
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 Entertainme... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 212 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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This week, The Anime Effect takes Pokémon scalpers to COURT! We’re breaking down the biggest anime news from Pokémon’s major 30th anniversary releases, a special Delicious in Dungeon season 2 tease, and One Piece’s surprising effect on Hollywood. Plu... more
Brace yourselves, The Anime Effect has a special double episode! This week, the hosts gather to talk ALL things Anime Awards as they unpack the celebration’s big winners and biggest surprises! THEN, we cut to the show’s hottest interview yet as Big S... more
The Anime Effect is REAL as we break down Disney’s anime dreams, major Gundam updates, Hello Kitty’s Hollywood debut, and more. PLUS, we ask the age-old question: could you survive the deadliest worlds of isekai anime?
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This week on The Anime Effect, Crunchyroll’s anime experts break down Disney’s anime dreams, big Gundam updates, Studio Ghibli’s live-action future, Hello Kitty’s Hollywood debut, and more.
Plus, we ask a burning question: could you survive the dead... more
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I think you should call the segment “The Anime Trials“ and when you say it you NEED like the classic trial music like in the shows. #ThumbAndPinky
Great anime podcast with enjoyable hosts that keeps you updated on all the latest happenings. Great listen for anime fans.
I have loved anime since I was 5, my starting anime was Bleach followed by demon slayer (I really like swords). And I have finished many anime’s since. I also got one of my friends into anime through Demon slayer and then attack on titan(I fell in love with Aot).
Y’all really do make my week brighter when the eps drop. I’ve been listening since week 2 and been a weekly listener ever since. My gateway was def Inuyasha (Sesshōmaru so fine! lol) but my first love was the OG Fruits Basket. My dad’s friend worked at some marketing comp promoting it and gave me the ep 1-6 DVD set. I loved it so much in 8 to grade I sang the end credit song at my middle schools cultural assembly in Japanese and English and handed out grocery store sushi. This was 2003, a black... more
I am a BIG fan of Hannah and Bang Chan. ( they are siblings) and Bang Chan created Stray Kids who have done openings for Tower of God. So I was wondering if you could ask them what Bang Chan favorite anime is or if they Hannah and him watch stuff together.
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A lively roundtable focused on the latest anime headlines, industry trends, and cross-media storytelling. Episodes frequently spotlight big franchise topics (remakes, live-action adaptations, anime news drops), upcoming events, brand collaborations, and guest perspectives from voice actors, creators, athletes, and artists. The tone blends insider knowledge with playful banter, fan questions, and hands-on recommendations, making it a strong fit for listeners who want both up-to-date industry context and a social, community-driven vibe. A notable edge is the consistent Crunchyroll and Sony Music Entertainment integration, plus frequent live-episode and guest-host formats that diversify viewpoints without sacrificing accessibility for a broad ... more
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