The Anime Effect
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| Language | English |
| Updates | Weekly |
| Length | Up to 1 hour |
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| Audio format | MP3 |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 47 (as of 20 December 2024) |
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| Original release | 2024 |
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| Related shows | Crunchycast[1] |
The Anime Effect is a weekly audio & video podcast by Crunchyroll, LLC and Sony Music Entertainment. It is hosted by Crunchyroll associates - Nicholas Friedman, a news publisher, LeAlec Murray, a brand manager, and Leah President, a partnership manager.[2]
Background
The CEO of Crunchyroll, Gita Rebbapragada described the project as a "natural extension of our current Crunchyroll News program and a place where fans can dive deeper into everything anime and celebrate it regardless of what platform or service it is on."[3] Starting February 16, 2024, this podcasts hosts on every Friday as a video format on YouTube and Crunchyroll apps and website as well as audio format on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other platforms.[4][5] Similar to Trash Taste podcast, this podcast also focuses on anime and Japanese pop culture.
Episodes
The first episode of the podcast introduced the hosts and discussed Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Spy × Family, and Reese's Puffs' campaign with Dragon Ball Z.[6]
References
- ^ Luster, Joseph (12 July 2021). "Meet the Hosts of Crunchyroll's New Crunchycast Podcast!". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (30 January 2024). "Crunchyroll & Sony Music Entertainment Launch Podcast About Anime's Impact On Cultural Zeitgeist". Deadline. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Nwaenie, Chike (30 January 2024). "Crunchyroll Announces Worldwide Launch of New 'The Anime Effect' Podcast". CBR. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Crunchyroll Drops 'The Anime Effect' Podcast Trailer". Animation World Network. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Harris, Raquel 'Rocky' (29 March 2024). "'The Anime Effect' Podcast to Make TV Debut on Crunchyroll Channel: 'It Will Start With Episode 6'". TheWrap. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Tantimedh, Adi (17 February 2024). "Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect: First Podcast Ep Now Live". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 10 January 2025.