Red Bard (Kennedy)
@redbardiscool.bsky.social
YouTuber, freelance writer, medievalist, yaoi paddle historian. Any pronouns are fine but they/them is preferred.
https://www.youtube.com/c/redbardiscool
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Red Bard (Kennedy)
@redbardiscool.bsky.social
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At Anime Boston 2024, me and @pdelahanty.bsky.social hosted a panel on the worst conventions of all time:
youtu.be/uyi44XSbxhE
At Anime Boston 2024, me and @pdelahanty.bsky.social hosted a panel on the worst conventions of all time:
youtu.be/uyi44XSbxhE
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This is it: The *last box* of Anime Herald Magazine #1! Be sure to order your copy of this gorgeous, 100+ page edition while supplies last. ๐
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig ๐ป
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 ๐
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun ๐ฆ
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig ๐ป
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 ๐
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun ๐ฆ
January 16, 2026 at 8:55 PM
This is it: The *last box* of Anime Herald Magazine #1! Be sure to order your copy of this gorgeous, 100+ page edition while supplies last. ๐
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig ๐ป
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 ๐
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun ๐ฆ
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig ๐ป
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 ๐
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun ๐ฆ
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[Review] Consider watching new episodes of Tamonโs B-Side and Oshi no Ko season 3 back-to-back each week for a Barbenheimer-esque experience.
Tamon's B-Side โ SERIES PREMIERE
www.animenewsnetwork.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
[Review] Consider watching new episodes of Tamonโs B-Side and Oshi no Ko season 3 back-to-back each week for a Barbenheimer-esque experience.
I'll be reviewing Tamon's B Side each week on ANN this season!
It may be Tamon's *B* Side, but I've been having an *A rank* time with this shy, anxious idol anime so far lol
It may be Tamon's *B* Side, but I've been having an *A rank* time with this shy, anxious idol anime so far lol
With a stacked season like this, which anime made the cut?
Your Winter 2026 Anime Daily Streaming Reviews
www.animenewsnetwork.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:43 PM
I'll be reviewing Tamon's B Side each week on ANN this season!
It may be Tamon's *B* Side, but I've been having an *A rank* time with this shy, anxious idol anime so far lol
It may be Tamon's *B* Side, but I've been having an *A rank* time with this shy, anxious idol anime so far lol
hey, the voice of the narrator on the tour video sure sounds familiar ๐
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVNy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVNy...
January 14, 2026 at 7:17 PM
hey, the voice of the narrator on the tour video sure sounds familiar ๐
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVNy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVNy...
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Last year, I was able to explore Nippon Animation where they gave me unfettered access to the studio, including work on an episode with Chibi Maruko-chan, interviewing animation veterans, opening up film cannisters, and browsing Miyazaki-original drawings.
The studio that fostered talents like Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and brought to life Anne of Green Gables, Future Boy Conan, and more opened its doors to offer ANN a tour through where the magic is made.
A Tour of World Masterpiece Theater's Historic Nippon Animation Studio
www.animenewsnetwork.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Last year, I was able to explore Nippon Animation where they gave me unfettered access to the studio, including work on an episode with Chibi Maruko-chan, interviewing animation veterans, opening up film cannisters, and browsing Miyazaki-original drawings.
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The studio that fostered talents like Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and brought to life Anne of Green Gables, Future Boy Conan, and more opened its doors to offer ANN a tour through where the magic is made.
A Tour of World Masterpiece Theater's Historic Nippon Animation Studio
www.animenewsnetwork.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The studio that fostered talents like Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and brought to life Anne of Green Gables, Future Boy Conan, and more opened its doors to offer ANN a tour through where the magic is made.
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1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts?
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!
This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
www.erininthemorning.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts?
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from.
Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!
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We've talked about 2025's Best and Trashiest Anime, but now it's time for the REAL Garbage. youtu.be/hCWQRnGUkck
2025's WORST Anime
YouTube video by Mother's Basement
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM
We've talked about 2025's Best and Trashiest Anime, but now it's time for the REAL Garbage. youtu.be/hCWQRnGUkck
and of course, there's even more Hundred Line glazing by me, too, haha
I've not been able to stop thinking about how excellent it is.
