The Anime Effect

News and views on the anime you love. New episodes every Friday, wherever you get your podcasts.

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This week on THE ANIME EFFECT:

Leon Kennedy HIMSELF @Nik_apostolides is on the podcast to talk about AKIRA, his new role in Ghost in the Shell and what he REALLY thinks about thirsty fan edits. 💦

WATCH: https://t.co/IO2QlCdgfu

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🍥🐸🌸 Who should play Team 7 in the live-action Naruto adaptation?! Tell us your picks and check out our discussion on this week’s episode of The Anime Effect Podcast!

WATCH: https://t.co/lWJSdlxT2W

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This week on THE ANIME EFFECT we’re talking:

🏍️ AKIRA in 4K?!
🪐 Star Wars' new anime
🐱 The Apothecary Diaries coming to the big screen!

WATCH: https://t.co/Oe3EPcswFo

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This week on THE ANIME EFFECT we discuss:

👾 Cyberpunk’s TV return!
🗡️ Kagurabachi coming to Crunchyroll!
🧙 Witch Hat Atelier getting a season two!

WATCH: https://t.co/qiRoJPIz8v

[Takanashi Kiara (HoloEN) @takanashikiara]

oh wait WHAT i didnt realize this is happening like NOW
KFP!!! SHIFT IS NOT OVER YET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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This week on THE ANIME EFFECT:

🐔 VTuber and singer @takanashikiara REVEALS her surprising gateway anime and which character she’d trust to mod her chat. PLUS we fill you in on the anime coming THIS SUMMER on Crunchyroll!😎

WATCH: https://t.co/scmGRIWQGa

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Episode 13 of Witch Chat: The Official Witch Hat Atelier Podcast is now live!

✨WATCH: https://t.co/HqrjtMttYJ

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This week on THE ANIME EFFECT we discuss:

🦸 Marvel Mangaverse’s return
👾 Code Lyoko revival
🍴 Dr. STONE in FORTNITE?!

WATCH: https://t.co/M50cq5I7SV

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Episode 12 of Witch Chat: The Official Witch Hat Atelier Podcast is now live on all platforms!

✨WATCH: https://t.co/HqrjtMttYJ

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What is the ONE anime scene that you will NEVER forget?

We share ours PLUS we’re talking @AnimeExpo announcements. 👀

WATCH The Anime Effect NOW: https://t.co/49wyRZkulA

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Episode 11 of Witch Chat: The Official Witch Hat Atelier Podcast is now live on all platforms!

✨WATCH: https://t.co/HqrjtMttYJ

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Drop a "🔥" to celebrate our recent Silver Honor from @shortyawards!

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This week on THE ANIME EFFECT we're checking out:

🎂 Pokémon’s 30th anniversary releases
🏴‍☠️ One Piece’s effect on Hollywood
🐉 Dragon Ball Z fruit snacks

WATCH: https://t.co/Bny58UApR3

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Episode 10 of Witch Chat: The Official Witch Hat Atelier Podcast is now live on all platforms!

✨WATCH: https://t.co/HqrjtMttYJ

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On THE ANIME EFFECT this week we’re wrapping up #AniMay with a BANG 💥

Check out our break down of the 2026 #AnimeAwards AND we sit down with @BigSean!

WATCH: https://t.co/uNvQUaxsfB

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Episode 9 of the Witch Chat podcast (with special guest
@TunnelVa) is now live on all platforms!

✨WATCH: https://t.co/HqrjtMttYJ

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This week on THE ANIME EFFECT:

🦈 Sharknado is collaborating with anime?!
🦾 Gundam shares 50th anniversary plans
🚚 We take on Truck-kun’s ultimate challenges

WATCH: https://t.co/69fdhqT4GB

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Episode 8 of the Witch Chat podcast (with special guest @hereliesanjali) is now live on all platforms!

✨WATCH: https://t.co/HqrjtMttYJ

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This week’s podcast episode gets UNHINGED as we turn iconic anime recaps into cursed Mad Libs.
PLUS we talk:
🔥 Akira creator’s new studio
🌊 The Credits Roll into the Sea movie
🐉 Goku Day announcements

WATCH: https://t.co/dHcRdEnjto

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Episode 7 of the Witch Chat podcast is now live on all platforms!

✨WATCH: https://t.co/HqrjtMttYJ