The Anime Effect
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| The Anime Effect | |
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| Genre | |
| Format | Audio/Video |
| Created by | Nicholas Friedman |
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| Language | English |
| Updates | Twice weekly |
| Length | Up to 1 hour |
| Country of origin | United States |
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| Audio format | MP3 |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 61 (as of 30 April 2025) |
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| Original release | February 16, 2024 |
| Related | |
| Related shows | Crunchycast[1] |
| Website | https://open.spotify.com/show/0VkcstC3msOZAH2Ly5wfbt?si=03f640f0ae114dda&nd=1&dlsi=6b0c54fcd3e8453e |
The Anime Effect is a weekly audio and video podcast by Crunchyroll, LLC and produced in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment. It is hosted by Crunchyroll employees Nicholas Friedman, Director of Audience Development Multimedia and Editorial; LeAlec Murray, Brand Manager; and Leah President, Partnerships Producer.[2]
Background
[edit]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
[edit]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]
- Episode 1: Anime Origin Stories
- Episode 2: Working on SOLO LEVELING (ft. Chris Plante of Polygon)
References
[edit]- ^ 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.