Misael Duran
@transformers03.bsky.social
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I wrote this a while ago, but my Saint Seiya piece is up on
@comicbook.com
. I grew up watching the series with my brother, yet the weird case of Heavens-Overture has stayed in my mind for decades. Read more to learn more:
comicbook.com/anime/news/d...
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Dragon Ball & One Piece Studio Wants Fans to Forget Its Most Beautiful Film
The studio behind Dragon Ball released one of its most beautiful films over 20 years ago, and has tried everything it can to bury it.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/dragon-ball-one-piece-studio-wants-fans-to-forget-its-most-beautiful-film/
16 days ago
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Happy Silent Hill f release day! To celebrate, I'd like to re-share the time I had the opportunity to interview the game developers for
@comicbook.com
during Anime Expo!
comicbook.com/gaming/news/...
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Silent Hill f Interview: Devs Talk Crafting a New Horror Game With a Younger Protagonist
We interview Silent Hill f producer Motoi Okamoto, scriptwriter Ryukishi07, and composer Akira Yamaoka about the upcoming title.
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/silent-hill-f-interview-anime-expo/
17 days ago
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I got to stretch my film analysis skills and discuss one of my favorite movies on
@eulalie.bsky.social
. Fast Times at Ridgemont High was my teen movie growing up, but how can an '80s movie be influential to a '90s and 2000s kid like me? Read to find out!
eulaliemagazine.com/2025/09/how-...
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How ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ Defined High School for Multiple Generations
The 1982 film Fast Times at Ridgemont High remains relevant because of its relatable themes and genuine approach to storytelling.
https://eulaliemagazine.com/2025/09/how-fast-times-at-ridgemont-high-defined-high-school-for-multiple-generations/
20 days ago
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My time with
@comicbook.com
has sadly come to an end, but I'm grateful this got published as my last review for the site. Deadpool/Batman #1 is the first
#Marvel
and
#DC
crossover in decades, and it's worth checking out.
comicbook.com/comics/revie...
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Deadpool/Batman #1 Was Worth Waiting 3 Decades For (Review)
Marvel and DC comics cross-over once more since the 90s, gifting fans a once in a generation comic one shot with characters from both brands.
https://comicbook.com/comics/review/deadpool-batman-1-was-worth-waiting-3-decades-for-review/
25 days ago
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Got to review the first volume of Saint Seiya: Dark Wing for
@comicbook.com
. Grew up with the original series and feel really honored to review this manga—special thanks to
@comicstitan.bsky.social
for providing me with a review copy.
comicbook.com/anime/review...
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Saint Seiya: Dark Wing Vol 1 Is a Solid Start That Takes The Franchise to the Modern Day (Review)
Saint Seiya: Dark Wing is now available in English by Titans Comics. The first volume sets up an interesting mystery that will draw in longtime fans.
https://comicbook.com/anime/review/saint-seiya-dark-wing-vol-1-review/
26 days ago
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Full disclosure, the One Piece episode about Zoro's backstory is one of my all-time favorite episodes of any anime. I don't believe in the narrative that Zoro has a bad backstory, and here is my piece from
@comicbook.com
pushing back:
comicbook.com/anime/news/o...
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One Piece's Worst Backstory Actually Teaches a Better Lesson Than Any Other (And Is Surprisingly Poignant)
One of the most questioned backstories in One Piece history is still incredibly poignant, expressing greif and sorrow in a poignant way.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/one-pieces-worst-backstory-actually-teaches-a-better-lesson-than-any-other-and-is-surprisingly-poignant/
about 1 month ago
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Got to write about my favorite characters in Gundam in my latest piece from
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/b...
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10 Best Gundam Characters Who Aren't Char Aznable
Char Aznable is, without a doubt, the most iconic human character in the Gundam franchise, but we think there are 10 others humans who are also great.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/best-gundam-anime-characters-not-char/
about 1 month ago
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I got to write about one of my favorite DC Characters for
@comicbook.com
. I love everything Phil Jimenez did with Donna Troy with Titans Annual #1, making it one of my favorite single issues ever.
#dccomics
#Wonderwoman
#DonnaTroy
#Titans
comicbook.com/comics/news/...
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How DC’s Best Creator Gave Wonder Girl the Origin She Deserved
Legendary comic creator Phil Jimenez delivers a comic issue worthy of the original Wonder Girl, Donna Troy, that successful streamlines her origins.
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/titans-annual-phil-jimenez-donna-troy-wonder-girl/
about 2 months ago
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My Silent Hill f interview with series producer Motoi Okamoto, Silent Hill f scriptwriter Ryukishi07, and series composer Akira Yamaoka has finally been published on
@comicbook.com
!
comicbook.com/gaming/news/...
