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Jamaal Williams–who is possibly the biggest anime fan in the NFL–joins Nick and LeAlec to share why he reps anime so hard, the anime that’s inspiring him, and who he would draft on his all-anime football dream team. First, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah gush over the new JUJUTSU KAISEN and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure merch, the return of the Black Butler English dub and The Quintessential Quintuplets, and they answer your burning anime questions.

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Black Butler -Public School Arc- English Dub Reveals Cast and Crew, Release Date

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Anime Collabs with REEBOK for Stardust Crusaders-Inspired Sneakers

Loungefly Announces JUJUTSU KAISEN Backpack and Crossbody Bag Accessories

The Quintessential Quintuplets Anime Continues With Honeymoon Arc

Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact Fighting Game Shows Off 2D Action in 1st Trailer

MAN WITH A MISSION Announces North America 2024 Tour Powered by Crunchyroll
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David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer, Blade Runner 2049, Late Night with the Devil) joins Leah and LeAlec to dish on his favorite anime and how the genre impacts his work. First, Leah and LeAlec talk about the new Frieren: Beyond Journey's End escape room, the brand new Look Back trailer, the latest Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki accomplishments, and more.

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Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back Anime Film Releases First Trailer

Classic Beat 'Em Up Golden Axe Gets 10-Episode Animated Series at Comedy Central

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Anime Inspires Magical Escape Room Experience

Latest One Piece English Dub Batch Hits Crunchyroll on Luffy's Birthday, Includes Gear Five Debut

Hayao Miyazaki Makes TIME's Annual List of Most Influential People

Cannes Film Festival Awards Studio Ghibli with Honorary Palme d'or

Giant Squids, Minimalism and Miyazaki: Building the Bigger Picture with Joe Hisaishi
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Nick, LeAlec and Leah are reacting to JUJUTSU KAISEN setting a Guinness World Record previously held by Attack on Titan, the Gundam 45th anniversary, and a new clothing capsule for SPY x FAMILY by streetwear brand BAIT. 

Then, we’re diving into the isekai genre, including how it started and what anime are showcasing it best!

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Guinness World Records Names JUJUTSU KAISEN Most Popular Anime

Live-Action One-Punch Man Film Taps Dan Harmon, Heather Anne Campbell to Rewrite Script

Keanu Reeves to Voice Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie

Gundam Anime Shares Big Plans for 45th Anniversary, Celebratory Art

BAIT Brand Drops SPY x FAMILY Clothing Line
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CinemaCon revealed the upcoming Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-, and more anime films, so Nick, LeAlec, and Leah are revealing everything we know about them so far. PLUS, with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc arriving this spring, hosts debate which Hashira reigns supreme. Finally, we’re digging deeper into our mailbag to answer even more of your burning anime questions.

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Kimi ni Todoke Season 3 Anime Unveils 1st Trailer, New Visual, August 2024 Premiere

Lycoris Recoil’s Chisato and Takina Sit Under Sakura Trees in New Spring Anime Visual

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
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Author and entertainment writer Kelly Knox joins Nick and LeAlec to talk about her new book Star Wars: Dad Jokes and what makes anime cozy. First, everyone reveals if they have their tickets for SPY x FAMILY CODE: White, if they think Webster’s definitions of “isekai,” “fan service,” and other anime terms are accurate, and whether they’ll be watching Kaiju No. 8, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3, or My Hero Academia season 7 this spring.

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SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Movie Tickets Now on Sale

Solo Leveling Season 2 Officially Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll

The Oxford English Dictionary Adds 'Isekai', 'Fan Service' and 'Tokusatsu', More Japanese Words

Crunchyroll to Stream Kaiju No. 8 Anime Alongside Japanese Broadcast Starting April 13

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Streams on Crunchyroll Starting March 30
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DJ, vocalist, and of course anime fan Yaeji joins The Anime Effect to talk about how anime impacts her music, her experience behind-the-scenes at the 2024 Anime Awards, and how she’s celebrating the one-year anniversary of her debut album With a Hammer. First, Nick, LeAlec, and Leah discuss the updates on Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura, Blue Exorcist, Blue Box, and more that came out of AnimeJapan 2024, as well as their anticipation of DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO.

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AnimeJapan News

Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura Anime Sets Showdown of the Century for June

Blue Exorcist TV Anime Continues with New Season in October 2024

BEASTARS Final Season Anime Brings Legoshi’s Journey to an End in New Teaser TrailerBlue Box Anime Announces More Cast and Staff

DAN DA DAN Anime Crosses Over with Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire for Hauntingly Cool Collab Poster

Gundam SEED FREEDOM Film Shares Stunning Collab Visual with Dune: Part Two

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Reveals Gameplay Showcase, 11 New Characters
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