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
Pokémon's Misty Foreshadowed Mega Evolutions A Decade Before the Games
A bout of meditation left Misty with a vision of the future--a vision that turned out accurate, even though Pokémon's writers couldn't have known.
My Hero Academia Season 7: Story, Characters, & Everything We Know So Far
Everything there is to know about My Hero Academia's seventh season, including the upcoming story, new characters, and more.
10 Biggest Pokémon Anime Mysteries
The Pokémon anime starring Ash has come to an end, but many fans still have questions about some of the series' biggest unanswered questions.
Dragon Ball Super's True Final Boss Will Be a Hero Stronger Than Beerus - Theory
There's one character in Dragon Ball Super who would be the best ultimate opponent, and it's perfectly fitting with the story to make it so.
A Pokémon Multiverse - One of Pokémon's Weirdest Episodes Has Huge Implications For the Franchise
One episode of Pokémon established the existence of a mirror universe, but it's not the only alternate universe seen within the series.
Super Saiyan Blue Was Created For a Simple Reason Most Dragon Ball Fans Missed
The truth behind the origins of Dragon Ball Super's Super Saiyan Blue is actually rather simple, according to an interview with Akira Toriyama.
One Classic Goku Technique Can Bring Ultra Instinct To The Next Level
Ultra Instinct is already an incredibly powerful transformation, but when paired with one of Goku's most classic techniques, it can reach new heights.
One Dragon Ball Fusion is So Powerful, It Can Literally Break Time
In Super Dragon Ball Heroes, one fusion has managed to ascend to the level of affecting actual spacetime, giving the heroes a new tier of power.
How Close Pokémon's Ash Actually Got To Catching Them All
With Ash's era of the Pokémon anime over and done, just how many Pokémon did Ash have by the end, and was it even remotely close to catching them all?
Pokémon Horizons Episode #35 Release Date and Time
Episode 35 of Pokémon Horizons sees the Rising Volt Tacklers make their return to the Paldea region, taking on a special job. Here's how to watch.
Ash Proved He Would Destroy Real Competitive Pokémon Players in One Brutal Battle
Ash's tournament aspirations once brought him against an opponent using real competitive Pokémon strategies, but his idiosyncratic style still won.
Most Dragon Ball Fans Missed Goku's Ultimate Family Team-Up
One of Dragon Ball's most epic moments occurred when Goku joined forces with his father and his son, proving their family's incredible strength.
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Tops Itself With a New Weirdest Stand Ever
Chapter 10 of The JojoLands has introduced a Stand user with what might be the most absurd ability yet in the series, and he's just an underling.
Demon Slayer Season 4 Story, Latest News, & Everything We Know So Far
A fourth season of Demon Slayer has been confirmed. Here's everything that's publicly known about the next season of the hit anime series.
One-Punch Man Hints One Villain is the Secret to Fixing the Series' Monster Problem
The return of two formerly monsterized villains as ordinary humans offers hope to One-Punch Man's extremely dire monster situation.
Pokémon Horizons Shows The True Power Of Legendaries In Its Most Epic Battle
Pokémon Horizons had its greatest battle yet in episode #33, with Black Rayquaza proving that Legendary Pokémon aren't beings to be trifled with.
Pokémon Horizons Finally Reveals Terapagos' True Form
After teasing the idea for weeks, Terapagos has finally transformed into its true form in Pokémon Horizons, shocking those who recognize it.
Pokémon: Paldean Winds Fixed The Biggest Issue With The Scarlet/Violet Games
Fans have consistently had one complaint about the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games, and the Paldean Winds anime shorts have offered an alternative.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Trailer Teases New Battle Scene for Uryu
A new trailer for Thousand-Year Blood War revealed scenes for Uryu not from the manga, offering an explanation for his fate at the end of cour 2.
Pokémon Horizons Episode #34 Release Date and Time
Episode 34 of Pokémon Horizons sees the Rising Volt Tacklers throwing a going away party for Liko's grandmother. Here's how to see what happens next.