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.
Latest Articles
30 Best Short Anime Series You Need To Check Out
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.
10 Best Bleach Fights That Prove the Series More Than Deserves its Place in the Big 3
Bleach has been a member of manga's "Big Three" for decades now, and these fights can show exactly how it managed that incredible feat.
Dragon Ball's First And Most Mysterious Super Saiyan Explained: Who Is Yamoshi?
The first being to obtain the Super Saiyan status wasn't Goku, but rather a distant ancestor of the Saiyan race whom Akira Toriyama dubbed "Yamoshi."
Pokémon Horizons' Finally Sets Liko and Roy Following in Ash's Footsteps
Pokémon Horizons sets Liko and Roy on a path well-tread by Ash, as they're tasked with battling gym leaders across the vast Paldea region.
15 Best Bleach Quotes of All Time
As one of the big three anime in the early 2000s, Bleach has accumulated many inspiring and powerful quotes throughout its run.
My Hero Academia Already Undid Its Most Tragic Twist
Just one chapter after a dramatic and tragic twist for Deku was revealed, the manga has already reversed course by undoing what happened.
10 Ways Dragon Ball Changed Anime Forever
Dragon Ball's influence on manga and anime simply can't be overstated. Here are 10 ways the enormously successful franchise changed the medium.
Shigaraki's Perfect Counterpart in My Hero Academia isn't Deku, it's Another Hero
There's one character in My Hero Academia whose journey is almost a perfect parallel for Shigaraki, but it's not Deku or anyone else you might expect.
Dragon Ball's True Heart isn't Goku or Gohan, it's Krillin
Despite all the jokes at his expense, Krillin has an important function within the cast of Dragon Ball's characters: he acts as the group's heart.
That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Episode #3 Release Date & Time
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime explores the Holy Empire of Lubelius in episode 2. Here's how, when, and where to watch.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Has One Manga Element it Needs to Fix: the Final Battle
The Thousand-Year Blood War anime has been fixing many of the manga's problems with the arc, but there's still one major problem to tackle: the end.
Pokémon Horizons isn't Just a Great Reboot, It's Saving the Entire Anime Franchise
Pokémon Horizons gave fans a taste of what a Pokémon anime without Ash would be like, and it turns out to have been exactly what the franchise needed.
10 Best My Hero Academia Episodes
My Hero Academia is an incredibly popular series due to its propensity for awesome moments and gripping episodes. Here are 10 of the very best.
Case Closed's New Movie Just Destroyed Anime's Most Popular Ship In The Worst Possible Way
A reveal in the latest Case Closed/Detective Conan movie has rocked the fandom by sinking one of its most popular ships through blood relations.
10 Best Bleach Manga Covers
Bleach's manga covers are deceptively simple at first glance, but in fact can boast some impressive artwork. Here are 10 of the best Bleach covers.
Pokémon's Anime Confirms Ash's Dad Exists... With One Cruel Twist
A special episode of the Pokémon anime sets up Ash to see his father for the first time in the series' history, but things don't go according to plan.
Demon Slayer Season 4 Crunchyroll Release Date Officially Confirmed
Demon Slayer's 4th season finally receives its international release date via Crunchyroll, bringing the Hashira Training arc to fans around the globe.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 Episode #2 Release Date & Time
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is officially back, having aired its season 3 premiere. Here's how and when to watch the next episode.
How Old Are Ash & His Companions At the End of Their Pokémon Journey?
Time hasn't flowed for Ash as the Pokémon anime series progressed. Fans can't help but wonder, though: if Ash had been aging, how old would he be now?
Every Neon Genesis Evangelion Pilot Ranked From Weakest to Strongest
How do the various pilots from both of Evangelion's major continuities stack up against each other? Here's every EVA pilot in the animated franchise.