I've not been able to stop thinking about how excellent it is.
December 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
and of course, there's even more Hundred Line glazing by me, too, haha
I've not been able to stop thinking about how excellent it is.
I've not been able to stop thinking about how excellent it is.
I got to write in a bunch of these!
Most notably, I finally got to gush about how absolutely cool it is that the DAN DA DAN dub got MARTY FUCKING FRIEDMAN FORMERLY OF MEGADETH, AND MARC FUCKING HUDSON OF DRAGONFORCE FOR AN INSERT SONG
I'M STILL SHOOKETH THAT'S A THING THAT HAPPENED
Most notably, I finally got to gush about how absolutely cool it is that the DAN DA DAN dub got MARTY FUCKING FRIEDMAN FORMERLY OF MEGADETH, AND MARC FUCKING HUDSON OF DRAGONFORCE FOR AN INSERT SONG
I'M STILL SHOOKETH THAT'S A THING THAT HAPPENED
It's time to count down the very best anime of the year, from the characters we couldn't help rooting for to the songs at the top of our playlists!
The Best Anime of 2025
www.animenewsnetwork.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I got to write in a bunch of these!
Most notably, I finally got to gush about how absolutely cool it is that the DAN DA DAN dub got MARTY FUCKING FRIEDMAN FORMERLY OF MEGADETH, AND MARC FUCKING HUDSON OF DRAGONFORCE FOR AN INSERT SONG
I'M STILL SHOOKETH THAT'S A THING THAT HAPPENED
Most notably, I finally got to gush about how absolutely cool it is that the DAN DA DAN dub got MARTY FUCKING FRIEDMAN FORMERLY OF MEGADETH, AND MARC FUCKING HUDSON OF DRAGONFORCE FOR AN INSERT SONG
I'M STILL SHOOKETH THAT'S A THING THAT HAPPENED
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It's time to count down the very best anime of the year, from the characters we couldn't help rooting for to the songs at the top of our playlists!
The Best Anime of 2025
www.animenewsnetwork.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's time to count down the very best anime of the year, from the characters we couldn't help rooting for to the songs at the top of our playlists!
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The Second Story, AKA author Hilary Layne, recently put out a video claiming that the fall of modern writing and storytelling can be traced to fanfiction. That the process of writing fanfiction has utterly ruined...everything.
I want to set the record straight.
I want to set the record straight.
The Second Story Thinks Fanfiction Ruined Modern Writing. She's Wrong.
YouTube video by Anthony Gramuglia
youtu.be
December 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Second Story, AKA author Hilary Layne, recently put out a video claiming that the fall of modern writing and storytelling can be traced to fanfiction. That the process of writing fanfiction has utterly ruined...everything.
I want to set the record straight.
I want to set the record straight.
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Be sure to leave a glass of milk and Swiss rolls out for the Judge tonight.
December 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Be sure to leave a glass of milk and Swiss rolls out for the Judge tonight.
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I just did a full audit, and we have about 150 copies left, last I checked, after prepping the ones that will be shipped on Friday.
Anime Herald Magazine #1 is now available and shipping! Be sure to order your copy of this gorgeous, 100+ page edition while supplies last. ๐
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig ๐ป
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 ๐
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun ๐ฆ
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig ๐ป
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 ๐
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun ๐ฆ
December 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I just did a full audit, and we have about 150 copies left, last I checked, after prepping the ones that will be shipped on Friday.
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The fall anime season is drawing to a close. Here are the best anime to binge over winter break, from Spy x Family to SANDA!
The Best Anime of Fall 2025
www.animenewsnetwork.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The fall anime season is drawing to a close. Here are the best anime to binge over winter break, from Spy x Family to SANDA!
Dark History is so fucking funny; prob my pick for most underrated of the season for sure
December 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Dark History is so fucking funny; prob my pick for most underrated of the season for sure
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December 21, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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We just added support for several new countries, including:
- Mexico
- The Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
- Finland
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Austria
I'll try to add more on request.
- Mexico
- The Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
- Finland
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Austria
I'll try to add more on request.
