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About Will Taylor
Will has been a passionate reporter on anime for over a decade. Initially blogging about why more people should watch Attack on Titan, he has reported from festivals worldwide and interviewed some of anime’s biggest names, all while still trying to convince more people to watch anime.
Favorite TV Shows
I'm a huge fan of recent adult American animated dramas, including Castlevania, Scavengers Reign and Pantheon. In the world of live action, I also adored Shogun.
Favorite Anime
My two favourite anime of all time are Attack on Titan and Durarara!!, although which is best changes every week. Other anime I rank amongst my favourites include Nana, Princess Jellyfish, Shirobako, Bocchi the Rock, Evangelion and Asobi Asobase. Grave of the Fireflies is the best anime film of all time but I'm suspicious of anyone who has subjected themselves to it more than once.
Industry Focus
As a storyteller, my interest lies in how the uniqueness of anime stories comes about. From the democratic nature of Japan's story business to the nation's culture and events that shape its creators, I'm constantly trying to look under the hood of your favourite shows and movies to understand what makes them tick.
Latest
Attack on Titan: How Does Zeke Have Royal Blood?
Zeke’s royal blood is unknown to many characters in Attack on Titan. How did he get similar powers to the Reiss family?
How Time Travel Works in Attack on Titan, Explained
Eren seems to jump through time a lot in Attack on Titan, but is that what’s really happening?
How Fire Force and Soul Eater are Connected, Explained
Fire Force and Soul Eater are two very different series. Discover how Ohkubo’s world-building brings them together.
Isayama’s Original Attack on Titan Ending Would Have Been Brutal – Here’s What Almost Happened
Hajime Isayama originally wanted Attack on Titan to end like The Mist. How would that have transformed the story’s controversial ending?
Fire Force: Latom’s True Meaning Explained
Látom is frequently said throughout the world of Fire Force. Creator Ohkubo explains the phrase’s religious and double meanings.
Why Claymore are Always Women, Explained
Claymore is known for its iconic female warriors, but there’s much more to the story. Discover the truth behind Claymore’s male fighters.
Attack on Titan: Zeke’s Master Plan Explained
Zeke Jaeger’s plan to save the world from Titans is often misunderstood. Compared to Eren’s actions, was Zeke’s plan the better option?
Why is the Claymore Anime Still Underrated?
Claymore is known for its iconic female warriors, but there’s much more to the story. Discover the truth behind Claymore’s male fighters.
Attack on Titan: The Coordinate, Explained
The coordinate is one of the least explained parts of Attack on Titan lore. Discover its mixed meanings and origins.
Attack on Titan: Ymir and Krista’s Relationship Explained
Ymir and Krista’s relationship is one of the most important in Attack on Titan. Here’s how they played a defining role in the story.
Could Rengoku Be Alive? Demon Slayer Hashira Training Post Credits, Explained
Rengoku made a surprise cameo in Hashira Training Arc’s post-credits scene. What role could he play in Infinity Castle and beyond?
Do You Need to Watch My Hero Academia Before Vigilantes?
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a prequel to the original series, but will it contain spoilers for the main anime?
Sakamoto Days: Sakamoto’s Relationship with the Order, Explained
Sakamoto left the Order behind and yet he remains on good terms with its members. Here’s why the Order doesn’t kill its former member.
Sakamoto Days: How Mashimo Became an Ace Sniper
Heisuke Mashimo is one of the sharpest shooters in Sakamoto Days, but how did the kind-hearted assassin become so powerful?
'I've Always Thought My Shows Took Place in the Same Universe' Could the Cowboy Bebop Crew Appear in Lazarus?
Creator Watanabe has confirmed both series take place in the same universe, so could the Bebop crew make an appearance in the new series?