Episodes

  • The Magical Girl that Made Crystal Kay Feel SEEN in Anime | The Anime Effect Episode #97

    The Magical Girl that Made Crystal Kay Feel SEEN in Anime | The Anime Effect Episode #97
    Jan 30 2026
    Music icon Crystal Kay stops by the studio during her first North American tour to share her favorite anime, why she would want to create more music for anime, the anime characters that make her feel seen, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • What Makes an Anime Unforgettable? | The Anime Effect NEWS

    What Makes an Anime Unforgettable? | The Anime Effect NEWS
    Jan 28 2026
    Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are talking about all the exciting updates Dragon Ball fans got at the Dragon Ball 40th anniversary event, The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie coming to US theaters, our first glimpse of Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy movie, The Apothecary Diaries Steady Hands collection, 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. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Anime Travels on with Creditless Opening, Ending Videos Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol Anime Officially in Production Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Enhanced Anime Announced for Fall 2026 New Dragon Ball Game Project AGE 1000 Revealed for 2027 The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie to Screen in US Three Days After Japan The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Introduces Yoshi in New Trailer, Visual The Apothecary Diaries Steady Hands Collection Expands with More Apparel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Yasuhiro Nightow Has Us HYPED for TRIGUN STARGAZE | The Anime Effect Episode #96

    Yasuhiro Nightow Has Us HYPED for TRIGUN STARGAZE | The Anime Effect Episode #96
    Jan 23 2026
    Trigun and TRIGUN STARGAZE creator Yasuhiro Nightow reveals his favorite and least favorite Trigun characters, what he loves about the new adaptation, and so much more, only on The Anime Effect. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Fight Like A Straw Hat with This ONE PIECE Collab! | The Anime Effect NEWS

    Fight Like A Straw Hat with This ONE PIECE Collab! | The Anime Effect NEWS
    Jan 21 2026
    Hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Aly Luskey are revealing the winners of the Top 10 Anime Crushes of 2025, KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world! Season 4, the Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era film coming to theaters, the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe theme song by SZA, the live-action ONE PIECE NERF collaboration, and the latest from Sonic the Hedgehog. THEN, we’re discussing the best My Hero Academia OPs. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Top 10 Anime Crushes of 2025 According to Fans KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world! Season 4 Anime Confirmed Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era Anime Film Hits North American Theaters in February 2026 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Anime Film Unveils SZA Theme Song EXCLUSIVE: Live-Action ONE PIECE NERF Collaboration Revealed Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Trailer Celebrates Blue Blur’s Latest Milestone (genre) Let’s Celebrate All the My Hero Academia Openings (So Far) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Can Music Inspire Like Anime? hemlocke springs Thinks So | The Anime Effect Episode #95

    Can Music Inspire Like Anime? hemlocke springs Thinks So | The Anime Effect Episode #95
    Jan 16 2026
    hemlocke springs takes a break from touring and working on her new album “the apple tree under the sea” to share the anime she would recommend to Chappell Roan and Conan Gray, how anime like Solo Leveling inspires her music, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Anyone Else Dissecting the Live-Action ONE PIECE Season 2 Trailer?? | The Anime Effect NEWS

    Anyone Else Dissecting the Live-Action ONE PIECE Season 2 Trailer?? | The Anime Effect NEWS
    Jan 14 2026
    Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President have ZERO chill on this episode as they dissect the live-action ONE PIECE season 2 trailer, discuss everything we know so far about the upcoming Godzilla Minus Zero film, reveal the anime nominated for 2026 Annie Awards, and so much more. THEN, they share their non-anime gateways to anime and YOUR most anticipated anime of 2026. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3 Episodes 1-2 Recap, “Execution / One More Time” Live-Action ONE PIECE Season 2 Trailer Sets Stage for Major Players Godzilla Minus Zero Film's North American Premiere Date Set Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, DAN DA DAN and More Nominated for Annie Awards Fairy Tail Celebrates 20 Years With New Hiro Mashima Illustration Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise Anime Movie to Release in U.S., Canada Theaters on January 19, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • World Champion Amber Glenn Pitches Her DREAM Anime | The Anime Effect #94

    World Champion Amber Glenn Pitches Her DREAM Anime | The Anime Effect #94
    Jan 9 2026
    We’re welcoming our first ever figure skater, Amber Glenn! She’s a world champion, a 2026 Olympic hopeful, and a major anime fan. She’s sharing her favorite titles and pitching her own figure skating anime plot, only on The Anime Effect. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • What Are Your Top 2026 Anime Picks? | The Anime Effect NEWS

    What Are Your Top 2026 Anime Picks? | The Anime Effect NEWS
    Jan 7 2026
    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
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    34 mins