Kevin T. Rodriguez-Contributor

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June, 2022
Minor in Journalism, freelance writer for over 20 years
Anime, Studio Ghibli, Sailor Moon
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About Kevin T. Rodriguez

Kevin is an accomplished blogger and pop culture writer! Having written about the manga and anime industry since 2004, he's written a wide variety of stories! He has even interviewed legends like Stan Lee and Trigun creator Yashiro Nightow! He also has extensive knowledge of the entertainment and gaming industry, and has written articles and new reports for both industries. Kevin Got his start when he won a Young Cartoonist Award from a Catholic print magatzine. Realizing his art was wek but his writing strong, Kevin moved onto studying journalism instead at American River College. From there he started his own blog where he produced weekly writings for that as well as other articles for sites like Examiner and Anime on DVD (two very influential sites in their days). He has since written for multiple sites and publications and also makes YouTube videos in his spare time about the entertainment industry. He is proud of his contributions to The Best War Games in the anime section!

Favorite Anime

Sailor Moon
Maison Ikkoku
The Vision of Escaflowne
Cowboy Bebop
One Piece
The films of Hayao Miyazaki
 

Favorite Console

Sega Dreamcast
Sega Genesis
XBox Series X
PlayStation Portable
Super Nintendo

Industry Focus

My industry focus is primarily the netertainment industry. This includes (but is not limited to) movies, anime, popculture, comic books, and video games. I also write about the awards race and occasionally the stock market and why certain news affects certain industries.

Latest

Made in Abyss Season 2, Episode 3
Made in Abyss Season 2: Episode 3 Review

Made in Abyss continues on with its main cast finding themselves in one of the strangest farmer's markets they could have ever imagined.

Made in Abyss Season 2 Episode 2
Made in Abyss Season 2: Episode 2 Review

Season 2 of Made in Abyss still tries to find its footing as fans get another mixed bag.

Urusei Yatsura Lum in new series trailer
Fall 2022 Preview: Urusei Yatsura

One of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular anime - Urusei Yatsura - is being rebooted for the fall 2022 season!

Negima! Magister Negi Magi anime
This Anime Was So Bad It Got Rebooted After One Season

Negima was supposed to be one of the hottest new anime in 2006. Instead, lukewarm reception forced a reboot after one season.

Shot of Usagi from the upcoming Sailor Moon Eternal movie.
Is Sailor Moon No Longer a Children's Anime?

Sailor Moon was once a popular franchise for young girls. With the recent focus on high-end merchandise, is the franchise more for adults now?

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How Dragonball Evolution Saved the Franchise

Dragon Ball Z has had a revival in recent years. Does the franchise have one of the most panned live-action anime adaptations to thank for it?

Goku and Baby Vegeta in Dragon Ball GT
Is Dragon Ball GT Still Worth Watching?

With anime fans enjoying Dragon Ball Super, is there any reason to revisit the original sequel to Dragon Ball Z: Dragon Ball GT?

Castle in the Sky screenshot.
Why Does Castle in the Sky Have Two Official Soundtracks?

Castle in the Sky is unique in that it has two authorized scores. Why is this and which one is the true “official” score?

Unfinished Shojo Manga- Nana Nana K Nana O
NANA Creator Gives Update on the Manga's Future

It’s been more than ten years since NANA went on hiatus and fans have started to wonder if the series will ever get the ending it deserves.

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The Unusual Situation that Led to the Creation of Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball is one of the most popular anime ever made, and the story behind its creation is unique, to say the least.

Mew-Two from the Pokemon movie.
How Pokemon: The First Movie Damaged the Reputation of the Franchise for Years

Pokemon: The First Movie was a box office hit, yet the release managed to damage the reputation of the franchise for years after its release.

Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece)
Why Did this Company Release One Piece (Despite Not Wanting To)?

4Kids dub of One Piece was an infamous flop. What many fans don't know is that they didn't want to produce it, but were forced to.

Nausicaa on her glider in the Movie
The History of Nausicaa's Infamous First Dub

Nausicaa has had a troubled history in America, beginning with a dub so bad its director swore Americans would never receive any more Ghibli films.

The Sailor Senshi, from left to right: Sailor Venus, Sailor Mars, Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, and Sailor Jupiter.
Why do Sailor Moon Fans Love the Old DiC Dub?

Why do some Sailor Moon fans love the original 90's dub despite its issues with censorship and music changes?

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The Chrono Trigger Anime You Probably Never Heard Of

Chrono Trigger is one of the most beloved games of all time and fans have always wanted an anime. Strangely enough, one technically exists.