The Anime Effect

Mori Calliope RETURNS to Talk Gachiakuta Before the Season Finale | The Anime Effect Episode #92

Mori Calliope, your favorite deadbeat dad and the vocalist behind the Gachiakuta Cour 2 opening theme “LET’S JUST CRASH” is BACK on The Anime Effect to reveal why she loves Rudo, Amo and the world of Gachiakuta and how she would react to a few wild in-world scenarios. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here [https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/campaign/crunchyroll-the-anime-effect/]. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Is Headed to the Golden Globes! | The Anime Effect NEWS

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Alex Lebl and Haley Whisennand are of course geeking out over Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s Golden Globes nomination! They also had to discuss the new series from the Code Geass franchise, the latest about TRIGUN STARGAZE, the Dallas Mavericks’s Solo Leveling anime night, and who their anime crush of 2025 is! PLUS, hosts recommend the must-see anime of the 90’s in Fan Service. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here [https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/campaign/crunchyroll-the-anime-effect/]. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Earns Golden Globe Nomination [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/12/8/demon-slayer-infinity-castle-golden-globe-nomination] Code Geass: Hoshi Oi no Aspal Anime Announced [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/12/7/code-geass-hoshi-oi-no-aspal-anime-announced] TRIGUN STARGAZE Anime Reveals January 10, 2026 Premiere, Theme Songs in New Trailer [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/12/6/trigun-stargaze-anime-january-10-2026-release-date-theme-songs-trailer] VOTE: Who Is Your Anime Crush of 2025? [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/quizzes/2025/12/1/vote-anime-crush-poll-2025] Dallas Mavericks to Host Solo Leveling Anime Night with Themed Jerseys [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2025/12/5/dallas-mavericks-crunchyroll-solo-leveling-anime-night] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

SPYAIR and yama Break Down Their Iconic Anime Music | The Anime Effect #91

The members of SPYAIR and yama talk with hosts Nicholas Friedman and LeAlec Murray about their most iconic anime songs. PLUS yama reveals they love Hamtaro?! Don’t miss this double interview and the exclusive Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Complete Blu-ray box set unboxing. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here [https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/campaign/crunchyroll-the-anime-effect/]. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Could You Survive a Cyberpunk Dystopia Longer Than Nick? | The Anime Effect NEWS

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are back from their holiday break and in rare form as they discuss the new Godzilla and Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim anime adaptations, the latest on Fire Force season 3 and Saga of Tanya the Evil season 2, plus the surprise awaiting you at Crunchyroll Anime Nights and the exciting Assassin’s Creed Shadows x Attack on Titan collab. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here [https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/campaign/crunchyroll-the-anime-effect/]. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Orange, Igloo Studio Produce New Godzilla Anime Series [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/11/29/new-godzilla-anime-series-announced-concept-art-studio-orange] Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim Anime Adaptation Announced [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/11/27/reincarnated-in-a-mafia-dating-sim-anime-adaptation-announced] Fire Force Season 3 Anime Previews Cour 2 Opening Song in New Trailer [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/11/30/fire-force-season-3-cour-2-anime-trailer-theme-songs-additional-cast] Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 Anime Reveals 2026 Broadcast in Teaser Trailer [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/11/28/saga-of-tanya-the-evil-season-2-anime-2026-release-date-teaser-trailer-visual-cast-staff] Crunchyroll Anime Nights Sneak Peek Tickets Now on Sale [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2025/12/1/crunchyroll-anime-nights-december-sneak-peek-tickets-now-on-sale] Assassin’s Creed Shadows Attack on Titan Collab Launches for Limited Time [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/11/25/assassins-creed-shadows-attack-on-titan-collab] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Critical Role Anime Plays in Matthew Mercer’s Life | [Re-release]

Matthew Mercer of Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina, Attack on Titan, and so much more is revealing behind-the-scenes moments from his most iconic anime English dub roles, disclosing his best DM (Dungeon Master) tips, and sorting a few of the characters he’s played into DND (Dungeons & Dragons) classes. Have a question for The Anime Effect? ⁠Ask it here.⁠ [https://forms.sonymusicfans.com/campaign/crunchyroll-the-anime-effect/] To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]