jamaal Williams–possibly the biggest anime fan in the NFL–joins the show to share why he reps anime so hard, the anime that inspires him, and who he would draft on his all-anime football team. First, hosts gush over the new JUJUTSU KAISEN and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure merch, the return of two anime, and more!To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

Voice actor Bryce Papenbrook joins to reveal why he loves dubbing our favorite anime, how entering the recording booth blind as Eren in Attack on Titan impacted his performance, and to test his knowledge of his own characters. First, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah update us on the anime coming to theaters and streaming.To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

24kGoldn joins The Anime Effect to dish on his favorite anime and how they inspire his creativity. First, Nick and LeAlec react to a new Demon Slayer episode, share their Nintendo Switch successor predictions, and get hyped for HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle.Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here.To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

Legendary voice actor Lenore Zann joins The Anime Effect to talk X-Men ‘97 and her countless anime English dub roles. First, Nick and LeAlec are talking DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION, Naruto’s collab with Crocs, One Piece’s Vegas celebration, and more.Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here.To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

Voice actors Abigail Blythe, Adam McArthur, and Nazeeh Tarsha share the inspirations and challenges behind-the-scenes of the Kaiju No. 8 English dub. First, Nick, LeAlec, and guest host Haley Whisennand react to the Sakamoto Days anime trailer and more.Have a question for the hosts? Ask it here.To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

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 that, hosts share their excitement for Attack on Titan the Musical, a new Legend of Zelda LEGO set, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here.To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymus...

Bri Lawrence joins Nick, LeAlec, and Leah to talk about her book The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know and more. First, the group covers the SPY x FAMILY season 3 announcement, panels and premieres coming to Anime Expo 2024, and more.Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here.To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

Voice actors of Ciel and Sebastian from Black Butler react to the anime’s return with Public School Arc. First, Nick, LeAlec and Haley share what Nintendo Direct reveals they’re most anticipating, what they know about Delicious in Dungeon season 2, and more.Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here.To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

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 performance. Plus, Noah Lyles reps Yu-Gi-Oh!, LiSA comes to theaters and David Dastmalchian joins the cast of the One Piece live-action series.

The Anime Effect crew is at Anime Expo, but before they left, they had to discuss the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Movie Trilogy, Megan Thee Stallion’s latest love letter to anime, and the first three episodes of Suicide Squad Isekai. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com.

J-Pop global sensation LiSA is here to share behind-the-scenes details of her concert film LiVE is SMiLE ALWAYS -LANDER-, gets help from Nick and LeAlec to design her July 26 San Diego Comic-Con concert set list, and reveals why she loves the Minions so much.

Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are back to talk about the exclusive San Diego Comic-Con concerts, SANDA manga anime adaptation, and more. Then, hosts welcome Jean-Ken Johnny of MAN WITH A MISSION to share how the band creates music for anime, the manga he admires, and more.

Coming to you from EVO 2024 in Las Vegas, Nick, LeAlec and guest host Lena Lemon talk to some of the top competitors and commentators in the FGC. Listen as Justin Wong, IFC Yipes, and Tyrant share the iconic anime they love. First, catch up on the latest anime news.

We’re celebrating 25 years of One Piece with the English voices of some of your favorite villains. LeAlec Murray and Josellie Rios talk with Robert McCollum (Donquixote Doflamingo), Chris Rager (Blackbeard & Arlong), and Kent Williams (Kuro & Dr. Vegapunk) at SDCC.