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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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This man worked on the best anime films of all time, but when it came time for him to direct his own, people didn't seem to notice.

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January Will Be A Big Month For Anime Movies

Whether they are released internationally or just in Japan, these five films films are the ones to look out for in the new year.

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Jujutsu Kaisen: The Fleeting, Potent Friendship Between Itadori and Kugisaki

With another terrible fatality looming over the cast, this is a look back at the makings of one of Jujutsu Kaisen's best friendships.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion: ANIMA, Explained

With the recent announcement of new audiobooks, now is the perfect time to learn about Evangelion's light novel continuation.

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Spy x Family CODE: White Excites with Dazzling New Trailer

Loid's new mission sends him and his family on a winter vacation, but things get complicated when Anya gets caught in the center.

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Winter 2024 Preview: Solo Leveling

A1 Pictures is going big for one of the most anticipated shows of the season. Here's why Solo Leveling is worth getting hyped about.

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Scott Pilgrim Takes Off… And Starts a Debate on MyAnimeList

Scott Pilgrim's new series has received high praise yet reignited an age-old debate that's more exhausting every time it comes up.

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Will Metallic Rouge Be a Fitting Celebration of Bones’ 25th Anniversary?

For its 25th birthday, Bones is marking the occasion with an original series, but can this sci-fi action series live up to that legacy?

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Jujutsu Kaisen 0: Rika’s Unspoken Backstory Changes The Whole Movie

The 2021 film from director Sunghoo Park was already a twisted love story of sorts, but a few omitted details make it even darker.

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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End - The Irony of a “Fake” Hero

When Stark discovers that a famous story about Himmel is a lie, it inspires an interrogation as to what it means to be a hero.

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Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 41: Pretty But Unfinished

"Thunderclap, Part 2" was a bold and visually daring episode, but the closer one looks, the more that the bad outweighs the good.

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The Easiest Fate Series Watch Order You'll Find

For new fans, it can feel hard to figure out which of its numerous shows to watch and in what order, but what if you only needed two?

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Meet The Director of One of Jujutsu Kaisen’s Wildest Episodes Yet

Episode 40 of Jujutsu Kaisen was relentless, and it wouldn't have been the same without the man directing it, Itsuki Tsuchigami.

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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End: A Life in Search of Praise

With the battle over, Frieren's party continues their journey to Aureole and weathers a harsh winter alongside a new acquaintance.

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Jujutsu Kaisen: Naobito Zenin's Projection Sorcery is Amusingly Meta

The head of the Zenin Family revealed his jujutsu technique recently, and the resulting scene was practically made to be animated.

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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End - The Might of a Coward

This week, as Frieren confronts Aura, she remembers her first meeting with Flamme and reveals the secret behind her incredible power.

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Attack on Titan THE FINAL CHAPTERS Special 2 Review

After 10 years, Attack on Titan is over, and while it definitely won't please everyone, it ends as grand and titanic as it began.

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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Delivers One of the Best Episodes of the Year

With Frieren facing Aura on the field of battle beyond the city gates, Fern and Stark have a rematch against Lügner and Linie.

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The Gloves Come Off In This Week's Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

The demons have made their move, but so has Frieren, and the villains quickly learn not to underestimate either her or her allies.

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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End - Fairy Tales & Fiends

This week's episode ponders what makes a fairy tale just a fairy tale, and confronts whether language truly unites all kinds.