The Anime Effect

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.

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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.

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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)
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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!

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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.

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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
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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.

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