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The Anime Effect

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About the show

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.

Latest episodes

  • Obsession's Megan Lawless Is Ready for Her Anime Era

    October 2, 2026 · 57 min

    LEGO Dragon Ball is officially happening! The Anime Effect breaks down Goku’s first brick kit featuring Shenron! PLUS, actress Megan Lawless joins the show to talk about Obsession, Demon Slayer, and how anime is inspiring her new era. We…

  • Our Worst Anime Takes Aged TERRIBLY, We Admit It

    September 25, 2026 · 51 min

    Crunchyroll’s Fall 2026 anime lineup is officially here! We’re breaking down the biggest new and returning anime of the season, including Black Clover Season 2, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, Aoashi Season 2, Magic Knight Rayearth…

  • Spider-Man's Jacob Batalon Has Better Anime Taste Than You

    September 18, 2026 · 45 min

    Jacob Batalon joins The Anime Effect this week to talk Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Solo Leveling, Naruto, isekai dreams, and the pop culture that prepared him to play Ned Leeds in the MCU.Plus! We break down the wild idea that Pokémon cards…

  • How Kenny Omega Became All Might IRL

    September 11, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

    Kenny Omega joins The Anime Effect to talk anime, wrestling, and the Japanese pop culture that shaped his career. From Astro Boy to Hajime no Ippo and My Hero Academia, the AEW star isn't shy about his fandoms!PLUS, we celebrate Attack on…

  • Meet the Anime & Comics Shaping Marvel’s Iman Vellani

    September 4, 2026 · 54 min

    Iman Vellani joins The Anime Effect to talk Ms. Marvel, Attack on Titan, comics, and the anime fandoms that fuel her and her new Image Comics series, Chachu. Plus, we break down anime’s big wrestling crossover with AEW, SpongeBob…

  • The Real Anime Story Behind Scott Pilgrim w/ Bryan Lee O’Malley

    August 28, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O’Malley joins The Anime Effect to unpack the anime and manga roots behind his hit series, his history with SCIENCE SARU, and his return to Scott Pilgrim with a brand-new comic. Plus, we break down anime's…

  • Kingdom Hearts Anime Is Finally Happening, Don’t Panic

    August 21, 2026 · 49 min

    Kingdom Hearts is finally getting an anime, and yes, we are so serious about it. The Anime Effect is breaking down the Kingdom Hearts anime for Disney+ and Disney Channel, why Sora’s story is such a massive deal to gamers, and why this…

  • How Anime Is Changing American Superheroes w/ Kyle Higgins

    August 14, 2026 · 60 min

    Kyle Higgins joins The Anime Effect to explore how anime and tokusatsu are reshaping American superheroes. The writer of Radiant Black, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Ultraman, Nightwing, and Teen Titans breaks down what Hollywood can learn…