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We Try Creating a NEW Hit Anime in 60 Seconds | 131 episode artwork

Oct 9, 2026 38 min

We Try Creating a NEW Hit Anime in 60 Seconds | 131

from The Anime Effect Hosted by Crunchyroll

Vote for us! https://got.cr/TAE-Shorty-26 This week, The Anime Effect moves into its new studio while the Fall anime season kicks our watchlists into high gear. PLUS, we break down an $8.4 million Pikachu sale, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus coming to Crunchyroll, and “Pitch, Please!,” a cursed game where anime prompts get way out of hand. This week on The Anime Effect: ⭐ Toshio Furukawa on Piccolo's legacy ⭐ Fall 2026 anime premieres ⭐ A $8.4M Pokémon card ⭐ Dragon Ball Super: Beerus on Crunchyroll Are you already watching the Fall 2026 season? Send us your anime questions, hot takes, and recommendations: [https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions] The Anime Effect is Crunchyroll’s weekly anime podcast hosted by Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. Each week, the crew dives into the biggest anime news, interviews creators and guests, shares recommendations, debates fandom hot topics, and answers listeners' questions. HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano From The Anime Effect podcast to video essays, interviews, and deep dives on your favorite anime, Crunchyroll Presents takes you closer to the world of anime.

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