Julián Jorge  Fernández Loyarte-Contributor

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October, 2023
Bachelor In Journalism (Universidad del Salvador) Masters In Marketing And Digital Communication (Universidad Nacional Guillermo Brown)
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About Julián Jorge Fernández Loyarte

Julián F.L. is a video game & anime expert, historian & journalist with a lot of passion for these subjects and over 10 years of experience in writing about them.
He has enjoyed video games, anime, and writing ever since he was young, so he set out to turn professional writing about both mediums into his full-time career, and it has been quite fruitful.
He has been working at TheBestWarGames for over 2 years, worked as a lead writer and editor at Anmo Sugoi, and served as a freelance contributor for Destructoid and GameMite for many months.
Furthermore, he knows every single Pokemon by memory, has profound knowledge of the lore of Kingdom Hearts, has watched/read One Piece in its entirety, and has managed not one but two different YouTube channels focused on video games and anime, both with over 10,000 subscribers each.
 

Favorite Anime

One Piece is my absolute favorite anime/manga series, since it features a colorful cast of complex characters, multiple unique and creative power systems, a gripping narrative and one of the most detailed worlds ever created in fiction. I'm a strong believer that the entire world will change the day One Piece reaches its conclusion.
I'm also a big fan of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, My Hero Academia, Fullmetal Alchemist and Bleach.

Favorite Games

Kingdom Hearts is my favorite gaming franchise, with Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix being my overall favorite video game.
This feels like a game
designed specifically for me: A deep and flashy combat system, excellent boss fights, an emotional storyline, colorful Disney worlds and a beautiful soundtrack. I've already replayed KH2FM over 10 times (and counting).
Some of my other favorite video game franchises include: Pokemon, Devil May Cry, Crash Bandicoot, The Legend of Zelda and Mario.

Industry Focus

I have been writing in a professional capacity for over 10 years, and most of my writing has been focused on specific video game franchises and genres, including Pokemon, Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Devil May Cry, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, Crash Bandicoot, and countless more.
I also have an in-depth interest in general video game history, going from generation to generation, analyzing which consoles left a huge impact on the medium and which ones failed to sell enough units (my thesis in college was a full breakdown of the history of gaming).
On top of all that, I'm also extremely passionate and knowledgeable about anime, specifically battle shōnen series, and I have watched/read series like One Piece, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, My Hero Academia, Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more.

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A collage of the Game Awards logo alongside 4 games that should have been nominated for GOTY: Shovel Knight, NieR: Automata, Devil May Cry 5 and Final Fantasy 16.
The Game Awards: 8 Games That Should Have Been Nominated For GOTY In Previous Years

Over the years, some truly remarkable titles have been nominated for GOTY at The Game Awards. Here are some of the best that didn't make the cut.

A collage of One Piece characters in various One Piece video games: Nami in Odyssey, Luffy in Burning Blood and Zoro in World Seeker.
Fortnite: 8 One Piece Characters the Game Needs

Fortnite is no stranger to adding anime character skins, so why not include One Piece in the mix? Here's which characters deserve an appearance.

A collage of 4 of the most cinematic fights in all of Naruto: Naruto vs. Sasuke, Naruto vs. Pain, Kakashi vs. Obito and Naruto vs. Sasuke (Final)
8 Most Cinematic Fights In Naruto, Ranked

The following fight scenes are some of the most visually impressive in the Naruto franchise.

A collage of moments from My Hero Academia's Chapter 431: Deku fighting with his friends, Deku and Uraraka's reunion and the cover of Volume 42.
My Hero Academia: 8 Questions That Were Answered In Chapter 431

Some of My Hero Academia's most burning questions were answered in Chapter 431.

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A collage of Godzilla Evolved in Fortnite alongside other prominent versions of Godzilla who would be perfect for skins: Minus One, Shin, Ultima and Heisei.
Fortnite: 8 Versions Of Godzilla Perfect For Skins

The following examples would make great skins from Godzilla's storied history.

A collage of 5 characters who are voiced by Ikue Ōtani: Pikachu from Pokemon, Konohamaru from Naruto, Morgana from Persona 5, Cheadle from Hunter x Hunter and Tony Tony Chopper from One Piece.
One Piece: 8 Popular Anime You've Heard Chopper's Voice In

These are some of the most popular anime series featuring Chopper's voice actor in One Piece.

A collage of 4 cinematic One Piece fights: Luffy vs. Crocodile, Luffy vs. Katakuri, Luffy vs. Kaido and Garp vs. Kuzan
8 Most Cinematic Fights In One Piece, Ranked

The One Piece anime has witnessed several impressive fight scenes that are a treat for the eyes.

