We FINALLY Settle Anime’s Biggest Isekai Debate | 135

One Piece is officially in Fortnite, and The Anime Effect is breaking down the massive anime crossover! Plus, BOCCHI THE ROCK! is getting a prequel anime, Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding anime drops its first trailer, and Anime Court returns to settle one of isekai’s biggest debates!Is Sword Art Online really an isekai?

Send us your anime questions, hot takes, and recommendations: CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro06:29 TAE Story of the Week10:38 What We’re Watching16:54 News21:33 Main Segment33:08 Fan Service36:18 OutroThe 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 PresidentSHOWRUNNER: Megan PetersV/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael ColonMARKETING PRODUCER: Carla SolorzanoFrom 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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