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.
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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 onThe Anime Effect!
Topics Discussed in Episode 55
J Balvin
Colores
GWAR
Devilman
Golgo 13
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Pokémon
Gundam
Predator
Topics Discussed in Audio-Exclusive Episode
Mario Day
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes
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
Hamtaro
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider
Inu-Oh
Promare
Angel Beats
Fuse: Memoirs of the Hunter Girl
Diebuster
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
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