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10 Best PlayStation 2 Hack-And-Slash Games, Ranked
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It’s difficult to pinpoint where precisely the hack-and-slash genre began, but it was undoubtedly popularized by Sony’s second home console: the legen

A collage of 5 anime characters who were voiced by Hiroaki Hirata: Genma Shiranui from Naruto, Godot from Ace Attorney, Kotetsu Kaburagi from Tiger & Bunny, Re-Destro from My Hero Academia and Vinsmoke Sanji from One Piece.
One Piece: 8 Popular Anime You've Heard Sanji’s Voice In

Though Hiroaki Hirata is best known for voicing Sanji, he has also given his voice to several other characters in popular anime shows.

A collage of 3 obscure pieces of One Piece lore: Pandaman, the Space Pirates living on the moon and the Mera Mera no Mi, the only Devil Fruit that was eaten by two people at the same time.
8 Most Obscure One Piece Lore

One Piece's lore is so gargantuan that it's inevitable certain tidbits fall through the cracks.

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A collage of Zoro, Nami, Sanji, Robin and Luffy crying during their lowest points in the series in One Piece
One Piece: 10 Moments The Straw Hats Were At Their Lowest

The Straw Hat Pirates have overcome many challenges in One Piece, but things didn't always look good whey they were at their lowest.

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A collage of 3 One Piece villains who should get a redemption arc: Kaku, Borsalino and Senor Pink.
8 One Piece Villains That Need Redemption Arcs

Sometimes villains get a second chance, and these particular villains in One Piece are certainly in need of a good redemption arc.

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A collage of powerful fire-based devil fruits in One Piece: Kaido's Uo Uo no Mi, Model Seiryu, Ace's Mera Mera no Mi and Sakazuki's Magu Magu no Mi.
One Piece: Strongest Fire-Based Devil Fruits, Ranked

Wielding fire is a common fictional trope, and is also seen in One Piece's many Devil Fruits. Here are the strongest fire-based Devil Fruits so far.

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A collage of characters from 3 great PS2 hack-and-slash games: Kratos from God of War 2, Dante from Devil May Cry 3 and Samanosuke Akechi from Onimusha.
10 Best PS2 Hack-And-Slash Games, Ranked
PS2

The PlayStation 2 is where the hack-and-slash genre hit the mainstream, resulting in some of the most iconic gaming franchises around.

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A collage with covers of Volumes from 3 of the longest arcs in the One Piece manga: The Egghead Arc, the Wano Country Arc and the Enies Lobby Arc.
One Piece: Longest Arcs In The Manga, Ranked

The One Piece manga is famous for some of its substantially large story arcs. These are the longest arcs the manga has to offer.

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A collage of 3 great My Hero Academia characters who never fight: Rody Soul, Eri and Mei Hatsume.
8 Best My Hero Academia Characters Who Never Fight

Not every character in My Hero Academia is a force on the battlefield. Some prove themselves in other ways.

A collage of 3 of Boa Hancock's best outfits: Her War of Marineford Outfit, her Original Outfit and her One Piece: Stampede Outfit.
One Piece: Boa Hancock's Best Outfits, Ranked

Boa Hancock has certainly worn some memorable outfits throughout her time in the One Piece anime. These are the best.

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A collage of 4 anime characters who are also voiced by Kazuya Nakai, Zoro's VA: Mugen from Samurai Champloo, Captain Obi from Fire Force, Flect Turn from My Hero Academia and the Serpo Aliens from DanDaDan.
One Piece: 8 Popular Anime You've Heard Zoro’s Voice In

The voice actor of One Piece's Zoro, Kazuya Nakai, has lent his talents to a number of other popular anime series as well.

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A collage of 4 characters who share VA with Luffy: Krillin from Dragon Ball, Koenma from Yu Yu Hakusho, Pazu from Castle in the Sky and Turbo Granny from DanDaDan.
One Piece: 8 Popular Anime You've Heard Luffy's Voice In

Mayumi Tanaka is perhaps best known as the voice of Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece. However, fans have probably also recognized her in these works.

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A collage of 3 popular Godzilla monsters that could appear in the sequel to Godzilla Minus One: Anguirus, Hedorah, King Ghidorah and Biollante.
Godzilla Minus One: 8 Monsters That Could Appear In The Sequel

Following the success of Godzilla Minus One, fans are eager to see which kaiju could appear alongside the King of the Monsters in the sequel.