Alex Trent-

Staff Writer

March, 2025
Solo Leveling, My Hero Academia, One Punch Man
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About Alex Trent

Alex is a writer on The Best War Games and a complex story appreciator with a soft spot for fantasy anime. He likes films and shows that boast strong characters and complex worlds. Alex thinks the best kinds of stories allow the viewer to get immersed quickly, to the point that the characters' choices can feel like your own.

His favorite anime series include One-Punch Man, Vinland Saga, Full Metal Alchemist, Code Geass, Dororo, Monster, Hunter x Hunter, and Mob Psycho 100. He believes that great shows focus on the strengths of the anime format and do more than simply translate any source material for a new audience.

As a writer, Alex enjoys tackling creative projects that present an opportunity to connect details and tell an interesting story. He also enjoys exploring complicated topics while balancing different perspectives. Alex believes learning about conflicting ideas and then figuring out how they fit together to create something new is one of the best parts of writing. He has a B.A. in Journalism.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

My proudest gaming achievement is 100%-ing every collectible platformer I've played, which includes titles like Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, and the Mario series.

Favorite Games

My favorite video games include The Binding of Isaac, Terraria, Palworld, Plate-Up, Banjo-Kazooie, and Pokémon.

Favorite Console

My favorite video game console of all time is the SNES. While it may just be nostalgia speaking, it had a solid run of hits like Super Mario World, Chrono Trigger, Donkey Kong Country, and Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

Latest

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Solo Leveling: The National Level Hunters' Classes and Abilities, Explained

National Level Hunters aren't developed much in the series. Here is what we know.

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This Anime Action Series May Have Just Surpassed Solo Leveling’s Popularity In America

Dandadan just managed a fantastic achievement in the recent 35-day Nielsen Ratings for Adults 18-49.

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Solo Leveling: How Much of Jinwoo’s Success Comes Down to Luck?

Jinwoo's character prides himself on his hard work, but is success more due to his luck?

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Solo Leveling: Why the Ending of Season 2 Could Have Been Better

Season 2's ending was extremely well animated and contained some hype battles, but it could have gone better.

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My Hero Academia: The Series Missed This Opportunity With All Might and Deku in the Final Arc

It's a shame the series never gave Deku and All Might a chance to show off their skills in this way.

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Solo Leveling: What Was the Point of Lee Joohee’s Character?

Was there a purpose to Lee Joohee's character in Solo Leveling?

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My Hero Academia: How Strong Is Deku Without One For All?

Deku is surprisingly strong, even without All Might's Quirk at his disposal.

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‘It’s Why I Can’t Rate the Series So High’: Fans Lament Lack of Development for Solo Leveling’s Side Characters

The more fans rewatch Solo Leveling, the more cracks begin to appear.

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Naruto: The Reason Rock Lee Can’t Use Ninjutsu or Genjutsu, Explained

Rock Lee's ability to use ninja techniques goes beyond a lack of talent.

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My Hero Academia: The Gunga Mountain Villa Raid, Explained

One of the turning points of the series, this raid saw some of the show's first real casualties on a larger scale.

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‘A Top 10 Moment From the Entire Show’: My Hero Academia Fans Rate the Most Surprising Character Returns in the Final Arc

So many characters return for MHA's final arc, who are the most surprising appearances?

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Solo Leveling: Is Kargalgan Stronger Than Choi Jong-In?

Can the strongest mage hunter stand up against the magically empowered boss monster of an A-ranked dungeon?

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My Hero Academia: Will Support Items Replace Quirks in the Future?

With technology continuing to advance, will Quirks start to lose their importance in hero work?

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Solo Leveling: Why It’s Not Necessarily a Good Thing the Show Became a Huge Hit

Solo Leveling has to be careful not to become a victim of its own success as its popularity reaches a zenith.

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Solo Leveling: Jinwoo Is Underutilizing This Aspect of the System

Jinwoo could improve his chances in battles if he just utilized this overpowered system feature more.

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My Hero Academia: How Strong Is All Might During Vigilantes?

All Might's appearances in the spinoff are limited, but we see some great demonstrations of power.

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Solo Leveling: What Would Happen If Jinwoo Rebelled Against the System?

If Jinwoo decided to instantly rebel against the System's commands, would he survive?

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Solo Leveling: Why Don’t Hunters Rule the World With Their Power?

Hunters are so many times stronger than the average person, why haven't any tried to use it to topple governments?

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My Hero Academia: Did Deku Ever Become Stronger Than All Might in His Prime?

Despite not fully mastering One For All, did Deku surpass Prime All Might by the end of the Series?

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My Hero Academia: Which One For All Vestige Quirk is the Strongest, Explained

Deku has access to so many powers besides One For All, but which is his strongest one?