This week on The Anime Effect: We hear from J Balvin about how his love of anime began and how it has impacted his music. Plus, LeAlec and Alex chat with GWAR about adopting Pochita, how they relate to the characters of Dragon Ball Z and more! In our audio-exclusive episode we fill you in on the latest in the anime world including the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 release update, the upcoming MLB x Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba collab, and more! Episode 55 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. ET. Listen or Watch on: Episode 55 Summary In this week's news episode, LeAlec, Leah and Nick discuss Monster Hunter Wilds breaking records, the new My Hero Academia: Vigilantes trailer being released, among other updates. Plus, we talk to J Balvin about his gateway anime and his plans for more anime tattoos, while GWAR shared their thoughts on adding a Gundam to the band and their favorite retro anime. All that and more on The Anime Effect ! Topics Discussed in Episode 55 J Balvin Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya Captain Tsubasa Dragon Ball Z Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Colores Solo Leveling GWAR Devilman Golgo 13 Samurai Champloo Chainsaw Man Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Akira Pokémon Captain Harlock One-Punch Man Gundam Predator Topics Discussed in Audio-Exclusive Episode Mario Day Attack on Titan Frieren: Beyond Journey's End My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle D-BOX It's Tough to be a Bug! Major League Baseballl Monster Hunter Wilds Little Shark's Day Out BOCCHI THE ROCK! Hamtaro Bananya Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Inu-Oh Promare Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Angel Beats Don't Hurt Me, My Healer! Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World Fuse: Memoirs of the Hunter Girl Diebuster FUUTO PI News Featured in Episode 55 – Audio Only Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Anime Reveals New Visual, January 2026 Release My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime Releases New Main Trailer, Will Stream on Crunchyroll Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie International Release Dates Announced MLB x Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Collaboration Revealed with New ufotable Short Monster Hunter Wilds Sells 8 Million in 3 Days, Breaking Capcom Record Little Shark's Day Out Anime Movie Reveals 2nd Key Visual, New Characters Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Anime Adaptation Announced Hosts & Special Guests in This Week's Episode J Balvin, Global Music Superstar GWAR, American heavy metal band LeAlec Murray, Host Nicholas Friedman, Host Leah President, Host Alex Lebl, Co-host Stay updated on The Anime Effect Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Watch on Crunchyroll Watch on YouTube
