The Anime Effect
Sure, you like anime. But do you KNOW what's happening in the anime world? Go beyond your current watchlist and discover all there is to enjoy with your friends at Crunchyroll. Each week, we’ll dig into the latest anime ...
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- Michelle Rojas1 ep
- Veronica Taylor1 ep
- Gabby Williams1 ep
Also: Big Sean, Takanashi Kiara, Kenny Omega, Iman Vellani, Bryan Lee O’Malley, Kyle Higgins, Carmen Klomparens, Nick Apostolides
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- 🇺🇸United States · Animation & MangaHOME#32.0M to 10M
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Animation & Manga#2198K to 1.0M
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Animation & Manga#490K to 475K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Animation & Manga#368K to 362K
- 🇳🇿New Zealand · Animation & Manga#126K to 138K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
2.4M to 13M🎙 ~2x weekly·225 episodes·Last published 4d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
4.9M to 26M🇺🇸80%🇬🇧8%🇧🇷4%+4 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
2.7M to 14M
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/26 |  Can You Survive the World's Worst Tournament Arc? | 132 | The Anime Effect is live from NYCC as Tom Cruise enters his anime era. Plus, we dive into The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All, The Boxer anime, Dr. STONE TERRAFORMING, and build the world’s worst tournament arc because we can.Would you survive our unhinged tournament arc? Send us your anime questions, hot takes, and recommendations: https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestionsThe Anime Effect is Crunchyroll’s weekly anime podcast hosted by Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. Each week, the crew dives into the biggest anime news, interviews creators and guests, shares recommendations, debates fandom hot topics, and answers listeners' questions.HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah PresidentSHOWRUNNER: Megan PetersV/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael ColonMARKETING PRODUCER: Carla SolorzanoFrom The Anime Effect podcast to video essays, interviews, and deep dives on your favorite anime, Crunchyroll Presents takes you closer to the world of anime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 42m 36s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 |  We Try Creating a NEW Hit Anime in 60 Seconds | 131 | Vote for us! https://got.cr/TAE-Shorty-26 This week, The Anime Effect moves into its new studio while the Fall anime season kicks our watchlists into high gear. PLUS, we break down an $8.4 million Pikachu sale, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus coming to Crunchyroll, and “Pitch, Please!,” a cursed game where anime prompts get way out of hand. This week on The Anime Effect: ⭐ Toshio Furukawa on Piccolo's legacy ⭐ Fall 2026 anime premieres ⭐ A $8.4M Pokémon card ⭐ Dragon Ball Super: Beerus on Crunchyroll Are you already watching the Fall 2026 season? Send us your anime questions, hot takes, and recommendations: [https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions] The Anime Effect is Crunchyroll’s weekly anime podcast hosted by Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. Each week, the crew dives into the biggest anime news, interviews creators and guests, shares recommendations, debates fandom hot topics, and answers listeners' questions. HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano From The Anime Effect podcast to video essays, interviews, and deep dives on your favorite anime, Crunchyroll Presents takes you closer to the world of anime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 38m 35s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 |  Behind the Voices of You and I Are Polar Opposites with The Anime Effect | NEWS | You and I Are Polar Opposites: actors Sayumi Suzushiro and Shogo Sakata join The Anime Effect in this Anime Expo special to talk about awkward young love and why opposites really do attract. PLUS, we pitch perfect dates and reveal the tiny moments that make the pair’s rom-com hit so hard. Do you get why opposites attract now? Send us your anime questions, hot takes, and recommendations: https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 21m 56s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 |  Obsession's Megan Lawless Is Ready for Her Anime Era | 130 | LEGO Dragon Ball is officially happening! The Anime Effect breaks down Goku’s first brick kit featuring Shenron! PLUS, actress Megan Lawless joins