Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect

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Episodes

Anime Showdown: Lena Lemon vs. Khleo Thomas | The Anime Effect Episode #99

02/13/2026 00:41:37What Anime Character Would YOU Meet IRL? | The Anime Effect NEWS

02/11/2026 00:33:28 BABYMETAL’s Story Could Be an Anime | The Anime Effect Episode #98

02/06/2026 00:20:18You'll NEVER Guess the New Gundam Ending Theme | The Anime Effect NEWS

02/04/2026 00:34:51The Magical Girl that Made Crystal Kay Feel SEEN in Anime | The Anime Effect Episode #97

01/30/2026 00:31:51 Show all episodes

Our take on Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect podcast

If you love anime, Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect is your new favorite podcast. Each week, hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President discuss everything anime. From its impact on culture to more specific topics such as the inspirations behind The Book of Life and niche isekai stories or the making of Battlecry (Samurai Champloo) and the role of hip-hop in anime. A complete and in-depth program for anime fans. Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect is an animation & manga podcast by Crunchyroll.