How VTuber Matara Kan’s Anime Comeback Arc Changed Their Life | NEWS
How VTuber Matara Kan’s Anime Comeback Arc Changed Their Life | NEWS  
Podcast: The Anime Effect
Published On: Wed Dec 31 2025
Description: Matara Kan, the world's most resilient VTuber, joins The Anime Effect this week in a special re-release. The star shares how they define anime fandom, their anime comeback era, and what it means to re-embrace the medium today, as it booms globally. 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