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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.
Expertise
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

Latest

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One-Punch Man

One-Punch Man may be centered on one overpowered protagonist, but many of its characters have also displayed absurd levels of strength.

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Shonen Jump

Weekly Shonen Jump is an icon in the manga community, but its creators appear to finally see some conditions improve.

Blue Box Haikyu
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Blue Box

Haikyu!! is one of sports anime's brightest gems, but the introduction of Blue Box for the medium's fans is a familiar yet expansive twist.

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Dragon Ball DAIMA

Supreme Kai Shin's ancestral planetary home in Dragon Ball Daima continues a Toriyama naming tradition.

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Tower of God

Tower of God is building to an emotional climax near the end of season 2, with the release of episode #22 being an exciting one for Rak fans.

Hell's Paradise season 1 limited edition Blu-ray review
MAPPA Secures Its Hold on Shonen's Dark Trio With Hell's Paradise
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MAPPA secured its hold on the entire Shonen Dark Trio with Hell's Paradise, and the limited season 1 Blu-rays pack in the anime's best asset.

Asta and his rivals in Black Clover including Nozel, Fuegoleon, and Yuno
Black Clover: How Asta Sets Himself Apart From Shonen Heroes With an Old Trope
Black Clover

Asta is a fascinating byproduct of a classic shonen archetype, wielding the Stock Shonen Rival trope like nobody's business in Black Clover.

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Trigun Stampede Is the Manga's Best Adaptation, and Its Director Wants You to Know Why
Trigun Stampede

Trigun Stampede is the gorgeous and immaculately animated Trigun anime remake by Orange Co., Ltd., and it aims for a more pure adaptation.

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Blue Box episode 9 release date
Blue Box Episode #9 Release Date And Time
Blue Box

Taiki may be reeling from his greatest loss, but he is in no danger of failing his goals in Blue Box episode #9.

Best seinen anime
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Seinen anime is a provocative collection of subgenres, often depicting mature or taboo topics, some capable of standing the test of time.

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