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J.R. Waugh-Senior Author

J.R. Waugh

Senior Author

Contributor Since April, 2024
Qualifications B.A. History from University of Cincinnati, experienced anime/manga columnist.
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Black Clover, Naruto, Spy X Family
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About J.R. Waugh

J.R. has been reading manga since the first printing of Shonen Jump in North America and has been a fan of anime his whole life. This ion drove him to write about anime, manga, and manhwa since 2022. His favorite moments in media coverage include reviewing the series premieres of Zom 100 and Bleach: TYBW Part 2 back-to-back and briefly meeting Junji Ito at a VIZ gallery event in 2023.

Favorite Media

All-time faves for J.R. include the following:

Favorite Manga: Hikaru no Go, Berserk, Spy x Family, #DRCL, Vinland Saga, Zom 100, Naruto, Blame!
Favorite Manhwa: Jungle Juice, Overgeared, The Horizon, Solo Leveling
Favorite Anime: The Apothecary Diaries, Frieren, My Happy Marriage, Zom 100, Hikaru no Go, Oshi no Ko, Perfect Blue

Industry Focus

J.R.'s written focus is on anime and manga

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Berserk is a more verbose and intellectual read than its packaging may suggest, with some of the most provocative and interesting quotes in manga.

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Anime

Anime is incredibly popular, but the amount of choice might overwhelm those who are just getting started. So here are the best anime for beginners!

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Pokémon is filled with incredibly charming creatures, but some scary much more visual appeal than others. There's a reason some Pokémon are so iconic!

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Not every anime fan has time for huge series like Naruto or One Piece, but these short single-season anime outings should be seen by everyone.

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Love stories are an important part of anime history and the best anime romances show why love stories are here to stay for a long time.

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Anime

For anime fans who currently need a laugh or a break from life, a handful of comedy titles stand out from the endless anime options.

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Sumire Kakei and Sarada Uchiha's feelings for Boruto Uzumaki come to a head in the latest chapter of Two Blue Vortex.

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Best Isekai Anime Koming, Slime, Digimon
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Even with the oversaturation of the genre, there are still plenty of excellent isekai anime shows that every fan should consider streaming.

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