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.

The biggest anime news you missed this week, July 7

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Recapping the biggest anime news of 2025 so far

The biggest anime news you missed this week, June 30

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The biggest anime news you missed this week, June 23

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The biggest anime news you missed this week, June 16

The biggest anime news you missed this week, June 9

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The biggest anime news you missed this week, June 2

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