Writer Kelly Knox joins The Anime Effect to talk about her new book, Star Wars: Dad Jokes, and what makes anime cozy. PLUS, the hosts reveal if they think Webster’s definitions of “isekai,” “fan service,” and other anime lingo are accurate...! You be the judge!

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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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions.

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