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Silent Hill f Interview: Devs Talk Crafting a New Horror Game With a Younger Protagonist
We interview Silent Hill f producer Motoi Okamoto, scriptwriter Ryukishi07, and composer Akira Yamaoka about the upcoming title.
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/silent-hill-f-interview-anime-expo/
3 months ago
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I've been waiting 12 years for a follow-up to Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Rebellion. That cliffhanger has truly haunted me. Walpurgisnacht Rising's release window of Feb. 2026 has been a long time coming for me. For more, check out my piece on
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/m...
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Why the New Madoka Magica Film Has Been 13 Years in the Making
Fans will finally get a resolution of the cliffhanger left dangling at the end of Puella Magi Madoka Magica Rebellion.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/madoka-magica-film-2026-13-years-rebellion-cliffhanger-answered/
3 months ago
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Hiroko Moriguchi's “Mizu no Hoshi e Ai wo Komete” from Mobile Suit Zeta
#Gundam
is one of my favorite anime opening songs of all time. I'm very looking forward to Moriguchi's fourth Gundam Song Covers album, Gundam Song Covers Orchestra. My latest on
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/g...
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Underrated '90s Gundam Movie Gets a Gorgeous New Musical Release
Hiroko Moriguchi, beloved singer who has done multiple cover songs from the Gundam franchise, has released a new music video.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/gundam-f91-hiroko-moriguchi-eternal-wind-orchestra/
5 months ago
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Remember
#Monsuno
? This early 2010s toy brand and anime have been mostly forgotten over time, but it was actually pretty neat. Watch the original anime on
#Tubi
, and read my latest feature on
@comicbook.com
to learn more about the franchise and toys.
comicbook.com/anime/news/b...
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This Early 2010s Nickelodeon Anime Was the Last Great Bakugan Copycat
Bakugan was a sensation when it first came to the scene, leading to multiple copycats. Nickelodeon had the last great one.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/bakugan-nickelodeon-copycat-monsuno/
5 months ago
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The
#StarWars
#DarthVadar
comics made me a big fan of Sabe from the Phantom Menace. I love everything
@gregpak.net
(and E. K. Johnston) has done with the character. For more on my thoughts, read my latest on @ComicBook:
comicbook.com/comics/news/...
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How Star Wars Comics Made an Obscure Prequel Character Into One of the Best in the Franchise
The Star Wars: Darth Vader comics elevates one of the prequel trilogy's most forgotten character into one of the best in the franchise.
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/star-wars-comics-obscure-prequel-character-the-best-in-the-franchise/
6 months ago
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My latest on
@comicbook.com
discusses how the studio behind
#Evangelion
is working on
#Gundam
, and the studio behind Gundam is working on the upcoming
#Macross
!
comicbook.com/anime/news/g...
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Gundam, Evangelion, and Macross All Share One Thing in Common (And Not That They're Mecha)
Iconic creators of Gundam, Evangelion, and Macross are switching, meaning the crew behind Gundam is working on Macross, while the Eva team works on Gundam!
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/gundam-evangelion-macross-mecha-common-creators/
6 months ago
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The recent theatrical release of
#Macross
Do You Remember Love in Japan made me really wish we could get the movie overseas. I would do anything to get the film overseas, but it's complicated. Learn more about this piece I wrote for
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/m...
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I Would Sell My Soul to Have This Macross Movie Release in the U.S.
Macross: Do You Remember Love continues to be the holy grail of anime films, and I would do (almost) anything to have it officially release.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/macross-do-you-remember-love-release-united-states/
6 months ago
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Thanks again to Nicole Drum for letting me write more comics for
@comicbook.com
. Origin is one of my all-time favorite comics, so I was happy to go into detail about why I love this
#Wolverine
story so much!
comicbook.com/comics/news/...
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Marvel Didn't Need to Reveal Wolverine's Origins (But I'm Glad They Did)
Origin gave fans the definitive backstory of the mysterious Wolverine. Did the character lose some of his luster when his origin was revealed?
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/marvel-didnt-need-to-reveal-wolverines-origins-but-im-glad-they-did/
7 months ago
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Got to write about comic books this time! I'm endlessly fascinated with the situation with Paul in Amazing
#Spiderman
, and how Marvel can improve the character. Read more on
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/comics/news/...
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Spider-Man’s Worst Character Isn’t Bad (And That’s Why He’s a Problem)
The Amazing Spider-Man comics have had a Paul-sized problem for a while. For those unaware of who Paul is, he’s a recent addition to the Spider-Man supporting cast. He’s a very unassuming man with his...
