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Kolt Day

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May, 2024
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About Kolt Day

Kolt Day is a computer science student and hobbyist writer who is bringing their brand of criticism and insight to ScreenRant. Outside of media criticism, they have a particular interest in philosophy, especially Nietzsche, Derrida, and Foucault.

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Naruto's Most Controversial Character Was Explicitly Made To Ruin Others

One character from Naruto undermines and flattens the franchise's most interesting and beloved characters, and it didn't have to be that way.

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Yeah, Naruto And Sasuke Are Great, But The Real Best Characters Are The Two The Series' Creator Liked The Least

Naruto and Sasuke are amazing faces of the iconic shonen franchise, but its best characters are so hidden even Kishimoto missed their value.

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One Classic Anime Fixed Solo Leveling's Biggest Problem Years Before Its Anime Debuted

Solo Leveling is a fantastic series in many ways, but it has one nagging flaw another anime took pains to fix long before it hit the shonen scene.

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Haters Might Think All Sports Anime Are The Same, But These 8 Series Prove Them Wrong

Sports anime has the unfortunate tendency of alienating people with its narrow focus, but these series show a genre filled with unexpected stories.

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It's Hard to Deny: The Anime Industry Is Going Through Changes, But Are They For the Best?

The anime industry is undergoing major changes in recent years. Despite the outcome of those changes not yet being evident, things are looking up.

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K-Pop's Most Challenging Group Just Proved They're Ready To Breakthrough After A Slow Start

NMIXX has faced challenges in their career, but their latest album Fe3O4 shows their music has what it takes to be K-Pop's next big thing.

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12 Most Hated K-Pop Songs (That Are Actually Great)

Inevitably, not every K-Pop song is a banger - but these tracks have gotten the short end of the stick from fans for years.

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12 Essential K-Pop Groups Who Are Perfect For Beginners

K-Pop is a hard genre to get into, but this beginners guide runs through the biggest names and the groups just right for those trying to get started.

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We're Sorry, But There Are 10 Awful Anime Series Out There Every Fan Needs to Watch

Bad anime can teach a very important lesson, and these "so bad it's good" and "just bad" anime are all a must-watch—each one for a different reason.

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Is Naruto Actually the Anime's Worst Character? The Answer Is Complicated

Naruto's worst character might have been hiding in plain sight—but despite plenty of reasons to criticize its protagonist, he remains lovable.

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Ash Ketchum's Exit From Pokémon Marks the Anime's Worst Decision Yet

Ash Ketchum's departure is one of the riskiest decisions Pokémon's anime has ever made—and the risk didn't pay off at all. Fans want Ash back.

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K-Pop Legend G-Dragon's First Album In 7 Years Is Controversial, But I Still Think It's Genius

G-Dragon's Übermensch has met mixed reviews and controversy, with G-Dragon called everything from an auteur to a washed-up idol. There's more to it.

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For All Of Naruto's Faults, Its Central Rivalry Still Hasn't Been Topped A Decade Later

Naruto and Sasuke have become one of the most iconic rivalries in shonen anime and manga, and they still haven't been topped to this day.

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What's Going On With NewJeans? Controversy & New Name Explained

One of the most definitive K-pop groups in recent years is in deep trouble. What exactly is going on with NewJeans, and what can their fans expect?

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Boruto Could Have Been Incredible With One Major Change To Naruto's Ending

There's one big change Naruto could have made to its ending that could have completely turned the tides for Boruto's story, and fans won't guess it.

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8 Underrated K-Pop Groups Who Deserve Way More Attention

K-Pop has hosted several groups throughout the years who have never quite gotten their fair share. Change that by checking these groups out!

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You Can't Help But Love an Underdog, and That's Why Black Clover Is Such a Good Anime

Black Clover has been slowly rising to the top and gaining recognition in recent years, and the shonen has proved its biggest theme in the process.

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10 Times Naruto Was Censored For the Absolute Worse

Naruto's anime censored many manga scenes that played a critical part in the franchise, ruining creator Kishimoto's intentions with the story.

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8 Anime Series That Definitely Aren't as Good as You

Over the years, anime from shonen isekai to edgy sci-fi classics have enchanted fans and gained reputations that don't always live up to nostalgia.

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There Will Never Be Another Evangelion, But There Is a Modern Anime That Comes Close

Darling in the Franxx has always been compared to Neon Genesis Evangelion, but one small detail shows why they're drastically different anime.

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