About Kevin T. Rodriguez
Kevin is an accomplished blogger and pop culture writer! Having written about the manga and anime industry since 2004, he's written a wide variety of stories! He has even interviewed legends like Stan Lee and Trigun creator Yashiro Nightow! Ask him a question about Oscars as well!
In/Spectre Season 2 Episode 3 Review
After being framed for murder, a man and a spirit seek out help from Kotoko. How will this mystery unfold?
Why Kids WB Doesn’t Get Enough Credit for Making Anime Mainstream
Although there are many companies that helped make anime mainstream in America, one that doesn't get enough credit is Kids WB.
This Sailor Moon Spinoff STILL Doesn’t Have an Anime Adaptation!
Sailor Moon may be one of the most popular anime of all time. So why hasn’t its prominent spinoff received an anime adaptation?
The Failed Attempt by Former Funimation Employees to Create a New Company
In 2006, several Funimation employees left to form a competing company. A year later, they went bankrupt. What happened?
Why Was this Sailor Moon Episode Banned in America for Over 30 Years?
Despite the popularity of Sailor Moon, one episode of the series never received an official release for decades due to a unique problem.
Why Does this Studio Ghibli Film Have No English Dub?
While virtually all of Studio Ghibli’s catalog has reached America, there is one movie that came to the states without an English dub. Why?
Why Did Toei Animation Pull Licensing Rights to Sailor Moon Worldwide?
For more than ten years Toei Animation pulled the Sailor Moon license worldwide. What went behind the decision?
The Strange History of American-Made Anime Soundtracks
Music is an important part of our favorite anime, but did you know there was a time American’s got completely different soundtracks for anime?
Dragon Ball: Why is Krillin Bald?
Goku's best friend Krillin is bald through most of Dragon Ball Z. Does this symbolize anything or is it just a design choice?
Why Does the Trigun Reboot Use CGI Instead of Cel Animation
Trigun Stampede's CGI style caught the attention of many fans, bringing up the question of why the series went with the change in style.
Why Does CLAMP’s X/1999 Remain Unfinished?
X is one of CLAMP's most loved series, so why has it remained unfinished for more than ten years?!
How Did Hamtaro Wind up on Toonami?
How on Earth did Hamtaro - a kids show about hamsters - wind up on Cartoon Network's action anime block Toonami?
Remember the Time Stan Lee Worked on a Shounen Manga?
Stan Lee may have been known as a superhero genious, but did you know he collaborated on a supernatural manga?
What Was Funimation’s First Serious Attempt at Anime (That Wasn’t Dragon Ball Z)
While Dragon Ball Z may have put Funimation on the map, their first serious attempt at anime would come with this science fiction series.
What is the Story Behind this Strange Pokemon Christmas Album?
There's plenty of Pokemon merchandise and crossovers out there, but what's the story behind this curious Christmas album?
Was an English Dub of Pokemon's Most Controversial Episode Ever Produced?
Pokemon's "Electric Soldier Porygon" episode is one of the anime's most notorious for all the wrong reasons. Was it ever dubbed?
The 10 Most Expensive Anime Series To Own (& How Much They Cost)
While anime may be more affordable than ever, these DVDs of your favorite shows may empty your bank account.
How Disney Messed Up a Key Marketing Ad for Spirited Away
In 2001 Disney was mounting an Oscar campaign for Spirited Away. In the process, the marketing department made a big mistake.
How Digimon Stole Pokemon’s Thunder
In 1999 Pokemon ruled the world - until a rival franchise burst onto the scene and stole their thunder.
Is Seto Kaiba a Tragic Figure or Just a Terrible Villain?
Seta Kaiba may be one of the most recognizable antagonists in anime, but is the Yu-Gi-Oh! villain a great one or merely cliched?