03 April 2026
106: Reacting to Anime Awards 2026 Nominations and ALL the News from Anime Japan 2026
The Anime Effect
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This week we’re catching up on all the exciting updates from Anime Japan 2026, like Sentenced to be a Hero AND You and I Are Polar Opposites both getting second seasons, and a new ONE PIECE Heroines trailer and MORE! Plus, we are REACTING to the insanely awesome list of Anime Awards 2026 nominations!
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.
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ANIME JAPAN Roundup
Gachiakuta: The Game Releases Combat Preview Videos for Rudo, Enjin and More
Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast and Crew
Witch Hat Atelier English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast and Crew
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This week we’re catching up on all the exciting updates from Anime Japan 2026, like Sentenced to be a Hero AND You and I Are Polar Opposites both getting second seasons, and a new ONE PIECE Heroines trailer and MORE! Plus, we are REACTING to the insanely awesome list of Anime Awards 2026 nominations!
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! 👉 got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions
ANIME JAPAN Roundup
Gachiakuta: The Game Releases Combat Preview Videos for Rudo, Enjin and More
Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast and Crew
Witch Hat Atelier English Dub Reveals Same-Day Release, Cast and Crew
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