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May, 2022
B.A. in Broadcast Communication
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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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My Hero Academia: A Smile Worth Saving

Heartwrenching vocal performances make Season 7's penultimate episode yet another tearjerker as Uraraka and Toga bare their hearts.

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The Elusive Samurai Is CloverWorks’ Best Anime Yet

CloverWorks has produced great things since its founding six years ago, but they have outdone themselves with The Elusive Samurai.

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Dandadan and How to Make a Great Premiere

Sometimes hectic, other times human and earnest, Dandadan gets off to a fantastic start that will have you locked in for the long haul.

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My Hero Academia: All Might Strikes Back and Dabi Burns Out

With incredible animation and powerful performances, this is a generational feat of an episode from the best in the business.

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The Importance of Body Horror in Ghost in the Shell

This acclaimed cyberpunk franchise is about a lot of things, but its occasional body horror is more crucial than you might think

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If You Can See Kenshi Yonezu’s Concert in Theaters, Do It

Crunchyroll is bringing Kenshi Yonezu's 2023 tour, Fantasy, to select theaters around the country, and it's absolutely worth seeing.

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My Hero Academia Is a Textbook Case in Building Hype

More familiar characters return to further add weight to this exhilarating climax, including some unexpected cameos from the films.

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Dandadan: First Encounter Was Worth All the Hype

Dandadan's first three episodes crashed into theaters last Friday, and if you missed it, fret not; it will 100% be worth the wait.

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Aniplex Online Fest 2024: Crunchyroll Acquires Fate/strange Fake, SAO Alternative, and More

Following a stacked Aniplex Online Fest, Crunchyroll has confirmed a few of the series fans can expect on their platform, coming soon.

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My Hero Academia: The Best and Worst Is Yet to Come

Lady Nagant follows her heart, Shigaraki's strings are cut, and more familiar faces enter the battle in another thrilling episode.

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My Hero Academia: Which of Deku’s Costumes Is the Best?

Deku's costume has changed a lot since season 1, but the changes have been gradual, each lending him an invaluable trademark.

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My Hero Academia’s New Episode Is a Triumph

When things look to be at their absolute lowest for the heroes, some familiar faces return to brighten even the dreariest battle.

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My Hero Academia: Deku’s Progression Throughout the Story, Explained

My Hero Academia's manga is over and the anime is following close behind, so here's a look at how Deku has evolved over the years.

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My Hero Academia Asks What’s Best for the Heteromorphs

Shoji's words touched the hearts of the rioters, but where one crisis ends, another begins, and the villains continue to take the lead.

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Shoji Is the MVP This Week on My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia once again elevates a member of its supporting cast to god-tier status after an incredibly emotional episode.

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Attack on Titan Final Season Finds a New Way to NOT End

Is Attack on Titan's new compilation film beating a dead horse, or a worthwhile opportunity to re-evaluate such a controversial ending?

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My Hero Academia Season 7’s Big Rematch Was Worth the Wait

Deku faces Shigaraki again, but this time with access to every power of One for All, and he makes the most of every single one.

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The Elusive Samurai Is Exactly as Good as It Looks

This zany historical adventure series from director Yuta Yamazaki is a strong contender for the show of the Summer, if not the year.

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My Hero Academia and the Importance of Protecting the Future

In a landmark episode, the villains hit their second wind as the heroes fight viciously in the name of a fallen friend and their dream.

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Mononoke Is Getting Two More Movies, so Where Is the First?

Mononoke's movie has received glowing praise and a very special award, so when on Earth can international audiences finally see it?