Author Details
Steven Blackburn brings more than 10 years of journalism and marketing experience to Screen Rant. Steven has a Master's in Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. Email: steven.screenrant@gmail.com. He also exclusively writes about romance and non-action/adventure anime on Medium:
https://medium.com/@steven.wyman.blackburn.
Industry Focus
Steven writes mainly about anime/manga. For manga, he covers Black Clover, My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball Super, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Dandadan, Chainsaw Man, Undead Unluck, and Choujin X. He also writes about Sonic the Hedgehog, including Archie Comics and IDW Publishing. He occasionally covers Star Wars, Star Trek: TNG, and is anxiously awaiting the return of Transformers: Beast Wars.
Favorite Media
In anime/manga, Steven's current preference is romance series, specifically shoujo and josei. Action/adventure shounen with heavy romance are appreciated as well, including Sword Art Online, Black Clover, and Chainsaw Man. His all-time favorite manga/anime, interestingly enough, is Berserk. In the Sonic franchise, Steven has been a self-professed "Archie Boy," growing up with Archie's Sonic series and preferring the world with the Freedom Fighters over the Resistance/Restoration. But he's recently come to appreciate IDW's Sonic series, specifically with the start of the Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome miniseries and the main continuity's Sonic #50 onward.
Latest Articles
A Small-Time Sonic Villain Just Became a Bigger Threat Than Dr. Eggman
An inconsequential Sonic the Hedgehog villain has usurped Dr. Eggman's place as the franchise's mastermind, infiltrating Sonic's Restoration.
Crunchyroll's New Workplace Comedy Captures What Made Zom 100 A Success
My New Boss is Goofy actually shares one key similarity with Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, meaning it could resonate with a lot of anime fans.
New Monster Mystery Anime Series is Winter's Perfect Binge-Watch
Don't get caught up in the epic but misleading first episode because Undead Murder Farce's monster-themed Sherlock Holmes episodes are addicting.
Sword Art Online's Fourth World Proves SAO Only Got Better Over Time
Although most fans prefer Aincrad, Sword Art Online's story just kept getting better from Alfheim Online to Gun Gale Online and then to Underworld.
Double Isekai - New Isekai Anime Adds a Small But Genius Twist Few Series Use
I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too sounds generic, but it's one of only a few that does it and well.
Crunchyroll's Yaoi Romcom Is Perfect For Beginners Of The Genre
New yaoi fans should start their journey with Sasaki and Miyano as they set out on their love story together, navigating uncharted waters.
New Yuri Anime's Unexpected Depth Gives The Genre The Fresh Take It Needed
I'm in Love with the Villainess' main Yuri premise and shtick might pander to unfortunate tropes, but the series quickly offers a healthy balance.
My Hero Academia Finally Confirms Its Most Discussed Romance Is Actually True
In My Hero Academia chapter #394, Ochako Uraraka finally says the words about Deku that fans have been waiting for since the beginning of the series.
Shonen Jump May Have Found its Jujutsu Kaisen Replacement With Exciting New Series
Shadow Eliminators is a new Shonen Jump series that's giving similar vibes to Jujutsu Kaisen, and could replace the hit manga when it ends.
Sonic Teases a New Replacement Vehicle for His Beloved Tornado Biplane
The official solicitation of Sonic the Hedgehog #68 reveals that Sonic and Tails are testing out a new extreme gear board. Could it replace Tornado?
Crunchyroll's New Anime Is The Mature Fantasy Fans Needed (Despite Its Title)
My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer might have a title that implies it will be formulaic, but that couldn't be more wrong.
Sonic's Latest Villains Were Defeated by the Last Hero Fans Would Expect
No fan who has been following IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog since the Metal Virus Saga would think this character actually saves the day in issue #66.
Crunchyroll's Brutal Magical School Anime Is A Darker Version Of Harry Potter
Crunchyroll's Reign of the Seven Spellblades gives Harry Potter a much deadlier and darker theme.
Star Trek Reveals the Secret Behind the Most Important Fight of Picard's Life
Although explained in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Tapestry," the Picard's Academy comic is adding more context to what happened.
Shonen Jump's Cthulhu Manga Takes New Direction With Fresh Lovecraftian Monsters
Ghost Reaper Girl completely changes its overall formula with namesakes from Lovecraftian mythology not created by HP Lovecraft leading the charge.
Shonen Jump Reignites a Controversial Storyline With One Ridiculous Twist
Shonen Jump's Dandadan keeps getting sidetracked, but chapter #129 continues a controversial storyline that's the reason why the series is R-Rated.
Upcoming Sonic Miniseries Rewrites Lore with Rumored Eighth Chaos Emerald
Sonic the Hedgehog: Fang the Hunter will document Fang's travels with his gang as they go in search for the legendary Eighth Chaos Emerald.
New Crunchyroll Anime Tears Down Almost Every Romance Trope With One Episode
While one unbreakable trope still remains untouched, Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me's debut episode subverts the rest.
Boruto's Sister's Big Role In The Sequel Was Already Teased In The Anime
The Boruto anime features an exclusive episode that more effectively explains the power that Himawari has in Two Blue Vortex.
Dragon Ball Super Finally Makes Krillin And 18 The Best Fighter Couple
Krillin and Android 18's unique relationship has just proven that they are the best couple in Dragon Ball Super when they're on the battlefield.