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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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DanMachi IV: Episode 11 "Endless (Brutal)" Review
The last episode of DanMachi IV's first cour offered a few pleasures and more torments for the party, hinting at darker things to come.
The Unfortunate Truth of Being A Rurouni Kenshin Fan
The announcement of a new Rurouni Kenshin anime has stirred mixed feelings among the fandom and reopened old debates about its creator.
Fall 2022 Preview: Arknights: Prelude To Dawn
Arknights is getting a TV anime in late October, meaning those who haven't played can finally figure out what all the rage is about.
Fall 2022 Preview: Suzume's Door-Locking
Makoto Shinkai's newest film is a little more than a month away and as for the story, it's keeping its cards close to its chest.
Fall 2022 Preview: Sword Art Online: Progressive - Scherzo of Deep Night
After a COVID delay, the 2nd SAO Progressive film is coming out in Japan in October, and it's showing Aincrad like never before.
Fall 2022 Preview: Mob Psycho 100 III
Mob Psycho 100's third season is approaching so quickly that there's hardly time to mourn the fact that it will be the final one.
Could RWBY Ice Queendom Get A Second Season?
RWBY's spinoff series seems like it's done, but if there were to be a second season, where might the team at SHAFT take it next?
The Man Who Gave Evangelion Its Impact
Shiro Sagisu has defined the sound of Evangelion since the series start, but his expertise extends far beyond the Third Impact.
DanMachi IV: Episode 10 "Juggernaut (Destroyer)" Review
Even with Cassandra's visions of the future, it's hard to say that anyone predicted just how harrowing this week's episode would be.
RWBY Ice Queendom Review: An Unfortunately Faithful Adaptation
RWBY Ice Queendom is as accurate an adaptation of the original RWBY as one can get in 2D, but that isn't necessarily a good thing.
Diving Into Cyberpunk Edgerunners' Best Episode
Episode 6 of Cyberpunk Edgerunners was incredible, and it isn't the first time the directors behind it have worked their magic.
Why Anime Doesn't Work In 60 FPS
When looking up anime fight scenes, a lot of the high-quality ones are also upscaled to 60FPS. Here's why that should stop.
DanMachi IV: Episode 9 "Lambton (Ill Omen)" Review
This week, a shocking revelation turns the tide of battle and prompts Bell and Ryu to fight together against a new threat.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners Review: Night City's Redemption
Divorced from the flaws of its video game counterpart, Cyberpunk Edgerunners manages to carry the soul of Cyberpunk to its fruition.
The Divisive Upset That Was Darling in the Franxx
A strong and provocative run couldn't save this collaboration between three anime studios from falling short of expectations.
Which Evangelion Dub is the Best?
Few anime have had a more contentious history with English dubs than Eva. With the series finished, it's time to ask which dub is best.
DanMachi IV: Episode 8 "Mirabilis (Chaos)" Review
Bell takes center stage this week as the hunt for Ryu intensifies, all while the mystery of her motivations slowly becomes unraveled.
Bungo Stray Dogs: The Three-Part Framework, Explained
The Armed Detective Agency and the Port Mafia as opposing factions, but the story suggests neither one could exist without the other.
The Hypermasculine Films of Yoshiaki Kawajiri
One of Madhouse's co-founders just so happened to also direct some of the defining films of the studio's repertoire in his heyday.
The Supernatural Light Novels That Inspired The Monogatari Series
Kouhei Kadono's Boogiepop series popularized light novels and inspired several huge franchises today, but what's it all about?