Hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President are having a blast from the past discussing an update from Kingdom Hearts IV, and they’re sharing the latest from the Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus anime, the anime nominees at the 2025 Astra Awards, the latest award The Anime Effect received(!), the return of Death Note: The Musical, the Converse x Naruto Shippuden collab, and more. THEN, we’re recommending “cute boys doing cute things” anime and discussing anime references we love.Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here.To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected].Kingdom Hearts IV Screenshots Offer Fresh Signs of LifeRascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Anime Premieres on July 5Dragon Ball DAIMA, Solo Leveling Season 2 and More Nominated for 2025 Astra AwardsThe Anime Effect was named Best New Podcast at 2025 Digiday Media AwardsDeath Note: The Musical to Hold 10th Anniversary Performance in TokyoConverse x Naruto Shippuden Chuck Taylor All Stars Launch May 22Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices