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Takanashi Kiara discusses her experiences in Hololive, favorite anime, and upcoming projects.

Hololive’s Takanashi Kiara joins The Anime Effect this week to talk gateway anime, VTuber stardom, KFP, and niche anime faves. PLUS, the hosts break down Pokémon’s adorable Aardman series, Crunchyroll’s Summer 2026 anime lineup, and Naruto’s new TCG. Talk to us! https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions Crunchyroll Summer 2026 Seasonal Lineup Naruto Trading Card Game Announced Find Takanashi Kiara Here on YouTube 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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