the show to talk about Obsession, Demon Slayer, and how anime is inspiring her new era. We also break down the latest anime news, including Naruto’s big anime teaser and Japan’s massive Pokémon x Starbucks collab. This week on The Anime Effect: ⭐ LEGO Dragon Ball, Shenron & Goku ⭐ Megan Lawless joins the show ⭐ The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 ⭐ Pokémon x Starbucks Japan Which anime needs a LEGO treatment ASAP? Send us your anime questions, hot takes, and recommendations: https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions](https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions The Anime Effect is Crunchyroll’s weekly anime podcast hosted by Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. Each week, the crew dives into the biggest anime news, interviews creators and guests, shares recommendations, debates fandom hot topics, and answers listeners' questions. HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano From The Anime Effect podcast to video essays, interviews, and deep dives on your favorite anime, Crunchyroll Presents takes you closer to the world of anime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 56m 56s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 |  Our Worst Anime Takes Aged TERRIBLY, We Admit It | 129 | Crunchyroll’s Fall 2026 anime lineup is officially here! We’re breaking down the biggest new and returning anime of the season, including Black Clover Season 2, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, Aoashi Season 2, Magic Knight Rayearth, Firefly Wedding, Overgeared, PSYREN, and more.Plus, Michael B. Jordan reveals his anime ambitions, and The Anime Effect launches its Anime Apology Tour by revisiting the AWFUL takes we once defended with our lives.This week on The Anime Effect:⭐ Crunchyroll’s Fall 2026 anime lineup⭐ Michael B. Jordan’s anime ambitions⭐ Confessing our worst anime takesWhat anime take of yours aged the worst? Send us your anime questions, hot takes, and recommendations: https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestionsThe Anime Effect is Crunchyroll’s weekly anime podcast hosted by Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. Each week, the crew dives into the biggest anime news, interviews creators and guests, shares recommendations, debates fandom hot topics, and answers listeners' questions.HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah PresidentSHOWRUNNER: Megan PetersV/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael ColonMARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 50m 38s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 |  Spider-Man's Jacob Batalon Has Better Anime Taste Than You | 128 | Jacob Batalon joins The Anime Effect this week to talk Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Solo Leveling, Naruto, isekai dreams, and the pop culture that prepared him to play Ned Leeds in the MCU.Plus! We break down the wild idea that Pokémon cards will one day become currency, the new Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, and more!This week on The Anime Effect:⭐ Jacob Batalon joins the show⭐ We redeem our favorite anime villains⭐ Pokémon cards as currency??⭐ The Legend of Zelda remake reactionsWhich anime do you consider required viewing? Send us your anime questions, hot takes, and recommendations: https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestionsThe Anime Effect is Crunchyroll’s weekly anime podcast hosted by Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. Each week, the crew dives into the biggest anime news, interviews creators and guests, shares recommendations, debates fandom hot topics, and answers listeners' questions.HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah PresidentSHOWRUNNER: Megan PetersV/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael ColonMARKETING PRODUCER: Carla SolorzanoFrom The Anime Effect podcast to video essays, interviews, and deep dives on your favorite anime, Crunchyroll Presents takes you closer to the world of anime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 44m 31s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | animewrestling+4 | Kenny Omega | Yu-Gi-Oh! CrocsCrunchyroll+7 | — | Kenny Omegaanime+6 | — | 1h 13m 08s | ||
| 9/4/26 | animecomics+4 | Iman Vellani | CrunchyrollMs. Marvel+8 | — | Iman VellaniMs. Marvel+6 | — | 53m 50s | ||
| 8/28/26 | anime rootsmanga+4 | Bryan Lee O’Malley | CrunchyrollSCIENCE SARU+8 | — | Scott Pilgrimanime+6 | — | 1h 01m 03s | ||
| 8/21/26 | Kingdom Hearts animeanime adaptations+4 | — | Kingdom HeartsKrispy Kreme’s Pokémon donuts+6 | — | Kingdom Heartsanime+6 | — | 48m 39s | ||
