Red Bard (Kennedy)
@redbardiscool.bsky.social
YouTuber, freelance writer, medievalist, yaoi paddle historian. Any pronouns are fine but they/them is preferred.
https://www.youtube.com/c/redbardiscool
https://www.youtube.com/c/redbardiscool
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At Anime Boston 2024, me and @pdelahanty.bsky.social hosted a panel on the worst conventions of all time:
youtu.be/uyi44XSbxhE
At Anime Boston 2024, me and @pdelahanty.bsky.social hosted a panel on the worst conventions of all time:
youtu.be/uyi44XSbxhE
I got to write in a bunch of these!
Most notably, I finally got to gush about how absolutely cool it is that the DAN DA DAN dub got MARTY FUCKING FRIEDMAN FORMERLY OF MEGADETH, AND MARC FUCKING HUDSON OF DRAGONFORCE FOR AN INSERT SONG
I'M STILL SHOOKETH THAT'S A THING THAT HAPPENED
Most notably, I finally got to gush about how absolutely cool it is that the DAN DA DAN dub got MARTY FUCKING FRIEDMAN FORMERLY OF MEGADETH, AND MARC FUCKING HUDSON OF DRAGONFORCE FOR AN INSERT SONG
I'M STILL SHOOKETH THAT'S A THING THAT HAPPENED
It's time to count down the very best anime of the year, from the characters we couldn't help rooting for to the songs at the top of our playlists!
The Best Anime of 2025
www.animenewsnetwork.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I got to write in a bunch of these!
Most notably, I finally got to gush about how absolutely cool it is that the DAN DA DAN dub got MARTY FUCKING FRIEDMAN FORMERLY OF MEGADETH, AND MARC FUCKING HUDSON OF DRAGONFORCE FOR AN INSERT SONG
I'M STILL SHOOKETH THAT'S A THING THAT HAPPENED
Most notably, I finally got to gush about how absolutely cool it is that the DAN DA DAN dub got MARTY FUCKING FRIEDMAN FORMERLY OF MEGADETH, AND MARC FUCKING HUDSON OF DRAGONFORCE FOR AN INSERT SONG
I'M STILL SHOOKETH THAT'S A THING THAT HAPPENED
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It's time to count down the very best anime of the year, from the characters we couldn't help rooting for to the songs at the top of our playlists!
The Best Anime of 2025
www.animenewsnetwork.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's time to count down the very best anime of the year, from the characters we couldn't help rooting for to the songs at the top of our playlists!
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The Second Story, AKA author Hilary Layne, recently put out a video claiming that the fall of modern writing and storytelling can be traced to fanfiction. That the process of writing fanfiction has utterly ruined...everything.
I want to set the record straight.
I want to set the record straight.
The Second Story Thinks Fanfiction Ruined Modern Writing. She's Wrong.
YouTube video by Anthony Gramuglia
youtu.be
December 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Second Story, AKA author Hilary Layne, recently put out a video claiming that the fall of modern writing and storytelling can be traced to fanfiction. That the process of writing fanfiction has utterly ruined...everything.
I want to set the record straight.
I want to set the record straight.
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Be sure to leave a glass of milk and Swiss rolls out for the Judge tonight.
December 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Be sure to leave a glass of milk and Swiss rolls out for the Judge tonight.
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I just did a full audit, and we have about 150 copies left, last I checked, after prepping the ones that will be shipped on Friday.
Anime Herald Magazine #1 is now available and shipping! Be sure to order your copy of this gorgeous, 100+ page edition while supplies last. 💖
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
December 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I just did a full audit, and we have about 150 copies left, last I checked, after prepping the ones that will be shipped on Friday.
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The fall anime season is drawing to a close. Here are the best anime to binge over winter break, from Spy x Family to SANDA!
The Best Anime of Fall 2025
www.animenewsnetwork.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The fall anime season is drawing to a close. Here are the best anime to binge over winter break, from Spy x Family to SANDA!
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December 21, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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We just added support for several new countries, including:
- Mexico
- The Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
- Finland
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Austria
I'll try to add more on request.
- Mexico
- The Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
- Finland
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Austria
I'll try to add more on request.
