Nick Apostolides joins The Anime Effect this week to talk Ghost in the Shell, his first major anime role, and the legacy of Resident Evil’s Leon Kennedy. Plus, we dive into Akira, anime dubbing, Leon's best lines, and the internet’s obsession with “Daddy Leon.” 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! https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions Demon Slayer Earns Critics' Choice Awards Nomination & More One Piece’s LEGO Special Drops First Trailer, Paving a New Frontier for Anime Naruto Creator Makes Surprise Marvel Cameo to Crown the Best Spider-Man Movie Find Nick on Instagram and X! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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