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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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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Your response matters.
I guarantee you there is a whole department of people at Prime Video who is quietly celebrating today.
Keep up the good fight, everyone.
I guarantee you there is a whole department of people at Prime Video who is quietly celebrating today.
Keep up the good fight, everyone.
BANANA FISH no longer has an English dub on Amazon
December 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Your response matters.
I guarantee you there is a whole department of people at Prime Video who is quietly celebrating today.
Keep up the good fight, everyone.
I guarantee you there is a whole department of people at Prime Video who is quietly celebrating today.
Keep up the good fight, everyone.
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BANANA FISH no longer has an English dub on Amazon
December 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM
BANANA FISH no longer has an English dub on Amazon
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I like to think @fdsignifier.bsky.social took this down and only reuploaded it now solely so that I would not watch it and then ruin Thanksgiving with my family
(It was actually because of YouTube bs, if you've already watched it do him a solid and rewatch it because re-uploads usually tank views)
(It was actually because of YouTube bs, if you've already watched it do him a solid and rewatch it because re-uploads usually tank views)
Charlie Kirk and the Conservative Death Cult
YouTube video by F.D Signifier
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I like to think @fdsignifier.bsky.social took this down and only reuploaded it now solely so that I would not watch it and then ruin Thanksgiving with my family
(It was actually because of YouTube bs, if you've already watched it do him a solid and rewatch it because re-uploads usually tank views)
(It was actually because of YouTube bs, if you've already watched it do him a solid and rewatch it because re-uploads usually tank views)
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The Sanda anime and manga creatively captures the current conservative zeitgeist re: the fetishization of youth, reinforcing unrealistic beauty standards, and limiting freedoms to "protect the kids."
This makes the narrative feel like a deeply personal act of resistance that I've come to adore.
This makes the narrative feel like a deeply personal act of resistance that I've come to adore.
The SANDA anime and manga turn heads while exploring some of the most uncomfortable truths about being a young person on the verge of adulthood at a time when these topics are dominating public discourse.
Sanda Shows that Adolescence is Supposed to be Awkward
www.animenewsnetwork.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Sanda anime and manga creatively captures the current conservative zeitgeist re: the fetishization of youth, reinforcing unrealistic beauty standards, and limiting freedoms to "protect the kids."
This makes the narrative feel like a deeply personal act of resistance that I've come to adore.
This makes the narrative feel like a deeply personal act of resistance that I've come to adore.
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The only thing less human than these AI dub performances is the decision to sign off on them
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The only thing less human than these AI dub performances is the decision to sign off on them
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
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With a little help from his popular vocalist partners, the Attack on Titan, Kill la Kill, and Aldnoah․Zero composer's Los Angeles concert was a rocking success.
Hiroyuki Sawano's Solo Concert Opened to a Full House
www.animenewsnetwork.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
With a little help from his popular vocalist partners, the Attack on Titan, Kill la Kill, and Aldnoah․Zero composer's Los Angeles concert was a rocking success.
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Do you remember how much people used to hate Relena when the show came out in English? Imagine being her VA.
Would it surprise you to learn Relena's VA is a Shakespearean actor and voice coach? www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/20...
Finding Relena: Exploring A Gundam Heroine's Legacy With Voice Actor Lisa Ann Beley
What was it like playing Relena, one of Gundam Wing's most controversial characters?
www.animenewsnetwork.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Do you remember how much people used to hate Relena when the show came out in English? Imagine being her VA.
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This is not only insulting to the art, medium, and voice actors, but also to the viewers.
Hey just so you know Amazon decided to give us an AI ENGLISH DUB of Banana Fish instead of actually hiring real voice actors
it is fucking hot garbage
#bananafish #anime
it is fucking hot garbage
#bananafish #anime
November 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
This is not only insulting to the art, medium, and voice actors, but also to the viewers.
THIS WAS SO FUN TO BE A PART OF!!!
