Jarrod Saunders
Jarrod Saunders is an entertainment journalist and the founder of Fortress of Solitude, Sneaker Fortress, 23 Jumpman Street, and Lifestyle Fortress.
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The 5 Superman Characters We Want To See Most In James Gunn’s DCU
James Gunn isn’t just rebooting Superman, he’s actually unleashing a whole new kind of DCU – one that actually looks like it was inspired by the strange and wonderful fantasy characters you’d find between the pages of your favourite comic book. With Superman (2025) already teasing the inclusion of characters like Bizarro, Metamorpho and Baby…
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The 5 Most Powerful Anime Characters of All Time
Who really owns the title of “the strongest and most powerful” in anime? Before you start shouting out your favourites and sharpening your keyboard for the comments section (because we all know power‑scaling debates get loud really fast), let’s take a look at five anime characters whose abilities leave very little room for argument amongst…
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5 Crunchyroll Series To Stream If You’ve Never Seen Anime Before
Anime used to be something only your weird cousin watched after midnight on VHS, alone in the dark. But now it could be bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Universe combined. In fact, some reports suggest that more than a third of the world’s population (that’s around 2.88 billion people) regularly watch…
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The Crunchyroll Starter Pack For People Who Have Never Seen Anime
Anime used to be something only your weird cousin watched after midnight on VHS, alone in the dark. But now it could be bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Universe combined. In fact, some reports suggest that more than a third of the world’s population (that’s around 2.88 billion people) regularly watch…
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This One ‘Spirited Away’ Scene Is The Best Anime Moment Of All Time
Hayao Miyazaki isn’t just another anime director. He’s a rule-breaker, and, for many, he is the closest thing the genre has ever had to a guide. His greatest gift to anime, however, hasn’t been in creating beautiful animated worlds or interesting 2D characters (although he has done that too), but rather in telling powerful stories…
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5 Strange Superman Family Members That Could Show Up In James Gunn’s DCU
James Gunn isn’t just rebooting Superman, he’s actually unleashing a whole new kind of DCU – one that actually looks like it was inspired by the strange and wonderful fantasy characters you’d find between the pages of your favourite comic book. With Superman (2025) already teasing the inclusion of characters like Bizarro, Metamorpho and Baby…
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5 Best Crunchyroll Series For People Who Have Never Watched Anime
Anime used to be something only your weird cousin watched after midnight on VHS, alone in the dark. But now it could be bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Universe combined. In fact, some reports suggest that more than a third of the world’s population (that’s around 2.88 billion people) regularly watch…
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7 Anime Quotes About Life That Hit Harder Than One-Punch Man
Anime isn’t always just about epic battles, ridiculous hair, and over-the-top villains and superheroes yelling about their power levels. Somewhere between the “I’ll protect you with my life!” and the “This isn’t even my final form,” anime manages to sneak in some of the most unexpectedly profound quotes about life. Some actually hit pretty deep…
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This Scene From ‘Spirited Away’ Is The Best Anime Moment Of All Time
Hayao Miyazaki isn’t just another anime director. He’s a rule-breaker, and, for many, he is the closest thing the genre has ever had to a guide. His greatest gift to anime, however, hasn’t been in creating beautiful animated worlds or interesting 2D characters (although he has done that too), but rather in telling powerful stories…
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A Beginner’s Guide To Crunchyroll—5 Anime Series To Get Your Feet Wet
Anime used to be something only your weird cousin watched after midnight on VHS, alone in the dark. But now it could be bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Universe combined. In fact, some reports suggest that more than a third of the world’s population (that’s around 2.88 billion people) regularly watch…
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5 Best Anime To Dip Your Toes Into Crunchyroll
Anime used to be something only your weird cousin watched after midnight on VHS, alone in the dark. But now it could be bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Universe combined. In fact, some reports suggest that more than a third of the world’s population (that’s around 2.88 billion people) regularly watch…
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6 Times Anime Emotionally Destroyed Us (+ We Loved It)
Life can be a lot. Rent’s due, the gas price just increased again, and the McDonald’s ice-cream machine is still “mysteriously” broken. But as chaotic as the real world is, there’s at least some comfort in knowing that most things pass. Deadlines get extended. Breakups fade. The electricity might come back in a few hours.…
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Why Spirited Away’s Train Scene Is The Best Anime Moment of All Time
Hayao Miyazaki isn’t just another anime director. He’s a rule-breaker, and, for many, he is the closest thing the genre has ever had to a guide. His greatest gift to anime, however, hasn’t been in creating beautiful animated worlds or interesting 2D characters (although he has done that too), but rather in telling powerful stories…
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5 Best Anime For Beginners To Watch On Crunchyroll
Anime used to be something only your weird cousin watched after midnight on VHS, alone in the dark. But now it could be bigger than the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Universe combined. In fact, some reports suggest that more than a third of the world’s population (that’s around 2.88 billion people) regularly watch…
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3 Japanese Classics That Inspired James Gunn’s ‘Superman’
Director James Gunn isn’t just rebooting Superman for the DCU, he’s Frankensteining it with love, using parts of his childhood, bits of rubber suit mayhem, kaiju-sized destruction, and a very specific brand of Japanese chaos. If the trailers for Superman, which tease the film’s theatrical release on July 11, 2025, have you wondering why a…
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James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Draws Inspiration From These 3 Japanese Classics
Director James Gunn isn’t just rebooting Superman for the DCU, he’s Frankensteining it with love, using parts of his childhood, bits of rubber suit mayhem, kaiju-sized destruction, and a very specific brand of Japanese chaos. If the trailers for Superman, which tease the film’s theatrical release on July 11, 2025, have you wondering why a…
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3 Japanese Tokusatsu Classics That Inspired James Gunn’s ‘Superman’
Director James Gunn isn’t just rebooting Superman for the DCU, he’s Frankensteining it with love, using parts of his childhood, bits of rubber suit mayhem, kaiju-sized destruction, and a very specific brand of Japanese chaos. If the trailers for Superman, which tease the film’s theatrical release on July 11, 2025, have you wondering why a…
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4 Marvel TV Shows That Were A Total Mistake From The Beginning
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a bit like that one friend who always brings the best music to the party, but just as you’re vibing to the hits, they pull out several experimental mix tapes that kill the vibe. Over the years, the MCU has dropped 36 films and over a dozen Disney+ shows. Some…