Did You Watch As Much Anime As Us in 2025?? | The Anime Effect NEWS

Did You Watch As Much Anime As Us in 2025?? | The Anime Effect NEWS

Author: Crunchyroll December 18, 2025 Duration: 35:57
Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are sharing highlights from their Crunchyroll Arcs and talking about the upcoming Kaguya-sama: Love Is War anime special, the new Sentenced to Be a Hero anime, and the upcoming PSYREN anime adaptation. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Crunchyroll Arc Returns for 2025: Discover Your Anime Year in Review New Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Anime Special Reveals December 31 Broadcast in New Trailer PSYREN TV Anime Announced for 2026 Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime Reveals Premiere Date, SPYAIR Opening Song in Main Trailer Mega Man: Dual Override Brings Blue Bomber Back in 2027 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive deeper than your current watchlist with The Anime Effect, a weekly conversation from Crunchyroll that connects the dots between the screen and the world around us. This isn't just a recap show. We're here to unpack the latest headlines and industry shifts, giving context to the news that matters to fans. Episodes take time to examine the artistry and narratives of specific series, from timeless classics to the newest seasonal sensations, asking why they resonate so powerfully. You'll also hear from a variety of guest stars-creators, voice actors, and cultural commentators-who bring unique perspectives to the table. At its heart, this podcast explores how animation and manga from Japan ripple outward, influencing global pop culture, fashion, social discourse, and even our personal philosophies. It's about the community and the conversations that happen between episodes. Join us for a thoughtful, engaging, and often surprising look at the medium we love, celebrating not just what we watch, but how it shapes our thinking and connects us. Tune in weekly for a blend of analysis, interview, and discovery that goes far beyond the surface, all delivered with the insider access and passion only Crunchyroll can provide.
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What's THE BEST Romance Subplot in Anime?? | The Anime Effect NEWS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:28
Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are REUNITED to talk about all the announcements out of Anime NYC, the new character visuals for DIGIMON BEATBREAK, the new “Sekiro: No Defeat” anime, the One-Pu…
Is Space Jam an Isekai? | The Anime Effect NEWS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:34
Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Alex Lebl are back today to share how fans can see Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle in theaters 3 days early, the music you’ll hear in Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze…
Can Magical Girls Retire? | The Anime Effect NEWS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:35
Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Alex Lebl are barely containing their excitement this week, because we now know the English dub cast for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie, that some of our…
What Anime Are YOU Procrastinating? | The Anime Effect NEWS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:50
Hosts Nicholas Friedman, Leah President, and Alex Lebl have a lot to discuss–and laugh about–this week. We’re sharing about another record-breaking week for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, the upcoming Ak…
Paloma Mami Is A Real Life Anime Doll | The Anime Effect #74 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:18
Paloma Mami is on The Anime Effect this week talking about the anime inspirations behind her new album, Códigos de Muñeka, why she stays loyal to her man Guts from Berserk, and so much more. Have a question for The Anime…