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/spider-man-worst-character-paul-not-actually-bad-big-problem/
7 months ago
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I got to write more about
#Macross
again, this time focusing on the series' handling of music and how that makes it stand out from other mechas. Read more on
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/m...
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Macross Will Always Have One Huge Advantage Over Gundam as a Mecha Rival
Macross' music is a defining aspect of the franchise and is the one thing that puts it ahead of its contemporary, Gundam.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/macross-gundam-mecha-rival-music/
7 months ago
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Happy 40th Anniversary to Zeta
#Gundam
! Read my latest piece about this iconic mecha series, how it redefined the Real Robot genre, and why you should watch it on
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/z...
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How Zeta Gundam Defined the Real Robot Genre and Influenced Future Mecha
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam is full of flaws but helps influence a generation of fans of the Real Robot Genre.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/zeta-gundam/
7 months ago
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8 months ago
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I have always been a dub-over sub person, and I genuinely think some anime dubs surpass some of the subs. Here are ten listed on
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/b...
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10 Best Anime English Dubs That Outshine the Original
Anime fans often underappreciate English dubs, feeling that the original Japanese source material shouldn’t be altered and should be watched as is. Nonetheless, a lot of work goes into making an Engli...
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/best-anime-english-dubs/
8 months ago
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Digimon Story: Time Stranger game is filling in the lack of
#Digimon
anime this year, but should Bandai look at the Story franchise for its next anime adaptation? For more, check out my latest piece on
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/d...
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Digimon Story Needs Its Own Anime ASAP
Digimon Story features some of the best plot in the Digimon, so why hasn't it been turned into an anime yet?
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/digimon-story-anime/
8 months ago
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I love Macross (and Robotech), and I want the series to gain a strong foothold in the States. But the franchise isn't getting the marketing it desperately deserves. For more on my thoughts, check out my piece on
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/m...
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Macross Is Already Huge but Falls Short of Gundam for One Simple Reason
With Macross now free to air in the West, some hope the franchise can become just as big as Gundam. But the series is already lagging behind.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/macross-gundam-west-marketing/
8 months ago
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The debate of the
#Pokemon
Legendary Beasts - Entei, Raikou, and Suicune - rages on Reddit. But the debate never mattered. Read more on my thoughts on my latest piece for
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/p...
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25 Years Later, Pokemon Fans Are Still Debating This Design Choice
A recent post on social media re-ignited the age-old question if the Legendary Beasts from Pokemon are cats or dogs.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/pokemon-legendary-dogs-entei-suicune-raikou-reddit/
9 months ago
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I've always had complicated views of
#Gundam
00. I feel like the series believes it's more intellectual than it actually is, but, at the same time, the Gundam Exia is pretty rad. For more on my thoughts and feelings, read my latest piece on
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/g...
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One of Gundam’s Most Popular Anime is Not That Deep (But Is Still Worth Watching)
One of the most popular Gundam anime is not as deep as it pretends to be, but it at least looks really cool.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/gundam-00-anime-not-deep-worth-watching/
9 months ago
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Is
#DragonBallDaima
ending already? Check out this latest feature I wrote for
@comicbook.com
, going over a recent Hulu press release that may have spilled the beans on when Daim will end.
comicbook.com/anime/news/d...
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Dragon Ball Daima Reveals Finale Release Date (By Accident)
An Hulu release schedule may have accident revealed the endpoint for Dragon Ball Daima, and it's much sooner than people would expect.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/dragon-ball-daima-finale-release-date-hulu/
9 months ago
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Had fun writing about the different tropes for
#yugioh
and how long it took for the franchise to find its identity in this new feature for
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/y...
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How This Yu-Gi-Oh! Spinoff Perfected a Classic Franchise Trope
Every Yu-Gi-Oh protagonist upholds a particular tradition that wouldn't be firmly established until the second season of GX.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/yu-gi-oh-gx-franchise-trope-2500-attack/
9 months ago
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#Macross
is coming soon to a streaming service near you! Learn more about the crazy legalities that prevent the franchise from making it stateside and the long road it took for the series to make it onto streaming in this piece I wrote for
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/m...
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Macross Is Coming to North America (And How To Watch The Classic Anime)
After constant delays and zero feedback, the prestiges mecha franchise will soon become available to stream in North America.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/macross-north-american-streaming-release/
9 months ago
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Happy Holidays! Here are all the upcoming Marvel series arriving to Disney+ in the next year or so. More on
@telltaletv.bsky.social
:
telltaletv.com/2024/12/all-...