Anime Herald Magazine #1 is now available and shipping! Be sure to order your copy of this gorgeous, 100+ page edition while supplies last. 💖
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
December 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM
We just added support for several new countries, including:
- Mexico
- The Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
- Finland
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Austria
I'll try to add more on request.
- Mexico
- The Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
- Finland
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Austria
I'll try to add more on request.
Some of my OTYs:
Anime: The Summer Hikaru Died
Game: The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
Movie: Frankenstein
TV: The Rehearsal s2
Album: Here Be Dragons (Avantasia)
Anime: The Summer Hikaru Died
Game: The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
Movie: Frankenstein
TV: The Rehearsal s2
Album: Here Be Dragons (Avantasia)
December 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Some of my OTYs:
Anime: The Summer Hikaru Died
Game: The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
Movie: Frankenstein
TV: The Rehearsal s2
Album: Here Be Dragons (Avantasia)
Anime: The Summer Hikaru Died
Game: The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
Movie: Frankenstein
TV: The Rehearsal s2
Album: Here Be Dragons (Avantasia)
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2025 was one of the best years EVER for anime. Now it's time to name the Best of the Best: youtu.be/447mQ4PR9wo
2025's BEST Anime
YouTube video by Mother's Basement
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
2025 was one of the best years EVER for anime. Now it's time to name the Best of the Best: youtu.be/447mQ4PR9wo
An excellent video on a super overlooked anime, that's unfortunately a lot more relevant in 2025 than it was on release in 2011
Give it a watch!
Give it a watch!
It's upppp!
C Control is a 2011 anime which unapologetically criticized capitalism and the effects of the Lehman shock on the everyday person. Including a never before officially translated interview with the director, take a dive into the anime!
#anime #animehistory #videoessay
C Control is a 2011 anime which unapologetically criticized capitalism and the effects of the Lehman shock on the everyday person. Including a never before officially translated interview with the director, take a dive into the anime!
#anime #animehistory #videoessay
The Beautiful Mess that is C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control
YouTube video by MidnightBirdie
www.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:52 AM
An excellent video on a super overlooked anime, that's unfortunately a lot more relevant in 2025 than it was on release in 2011
Give it a watch!
Give it a watch!
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It's upppp!
C Control is a 2011 anime which unapologetically criticized capitalism and the effects of the Lehman shock on the everyday person. Including a never before officially translated interview with the director, take a dive into the anime!
#anime #animehistory #videoessay
C Control is a 2011 anime which unapologetically criticized capitalism and the effects of the Lehman shock on the everyday person. Including a never before officially translated interview with the director, take a dive into the anime!
#anime #animehistory #videoessay
The Beautiful Mess that is C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control
YouTube video by MidnightBirdie
www.youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:29 PM
It's upppp!
C Control is a 2011 anime which unapologetically criticized capitalism and the effects of the Lehman shock on the everyday person. Including a never before officially translated interview with the director, take a dive into the anime!
#anime #animehistory #videoessay
C Control is a 2011 anime which unapologetically criticized capitalism and the effects of the Lehman shock on the everyday person. Including a never before officially translated interview with the director, take a dive into the anime!
#anime #animehistory #videoessay
this is such a hilarious promo image to me
you have the nine tailed fox coaster, which grabs your attention, and then there's just. random pngs of Itachi and Minato. Just cause lol.
you have the nine tailed fox coaster, which grabs your attention, and then there's just. random pngs of Itachi and Minato. Just cause lol.
December 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
this is such a hilarious promo image to me
you have the nine tailed fox coaster, which grabs your attention, and then there's just. random pngs of Itachi and Minato. Just cause lol.
you have the nine tailed fox coaster, which grabs your attention, and then there's just. random pngs of Itachi and Minato. Just cause lol.
