Red Bard (Kennedy)
@redbardiscool.bsky.social
YouTuber, freelance writer, (also freelance) video editor and member of editorial team at @animenewsnetwork.com, 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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"I want to get into .hack, but I don't know where to start!"
YouTube video by Red Bard
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Anyways, if you wanna learn why everyone's so excited about .hack's comeback while we're all waiting on the new game, don't worry, I gotchu
youtu.be/lxUErZM8M2E
youtu.be/lxUErZM8M2E
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This video will remain in early access tonight and is opening up on YouTube as a Premiere at 9:00 AM PST tomorrow morning.
September 16, 2026 at 12:05 AM
This video will remain in early access tonight and is opening up on YouTube as a Premiere at 9:00 AM PST tomorrow morning.
"kennedy if you have so much to say about pokemon cards why don't you just write an article or make a video yourself---" I would fucking LOVE TO but I'm juggling so many projects right now, please don't tempt me with a good time
September 17, 2026 at 7:51 PM
"kennedy if you have so much to say about pokemon cards why don't you just write an article or make a video yourself---" I would fucking LOVE TO but I'm juggling so many projects right now, please don't tempt me with a good time
I think a lot of people don't realize that despite what the state of prices of top chase cards (not to mention all the robberies), if you actually want to play Pokemon TCG, it's BY FAR the cheapest major TCG to actually play.
Most meta decks are like. $40 or less.
Most meta decks are like. $40 or less.
September 17, 2026 at 7:49 PM
I think a lot of people don't realize that despite what the state of prices of top chase cards (not to mention all the robberies), if you actually want to play Pokemon TCG, it's BY FAR the cheapest major TCG to actually play.
Most meta decks are like. $40 or less.
Most meta decks are like. $40 or less.
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The four oldest and largest anime publications in North America were either founded by queer folx and women or have queer folx and women at their highest level.
The American fandom as we know it, in general, was largely founded by founding members of the furry community
The American fandom as we know it, in general, was largely founded by founding members of the furry community
September 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The four oldest and largest anime publications in North America were either founded by queer folx and women or have queer folx and women at their highest level.
The American fandom as we know it, in general, was largely founded by founding members of the furry community
The American fandom as we know it, in general, was largely founded by founding members of the furry community
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In today’s edition of This Week in Anime, @bwprowl.bsky.social and I explore that age-old anime nerd question: If was made in Japan, is it anime?
Just because it was animated in Japan, does that automatically make it anime?
This Week in Anime - Made in Japan
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September 17, 2026 at 2:07 PM
In today’s edition of This Week in Anime, @bwprowl.bsky.social and I explore that age-old anime nerd question: If was made in Japan, is it anime?
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I think it would be really cool if everybody with an Ed Sheeran dunk tweet donated $5 to Palestinian charity.
September 16, 2026 at 5:42 AM
I think it would be really cool if everybody with an Ed Sheeran dunk tweet donated $5 to Palestinian charity.
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Why I LIKED the CG Monsters in HOPE!
September 16, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Why I LIKED the CG Monsters in HOPE!
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We have a new column today! Borealis Capps examined the current season, which brought two smoking-forward anime in Chainsmoker Cat and Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You, and whether these shows are part of a larger "Joe Camel" type campaign. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it
#anime
#anime
What’s with All the Smoking Anime Lighting up Our Screens?
The history of anime characters smoking is long and varied. While our brains may be tempted to see these more overt examples as something worth extra notice, sometimes a coincidence is just a coincidence.
hera.fyi
September 16, 2026 at 7:31 PM
We have a new column today! Borealis Capps examined the current season, which brought two smoking-forward anime in Chainsmoker Cat and Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You, and whether these shows are part of a larger "Joe Camel" type campaign. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it
#anime
#anime
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Trying this again because I screwed up the first time :D
This was another great column by @literalgrill.com - well researched and just a lot of fun to read. o/
This was another great column by @literalgrill.com - well researched and just a lot of fun to read. o/
We have a new column today! Borealis Capps examined the current season, which brought two smoking-forward anime in Chainsmoker Cat and Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You, and whether these shows are part of a larger "Joe Camel" type campaign. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it
#anime
#anime
What’s with All the Smoking Anime Lighting up Our Screens?
The history of anime characters smoking is long and varied. While our brains may be tempted to see these more overt examples as something worth extra notice, sometimes a coincidence is just a coincidence.
hera.fyi
September 16, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Trying this again because I screwed up the first time :D
This was another great column by @literalgrill.com - well researched and just a lot of fun to read. o/
This was another great column by @literalgrill.com - well researched and just a lot of fun to read. o/
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my article about artist's alley is up at @fansplaining.bsky.social today!
thank you to everyone who talked to me about their AA experiences for this piece and let me use their photos
fansplaining.com/the-death-of...
thank you to everyone who talked to me about their AA experiences for this piece and let me use their photos
fansplaining.com/the-death-of...
The Death of the Artist Alley?
For smaller artists, increased costs and outsized merchandise expectations are putting convention-selling out of reach.
fansplaining.com
September 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
my article about artist's alley is up at @fansplaining.bsky.social today!
thank you to everyone who talked to me about their AA experiences for this piece and let me use their photos
fansplaining.com/the-death-of...
thank you to everyone who talked to me about their AA experiences for this piece and let me use their photos
fansplaining.com/the-death-of...
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Get ready for the fall anime season by checking out the original manga, light novels, and webtoons!
