Anime dubs always seem to stir up passionate debates among fans, but the recent uproar over Solo Leveling has taken things to another level. The reason? Colombian reggaeton superstar J Balvin’s unexpected appearance in the English dub. On paper, this might have seemed like a cool crossover, an attempt to blend anime with mainstream music appeal. In reality, though, it didn’t quite hit the mark. Instead, fans have been left questioning whether casting a big-name musician was really the right move.