Anime Herald Magazine #1 is now available and shipping! Be sure to order your copy of this gorgeous, 100+ page edition while supplies last. ๐
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig ๐ป
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 ๐
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun ๐ฆ
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig ๐ป
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 ๐
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun ๐ฆ
December 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM
We just added support for several new countries, including:
- Mexico
- The Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
- Finland
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Austria
I'll try to add more on request.
- Mexico
- The Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
- Finland
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Austria
I'll try to add more on request.
Some of my OTYs:
Anime: The Summer Hikaru Died
Game: The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
Movie: Frankenstein
TV: The Rehearsal s2
Album: Here Be Dragons (Avantasia)
Anime: The Summer Hikaru Died
Game: The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
Movie: Frankenstein
TV: The Rehearsal s2
Album: Here Be Dragons (Avantasia)
December 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Some of my OTYs:
Anime: The Summer Hikaru Died
Game: The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
Movie: Frankenstein
TV: The Rehearsal s2
Album: Here Be Dragons (Avantasia)
Anime: The Summer Hikaru Died
Game: The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
Movie: Frankenstein
TV: The Rehearsal s2
Album: Here Be Dragons (Avantasia)
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2025 was one of the best years EVER for anime. Now it's time to name the Best of the Best: youtu.be/447mQ4PR9wo
2025's BEST Anime
YouTube video by Mother's Basement
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
2025 was one of the best years EVER for anime. Now it's time to name the Best of the Best: youtu.be/447mQ4PR9wo
An excellent video on a super overlooked anime, that's unfortunately a lot more relevant in 2025 than it was on release in 2011
Give it a watch!
Give it a watch!
It's upppp!
C Control is a 2011 anime which unapologetically criticized capitalism and the effects of the Lehman shock on the everyday person. Including a never before officially translated interview with the director, take a dive into the anime!
#anime #animehistory #videoessay
C Control is a 2011 anime which unapologetically criticized capitalism and the effects of the Lehman shock on the everyday person. Including a never before officially translated interview with the director, take a dive into the anime!
#anime #animehistory #videoessay
The Beautiful Mess that is C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control
YouTube video by MidnightBirdie
www.youtube.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:52 AM
An excellent video on a super overlooked anime, that's unfortunately a lot more relevant in 2025 than it was on release in 2011
Give it a watch!
Give it a watch!
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It's upppp!
C Control is a 2011 anime which unapologetically criticized capitalism and the effects of the Lehman shock on the everyday person. Including a never before officially translated interview with the director, take a dive into the anime!
#anime #animehistory #videoessay
C Control is a 2011 anime which unapologetically criticized capitalism and the effects of the Lehman shock on the everyday person. Including a never before officially translated interview with the director, take a dive into the anime!
#anime #animehistory #videoessay
The Beautiful Mess that is C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control
YouTube video by MidnightBirdie
www.youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:29 PM
It's upppp!
C Control is a 2011 anime which unapologetically criticized capitalism and the effects of the Lehman shock on the everyday person. Including a never before officially translated interview with the director, take a dive into the anime!
#anime #animehistory #videoessay
C Control is a 2011 anime which unapologetically criticized capitalism and the effects of the Lehman shock on the everyday person. Including a never before officially translated interview with the director, take a dive into the anime!
#anime #animehistory #videoessay
OMFG I DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE THE TINY GAARA TIL JUST NOW BAHAHAHAHHAHAA IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER
December 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
OMFG I DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE THE TINY GAARA TIL JUST NOW BAHAHAHAHHAHAA IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER
who's to say what he's doing there tbh hahaha
the taffy stretcher is one of the rides; it's called Rasengan Chakra Rotation (lol)
the taffy stretcher is one of the rides; it's called Rasengan Chakra Rotation (lol)
December 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
who's to say what he's doing there tbh hahaha
the taffy stretcher is one of the rides; it's called Rasengan Chakra Rotation (lol)
the taffy stretcher is one of the rides; it's called Rasengan Chakra Rotation (lol)
that being said, holy shit lol
December 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
that being said, holy shit lol