From Manga to Mainstream: Leah & LeAlec's Anime Adventures on "The Anime Effect"

"We all come from different backgrounds and everyone has their own unique way that they began interacting with anime and manga." - Leah

"Anime is penetrating the culture... Only about 25% of my generation in Gen Z is actually following the NFL, whereas 42% are watching anime weekly." - LeAlec

Welcome Leah President & LeAlec Murray

National Anime Day happens every April 15th and we’re joined on the Starline by co-hosts of “The Anime Effect” podcast. One is a brand manager living his life one pixel at a time, the other is a writer, editor and acolyte of all things geek. We welcome Leah President and LeAlec Murray.

Friends, let’s go Beyond the Mic. The goal of “The Anime Effect” is to spotlight a niche entertainment form in the past and show its impact on current pop culture. Why was that important to do?

How has anime changed your life?

The Rockin' 8:

It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure. Since we have two guests, we’ll alternate questions.

1. Leah, first manga you ever read?

2. LeAlec, last manga you ever read?

3. Leah, favorite memory as a James Scholar at the University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign

4. LeAlec, since one of your 1st jobs was a Game Stop store manager, favorite video game of all time?

5. Leah, what’s the one translation error that annoys you the most?

6. LeAlec, favorite anime soundtrack?

7. Leah, which is more likely: Dracula or a Werewolf?

8. LeAlec, if you could teach a class, what would be the subject?

Sneaking in A Few More:

What’s the anime or manga you would recommend to a beginner?

LeAlec, Can Anime be for everyone?

One Big Question:

Dubbing is one of the biggest hot button issues in your community. What’s your thoughts on it?

Where can people find you and The Anime Effect online?

The Wrap:

Leah thinks Dracula is more likely and LeAlec the Afro Samauri soundtrack, and they want you to listen to “The Anime Effect” where can people find it?

Leah President and LeAlec Murray thanks for taking the time to talk with us today and a special note, all of my questions today came from my daughter Shelby who is a Crunchyroll fan.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

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