What Are Your Top 2026 Anime Picks? | The Anime Effect NEWS

What Are Your Top 2026 Anime Picks? | The Anime Effect NEWS

Author: Crunchyroll January 8, 2026 Duration: 34:13
Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Alex Lebl are BACK to discuss all the exciting news out of Jump Festa 2026, the INSANE anime winter season lineup, Gachiakuta season 2, the Kaguya-sama: Love Is War "Final Chapter" film, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Jump Festa 2026: All the Big News from the Event! Crunchyroll Winter 2026 Anime Season Lineup Announced! Sentenced to Be a Hero English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast & Crew  My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast & Crew  Hana-Kimi English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast & Crew  Gachiakuta Season 2 Anime Announced Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Anime Confirms "Final Chapter" Film in Production 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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Who Is the Most Clever Anime Protagonist? | The Anime Effect NEWS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:53
Hosts LeAlec Murray and Alex Lebl are reporting from Los Angeles about the first ever Dragon Ball store opening in Tokyo Station, Bungo Stray Dogs returning for season 2, the OVERLORD 10th anniversary theatrical celebrat…
What’s the Most DELIGHTFUL Anime? | The Anime Effect NEWS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:08
Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Victoria Johnson are discussing Goku voice actor Masako Nozawa becoming the first voice actor to receive the prestigious Person of Cultural Merit Recognition in Japan, The 100…
84: This Frieren Scene Even Made The Composer Cry (ft. Evan Call) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:02
Evan Call, the composer of soundtracks for iconic anime series including Violet Evergarden, APPARE-RANMAN!, and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, is on The Anime Effect sharing how he creates his emotional and award-winning…