Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle leaks are all over TikTok, summer ’25 anime is stacked, and we finally caught Haikyuu’s recap movies—straight hype. 🔥
Blu3 and TehWrongGuy break down the Infinity Castle frenzy (cam rips, viral fight scenes), shout out the new season’s heavy hitters (Kaiju No. 8, Shield Hero S4, Seventh Prince S2, Water Magician), and admit what we already dropped. Quick takes on Dr. Stone’s wild America arc (Medusa device, corn-to-cure science), GATE S2’s big return, and Edgerunners’ next Night City run.
Plus: anime IRL sightings—Naruto Burger King in PR, One Piece restaurants, MLB’s anime ad, and K-Pop Demon Hunters blowing up. Movie pick is Haikyuu’s double feature (Ending & Beginning / Winners & Losers): fast cuts, peak volleyball energy, and both hosts giving it a solid 7.5. Dumpster Battle is officially next up!
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00:00 — Cold open: Infinity Castle already “Anime of 2025”? theater leaks, TikTok spoilers, and restraint vs. FOMO
02:10 — Intro: Welcome to Anime Ignite 🎙️
02:40 — Season check-in: Kaiju No. 8’s hot start, Shield Hero S4’s glow-up pacing, Seventh Prince S2 setup, Water Magician’s smart spells
06:05 — Vending Machine S2: early upgrades & cozy chaos; quick “drop” list (a couple just didn’t click)
08:00 — “Cleveties,” Apocalypse Bringer, and Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter: which ones we’re sticking with
10:45 — Dandadan S2: fast, funny, feral (action right away)
12:20 — Dr. Stone catch-up: corn → alcohol → revival fluid, Zeno’s tech leap, Medusa device refresher
15:40 — News bits: GATE S2 in 2026, Edgerunners returns (new cast, same Night City)
17:25 — Off-court anime moments: Naruto Burger King in PR, One Piece pop-ups, MLB’s anime spot, K-Pop Demon Hunters takeover
20:10 — Sports lane: Prince of Tennis Worlds hype; why Haikyuu converts non-sports fans
21:30 — Movie pick: Haikyuu — Ending & Beginning + Winners & Losers (S1 recap done right)
24:20 — Favorite beats: Hinata hang-time, Kageyama dimes, Tsukishima blocks, ace OST callbacks
26:10 — Scores: 7.5 (TWG) / 7.5 (Blu3) — crisp edit, easy rewatch; Dumpster Battle next
27:15 — Wrap & sign-off
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