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The Anime Effect is joined this week by two alien visitors–but don’t worry, they (basically) come in peace! Grodius Maximus and Sawborg Destructo of the rock band GWAR stop by Crunchyroll HQ to reveal the anime that makes them proud of their human creations (us), how anime inspires their music, and more. PLUS, global superstar J Balvin shares a special message.

While Alina finally enjoys her first Centennial Festival, Lululee confronts the shadows of her past.

As Alina and Jade struggle in battle against a dark god, Lululee questions her role as a healer.

A mysterious girl suddenly appears before Saito and he soon finds out that she's Akane's little sister.

A mysterious girl suddenly appears before Saito and he soon finds out that she's Akane's little sister.

A mysterious girl suddenly appears before Saito and he soon finds out that she's Akane's little sister.

The battle continues to go poorly for Goku and his companions. After much hesitation, Glorio puts Arinsu's secret plan into action! As his friends watch in awe, what will Glorio's betrayal set in motion?!

The battle continues to go poorly for Goku and his companions. After much hesitation, Glorio puts Arinsu's secret plan into action! As his friends watch in awe, what will Glorio's betrayal set in motion?!

The battle continues to go poorly for Goku and his companions. After much hesitation, Glorio puts Arinsu's secret plan into action! As his friends watch in awe, what will Glorio's betrayal set in motion?!

Goku and his companions arrive at the mystic Second Demon World where a giant ocean spreads as far as the eye can see! The party is amazed at the new world but is immediately attacked by Gendarmerie that have been sent by Gomah!

Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.

Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.

Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.

The woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.

Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.

Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.

Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.

Maomao's reputation for resolving conflicts reaches the empress dowager, who will ask for her help to unravel a mystery that won't leave her mind.

Jade suspects that the "man in black" who's been luring adventurers into danger is someone he knows very well.

Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.