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)
Pokemon, Kingdom Hearts, One Piece
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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.

Latest

A collage of some of the strongest ancient Pokemon in the series: Koraidon, Arceus and Mew.
Pokemon: 10 Strongest Ancient Pokemon, Ranked

The lore of the Pokemon universe is vast, and as such, it's no surprise some Pokemon have been around since ancient times. These are the strongest.

A collage of official art of several divisive One Piece arcs: Skypiea, Wano and Long Ring Long Land.
6 Most Polarizing One Piece Arcs, Ranked

While the vast majority of the One Piece anime is widely celebrated, there are some arcs that have caused a bit of controversy.

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A collage featuring Gol D. Roger and people who hate him: Rocks D. Xebec and The Five Elders.
One Piece: 6 Characters Who Hate Gol D. Roger The Most

One Piece's Gol D. Roger didn't become such a legendary figure without making some enemies along the way.

A collage of official renders of epic bosses from The Legend of Zelda series: Koloktos, Monk Maz Koshia and Beast Ganon.
The Legend Of Zelda: 10 Most Epic Boss Fights In The Games

The Legend of Zelda franchise has featured of variety of memorable boss fights. These examples are some of the most epic in the series.

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A collage of Neo Cortex's many appearances in different Crash Bandicoot games: The N. Sane Trilogy version of Warped, Crash Twinsanity and his render from Crash 4: It's About Time
Crash Bandicoot: 10 Best Quotes By Neo Cortex, Ranked

Neo Cotrex, the fourth-wall breaking villain of the Crash Bandicoot series, has delivered a number of hilarious and iconic lines.

A collage of multiple moments in My Hero Academia where it was hinted that Yuga Aoyama was the UA Traitor all along.
My Hero Academia: Every Hint Foreshadowing The U.A. Traitor Reveal

Now that the traitor has been revealed in the anime, it's clear that there were hints leading up to this moment all along.

A collage of various Volume Covers that represent a long arc in the Naruto manga: the Sasuke Recovery Mission Arc, The Fourth Great Ninja War: Climax Arc and the Kazekage Recovery Mission Arc.
Naruto: Longest Arcs In The Manga, Ranked

There were many story arcs throughout the original Naruto manga series, and some of the arcs were much longer than others.

A collage of prominent Sheikah characters from The Legend of Zelda franchise: Master Kohga, Impa and Purah.
5 Best Sheikah Characters In Zelda Games, Ranked

The Legend of Zelda franchise has featured several Sheikah characters who resonated with fans. These are the best of the bunch.

A collage of multiple strong Gerudo characters: Makeela Riju, Ganondorf and Twinrova.
The Legend of Zelda: 6 Strongest Gerudo Characters, Ranked

The Legend of Zelda's Gerudo are icons of strength in Hyrule, but throughout their history, some have risen above the rest.

A collage of some of the easiest bosses in The Legend of Zelda series: Odalwa from Majora's Mask, Tentalus from Skyward Sword and Fyrus from Twilight Princess.
The Legend Of Zelda: 10 Easiest Boss Fights In The Series

The Legend of Zelda series features plenty of memorable boss fights, although not every one of them is a home run...

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A collage of some of the Pokemon Gym Leaders with the best character designs: Koga from Kanto, Nessa from Galar and Fantina from Sinnoh.
Pokemon: 8 Best Gym Leaders Character Designs, Ranked

Besides the Misty and Brock designs from the Pokemon anime, there are a ton of wonderfully-designed Gym Leaders from throughout the franchise's games.

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A collage of Pokemon that are better than their evolutions: Rhydon, Pikachu and Dusclops.
8 Pokemon That Are Better Unevolved

These Pokemon's evolutions aren't weak by any means, but players are better off keeping them from reaching their final forms.

A collage of some of the most relevant zombies in One Piece: Shimotsuki Ryuma, Oars and Victoria Cindry.
One Piece: Best Zombie Characters, Ranked

One Piece's Thriller Bark Arc introduced several compelling zombie characters. These are the best of the bunch.

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A collage of 3 One Piece characters with prominent scars: Kaido, Monkey D. Luffy and Shanks.
One Piece: 10 Most Iconic Scars & The Stories Behind Them

The characters of One Piece often sport various scars that tell their own stories. These are some of the most famous.

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A collage of prominent One Piece characters who happen to be clones: Pacifista (Cloned from Kuma), Stussy (Cloned from Buckingham Stussy) and S-Hawk (Cloned from Mihawk).
One Piece: 7 Best Clone Characters, Ranked

These are some of the best clone characters. modelled after iconic characters in the One Piece series.

A collage of prominent human characters in the Legend of Zelda series: Beedle, Marin and Ilia.
Zelda: 8 Best Human Characters In The Games, Ranked

Humans in The Legend of Zelda series are often little more than minor characters, yet these humans still stand out for their personalities and designs

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A collage of several characters that reflect reasons as to why MHA should get a new spinoff: Boruto from the Naruto spinoff series, Deku's Dark Hero design and Koichi from the existing spinoff, MHA Vigilantes.
My Hero Academia: 6 Reasons It Should Get A New Spinoff

With the conclusion of My Hero Academia on the horizon, here's why a spinoff to continue telling stories in Kohei Horikoshi's world is a great idea.

A collage of multiple iconic Mario characters set to a Mushroom Kingdom background: Bowser, Mario and Princess Peach.
Mario: 6 Characters Who Appear In The Most Games

These Mario characters are some of the most recurring individuals in the whole gargantuan franchise.

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A collage featuring some of the largest bosses in the Kingdom Hearts series: The Rock Titan, the Groundshaker and Xemnas' Dragon.
Kingdom Hearts: 10 Largest Bosses In The Series, Ranked

These behemoths are some of the largest bosses encountered throughout the Kingdom Hearts franchise.

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A collage of characters from My Hero Academia who haven't used their quirk at their fullest potential: Tamaki Amajiki, Eri and Best Jeanist
My Hero Academia: 8 Quirks With The Most Untapped Potential

Quirks in My Hero Academia are the stars of the show, but every now and then, a really cool Quirk is underused, or relegated to the background.