Joel Balkovec

Joel Balkovec

From Ottawa, Canada Joel Balkovec is FanSided contributor, who's been blogging about Pop Culture, especially comics, anime, and games since 2020. He has a particular interest in vintage anime and comics from the 70s through 2000s and loves to raise awareness of underrated classics. In his free time, he writes creatively and hones his miniature painting skills.

A sign for Anime Japan 2022 outside Tokyo Big Sight, Odaiba...

AnimeJapan 2025 reveals lineup

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One Piece. Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy in episode 102 of One Piece. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023

How is Luffy Similar to Mr. Fantastic from Marvel Rivals?

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Dragon Ball DAIMA | DUB TRAILER

Reminder: Dragon Ball DAIMA English dub goes live

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Rising Impact - Courtesy: Netflix Media Center

Top 5 most underrated anime of 2024

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19th Annual VES Awards Gala

Ghost of Tsushima announces anime series for 2027

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DAN DA DAN - Trailer Still - ©Yukinobu Tatsu_SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee

Anime Away's top 5 anime of 2024

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The Streamer Awards hosted by QTCinderella

IShowSpeed announces One Piece streaming deal

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Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

Black Cover announces double chapter release

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Pokémon - I Choose You! | FULL EPISODE 1 | Season 1
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Update: Pokémon TV returns to YouTube

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The Master of Diabolism now streaming on Crunchyroll

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim | Official Trailer
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Everything You Need to Know About War of the Rohirrim

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Assassination Classroom Season 2 - Opening | QUESTION
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Assassination Classroom gears up for 10th anniversary in 2025

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Code Geass_ Lelouch of the Re;surrection - Photo Courtesy: Crunchyroll

New Code Geass projects announced

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle | Crow Reveal Video
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie announced for 2025

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Dungeon People | Dub Clip Episode 1 | HIDIVE
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Dungeon People English dub streaming now on HIDIVE

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Pokemon Journeys, photo courtesy The Pokemon Company

Pokémon TV announces return

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