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Carlyle Edmundson-Staff Writer

Carlyle Edmundson

Staff Writer

January, 2017
My Hero Academia, Pokemon, One-Punch Man
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Author Details

Carlyle Edmundson is a manga news writer with an affinity for science fiction and fantasy. He graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a BS in Film Studies. A lifelong fan of anime and manga, he has attended dozens of conventions over the years. Presently, he is developing a retro JRPG-inspired visual novel, "Elven Revenue Service."

Industry Focus

A writer for Screen Rant since early 2021, Carlyle covers anime and manga news, as well as the occasional Western comic.

Favorite Media

Carlyle's favorite anime and manga series include obscure works like Serial Experiments Lain and mainstream hits like Dragon Ball Z. Some of his favorite ongoing series include My Hero Academia, One-Punch Man, Daemons of the Underworld, and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. Carlyle also has a special love for Pokémon, a series he's followed since it first hit American shores over 25 years ago.

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Dragon Ball Goku Ultra Instinct
It May Sound Silly, But Ultra Instinct Goku Is Making Me Worry About Dragon Ball's Future For 1 Reason

While it may seem silly to worry about Dragon Ball's future, there's some uncertainty surrounding Ultra Instinct Goku that could be a big problem.

Ash and Pikachu looking surprised
Only One Pokémon Movie Was So Dark it Prompted the Series' Lead Writer to Say it was "Hardly Meant for Children"

Pokémon may have a reputation of being for kids, but one movie attempted to take the franchise into much darker territory, according to its writer.

Frieza in two different positions.
Dragon Ball Made Frieza Iconic, But Honestly? He's Caused So Many Plot Holes It's Not Even Funny

Frieza is Dragon Ball's most iconic villain, yet he was almost not a part of the series at all, and his first appearance created some major problems.

Saitama as One Punch Man punching the air with a silly face and blue background
As One-Punch Man Season 3 Nears, the Anime Is Teasing 1 of the Anime's Most Underrated Villains

One-Punch Man's third season is introducing fans to one of the series' most horrifying monsters, although its name is less than intimidating.

Rei Ayanami and Usagi Tsukino
It Sounds Wild, But Neon Genesis Evangelion May Not Have Happened Without Sailor Moon

Evangelion's Hideaki Anno was inspired by an unlikely source, and in an attempt to convince a fellow animator, defined a major part of Evangelion.

Goku looking disappointed/sad.
Dragon Ball Super's Return Is More Unlikely Than Ever Before According to a Disappointing New Report

A new report on Toyotaro, the artist for Dragon Ball Super, hints that it may yet be a while before the series returns, to the disappointment of fans.

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Frieren enjoys a meal in Frieren, flashing a small smile.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Is Ready to Drop a Season 2 Update and We Now Know When

Fans eager for news on season 2 of Frieren have plenty of reason to get excited, as a newly announced at Anime Expo could reveal major details.

Goku and Deku
It Took a Few Years, But My Hero Academia Just Outed Its 1 Dragon Ball Easter Egg Everybody Missed

Series creator Kohei Horikoshi has just revealed the inspiration for 1 of his most loved pieces, and it's so obvious it's a wonder everyone missed it.

Senku with two fingers held up in front of his face.
Dr. Stone Previews Its Final Few Episodes in New Trailer, Teasing the Hit Show's Epic Ending

As Dr. Stone prepares for the back half of its final season, a new trailer is teasing the reveal of many of the show's mysteries.

Megan Thee Stallion and various Bleach characters.
Megan Thee Stallion Is Going Viral For 1 of the Best Anime Cosplays You Have Ever Seen

Megan Thee Stallion shows off her latest anime cosplay, depicting the ever-popular Yoruichi Shihoin as she appears in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.

Koichi Haimawari, AKA The Crawler, from MY Hero Academia Vigilantes.
My Hero Academia Hints its Latest Hero is Stronger Than We Thought With New Power

Vigilantes protagonist Koichi Haimawari has a seemingly run-of-the-mill Quirk, but the latest episode reveals there's more to it than fans thought.

Ichigo and Yhwach from Thousand-Year Blood War
When Will Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 Release?

Fans can't wait for the finale of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, but just when might the last batch of episodes finally release?

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure's Joseph Joestar getting angry with a hat on in New York.

A new Jojo's Bizarre Adventure figure depicting Joseph Joestar is catching some heat from fans, including the creator of the Devil May Cry series.

pikachu and ash in Good 'Quil Hunting episode
If You Wanted to Name Your Kid After Pokémon, Well - a New Law Is About to Make That Way Harder

A new law being introduced in Japan will restrict parents' options for child names, with the intent of curbing an epidemic of bullying.

A surprised Ash and a crying Pikachu.
Ash Only Has 1 Undefeated Pokémon, And As Much As I Love Pikachu, It Isn't Him

Ash's Pikachu is notoriously powerful, but he's also lost quite a few times over the years. There is one Pokémon who has never once lost, however.

Yhwach and Aizen
Even After Its Comeback, Bleach Still Gets a Lot of Hate It Doesn't Deserve, And I Finally Know Why

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War has been an incredible return for the series, but the story is still put down for not living up to the past.

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Ash with pikachu on his shoulder surrounded by action lines
If You Think Ash Ketchum Is Boring, Then These 10 Pokémon Episodes Will Prove You Wrong

Pokémon's Ash Ketchum isn't the most complex character ever, but he's probably deeper than you think, and these episodes prove it.

All Might in episode 1
It's Official, My Hero Academia's Final Season Just Announced a Special Sneak-Peek Is On the Way

My Hero Academia fans can get an early preview at what season 8 holds, but only if they happen to be lucky enough to get in.

Majin Buu looking angry on a yellow background.
Dragon Ball Daima Introduced a Major Majin Buu Retcon, and Ruined My Favorite Part of the Character

Daima made a radical change to the origins of Majin Buu, and the nature of the retcon absolutely ruined part of what made Buu a fascinating villain.

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Image of Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar from Steel Ball Run in front of a rainbow of light.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run: Teaser, Release Window, and Latest News

Everything that's currently known about the anime adaptation of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7, Steel Ball Run, including teasers and more.

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