Brace yourselves, The Anime Effect has a special double episode! This week, the hosts gather to talk ALL things Anime Awards as they unpack the celebration’s big winners and biggest surprises! THEN, we cut to the show’s hottest interview yet as Big Sean joins the chat to talk bars, beats, and the anime that made him a rapper. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mixture of roundtable news and discussion with Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, provide recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us here!Crunchyroll News: Full Anime Awards 2026 Winners - CLICK HEREHOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah PresidentSHOWRUNNER: Megan PetersV/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano#animenews #animepodcast #crunchyrollpodcast #crunchyrollnewsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices