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
Demon Slayer: The Different Colors of Nichirin Swords Explained
The Nichirin sword is a demon slayer's most trusted weapon, yet these special blades can come in a variety of colors, and each has a meaning.
Can a Pokémon Catch a Pokémon? - Pikachu & Meowth Answered the Series' Weirdest Question
A question that occasionally pops up in fan circles is whether a Pokémon could catch another Pokémon in a Poké Ball, and the anime has an answer.
All 9 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Parts Ranked From Worst to Best
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure is a long-running series that's had its ups and downs. Here's a ranking of every individual part of the series, up to #1.
One-Punch Man Confirms Saitama's Greatest Pupil, & It Isn't Genos
One villain's repeated attempts to challenge Saitama have led to him becoming phenomenally stronger as a result, and Saitama may not even know it.
Pokémon's Most Criticized Feature Is What Made it Such a Revolutionary Show
One thing the Pokémon anime has been criticized for is an abundance of scenes featuring only Pokémon, but these are actually the most impressive part.
Dragon Ball Z's Highest Recorded Power-Level Could Be Daima's Secret Villain
Dragon Ball Daima's big villain may turn out to be a familiar yet powerful face from the Buu Saga, one who remains the highest power level recorded.
How Demon Slayer's Muzan Originally Became The First Demon
The one known as Muzan Kibutsuji is the progenitor of all the demons in Demon Slayer, but how did he end up as a demon in the first place?
Pokémon Horizons Reveals Its New Ancient Pokémon Is Surprisingly Wicked
Lapras has a reputation as a kind and gentle Pokémon, but the Ancient Adventurer's Lapras has proven it has a completely different personality.
My Hero Academia Reveals The Gruesome Fates Of Deku's Predecessors
My Hero Academia finally reveals how previous One for All users fell, and their deaths at All for One's hands are each uniquely horrifying.
Pokémon Horizons Episode #32 Release Date and Time
Pokémon Horizons Episode #32 sees the crew dealing with the Lapras that once belonged to the legendary adventurer, Lucius. Here's how to watch.
One-Punch Man Reveals The Tragic Past Of Its Most Ridiculous Villain
Speed-o'-Sound Sonic is one of the most ridiculous characters in One-Punch Man, but his past has turned out to be surprisingly tragic.
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.
Heartwarming Pokémon Easter Egg Pays Tribute to Pikachu's Actress in the Best Way
Pikachu's voice actress, Ikue Ohtani, has voiced the character since the first episode of the Pokémon anime, and the show honored her with a cameo.
Yamcha's Fusion With a Surprising Z Fighter Is Dragon Ball's Weirdest Fusion
Fans often joke about silly fusions in Dragon Ball Z, but one side manga actually took a goofy fusion pairing and ran with it, to incredible results.
One-Punch Man Is Rewriting Its Biggest Mystery (And It's A Lot Better Now)
Major changes in One-Punch Man's latest arc have radically improved the mysteries surrounding both the Ninja Village and the being called God.
10 Best Bleach Episodes of All Time, Ranked
Bleach is a long-running series with hundreds of episodes to its name, and more on the way, but which episodes of Bleach are the best of the best?
Pokémon Horizons Reveals Its New Pikachu Is A Lot Edgier Than His Predecessor
Captain Pikachu of Pokémon Horizons has already set himself apart from Ash's Pikachu, but the latest episode proves how different they really are.
10 Best Superhero Anime (Other than My Hero Academia)
My Hero Academia is a phenomenon all its own at this point, but there are lots of other fantastic anime about superheroes that are worth checking out.
Pokémon Horizons' US Release Date & Streaming Home Revealed
The long-awaited US debut for Pokémon's new animated series is finally announced, and it will be popping up on Netflix in 2024.
Only One Bleach Movie is Actually Series Canon
The first Bleach movie is considered by many to be its best, and that approval manifested in the film actually becoming canon to the anime.