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All Upcoming Marvel Studios Series Releasing on Disney+
From a new Spider-Man property to the return of Daredevil, Marvel's upcoming Disney+ slate has something for everyone. Read on for more!
https://telltaletv.com/2024/12/all-upcoming-marvel-studios-series-releasing-on-disney/
10 months ago
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Yu-Gi-Oh is getting a remaster, but hold on, it's not what you think!
#yugioh
#GX
#5DS
Read more on
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/y...
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Announces Anime Remaster (But Not For The Series You Think)
An iconic Yu-Gi-Oh series will be getting a much needed remastering, but it isn't the Yu-Gi-Oh title most fans would think of.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/yugioh-anime-remaster/
10 months ago
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New Visual for
#Gundam
GQuuuuuuX! Super excited for this series!
comicbook.com/anime/news/g...
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Gundam’s Upcoming Show With Evangelion Studio Drops Hot New Poster
A new key art for the upcoming theatrical release for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX has been shared to the public.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/gundam-gquuuuuux-evangelion-poster-key-art/
10 months ago
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#OnePunchMan
is smashing its way back onto our screens with season 3 of the
#anime
finally getting a release date!
#Saitama
will return! For more, check out my piece on
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/o...
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One-Punch Man Season 3 Finally Confirms Release Window
One-Punch Man Season 3 finally gets a release date, and fans don't have to wait too long! Get reeady to return to a world with superheroes!
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/one-punch-man-season-3-release-date-2025/
10 months ago
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#OshiNoKo
has always secretly been a dark show, and not every character we love makes it out unscathed in the manga's final chapters.
#oshinoko166
#anime
Read more on
@comicbook.com
to find out what I mean:
comicbook.com/anime/news/o...
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Oshi no Ko: Who Survives The Series Finale (And Who Doesn't Make It?)
Oshi no Ko has is secretly a dark tale that covers the evil of the entertainment industry. Not everyone makes it out alive in the series.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/oshi-no-ko-who-survives-series-finale/
10 months ago
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More information for the
#DragonBall
Games Battle Hour 2025 has been announced, offering fans a special event that includes merchandise and a focus on
#DAIMA
and
#DragonBallSparkingZERO
. For more, check out my piece on
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/d...
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New Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour Event Features Sparking! Zero and Daima
Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour event makes its way to Los Angeles! Attandees will get to experience Daima and Sparking! Zero in a new way.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/dragon-ball-games-battle-hour-sparking-zero-daima/
10 months ago
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#OshiNoKo
will have a post-mortem light novel sequel that covers the lives of Kana and Akane, and will hopefully give them the closure they need. For more, read my piece on
@comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/o...
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Oshi no Ko Will Expand Two Key Characters' Endings
Learn more about Kana's and Akane's lives before, and after, the events of the Oshi no Ko manga. Can these girls finally get along?
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/oshi-no-ko-novel-kana-akane-endings/
10 months ago
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#Invincible
is coming back this February, and
#Amazon
has released a new trailer showing off what fans can expect for the upcoming season. Read more on
ComicBook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/i...
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Invincible Season 3 Trailer Released (And We’re More Excited Than Ever)
Invincible tests Mark to his limits, giving him a new suit and a sidekick. The series is heading down a darker path, will Mark be ready?
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/invincible-season-3-trailer-release/
10 months ago
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A new
#Gundam
series is coming! And it's going to be written by Hideaki Anno of
#evangelion
! Read more on my latest piece on
ComicBook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/g...
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Gundam Is Getting a New Anime With Evangelion's Creator: Watch the Trailer
Sunrise and Khara announced a the new Gundam series called Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, with script by Evangelion's Hideaki Anno.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/gundam-anime-gquuuuuux-evangelion-creator-trailer/
10 months ago
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Most of
#ONEPIECE
will soon no longer be available on the free ad-supported tier on
#Crunchyroll
. That means if you want to watch all of this Juggernaut series, you will need to pay for a monthly service. For more, read my piece on
Comicbook.com
:
comicbook.com/anime/news/o...
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One Piece on Crunchyroll Won't Be Free Anymore Soon
One Piece is setting sail away from free members of Crunchyroll and moving exclusively to Premium services.
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/one-piece-anime-crunchyroll-moving-premium/
10 months ago
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I'm now offering my services to
comicbook.com
as an Anime Freelance Writer. My first work is about a new cross-over piece between two heroes created by Hiro Mashima!
#FAIRYTAILコスプレ
#FairyTail100YearsQuest
#FARMAGIA
#Edenszero
#RaveMaster
comicbook.com/anime/news/f...
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