Super thanks again to everyone at Anime World Order for having me on; I love talking lol
Super thanks again to everyone at Anime World Order for having me on; I love talking lol
For Anime World Order Show # 247 – Red Bard Carves Thanksgiving Turkey Using a RUBBER KNIFE we are joined by @redbardiscool.bsky.social for our annual Thanksgiving trivia! HOW MUCH DO THEY KNOW ABOUT ODIN & BLACK LION?! (NOTE: we all mixed up Nobunaga with Ginnai.) www.awopodcast.com/2025/11/anim...
Anime World Order Show # 247 – Red Bard Carves Thanksgiving Turkey Using a RUBBER KNIFE
It’s that time of year again: our annual trivia episode We’re joined by YouTuber Red Bard this time around, who we met at Anime Boston earlier this year. Like Daryl, they are a contribu…
www.awopodcast.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
THIS WAS SO FUN TO BE A PART OF!!!
Super thanks again to everyone at Anime World Order for having me on; I love talking lol
Super thanks again to everyone at Anime World Order for having me on; I love talking lol
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For Anime World Order Show # 247 – Red Bard Carves Thanksgiving Turkey Using a RUBBER KNIFE we are joined by @redbardiscool.bsky.social for our annual Thanksgiving trivia! HOW MUCH DO THEY KNOW ABOUT ODIN & BLACK LION?! (NOTE: we all mixed up Nobunaga with Ginnai.) www.awopodcast.com/2025/11/anim...
Anime World Order Show # 247 – Red Bard Carves Thanksgiving Turkey Using a RUBBER KNIFE
It’s that time of year again: our annual trivia episode We’re joined by YouTuber Red Bard this time around, who we met at Anime Boston earlier this year. Like Daryl, they are a contribu…
www.awopodcast.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
For Anime World Order Show # 247 – Red Bard Carves Thanksgiving Turkey Using a RUBBER KNIFE we are joined by @redbardiscool.bsky.social for our annual Thanksgiving trivia! HOW MUCH DO THEY KNOW ABOUT ODIN & BLACK LION?! (NOTE: we all mixed up Nobunaga with Ginnai.) www.awopodcast.com/2025/11/anim...
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Let me give some insight on this, as a producer in the dub industry who worked with major streamers, who's witnessed first-hand where this push for AI is coming from.
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
🧵⬇️
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
🧵⬇️
The only thing less human than these AI dub performances is the decision to sign off on them
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
November 30, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Let me give some insight on this, as a producer in the dub industry who worked with major streamers, who's witnessed first-hand where this push for AI is coming from.
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
🧵⬇️
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
🧵⬇️
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Hidden cameras. Surveillance networks. Paranoid delusions.
My new video is about the feeling that you're being watched.
youtu.be/gStjfje6Mq4
My new video is about the feeling that you're being watched.
youtu.be/gStjfje6Mq4
November 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Hidden cameras. Surveillance networks. Paranoid delusions.
My new video is about the feeling that you're being watched.
youtu.be/gStjfje6Mq4
My new video is about the feeling that you're being watched.
youtu.be/gStjfje6Mq4
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Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰
This week, we have an article by Brian Stremick that explores the rise and fall of TechTV's Anime Unleashed block, which remains a fond memory for many despite not having the same mindshare as, say, Toonami. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it.
#anime
This week, we have an article by Brian Stremick that explores the rise and fall of TechTV's Anime Unleashed block, which remains a fond memory for many despite not having the same mindshare as, say, Toonami. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it.
#anime
The Rise and Fall of Anime Unleashed
All that’s left of Anime Unleashed is the fond memories of its devotees and a few scattered pages that can be found using the Wayback Machine. The shows that aired, or at least some of them, can still be found on various streaming sites or on DVD and Blu-ray.
hera.fyi
November 23, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰
This week, we have an article by Brian Stremick that explores the rise and fall of TechTV's Anime Unleashed block, which remains a fond memory for many despite not having the same mindshare as, say, Toonami. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it.
#anime
This week, we have an article by Brian Stremick that explores the rise and fall of TechTV's Anime Unleashed block, which remains a fond memory for many despite not having the same mindshare as, say, Toonami. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it.
