Is Space Jam an Isekai? | The Anime Effect NEWS

Is Space Jam an Isekai? | The Anime Effect NEWS

Author: Crunchyroll August 21, 2025 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 Arc and My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, a Yu-Gi-Oh! X Nike collab we CANNOT believe is happening, and the manga nominated in the 2025 Harvey Awards. THEN, we’re sharing your magical girl retirement plan proposals and discussing American Isekai films in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Hosts Special United States Screenings on September 9 for Mega, Ultimate Fan Subscribers Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Takes 4th Place in Japan All-Time Box Office Chart in One Month Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Announces Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada to Perform the Ending Theme Song WIND BREAKER, Witch Hat Atelier and More Manga Nominated for 2025 Harvey Awards My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Releases New Trailer, Announces Porno Graffitti Opening Theme Song Nike and Yu-Gi-Oh! Team Up for Joey Wheeler Sneakers 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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Maybe Yoshi is From New York?! | The Anime Effect NEWS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Hosts LeAlec Murray, Nicholas Friedman and Alex Lebl are weathering the news tornado this week with headlines like the latest Crunchyroll Manga drop, the release of a special Evangelion anime short, Re:ZERO -Starting Lif…
102: The ULTIMATE Anime Tattoo Tour (ft. WNBA Star Gabby Williams) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:29
Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams takes a break from the WNBA court to gab about her gateway anime, what she’s watching now and why she fell in love with anime. PLUS she builds her DREAM TEAM made up of her favorite a…
Who Is Your Pokemon Winds and Waves Starter?! | The Anime Effect NEWS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:39
Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Nicholas Friedman are discovering new depths of anime news this week with headlines covering new Pokemon starters, a ONE PIECE manga milestone and just-released Reze Arc merch. PL…
101: Hannah Bahng Builds Her Anime Hear-Me-Out Cake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:39
Hannah Bahng joins The Anime Effect to reveal her favorite anime, ships, and why we should all be more cringe. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcast…
What Titles Make Up the NEW Big 3 in Anime? | The Anime Effect NEWS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:45
Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President cannot believe they’re talking about a new Evangelion anime series in production! PLUS, they discuss the next projects coming from Ufotable, the latest Pokémon g…