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Joel Balkovec

Joel Balkovec

Joined: Jan 28, 2025

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.

Closing Ceremony - The 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival

This comic is a deep dive into the history of Star Wars

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Netflix Family Summer Presents Los Angeles Premiere of "The Sea Beast" - Arrivals

This one underrated comic movie proves Karl Urban is a Sci Fi & Fantasy icon

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Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 - Red Carpet

The biggest anime news you missed this week, April 14

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Godzilla Minus One. Image courtesy Toho International, Inc.

Toho confirms Godzilla Minus One direct sequel is happening

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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Beginning | Official Trailer | Experience It In IMAX®
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The biggest anime news you missed this week, April 7

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＜エンディング映像フル＞「The 1」muque／TVアニメ「ONE PIECE」
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One Piece anime officially returns from hiatus

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle - Courtesy of: Crunchyroll

Catch up on this iconic anime before the story ends in theaters later this year

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DAN DA DAN - Trailer Still - ©Yukinobu Tatsu_SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee

The biggest anime news you missed this week, March 31

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