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May, 2022
B.A. in Broadcast Communication
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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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Bakugo Will NOT Give up in This Week’s My Hero Academia

With Shigaraki's power continuing to eclipse the heroes around him, Bakugo makes one last desperate attack despite his wounds.

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My Hero Academia: Why Hawks and Endeavor Are a Perfect Pair

While their partnership seemed confrontational at first, Endeavor and Hawks quickly became one of the show's most iconic duos.

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My Hero Academia Reminds Us Why His Name Is Endeavor

Despite everything he has done, Endeavor's refusal to give up never fails to take My Hero Academia to stunning emotional heights.

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My Hero Academia Is Off This Week; What’s Ahead for Season 7?

There's no new episode this week, so now's a great time to reflect on the first half of season 7, how it's held up, and what's to come.

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What’s Next for Ufotable after Demon Slayer?

With the conclusion of the Demon Slayer anime in sight, it's worth considering what's next for Ufotable when this sensation is over.

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My Hero Academia Tests Its Most Inspiring Theme

In a series that frequently embodies the belief that there are no side characters, All for One quite violently begs to differ.

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Summer 2024 Preview: Suicide Squad ISEKAI

The only hope for a magical parallel world is the supervillains from our world, which doesn't bode well for either if we're honest.

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Dan Da Dan TV Anime Drops New Trailer, Theatrical Premiere

As if a new trailer weren't exciting enough, fans in North America can see the start of the anime on the big screen this fall.

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My Hero Academia Pits Brother against Brother at Long Last

The long-awaited battle between Shoto and Toya stands out less for the fight and more for what it reveals about how Toya's deep hatred.

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My Hero Academia: Analyzing the Team Built to Defeat Shigaraki

To defeat the Shigaraki, the heroes needed the right people, but even without their lynchpin, Deku, what makes this team fit the bill?

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My Hero Academia: You’re Next Drops Breathtaking New Trailer

An All-Might imposter, a girl with a powerful quirk, and an eyepatched man who wants her dead, all collide with Class 1-A this August.

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Summer 2024 Preview: Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season

Koyomi Araragi's story is finally finished (or so they say), but the same can't be said for the girls whose lives he has changed.

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My Hero Academia Proves The Quirk Doomsday Theory Correct

A startling development proves that the world of My Hero Academia is not only threatened by social disorder but evolution itself.

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Summer 2024 Preview: Mononoke Movie: Karakasa

The long-awaited follow-up to this 2007 cult classic supernatural horror series should be on every anime fan's radar this summer.

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Batman Ninja Is Coming Back and Here’s Why You Should Be Hyped

The anime film that was too weird for casual Batman fans but just weird enough for Gainax fans is back and it demands your attention.

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My Hero Academia Season 7: The Heroes Make the First Move

Two familiar faces return this week to help give the heroes a fighting chance against All for One, and the results are glorious.

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My Hero Academia: The Mid-Gauntlet, Explained

This slick support item doesn't just give Deku an extra boost in battle - it's another way the series has canonized the films.

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Five Years Later, Studio Trigger’s Promare is Still Fire

It's hard to believe it's been half a decade since Promare hit theaters, but the thrills of this bizarre film aren't easily forgotten.

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My Hero Academia Reminds Us Why We Love These Villains

In an episode that culminated in some big twists and turns, the biggest takeaway this week was remembering how great Himiko Toga is.

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My Hero Academia Gives Aoyama a Chance for Redemption

After learning the truth about Aoyama, the students want his help to set a trap for All for One, but is Aoyama up to the task?