Kevin Credo-Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

January, 2022
Anime
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  • 47
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  • 10
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About Kevin Credo

Kevin Credo is a columnist, essayist, and comics writer, specializing in anime and feature film. He has had multiple works of short fiction published by Ahoy Comics, and his first novel has been published in the Tapas Media premium slate ("Ellery Moonbeam").

Industry Focus

Credo's work in anime and film coverage has been cited in MSM, Wikipedia and Anime News Network. His review was quoted on the Blu-Ray packaging of A-1 Pictures' "Lonely Castle in the Mirror," distributed by GKIDS.

Favorite Anime

Credo is a big fan of the anime films of Satoshi Kon and Masaaki Yuasa, along with a nostalgic sweet spot for action and shonen anime series including  'Baccano!', 'Cowboy Bebop', and 'Trigun'.

Favorite Games

Credo's favorite games from childhood include Sonic Adventure 2, Pokémon Emerald Version, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and WarioWare DIY. In 2024 he directed promotional artwork for the 2024 competitive Pokémon Championships in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Latest

Anime Expo Manga Feature
Anime Expo: All the Manga Highlights From Square Enix and Viz

From a new ‘Naruto’ spinoff to special collector’s editions of ‘Chainsaw Man’ and ‘Soul Eater Not!’ and more, see what Viz and SE have coming soon.

Anime Expo Pokemon Concierge Feature
Anime Expo: New Details Revealed for Netflix's Stop-Motion Anime 'Pokemon Concierge'

An eye-catching new series from Netflix, ‘Pokemon Concierge’ is set to explore the world of Pokemon through the charm of stop-motion animation.

Lonely Castle in the Mirror Feature
Lonely Castle in the Mirror Review

Using fantasy to reflect the real-world traumas of a group of students, Keiichi Hara's Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a uniquely potent anime feature.

GKIDS First Slam Dunk Feature
'The First Slam Dunk' To Get North American Premiere at Anime Expo

Premiering at Anime Expo, Toei's promotion for the new 'Slam Dunk' movie will even include a special present for fans in attendance.

GKIDS Lonely Castle Feature
GKIDS Sets Summer Theatrical Release Date for 'Lonely Castle in the Mirror'

Keiichi Hara's 'Lonely Castle in the Mirror' is set to get a limited theatrical release this summer.

Assassins Creed Black Flag Webtoon Feature
Ubisoft Announces Manga-Inspired 'Assassin's Creed: Black Flag' Continuation Comic

An official, narratively-focused look at a fan-favorite character, 'Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple' sets sail on WEBTOON sooner rather than later.

Hell's Paradise Feature
Hell's Paradise: First Impressions

Crunchyroll's newest shonen brings together horror-fantasy, an Edo-era Japanese period piece setting, and a white-haired anime boy who just won't die.

SXSW Disturbance in the Force Feature
SXSW: A Disturbance in the Force Review

The Star Wars Holiday Special is seen as the holy grail of bad TV. A new documentary reveals its surprising importance to modern multimedia fandom.

SXSW Disney Parks Feature
SXSW: Disney Teases Major New Theme Park Tech

From fully-functional rollerblading robots to real light-projected Lightsabers, the next generation of Disney magic is about to come true.

SXSW Paramount Lodge Feature
SXSW: Inside the Exclusive Fan Experiences from Showtime and Paramount

From surviving the wilderness of 'Yellowjackets' to 'Star Trek' cocktails (with recipe!), Paramount and Showtime bring major fan experiences to SXSW.

YOLO Feature
Interview: YOLO: Silver Destiny Crew Chats on Series Finale

Michael Cusack and the YOLO cast reflect on the show's ending, give an update on Smiling Friends season 2, and teach how to nail an Australian accent.

Wakko and Dot spitting coffee at Yakko Animaniacs season 3
Exclusive: Animaniacs Cast Talk Favorite Classic Gags (and Favorites in Upcoming Season)

The voices of the Warner Triplets, Pinky, and the Brain look back on their favorite moments...and forward to the upcoming new season.

A scene featuring characters in Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Exclusive: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Creators Talk New Movie And What Fans Can Expect in New Season

Creators Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro give fans a hint of what to expect from the grand return of TV's most famous anthropomorphic fast food.

Masaaki Yuasa Interview Feature
Exclusive: 'Inu-Oh' Director Masaaki Yuasa Talks Awards Buzz & Audience Rockouts

Director Masaaki Yuasa shares his stories of Inu-Oh, from his big Golden Globes nomination to the creativity of his film's Japanese fandom.

Kenji Yokoyama Interview Feature
Exclusive: Animator Kenji Yokoyama Chats on Over 40 Years of Working in Anime

The animator behind some of the most iconic sequences in Dragon Ball Super, One Piece, and much more looks back on decades of making anime.

Trigun First Impressions Feature
Some (Spoiler-Free) First Impressions of Trigun: Stampede

Trigun returns with some bold stylistic choices. The fresh coat of the paint matches all of the original's throttle.

Crunchyroll Winter Feature
Highlights From Crunchyroll’s Action-Packed Winter 2023 Anime Lineup

From new versions of legendary series to new seasons of fan favorites, Crunchyroll's new lineup is heating up this winter.

Shuna's Journey Interview Feature
'Shuna's Journey': An Interview With the Translator of Hayao Miyazaki's Graphic Novel

Translator Alex Dudok de Wit discusses localizing Miyazaki's newly-available manga, as well as the creativity behind the straightforward fable.

Shuna rescuing a girl
Review: Hayao Miyazaki's 'Shuna's Journey'

With the official translation of Hayao Miyazaki's graphic novel Shuna's Journey out now, how well does the director's style translate to still images?

Housing Complex C 1 Feature
An Exclusive Interview with the Producer of Housing Complex C

With the conclusion of Housing Complex C, producer Maki Terashima-Furuta talks about the influences and production of Toonami's original horror anime.