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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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How Well Does Anime Nail American Culture?
From Baccano to Banana Fish, anime has taken a few cracks at portraying America, so why is it always so fun to see, and is it accurate?
Bungo Stray Dogs: Who Are The Sheep?
Before Chuuya Nakahara joined the Port Mafia, he was part of a different gang. Who are the Sheep and what led to Chuuya's departure?
Mobile Suit Gundam: Laplace’s Box, Explained
Gundam Unicorn is one of the best in the franchise, but the answer to the question driving its plot might be its smartest trick.
Heavenly Delusion's New Episode Is All About Letting Go
Heavenly Delusion's eighth episode might not always knock it out of the park, but its most patient moments definitely hit hard.
Fate/Stay Night: Mystic Eyes, Explained
From Fate to Garden of Sinners and beyond, Mystic Eyes are a highly regarded power in the world, but what exactly makes them special?
Has Ufotable Broken Anime Fans' Brains?
Ufotable has earned a reputation for great animation, but has their success harmed the mainstream perception of "good animation"?
The One Piece Animator Everyone’s Talking About
If you're in anime circles, you might have caught a clip from a recent One Piece episode going viral. Meet the man who animated it.
Bungo Stray Dogs: The OVA "Walking Alone," Explained
This short OVA follows Kunikida during a sudden incident involving a bomber with a grudge, and here's why you ought to give it a watch.
The Episode That Changed Mob Psycho 100
Mob Psycho 100 was a lot to take in, but the fifth episode of Season 2, in particular, marked a big turning point for the series protagonist.
Is This One of Anime’s Best Finales?
It is said that the ending is paramount, and Blood Blockade Battlefront's last episode definitely ranks among the greatest out there.
The Fate/Stay Night Sequel That Needs To Happen
There's no clear-cut sequel to the original visual novel, but fans have already witnessed what would be a great continuation.
Everything Goes Wrong In This Week's Heavenly Delusion
Wild animals, sweet character moments, and tons of misunderstandings make for one of the funniest episodes of Heavenly Delusion yet.
Sengoku Basara: The Prettiest & Craziest Samurai Show
This adaptation of Capcom's hack-and-slash Musou series was a glorious spectacle that seems to slip people's minds these days.
Is Bungo Stray Dogs: DEAD APPLE Worth Watching?
With a story by the original author, Dead Apple has all the chops of a proper Bungo Stray Dogs story, but is it essential viewing?
The Most "Accurate" Ghost in the Shell Anime
With so many Ghost in the Shell anime, the most accurate to the manga might surprise you. Mostly cause it's not an anime to begin with.
The OVA That Was Supposed To “Save Anime”
In 2014, one Kickstarter project promised everything. 9 years later, one wonders what the point of it all was. This is Under the Dog.
What Exactly IS Ufotable Doing To Celebrate Garden of Sinners’ 15th Anniversary?
The Garden of Sinners films turned 15 at the end of 2022, and Ufotable is celebrating all year long. What can fans expect, and when?
Seraph of the End: An Unfinished Gem From The Creators of Attack on Titan
During the wait for Attack on Titan Season 2, WIT Studio released a few other cool shows, with Seraph starting quite the craze.
One of Jujutsu Kaisen’s Best Episodes Belongs To the Ladies
This episode is a surprisingly thoughtful reflection on the expectations placed on women, through the lens of a shonen battle arc no less.
Bungo Stray Dogs: Sigma and the Strength of Determination
Sigma is a fan-favorite character, and while the anime cut some of his scenes, he embodies one of Season 4's big themes: Determination.