The Anime Effect has plenty to talk about this week! From the newest installment of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: STEEL BALL RUN to THE GHOST IN THE SHELL’s new anime, we have all the latest anime & gaming news right here. PLUS, the hosts recommend anime with slow starts!

STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Anime Announced

THE GHOST IN THE SHELL TV Anime Reveals New Trailer, Visual

Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN Deluxe Edition Manga Announced for Fall 2025

Lycoris Recoil -Friends are thieves of time.- Short Anime Streams on Crunchyroll Starting April 16

My Happy Marriage Renews Its Vows with New Anime Announcement

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