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Estimated from 31 chart positions in 31 markets.
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- 🇺🇸US · Animation & Manga#6300K to 1M
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726K to 2.3M🎙 Daily cadence·205 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
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2.4M to 7.5M🇺🇸13%🇦🇺13%🇨🇦13%+28 more - Active Followers
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968K to 3.0M
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Black Clover Bombshells, Marvel Manga Returns and Dr. STONE in Fortnite?! | 117
Jun 19, 2026
48m 34s
These Are the Anime Scenes We Will Never Forget (We Tried) | 116
Jun 12, 2026
54m 16s
Pokémon Mania, Dorohedoro Lives & One Piece Conquers Hollywood | NEWS
Jun 5, 2026
39m 26s
Big Sean Talks Dragon Ball, His Best Bars, and the Anime That Made Him a Rapper | 114
May 29, 2026
1h 11m 10s
Could YOU Survive These Deadly Isekai Worlds? Plus Big Gundam News | 113
May 23, 2026
47m 11s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/19/26 |  Black Clover Bombshells, Marvel Manga Returns and Dr. STONE in Fortnite?! | 117 | It's another big week for anime news, y'all! We're breaking down the headlines this week including news on Marvel’s Mangaverse returning, Dr. STONE coming to Fortnite and a Code Lyoko revival! PLUS, we hear about the anime moments living rent-free in your minds in Fan Service. 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 34s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 |  These Are the Anime Scenes We Will Never Forget (We Tried) | 116✨ | animegaming+3 | — | Persona 6Crunchyroll+1 | — | animeAnime Expo+3 | — | 54m 16s | |
| 6/5/26 |  Pokémon Mania, Dorohedoro Lives & One Piece Conquers Hollywood | NEWS✨ | anime newsPokémon+5 | — | CrunchyrollDelicious in Dungeon+3 | — | PokémonDorohedoro+5 | — | 39m 26s | |
| 5/29/26 |  Big Sean Talks Dragon Ball, His Best Bars, and the Anime That Made Him a Rapper | 114✨ | Anime AwardsBig Sean+4 | Big Sean | CrunchyrollCrunchyroll News | — | Anime AwardsBig Sean+5 | — | 1h 11m 10s | |
| 5/23/26 |  Could YOU Survive These Deadly Isekai Worlds? Plus Big Gundam News | 113✨ | isekai animeGundam news+3 | — | CrunchyrollPrincess Mononoke+2 | — | isekaiGundam+3 | — | 47m 11s | |
| 5/15/26 |  Goku Day Goes Wild & We Curse Naruto in Our Most Unhinged Game Ever | 112✨ | anime newsGoku Day+3 | — | CrunchyrollAkira+2 | — | animeGoku Day+5 | — | 51m 18s | |
| 5/8/26 |  Attack on Titan Returns, Black Clover Ends & Our Anime Remake Debate Starts | 111✨ | anime headlinesanime remakes+3 | — | Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACKBlack Clover | — | animeremake+4 | — | 54m 49s | |
| 5/1/26 |  We Take Evangelion to ANIME COURT to Kickstart Ani-May | 110✨ | anime newsEvangelion+5 | — | CrunchyrollEvangelion+1 | — | anime newsEvangelion+5 | — | 56m 27s | |
| 4/24/26 |  Gundam Goes Big & Our 2026 Anime Rankings Go Rogue | 109✨ | anime newsGundam adaptation+3 | — | CrunchyrollGundam+1 | — | GundamMy Hero Academia+3 | — | 51m 31s | |
| 4/17/26 |  Popeyes Meets ONE PIECE & the Beach Episode Debate Nobody Saw Coming | 108✨ | anime newsONE PIECE+4 | — | The WeekndAnime Awards 2026+2 | — | anime newsONE PIECE+4 | — | 51m 26s | |
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| 4/10/26 |  Can YOU Name These Shonen Anime? Plus, Anime Awards 2026 Is Loaded | 107✨ | anime newsAnime Awards+4 | — | CrunchyrollMy Hero Academia+2 | — | Anime Awards 2026My Hero Academia+3 | — | 45m 08s | |
| 4/3/26 |  Anime Awards 2026 Nominees Make Us Spiral & AnimeJapan Delivers | 106✨ | Anime AwardsAnime Japan+3 | — | CrunchyrollSentenced to be a Hero+5 | — | Anime Awards 2026Anime Japan 2026+3 | — | 41m 17s | |
| 3/27/26 |  105: Spring 2026 Anime Lineup, Chainsaw Man Manga Finale, and Blind Ranking Anime Plot Twists✨ | anime lineupChainsaw Man finale+3 | Michelle Rojas | CrunchyrollChainsaw Man+1 | — | animeChainsaw Man+3 | — | 1h 05m 44s | |
| 3/27/26 | Our ULTIMATE Spring 2026 Anime Guide w/ Solo Leveling's Michelle Rojas | 105 | Listen! We’re exploring all of the new and returning anime titles coming Spring 2026, we BLIND RANK anime plot twists, and we preview Union Arena's latest release with Solo Leveling star Michelle Rojas! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 05m 44s | ||||||
| 3/21/26 |  104: A Live-Action Samurai Champloo?! + NEW Sekiro Anime Trailer Reactions✨ | live-action adaptationsanime news+3 | — | CrunchyrollSamurai Champloo+1 | — | Samurai ChamplooSekiro+3 | — | 57m 13s | |
| 3/21/26 | Samurai Champloo Goes Live-Action & We Expose Our Anime Watchlists | 104 | You heard that right! A live-action Samurai Champloo adaptation is in the works, our fave anime artists are planning festival appearances and MORE! Plus, we're sharing our anime watchlists before hearing from you all in Fan Service. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 57m 13s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 |  103: Ash Ketchum’s English VA Advice to Aspiring Voice Actors (ft. Veronica Taylor)✨ | voice actingPokemon+3 | Veronica Taylor | PokemonCrunchyroll | — | Veronica TaylorAsh Ketchum+4 | — | 44m 27s | |
| 3/13/26 | Pokémon’s Veronica Taylor On Becoming Ash Ketchum & Finding Your Voice | 103 | The ICONIC Veronica Taylor, the OG voice of Ash Ketchum from Pokémon, joins us to share the impact anime has had on her life, her advice for aspiring voice actors, and stories not even diehard fans have heard before. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 44m 27s | ||||||
| 3/12/26 |  Maybe Yoshi is From New York?! | The Anime Effect NEWS✨ | anime newsCrunchyroll updates+5 | — | CrunchyrollEvangelion+3 | — | animeCrunchyroll+5 | — | 43m 11s | |
| 3/12/26 | Evangelion Gets a New Anime, SAO Returns & Crunchyroll Manga Levels Up | NEWS | The Anime Effect weathers a news hurricane as it sorts headlines like a new Crunchyroll Manga drop, the debut of a new Evangelion anime, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- updates, a brand-new Sword Art Online game, and more! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 43m 11s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 | 102: The ULTIMATE Anime Tattoo Tour (ft. WNBA Star Gabby Williams)✨ | animetattoos+3 | Gabby Williams | CrunchyrollSeattle Storm+1 | — | animetattoos+5 | — | 31m 29s | |
| 3/6/26 |  WNBA Star Gabby Williams Takes Over the Show With Her Anime Dream Team | 102 | Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams takes a break from the WNBA court to gab about her gateway anime, what she’s watching now, and how she fell in love with anime. Plus, she builds her ultimate ANIME DREAM TEAM with our help. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 31m 29s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 |  Who Is Your Pokemon Winds and Waves Starter?! | The Anime Effect NEWS✨ | anime newsPokemon+5 | — | PokémonONE PIECE+6 | — | PokemonONE PIECE+7 | — | 30m 39s | |
| 3/5/26 | Pokémon's New Starters Go Live PLUS Big One Piece Milestones & Chainsaw Man Merch | NEWS | The Anime Effect dives into the anime news this week, including the new Pokémon starters, a ONE PIECE milestone, and a quiet Reze Arc merch drop. PLUS, we dissect the new Gundam x Apex Legends collaboration, the new Rilakkuma anime, and the latest My Hero Anime concert tour. Pokémon Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Generation 10 Reveal ONE PIECE Manga Surpasses 600 Million Copies in Print Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc x a statement of Apparel Line Launches Rilakumma Short Form TV Anime Premieres on April 4 Apex Legends Gundam Event Includes Wildcard Takeover, Limited Edition Gunpla and More My Hero Academia in Concert European Tour Kicks Off This September 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 30m 39s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 | Hannah Bahng's Anime Hear-Me-Out-Cake Sounds Totally Delicious | 101 | Hannah Bahng joins The Anime Effect to reveal her favorite anime, OTP ships, and explains why everyone should be way more cringe. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 30m 39s | ||||||
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