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Kestrel Swift

@kestrelswift.bsky.social

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Reviewer and writer for Fandom Post, podcaster for Fandom Post Radio, software engineer for Fandango

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · Nov 26

One year after its premiere and one day after its season 2 announcement, here's my review of #frieren, 5000 words explaining how it became my new #1 anime of all time after 15 years. As it deserves, this is the most comprehensive review I've ever written.

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · 1d

#OnePunchMan was the biggest anime a decade ago, but in the ten years since, the most exciting things to come out of it have been the paths of its team working on other projects, rather than future seasons of the series itself. Check out my retrospective.

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · 3d

I interviewed the director and producer of #takopisoriginalsin at @animenyc.bsky.social. Time for each outlet was limited and I had to submit my questions halfway through the series, so I didn't ask much about its plot, themes, or philosophy, but better than nothing!

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Fandom Post Radio @fandompostradio.bsky.social · 4d

Episode 160

A huge season has wrapped up. #fragrantflower is just starting for us, but there's plenty to say about the fascinatingly experimental #TOBEHEROX, the always degenerate #grandblue, and many more. Plus, we check in on some of the records #DemonSlayer has been breaking.

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · Aug 27

I got to interview #StarWarsVisions producer and @lucasfilm.bsky.social SVP of franchise content James Waugh at @animenyc.bsky.social about some of the unique approaches the anime anthology has taken compared to the rest of #StarWars, right before watching an upcoming episode.

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Fandom Post Radio @fandompostradio.bsky.social · Aug 27

Episode 159

Weekly Shonen Jump has been the source of the biggest manga and anime hits for decades, but with all of its long-running series not called One Piece ending recently, is it still the juggernaut it has been for so long? Join us as we dig into these essential questions.

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · Aug 19

You're finally watching peak cinema???

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thanks for the masterpiece @milanrecords.bsky.social

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Fandom Post Radio @fandompostradio.bsky.social · Aug 3

Episode 158

It's a packed summer season, with already-completed masterpiece #TakopisOriginalSin, seasonally-appropriate #thesummerhikarudied, new seasons of #Dandadan and #grandblue, and a couple of the greatest episodes of #ONEPIECE of all time. Plus news, recommendations, etc.

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Fandom Post Radio @fandompostradio.bsky.social · Jul 20

Episode 157

Somehow, #AnimeExpo returned. Is it Hideaki Anno's fault? It doesn't have "Shin" in the title, so probably not. What do these topics have to do with each other? Probably nothing. It's just a big old news episode complemented by plenty of AX anecdotes and hot takes.

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · Jul 12

#Pantyandstocking is back after a decade and a half, and there could be nothing more off the rails than Trigger getting a massive venue to show off the questionable return of their self-proclaimed "piece of garbage." It's the most Trigger experience.

The Haunting Of Fandom Post @fandompost.com · Jul 12

#Anime Expo 2025: TRIGGER Presents: World Premiere of New #PANTYSTOCKING with GARTERBELT

Any TRIGGER event is worthwhile. When it’s a world premiere (which #Anime Expo has consistently...

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · Jul 11

One more @crunchyroll.com panel at #AnimeExpo, specifically THE Crunchyroll panel. While less exciting than their series-focused offerings, it did provide some major news, including a Bones adaptation of a new Hiromu Arakawa manga, plus other welcome updates.

The Haunting Of Fandom Post @fandompost.com · Jul 11

#Anime Expo 2025: #Crunchyroll Industry Panel

Industry panels are the biggest gambles at conventions. You go for the hope of some...

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · Jul 11

@crunchyroll.com brought Yuki Aoi and Seto Asami to #AnimeExpo to relive key moments from throughout the second season of #TheApothecaryDiaries, along with some earlier iconic scenes and discussions of their characters' unique facets and relationship.

The Haunting Of Fandom Post @fandompost.com · Jul 11

#Anime Expo 2025: The #ApothecaryDiaries Guest Panel ft. Yuki Aoi and Seto Asami

I feel bad for The #ApothecaryDiaries. It’s one of the greatest #anime of all...

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · Jul 10

The @crunchyroll.com #frieren panel was the highlight of #AnimeExpo2025 for me, featuring the phenomenal composer Evan Call, Stark seiyuu Chiaki Kobayashi, and Madhouse producer Yuichiro Fukushi, plus the world premiere of its new trailer and staff reveal!

The Haunting Of Fandom Post @fandompost.com · Jul 10

#Anime Expo 2025: #Frieren: Beyond the Journey

To anyone who has read my review of #Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, it should come...

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · Jul 9

Just as the second season of #Dandadan is underway, I got to talk to its director Fuga Yamashiro at #AnimeExpo2025 thanks to @gkids.com.

As expected from the dynamism of his work and the insight he shared in the theatrical releases, he has a ton to say!

Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · Jul 9

It's time. @animeigo.com @worldofcrap.bsky.social

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · Jul 2

Yep, just finished watching this latest release.

Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · Jun 28

RX-78-2 Gundam by the staff of Gainax while Gainax doesn't exist: 1981 edition (pre-founding) vs. 2025 edition (post-bankruptcy)

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Fandom Post Radio @fandompostradio.bsky.social · Jun 16

Episode 156

A relatively light spring season is quickly approaching its end, but it still has an interesting variety that spans the watchlists of our four hosts. Plus, #TheApothecaryDiaries weaves together its seemingly disparate plot threads to build toward a satisfying climax!

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · May 24

I interviewed #Frieren and #BocchiTheRock director Keiichiro Saito, producer Takashi Nakame, and animators Kaoru Tanimoto and Mana Kudo for the Global Anime Challenge at @animecentral.bsky.social 2025 last weekend! Thanks to everyone involved. Until we meet again.

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · May 24

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Fandom Post Radio @fandompostradio.bsky.social · May 20

Episode 155

Our long-promised character designer episode is finally here, discussing the nuances of the job, our favorites and yours, and focused looks at the styles, careers, and works of Akio Sugino, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, Toshihiro Kawamoto, and Masashi Ando.

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Kestrel Swift @kestrelswift.bsky.social · May 4

Getting some anime representation at the Emmys would be amazing. Efforts are being made to make that possible, so fingers crossed. Thank you for inviting me to the event!

@crunchyroll.com @sololevelanime.bsky.social #ForYourEmmyConsideration #ConsiderSoloLeveling

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Fandom Post Radio @fandompostradio.bsky.social · Apr 29

Episode 154

A new #Gundam series by veterans of #Evangelion? A new original from the director of #CowboyBebop? A striking new series technically related to forgotten garbage? A new adaptation of a classic previously adapted by the founders of #studioghibli? Frogs? What a season.

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