The Anime Effect

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?

Crunchyroll NEWS:⁠

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/5/15/new-gundam-wing-video-original-series-remaster-gundam-50th-anniversary


⁠⁠https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/5/14/princess-mononoke-kabuki-stage-play-cast-visuals-in-costume⁠⁠


https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hello-kitty-movie-directors-1236752660/⁠⁠

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/5/12/king-of-prism-your-endless-call-anime-dual-cheer-screening-last-sharknado⁠

Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

Talk to us! ⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠

HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President

SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters

V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon

MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

Follow Crunchyroll on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@crunchyroll

#animenews #animepodcast #crunchyrollpodcast #crunchyrollnews
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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 deadliest worlds of isekai anime? Join us for the chaos.NEWS LINKS:https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/5/15/new-gundam-wing-video-original-series-remaster-gundam-50th-anniversaryhttps://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/5/14/princess-mononoke-kabuki-stage-play-cast-visuals-in-costumehttps://variety.com/2026/film/news/hello-kitty-movie-directors-1236752660/https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/5/12/king-of-prism-your-endless-call-anime-dual-cheer-screening-last-sharknadoWelcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah PresidentSHOWRUNNER: Megan PetersV/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla SolorzanoFollow Crunchyroll on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@crunchyroll#animenews #animepodcast #crunchyrollpodcast #crunchyrollnews
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We're BACK to cover this week's biggest anime headlines like Akira's creator opening a brand-new anime studio and Dragon Ball's big Goku Day plans. PLUS, we lose our absolute minds creating fake anime synopses for your favorite shows.

Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠

HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President

SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters

V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon

MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

Follow Crunchyroll on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@crunchyroll

#animenews #animepodcast #crunchyrollpodcast #crunchyrollnews
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We're coming at you with all the OG Anime Effect hosts, and they're breaking down this week's anime headlines. Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK is getting a re-release, the Black Clover manga is coming to an end, and more. PLUS, we ask the burning question: What makes a good anime remake?!

Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠

HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President

SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters

V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon

MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

Follow Crunchyroll on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@crunchyroll

#animenews #animepodcast #crunchyrollpodcast #crunchyrollnews
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Y'all, the anime news this week is CRAZY! We're breaking down what you can see this ANI-MAY, the awesome titles announced at CCXP Mexico, and Kagurabachi is getting an anime! PLUS, Nick and Alex face off in ANIME COURT over Evangelion!

Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠

HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President

SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters

V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon

MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President

Follow Crunchyroll on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@crunchyroll

#animenews #animepodcast #crunchyrollpodcast #crunchyrollnews
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