# BABYMETAL's Origin Story Would Make the Ultimate Anime (ft. BABYMETAL) | 98

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Podcast: [The Anime Effect](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-anime-effect-6773102)
Published: 2026-02-06T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

BABYMETAL is in the studio! Seriously! The group reveals the anime trios they love most, their reactions to joining the One-Punch Man universe, why metal and anime pair so well, and more. 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 mix of roundtable news and discussion, featuring Crunchyroll hosts and special guests as they debate hot topics, offer recommendations, and tackle fan questions. Talk to us! ⁠⁠https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestions ⁠⁠ HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah President SHOWRUNNER: Megan Peters V/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael Colon MARKETING PRODUCER: Carla Solorzano EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Nicholas Friedman, Leah President Follow Crunchyroll on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@crunchyroll #animenews #animepodcast #crunchyrollpodcast #crunchyrollnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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