Kingdom Hearts Throwbacks, Death Note’s Return & Cute Anime Boy Recs | NEWS episode artwork

EPISODE · May 21, 2025 · 40 MIN

Kingdom Hearts Throwbacks, Death Note’s Return & Cute Anime Boy Recs | NEWS

from The Anime Effect · host Crunchyroll

The Anime Effect enjoys a blast from the past, discussing an update from Kingdom Hearts IV! Then, they share the latest from the Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, the return of Death Note: The Musical, a special Converse x Naruto Shippuden collab, and more. Plus, we’re recommending “cute boys doing cute things” anime because obviously. Kingdom Hearts IV Screenshots Offer Fresh Signs of Life Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Anime Premieres on July 5 Dragon Ball DAIMA, Solo Leveling Season 2 and More Nominated for 2025 Astra Awards The Anime Effect was named Best New Podcast at 2025 Digiday Media Awards Death Note: The Musical to Hold 10th Anniversary Performance in Tokyo Converse x Naruto Shippuden Chuck Taylor All Stars Launch May 22 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Anime Effect enjoys a blast from the past, discussing an update from Kingdom Hearts IV! Then, they share the latest from the Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, the return of Death Note: The Musical, a special Converse x Naruto Shippuden collab, and more. Plus, we’re recommending “cute boys doing cute things” anime because obviously. Kingdom Hearts IV Screenshots Offer Fresh Signs of Life Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Anime Premieres on July 5 Dragon Ball DAIMA, Solo Leveling Season 2 and More Nominated for 2025 Astra Awards The Anime Effect was named Best New Podcast at 2025 Digiday Media Awards Death Note: The Musical to Hold 10th Anniversary Performance in Tokyo Converse x Naruto Shippuden Chuck Taylor All Stars Launch May 22 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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