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About Matthew Magnus Lundeen
Matthew Magnus Lundeen is a writer, critic, and aspiring cinephile trying way too hard and simultaneously not enough. He writes anime features for The Best War Games when he isn't trying to write fiction.
Favorite Anime
My favorite anime is Bungo Stray Dogs. Come for the superpowers and beautiful characters. Stay for an emotional story with subtext about battling trauma.
Favorite Console
Living with a roommate that has an Xbox has spoiled me, so I don't really pick a side in the console war, but I'll always be a PlayStation boy at heart.
Favorite Games
There are several, but the easy choice is and always will be Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
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Preview: Psycho-Pass Providence
Psycho-Pass is back in theaters in the West for the first time since 2015. Here's everything you need to know about the new film.
Summer 2023 Preview: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
Even with a new director at the helm, the hype for Jujutsu Kaisen's sequel can't be stopped. The changes just make it more exciting.
Summer 2023 Preview: Bungo Stray Dogs Season 5
The Armed Detective Agency has less than a week to prevent utter disaster, but the whole world still thinks THEY are the criminals.
Fate/Stay Night: How the Unlimited Blade Works Route Betrays Saber
Unlimited Blade Works was a pretty great show, but looking back on it now, the treatment of Saber in Season 2 was pretty terrible.
The Heavenly Delusion Finale Is Just The Beginning
After a disturbing cliffhanger, Heavenly Delusion was far from a conclusion, but it was a beautiful conclusion in its own way.
Is This Fantasy Anime a Precursor to Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku?
Fans of Hell's Paradise might be interested in another fantasy action series with a fascinating spin on an all-too-familiar setup.
Rumor: Studio Bones Is Announcing Something at Anime Expo, But What?
Rumor has it that Studio Bones has an announcement to make at Anime Expo, and the fans can't stop speculating what it could be.
Heavenly Delusion: A Masterclass in Suspense Building
Thanks to solid directing, clever editing, and great performances, Heavenly Delusion #12 sets up a finale that no one is prepared for.
The "Boring" Protagonists of the Fate Universe
The male protagonists of Kinoko Nasu's works are beloved and often for the same reasons that others dismiss them. What's their appeal?
Cowboy Bebop: Life, Death, and Dreams
There's a theory that Cowboy Bebop The Movie is actually a dream, but that is just the beginning of a much bigger discussion.
Does Soul Eater Get Off to A Rocky Start?
There's a LOT to like about Soul Eater, but the first three episodes don't offer the best first impressions. What exactly went wrong?
The Psycho-Pass English Dub is Back
It's been over 10 years since the Psycho-Pass series premiered, but 8 years since fans last heard the English dub. Until now, that is.
Is Sword Art Online A Beginner Ghost in the Shell?
SAO might not be big on philosophy, but what ponderings it contains bear a resemblance to Ghost in the Shell's view of the internet.
Is This One of Bungo Stray Dogs’ Saddest Episodes?
Bungo Stray Dogs is no stranger to tragedy, but Episode 31 - a story about parenting, trauma, and moving on - is a beast all its own.
Heavenly Delusion Episode 10 is A Visual Feast
Heavenly Delusion Episode 10 was directed by Kai Ikarashi and if that doesn't immediately get you excited, you're about to be.
The Magical Girl Show That Went Harder Than The Rest
There are plenty of stories about magical girls, but few are as peculiar and worthy of inspection as Shoujo Kageki Revue Starlight.
Ghost in the Shell: the Beauty of the Major's Mystery Past
Major Motoko Kusanagi is one of the most iconic anime characters, but her backstory has never quite been set in stone. Why is that?
Bungo Stray Dogs Season 5 Gets New Trailer, Release Date
Bungo Stray Dogs' new season finally has a release date, and fans have their first glimpse of the new opening theme by GRANRODEO.
The Evolution & Appeal of the “Girl with a Gun” Anime
There's just something about girls with guns that pulls people in, and that niche seems to be evolving with every new iteration.
Heavenly Delusion: Misdirection in Worldbuilding
With the newest episode, Heavenly Delusion has given viewers ample reason to believe that nothing we've been told has been true.