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About Matthew Magnus Lundeen
Matthew Magnus Lundeen is a writer, critic, and aspiring cinephile trying way too hard and simultaneously not enough. He writes anime features for The Best War Games when he isn't trying to write fiction.
Favorite Anime
My favorite anime is Bungo Stray Dogs. Come for the superpowers and beautiful characters. Stay for an emotional story with subtext about battling trauma.
Favorite Console
Living with a roommate that has an Xbox has spoiled me, so I don't really pick a side in the console war, but I'll always be a PlayStation boy at heart.
Favorite Games
There are several, but the easy choice is and always will be Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
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The Time When Jujutsu Kaisen Pitted a Gambler against a God (And Why It Worked So Well)
A suspended gambler and a reincarnated "god" walk into a shipping yard. It's either the start of a joke or a Jujutsu Kaisen fight.
Jujutsu Kaisen: Panda’s Story in the Culling Game is Heartbreaking
The fallout of the Shibuya Incident affects everyone, but Panda especially goes through a lot in Jujutsu Kaisen's Culling Game Arc.
28 Years Later, Princess Mononoke Is Still Brilliant
The sights and sounds of Hayao Miyazaki's 1997 masterpiece resonate stronger than ever in 4K, and beg to be seen in theaters.
Jujutsu Kaisen: Toji vs Maki - Who Is Stronger?
Maki Zenin and Toji Fushiguro, the black sheep of the Zenin clan, sure know how to make a mess, but which of them is stronger?
My Hero Academia: What If Deku Could Only Keep One Quirk?
My Hero Academia's protagonist, Deku, has quite the arsenal of powers by Season 7's end, but would any one of them alone be sufficient?
Ghost in the Shell 3 Could Happen, but There’s a Catch
It's been over two decades, but some recent comments have left the door just slightly open for a third Ghost in the Shell film.
Jujutsu Kaisen: Kenjaku vs Yuki Tsukumo, Explained
When Choso was spent, she stepped in to defeat Kenjaku. This is the brutal story of one of Jujutsu Kaisen's most pivotal fights.
Jujutsu Kaisen: Why Season 3 Will Have The Biggest Fights Yet
How is Jujutsu Kaisen aiming to go bigger than the Shibuya Incident? Only a huge battle royale set across the country, of course.
Wit Studio’s New Anime Comes Out Next Month, but What Is It?
Wit Studio has a new series coming out next month, and we're not talking about YAIBA: Samurai Legend (we mean the one you forgot).
Spring 2025 Preview: Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc
Black Butler's newest season continues CloverWorks' glamorous revival of the supernatural mystery series that began 17 years ago.
Meet the Staff Behind Lazarus
Cowboy Bebop director Shinichiro Watanabe is back, and these are the artists helping bring his latest vision to Toonami next month.
Not Sold on Lazarus? Watch the Japanese Trailer
Shinichiro Watanabe's new show comes to Toonami next month, and if you're not excited yet, the trailer might be the reason why.
Jujutsu Kaisen: Why Blood Manipulation Is Underrated
There are a lot of cool cursed techniques in Jujutsu Kaisen, but few have the kind of untapped potential that Blood Manipulation has.
Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Is Utterly Delightful
Just as a new Gundam series begins, so too does the habit of questioning if we typed the right number of the letter U in the title.
Solo Leveling: Jinwoo vs Barca is Even Better Than You Think
Solo Leveling's action scenes are its main appeal, but one directing choice made one of the anime's coolest fights stand above.
You Should Be Watching Solo Leveling Dubbed
Among the laundry list of things that make this show cool, Solo Leveling's awesome English dub might be one of the most surprising.
Frieren: How Does The Series Hold Up One Year Later?
Last year, we called it a masterpiece, but is the #1 anime on MyAnimeList still worthy of that title? (Spoilers: yeah, it kinda is)
My Hero Academia: What Makes All For One A Great Villain?
With the final season approaching this year, it's time to shine a special spotlight on All For One, My Hero Academia's main villain.
How Many More Seasons Does Jujutsu Kaisen Need?
Jujutsu Kaisen's next season will tackle the Culling Game, but how many seasons total will be needed before the anime is finished?
The Solo Leveling Anime Proves That Good Things Take Time
Thanks to tighter pacing, better use of characters, and altogether more intrigue, Solo Leveling Season 2 improves on success.