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Anime Herald Magazine #1 is now available and shipping! Be sure to order your copy of this gorgeous, 100+ page edition while supplies last. 💖
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Anime Herald Magazine #1 is now available and shipping! Be sure to order your copy of this gorgeous, 100+ page edition while supplies last. 💖
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
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i try to never do things like this but we were displaced very suddenly this week. it's a hard financial hit. our new apartment is unfurnished. my friend suggested i make a Throne wish list so i don't have to finish editing this video on the floor. anything helps, thank you 🩵
throne.com/lolasebastian
throne.com/lolasebastian
December 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
i try to never do things like this but we were displaced very suddenly this week. it's a hard financial hit. our new apartment is unfurnished. my friend suggested i make a Throne wish list so i don't have to finish editing this video on the floor. anything helps, thank you 🩵
throne.com/lolasebastian
throne.com/lolasebastian
y'all I'm SO FUCKING EXCITED for this video
I don't know how I did it- but I completed the C Control video with days to spare. Look forward to it on Saturday evening!
December 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
y'all I'm SO FUCKING EXCITED for this video
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Evangelion Opening Theme Singer - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
YouTube video by Anime News Network - Official
www.youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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... ... ... OK, raise your hand if you were saying this is exactly what would happen when a certain publisher started doing high-priced "one-and-dones," and stopped offering their legacy titles for sale or sublicensing. 🙋♀️
![“If you search for "Fullmetal Alchemist Blu-ray", you'll see hundreds of listings for sealed sets at suspiciously cheap prices. Right now, the 2003 series is completely out of print, and [Fullmetal Alchemist] Brotherhood is only available in a very expensive box set from Aniplex, so the market is ripe for cheaper sets,” he said.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q3jopq5imjkocbqrnmxozm43/bafkreibpb33gntg7mdmsoob5nepl5iie3rsm4mqyhccb4cvbd74sp7eeey@jpeg)
December 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
... ... ... OK, raise your hand if you were saying this is exactly what would happen when a certain publisher started doing high-priced "one-and-dones," and stopped offering their legacy titles for sale or sublicensing. 🙋♀️
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What are the signs that a product is less than legitimate? How can you be sure you're buying official merchandise? Lauren Orsini breaks down how to spot a fake.
How To Spot An Anime Bootleg
www.animenewsnetwork.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
What are the signs that a product is less than legitimate? How can you be sure you're buying official merchandise? Lauren Orsini breaks down how to spot a fake.
Brad Swaile is the best, please look at how he signed my Death Note lol (I did ask if he'd write this, BUT STILL)
December 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Brad Swaile is the best, please look at how he signed my Death Note lol (I did ask if he'd write this, BUT STILL)
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It's finally time to run down (and roast) the Top 10 Trashiest Anime of 2025! youtu.be/Hct0yyJP_Ag
2025's Trashiest Anime
YouTube video by Mother's Basement
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It's finally time to run down (and roast) the Top 10 Trashiest Anime of 2025! youtu.be/Hct0yyJP_Ag
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Not sure what's ahead for the winter anime season? Check out the source material in our roundup of manga and light novels getting an adaptation!
Read it First: Manga, Light Novel Sources for Winter 2026 Anime
www.animenewsnetwork.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Not sure what's ahead for the winter anime season? Check out the source material in our roundup of manga and light novels getting an adaptation!
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one of my fav vids I've done in a while! About the surreal and vaguely evil children's book, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
youtu.be/JNhuqRbahBY?...
youtu.be/JNhuqRbahBY?...
The Most Hated Children's Book
YouTube video by Big Joel
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
one of my fav vids I've done in a while! About the surreal and vaguely evil children's book, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
youtu.be/JNhuqRbahBY?...
youtu.be/JNhuqRbahBY?...
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Borders
A video essay by The Leftist Cooks
A video essay by The Leftist Cooks
Borders
YouTube video by The Leftist Cooks
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Borders
A video essay by The Leftist Cooks
A video essay by The Leftist Cooks
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If this change will affect you directly as viewer that uses the free, ad-supported tier, please email me at Lynzee@AnimeNewsNetwork.com and share what this means for your viewing habits and interaction with anime fandom.
Crunchyroll Announced that they are ending the Free Ad-Supported Streaming on December 31st, 2025
(This allowed you to watch certain titles for free without an active sub with ads)
As of reporting there is no changes with the other tiers
(This allowed you to watch certain titles for free without an active sub with ads)
As of reporting there is no changes with the other tiers
December 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
If this change will affect you directly as viewer that uses the free, ad-supported tier, please email me at Lynzee@AnimeNewsNetwork.com and share what this means for your viewing habits and interaction with anime fandom.