This week on The Anime Effect: The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim director Kenji Kamiyama and screenwriter Philippa Boyens discuss the inspiration behind the movie and why anime was the best medium for the story.
In our audio-only episode we fill you in on the latest news in the anime world, including the return of Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour, a Godzilla x Marvel collaboration, and more!
Episode 45 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you’re waiting to watch the video episode, it’ll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. ET.
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Episode 45 Summary
In this week’s audio-only episode, Leah and LeAlec discuss their Crunchyroll Arc results, the potential for a claymation Pokemon project on the way, and an isekai-themed video game announcement, among other updates.
Plus, we talk to director Kenji Kamiyama and screenwriter Philippa Boyens about their latest movie and the impact anime has had on their filmmaking. All that and more on The Anime Effect!
Topics Discussed in Episode 45
CCXP
Fanta
Double Dare
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Mobile Suit Gundam
Star Wars
Watership Down
Hayao Miyazaki
The Hobbit
Peter Jackson
Unreal Engine
SPY x FAMILY
The Santa Clause
Gremlins
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
BOCCHI THE ROCK!
Ranking of Kings
Klaus
Buddy Daddies
Ride Your Wave
The Promised Neverland
Nosferatu
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing ENDLESS WALTZ
Arcane
News Featured in Episode 45 – Audio Only
Check Out Your Anime Year in Review with the 2024 Crunchyroll Arc
Pokémon x AARDMAN Collab Teased for 2027
Isekai∞Isekai Game Crosses Over with Mushoku Tensei, Sword Art Online and More
Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2025 Set for January 18-19 in LA
Godzilla Battles Marvel Superheroes in 6-Issue Comic Crossover
Hosts & Special Guests in This Week’s Episode
Kenji Kamiyama, Director
Philippa Boyens, Screenwriter
LeAlec Murray, Host
Leah President, Host
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