The Anime Effect

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]

Host Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Haley Whisennand are sharing the latest anime headlines and recommending their favorite comedy anime (do you agree with their picks?). Listen now to find out the latest on new anime film Scarlet, the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train 4K re-release, Link Click season 3, The Quintessential Princesses: Fantasy, the Abyss and the Magic Academy, the Umamusume: Pretty Derby game, new Haikyu!! and Gundam merch, and more. 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. Crunchyroll News Puzzles [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/quizzes/2025/5/5/anime-crosswords-puzzles-vol-1] Mamoru Hosoda's New Film Scarlet Reveals Teaser Trailer, Visual, Announces November 21 Release Date [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/4/29/mamoru-hosoda-new-film-scarlet--teaser-trailer-visual-november-21-release-date] Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train 4K Re-Release Tickets Now on Sale [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2025/4/30/demon-slayer-mugen-train-movie-4k-re-release-tickets-now-on-sale] Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Sneak Peek Attached to Mugen Train Re-Release [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/5/4/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-infinity-castle-first-movie-sneak-peek-announced-mugen-train-anime-film] Link Click Season 3 to Premiere in 2026 [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/4/30/link-click-season-3-to-premiere-in-2026] The Quintessential Quintuplets Dungeon RPG Revealed for Consoles [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/5/5/the-quintessential-quintuplets-dungeon-rpg-revealed-for-consoles] Umamusume: Pretty Derby Game Sets English Launch Date on Mobile, PC [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/4/27/umamusume-pretty-derby-mobile-game-english-launch-date] Haikyu!! Team Cardigans Come to Life in New Steady Hands Collection [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/5/4/haikyu-team-cardigans-steady-hands-collection] 7-Eleven Japan Now Has Its Own Gundam Model Kit [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/5/5/7-11-japan-gundam-model-kit] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

WNBA All-Star Diamond DeShields is on The Anime Effect to share how anime helped her heal after a spinal surgery almost permanently immobilized her, and she drafts her own anime basketball team and translates WNBA headlines into anime terms. You do not want to miss it! 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]

Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President are discussing all the anime and manga news this week, like DAN DA DAN’s news season 2 trailer featuring the new villain EVIL EYE, Look Back’s recent award recognition, the upcoming Neon Genesis Evangelion Concert, and manga collabs from Converse and UNIQLO, featuring Doraemon and Nana. THEN, we’re recommending our favorite anime that only needed one season and sharing your recent responses in the Mailbag. 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. DAN DA DAN Season 2 Anime Debuts New Trailer [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/4/26/dandadan-season-2-anime-debuts-new-trailer] Look Back Anime Film Wins Best Animation Award at Japan Movie Critics Awards [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/4/24/look-back-anime-film-best-animation-award-34th-japan-movie-critics-awards] Neon Genesis Evangelion Concert Featuring Yoko Takahashi Heads to North America [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/4/28/neon-genesis-evangelion-concert-yoko-takahashi-north-america] Giant Evangelion Statue Unveiled in Real-Life Village-3 [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/4/24/evangelion-unit-01-real-life-statue-hamamatsu-city-hall] Doraemon and Converse Team up for Trio of Anniversary Sneakers [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/4/22/doraemon-converse-anniversary-sneakers] Ai Yazawa x UNIQLO T-Shirt Collab Features Fresh New Nana Manga Art  [https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/4/28/ai-yazawa-x-uniqlo-t-shirt-collab-features-fresh-new-nana-art] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The world's most resilient VTuber Matara Kan joins hosts LeAlec Murray, Leah President, and Haley Whisennand to discuss how they define anime fandom and their journeys from being hardcore to casual anime fans and what it means to re-embrace anime today. Vote for us in the Shorty Awards! [http://shortyawards.com/17th/the-anime-effect] 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]