Joel Balkovec

Joel Balkovec

From Ottawa, Canada Joel Balkovec is FanSided contributor, who's been blogging about Pop Culture, especially comics, anime, and games since 2020. He has a particular interest in vintage anime and comics from the 70s through 2000s and loves to raise awareness of underrated classics. In his free time, he writes creatively and hones his miniature painting skills.

Ghost in The Shell | Official Trailer | 4K Remaster | Experience It In IMAX®

You can stream this iconic anime movie for free

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The biggest anime news you missed this week, March 24

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ROAD OF NARUTO | NARUTO 20th Anniversary Trailer | VIZ

Discover how this ninja anime became one of the most popular series of all time

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Pokemon Horizons The Series Key art. Image Courtesy The Pokemon Company

The biggest anime news you missed this week, March 17

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OPENING 1 | BLEACH | Asterisk by ORANGE RANGE | VIZ
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Fans of stylish art need to watch this one iconic anime

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Dragon Ball Z - Photo Credits: Crunchyroll

So, you want to get into Anime and Manga: A guide on where to start

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Street Fighter 6 - Akuma Gameplay Trailer
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The biggest anime news you missed this week, March 10

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Keanu Reeves as John Wick and Donnie Yen as Caine in John Wick 4. Photo Credit: Murray Close

5 best non-comic book franchises for comic fans to discover

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TVアニメ『SHY』OPムービー|OP主題歌「Shiny Girl」MindaRyn
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4 anime shows perfect for Marvel and DC fans

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle - Courtesy of: Crunchyroll

The biggest anime news you missed this week, March 3

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My Hero Academia Season 7 - Photo Credits: Crunchyroll

Fans of Marvel and DC need to watch this superhero Anime

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Pokémon Concierge on Netflix

The biggest Anime news you missed this week, February 24

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The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 - Photo Courtesy: Crunchyroll

Top anime series to introduce fans to the Isekai genre

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Photo: Batman Ninja.. Image Courtesy Warner Bros. / DC Universe

Biggest anime news you missed this week, February 17

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KONOSUBA -An Explosion on This Wonderful World ©2023 Natsume Akatsuki, Kurone Mishima/KADOKAWA/KONOSUBA Explosion Partners

What is an Isekai anime, anyway? Explaining one of the most popular anime genres

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One Piece 1000 Commemorative Battle of Onigashima Visual - Photo Courtesy: Funimation

If you're not already watching this hit anime series, it's time to start!

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