The Anime Effect
The Anime Effect, a weekly podcast from Crunchyroll hosted by Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President, covers anime news, watchlist picks and anime's influence on pop culture. It has 231 episodes, typical length about 50 minutes, and an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Estimated rate is $40 to $200 per episode.
Weekly anime news show from Crunchyroll with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 194 Apple ratings averaging 4.7 stars across 231 episodes
- Weekly episodes around 50 minutes give room for a full host-read segment
- Covers anime's crossover into Marvel, Star Wars and gaming, appealing to pop culture audiences
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, news roundup
- Tone
- playful, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Crunchyroll
- Categories promoted
- anime streaming
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Crunchyroll, its own streaming service.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover news, recommendations and fan discussion with no flagged themes.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.crunchyroll.com/?utm_source=podcast_apple&ut… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1727203293 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/crunchyroll |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Can You Survive the World's Worst Tournament Arc? | 132 | 2026-10-16 | 43 min |
| We Try Creating a NEW Hit Anime in 60 Seconds | 131 | 2026-10-09 | 39 min |
| Behind the Voices of You and I Are Polar Opposites with The Anime Effe | 2026-10-07 | 22 min |
| Obsession's Megan Lawless Is Ready for Her Anime Era | 130 | 2026-10-02 | 57 min |
| Our Worst Anime Takes Aged TERRIBLY, We Admit It | 129 | 2026-09-25 | 51 min |
| Spider-Man's Jacob Batalon Has Better Anime Taste Than You | 128 | 2026-09-18 | 45 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Anime Effect is Crunchyroll’s award-winning anime podcast, hosted by Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. Tune in weekly for the biggest anime news, watchlist recommendations, and deep dives into anime’s growing influence across pop culture.
About The Anime Effect
The Anime Effect is a weekly podcast from Crunchyroll, the anime streaming service. Hosted by Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President, it covers anime news, watchlist recommendations and deep dives into anime's influence on pop culture, including Hollywood, superhero comics and gaming. According to the feed, the show has 231 episodes released on a weekly cadence, with episodes typically running around 50 minutes.
On Apple Podcasts the show holds 194 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars. Listener figures are not published; the estimate of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is based on the ratings count, cadence and publisher. The audience is likely English-speaking anime fans, mostly in the United States, and the estimated demographics are approximate.
The feed shows no sponsors, since Crunchyroll publishes the show itself. A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Brands in streaming, gaming and fan merchandise are the best fit for sponsoring the show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Anime Effect can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Anime Effect
How much does The Anime Effect charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show's current terms and the placement requested.
What is The Anime Effect about?
The Anime Effect is a weekly Crunchyroll podcast covering anime news, watchlist recommendations and anime's influence on Hollywood, comics and gaming. Episodes typically run about 50 minutes.
How do I contact The Anime Effect about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked, so you can request a sponsorship slot from the listing.
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