| 8/14/26 | anime influence on superheroesAmerican comic book industry+4 | Kyle Higgins | Genshin ImpactHello Kitty+9 | — | animesuperheroes+7 | — | 59m 59s | ||
| 8/7/26 | Hatsune MikuMagic: The Gathering+5 | Carmen Klomparens | Hatsune MikuMagic: The Gathering+4 | — | Hatsune MikuMagic: The Gathering+5 | — | 1h 09m 55s | ||
| 7/31/26 | animemanga+5 | — | CrunchyrollSpider-Man+3 | — | Spider-ManGundam+6 | — | 47m 44s | ||
| 7/24/26 | animeResident Evil+4 | Nick Apostolides | Ghost in the ShellResident Evil+1 | — | animeResident Evil+5 | — | 1h 07m 51s | ||
| 7/17/26 | live-action animeHollywood casting+3 | — | CrunchyrollStudio Ghibli+5 | — | NarutoMy Hero Academia+5 | — | 41m 40s | ||
| 7/10/26 | anime conventionsAKIRA+3 | — | AKIRAThe Apothecary Diaries+2 | — | animeAKIRA+5 | — | 36m 51s | ||
| 7/3/26 | Anime IQCyberpunk Edgerunners+4 | — | CrunchyrollCyberpunk Edgerunners+2 | — | animeIQ+5 | — | 43m 20s | ||
| 6/26/26 | VTuberanime recommendations+3 | Takanashi Kiara | Naruto Trading Card GameHololive+3 | — | Takanashi KiaraHololive+7 | — | 1h 03m 07s | ||
| 6/19/26 | anime newsmanga+3 | — | CrunchyrollBlack Clover+3 | Fortnite | animemanga+5 | — | 48m 34s | ||
| 6/12/26 | animegaming+3 | — | Persona 6Crunchyroll+1 | — | animeAnime Expo+3 | — | 54m 16s | ||
| 6/5/26 | anime newsPokémon+5 | — | CrunchyrollDelicious in Dungeon+3 | — | PokémonDorohedoro+5 | — | 39m 26s | ||
| 5/29/26 | Anime AwardsBig Sean+4 | Big Sean | CrunchyrollCrunchyroll News | — | Anime AwardsBig Sean+5 | — | 1h 11m 10s | ||
| 5/23/26 | isekai animeGundam news+3 | — | CrunchyrollPrincess Mononoke+2 | — | isekaiGundam+3 | — | 47m 11s | ||
| 5/15/26 | anime newsGoku Day+3 | — | CrunchyrollAkira+2 | — | animeGoku Day+5 | — | 51m 18s | ||
| 5/8/26 | anime headlinesanime remakes+3 | — | Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACKBlack Clover | — | animeremake+4 | — | 54m 49s | ||
| 5/1/26 | anime newsEvangelion+5 | — | CrunchyrollEvangelion+1 | — | anime newsEvangelion+5 | — | 56m 27s | ||
| 4/24/26 | anime newsGundam adaptation+3 | — | CrunchyrollGundam+1 | — | GundamMy Hero Academia+3 | — | 51m 31s | ||
| 4/17/26 | anime newsONE PIECE+4 | — | The WeekndAnime Awards 2026+2 | — | anime newsONE PIECE+4 | — | 51m 26s | ||
| 4/10/26 | anime newsAnime Awards+4 | — | CrunchyrollMy Hero Academia+2 | — | Anime Awards 2026My Hero Academia+3 | — | 45m 08s | ||
| 4/3/26 | Anime AwardsAnime Japan+3 | — | CrunchyrollSentenced to be a Hero+5 | — | Anime Awards 2026Anime Japan 2026+3 | — | 41m 17s | ||
| 3/27/26 | anime lineupChainsaw Man finale+3 | Michelle Rojas | CrunchyrollChainsaw Man+1 | — | animeChainsaw Man+3 | — | 1h 05m 44s | ||
| 3/21/26 | live-action adaptationsanime news+3 | — | CrunchyrollSamurai Champloo+1 | — | Samurai ChamplooSekiro+3 | — | 57m 13s | ||
| 3/13/26 | voice actingPokemon+3 | Veronica Taylor | PokemonCrunchyroll | — | Veronica TaylorAsh Ketchum+4 | — | 44m 27s | ||
| 3/12/26 | anime newsCrunchyroll updates+5 | — | CrunchyrollEvangelion+3 | — | animeCrunchyroll+5 | — | 43m 11s | ||
| 3/6/26 | animetattoos+3 | Gabby Williams | CrunchyrollSeattle Storm+1 | — | animetattoos+5 | — | 31m 29s | ||
| 3/5/26 | anime newsPokemon+5 | — | PokémonONE PIECE+6 | — | PokemonONE PIECE+7 | — | 30m 39s | ||
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Chart history for The Anime Effect
Peaked at #1 in New Zealand, top 10 in 7 of 37 tracked markets, currently #1 in New Zealand.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| United States | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Australia | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Denmark | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Brazil | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| TH | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| NG | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| PT | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| Canada | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| BE | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Sweden | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| Germany | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| CO | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| India | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| CL | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| Spain | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| TR | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| SA | — | #28 | #28 | — |
Chart Positions
37 placements across 33 markets.
Chart Positions
37 placements across 33 markets.