Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect

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Episodes

106: Reacting to Anime Awards 2026 Nominations and ALL the News from Anime Japan 2026

04/03/2026 00:41:17105: Spring 2026 Anime Lineup, Chainsaw Man Manga Finale, and Blind Ranking Anime Plot Twists

03/27/2026 01:05:44 104: A Live-Action Samurai Champloo?! + NEW Sekiro Anime Trailer Reactions

03/21/2026 00:57:13103: Ash Ketchum’s English VA Advice to Aspiring Voice Actors (ft. Veronica Taylor)

03/13/2026 00:44:27Maybe Yoshi is From New York?! | The Anime Effect NEWS

03/12/2026 00:43:11 Show all episodes

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If you love anime, Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect is your new favorite podcast. Each week, hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President discuss everything anime. From its impact on culture to more specific topics such as the inspirations behind The Book of Life and niche isekai stories or the making of Battlecry (Samurai Champloo) and the role of hip-hop in anime. A complete and in-depth program for anime fans. Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect is an animation & manga podcast by Crunchyroll.