# Crystal Kay Reveals The Magical Girl Anime That First Made Her Feel Seen | 97

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Podcast: [The Anime Effect](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-anime-effect-6773102)
Published: 2026-01-30T08:00:00+00:00
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Pop star Crystal Kay stops by the studio on her first North American tour to unpack her favorite anime, why she wants to create more music for anime, and the magical girl icon who made her feel seen. 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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