This week on The Anime Effect: LeAlec, Leah and Nick are joined by Critical Role star Matthew Mercer, who shares how auditioning for Levi Ackerman almost got him in trouble with his neighbors, what RPG classes the characters he's voiced would be best suited for, and more! In our audio-exclusive episode, we fill you in on the latest news in the anime world, including Umamusume: Pretty Derby game getting an English release, a new 7-11 x GUNDAM collab, plus other headlines! Then we recommend our favorite anime that keeps us rolling on the floor laughing. Episode 63 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. ET. Listen or Watch on: News Featured in Episode 62 – Audio Only Crunchyroll News Puzzles Mamoru Hosoda's New Film Scarlet Reveals Teaser Trailer, Visual, Announces November 21 Release Date Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train 4K Re-Release Tickets Now on Sale Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Sneak Peek Attached to Mugen Train Re-Release Link Click Season 3 to Premiere in 2026 The Quintessential Quintuplets Dungeon RPG Revealed for Consoles Umamusume: Pretty Derby Game Sets English Launch Date on Mobile, PC Haikyu!! Team Cardigans Come to Life in New Steady Hands Collection 7-Eleven Japan Now Has Its Own Gundam Model Kit Episode 63 Mailbag Questions Delivered by Derek Ben via the question form Why or how do some manga get their own anime show?? Is it dependent on sales?? Episode 63 Recommendations Haley: Kakushigoto I’m the Villainess so I’m Taming the Final Boss LeAlec: No Longer Allowed in Another World Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Nick: KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world! The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious Kamisama Kiss From the listeners: Tsukigakirei Alice in Borderland A Sign Of Affection Hosts & Special Guests in This Week's Episode Matthew Mercer , Actor LeAlec Murray , Host Nicholas Friedman , Host Leah President , Host Haley Whisennand , Guest host Stay updated on The Anime Effect Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on Crunchyroll Watch on YouTube