Read It First: Manga, Light Novel Sources for Fall 2026 Anime
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September 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Get ready for the fall anime season by checking out the original manga, light novels, and webtoons!
BREAKING: Secret Tunnel Guy will no longer be opening for Ed Sheeran
September 15, 2026 at 11:37 PM
BREAKING: Secret Tunnel Guy will no longer be opening for Ed Sheeran
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You know what they say about people who fail to learn from history.
This Week in Anime - Journey to the Past
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September 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
You know what they say about people who fail to learn from history.
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my introduction to the character, and one of my very favorite OVAs ever. If you don't got the cash for the blu-ray, you should be able to watch Black Jack OVA on Tubi, Oceanveil, and probably some other spots I'm not aware of~
A new column begins on the MediaOCD blog!
It's @miketoole.com with... Toole’s Gold!
mediaocd.com/introducing-...
And he's here to talk about "The End of Black Jack!"
mediaocd.com/tooles-gold-...
It's @miketoole.com with... Toole’s Gold!
mediaocd.com/introducing-...
And he's here to talk about "The End of Black Jack!"
mediaocd.com/tooles-gold-...
September 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM
my introduction to the character, and one of my very favorite OVAs ever. If you don't got the cash for the blu-ray, you should be able to watch Black Jack OVA on Tubi, Oceanveil, and probably some other spots I'm not aware of~
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A new column begins on the MediaOCD blog!
It's @miketoole.com with... Toole’s Gold!
mediaocd.com/introducing-...
And he's here to talk about "The End of Black Jack!"
mediaocd.com/tooles-gold-...
It's @miketoole.com with... Toole’s Gold!
mediaocd.com/introducing-...
And he's here to talk about "The End of Black Jack!"
mediaocd.com/tooles-gold-...
September 15, 2026 at 6:04 PM
A new column begins on the MediaOCD blog!
It's @miketoole.com with... Toole’s Gold!
mediaocd.com/introducing-...
And he's here to talk about "The End of Black Jack!"
mediaocd.com/tooles-gold-...
It's @miketoole.com with... Toole’s Gold!
mediaocd.com/introducing-...
And he's here to talk about "The End of Black Jack!"
mediaocd.com/tooles-gold-...
I love SBR so much
[Review] Steel Ball Run is Hirohiko Araki at his most untethered to reality, and you should be equal parts excited and horrified.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7--Steel Ball Run Volumes 6-8 Manga Review
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September 15, 2026 at 7:35 PM
I love SBR so much
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[Review] Steel Ball Run is Hirohiko Araki at his most untethered to reality, and you should be equal parts excited and horrified.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7--Steel Ball Run Volumes 6-8 Manga Review
www.animenewsnetwork.com
September 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
[Review] Steel Ball Run is Hirohiko Araki at his most untethered to reality, and you should be equal parts excited and horrified.
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A lot of these are actually pretty tough. Doing captions for this show has been AN ADVENTURE, but we want to preserve all those mid-90s goofy jokes even for people who are deaf! If you can, please take a look through!
So we're going through some CC fixes for Samurai Pizza Cats and we need some help on some lines. This thread will have a few clips. Can anyone identify what the narrator is saying here after "will cut through anything" and before "Barbara bush's hairspray?"
September 13, 2026 at 11:09 PM
A lot of these are actually pretty tough. Doing captions for this show has been AN ADVENTURE, but we want to preserve all those mid-90s goofy jokes even for people who are deaf! If you can, please take a look through!
god I just haven't been able to stop thinking about how fucking EXCELLENT ATLA is
I was expecting it to be great, but god DAMN did it somehow find a way to blow my expectations outta the water.
I was expecting it to be great, but god DAMN did it somehow find a way to blow my expectations outta the water.
September 14, 2026 at 6:06 AM
god I just haven't been able to stop thinking about how fucking EXCELLENT ATLA is
I was expecting it to be great, but god DAMN did it somehow find a way to blow my expectations outta the water.
I was expecting it to be great, but god DAMN did it somehow find a way to blow my expectations outta the water.
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Folks, I've been told there's a new MangaPlus survey where they ask about the use of AI translation.
You know what to do docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
You know what to do docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 13, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Folks, I've been told there's a new MangaPlus survey where they ask about the use of AI translation.
You know what to do docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
You know what to do docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Thinking about "plus they'll probably have to deal with Godzilla at some point".
September 13, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Thinking about "plus they'll probably have to deal with Godzilla at some point".
On top of being super smart and talented, kensuke ushio is honestly so fucking hilarious
this was EASILY one of my favorite interviews I've edited for ANN
this was EASILY one of my favorite interviews I've edited for ANN
kensuke ushio is ✨the artist✨
Full interview here: youtu.be/n5LBuMNoD6c
Full interview here: youtu.be/n5LBuMNoD6c
September 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
On top of being super smart and talented, kensuke ushio is honestly so fucking hilarious
this was EASILY one of my favorite interviews I've edited for ANN
this was EASILY one of my favorite interviews I've edited for ANN
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The Witch arrives on the Holy Night of January 29!
Witch on the Holy Night Film Screens in U.S., Canada on January 29
Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures Entertainment to screen film subbed/dubbed
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September 10, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The Witch arrives on the Holy Night of January 29!
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If what's come out is true, this might be the last time Mike Mcfarland voiced Buggy.
September 10, 2026 at 7:01 AM
If what's come out is true, this might be the last time Mike Mcfarland voiced Buggy.