Naruto vs One Piece: Which Anime Universe Wins in a Fight?! | NEWS

The Anime Effect has a LOT to say after SDCC 2025! We’re breaking down Demon Slayer’s record-breaking opening weekend in Japan, Crunchyroll’s Anime NYC schedule, the titles coming to theaters for Anime Nights this fall, and more. PLUS, the hosts stand their ground & debate whether the Naruto or One Piece universe would win in a fight!

Japan Box Office: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Opens at No.1 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Collabs with Los Angeles Dodgers on August 15 Game

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Releases New Visual Featuring Tanjiro and Giyu Versus Akaza

Solo Leveling Season 2, HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle and More Anime Recognized at 2025 Collision Awards

Crunchyroll Heads to Anime NYC with Special Panels, Screenings and More

Crunchyroll Anime Nights Movie Program Launches in the U.S. with Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, OVERLORD Screenings

Mamoru Hosoda's The Boy and the Beast Re-Releases in U.S. Theaters in August

EXCLUSIVE: Oldboy Manga Deluxe Edition Debuts in January 2026

Junji Ito Enters Eisner Awards Hall of Fame

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