#anime
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Ask yourself this: Do you want this to be the future of your anime watching experience, forever? If your answer is no, then act on it! If you are a journalist or anyone with a platform, talk about this! If you know such people, urge them to do so! Use my article as base! Now, before it's too late!
November 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Ask yourself this: Do you want this to be the future of your anime watching experience, forever? If your answer is no, then act on it! If you are a journalist or anyone with a platform, talk about this! If you know such people, urge them to do so! Use my article as base! Now, before it's too late!
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So wholesome! Pros give an aspiring artist tips on how to draw Frieren:
Frieren Looks Up: Anime/Manga Pros Giving Drawing Tips to Beginners
Professionals from the anime & manga worlds offer sample art to aspiring fan artist
www.animenewsnetwork.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
So wholesome! Pros give an aspiring artist tips on how to draw Frieren:
y'all I've been reading the inaugural @animeherald.com magazine and iT'S SO GOOD
THE ARTICLES ARE SO GOOD
THE VISUALS ARE SO GOOD
EVERYTHING IS SO GOOD LKADJFLKSJF;LDSJF;LSFJSLJFLS;KAFJSLFJ;LSAJF
THE ARTICLES ARE SO GOOD
THE VISUALS ARE SO GOOD
EVERYTHING IS SO GOOD LKADJFLKSJF;LDSJF;LSFJSLJFLS;KAFJSLFJ;LSAJF
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
y'all I've been reading the inaugural @animeherald.com magazine and iT'S SO GOOD
THE ARTICLES ARE SO GOOD
THE VISUALS ARE SO GOOD
EVERYTHING IS SO GOOD LKADJFLKSJF;LDSJF;LSFJSLJFLS;KAFJSLFJ;LSAJF
THE ARTICLES ARE SO GOOD
THE VISUALS ARE SO GOOD
EVERYTHING IS SO GOOD LKADJFLKSJF;LDSJF;LSFJSLJFLS;KAFJSLFJ;LSAJF
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I've been published in quite a few books over the years. Some have even won awards.
I'm not kidding when I say this is still the thing I am the most excited to be a part of that has ever contained my work. I cannot wait to hold it in my hands!!!
I'm not kidding when I say this is still the thing I am the most excited to be a part of that has ever contained my work. I cannot wait to hold it in my hands!!!
Oh hey, @sam-animeherald.bsky.social sent me a couple of teaser photos of Anime Herald Mag #1! 🥰 Lookit it, I still can't believe it's real
You can get a copy of your own below
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
You can get a copy of your own below
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
November 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I've been published in quite a few books over the years. Some have even won awards.
I'm not kidding when I say this is still the thing I am the most excited to be a part of that has ever contained my work. I cannot wait to hold it in my hands!!!
I'm not kidding when I say this is still the thing I am the most excited to be a part of that has ever contained my work. I cannot wait to hold it in my hands!!!
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That’s my name! That’s my name in a magazine and oh, am I so incredibly proud!
Oh hey, @sam-animeherald.bsky.social sent me a couple of teaser photos of Anime Herald Mag #1! 🥰 Lookit it, I still can't believe it's real
You can get a copy of your own below
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
You can get a copy of your own below
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
November 20, 2025 at 12:56 AM
That’s my name! That’s my name in a magazine and oh, am I so incredibly proud!
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Ya gurl's tired and somehow old Betsy *pats my iMac* didn't give up on me, but it's ALIVE, IT'S ALIVE~!!!
Oh hey, @sam-animeherald.bsky.social sent me a couple of teaser photos of Anime Herald Mag #1! 🥰 Lookit it, I still can't believe it's real
You can get a copy of your own below
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
You can get a copy of your own below
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Ya gurl's tired and somehow old Betsy *pats my iMac* didn't give up on me, but it's ALIVE, IT'S ALIVE~!!!
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It's me. I'm the "discussions about sexuality and erotic works in an academic context"!
November 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
It's me. I'm the "discussions about sexuality and erotic works in an academic context"!
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Bluey Adults. nebula.tv/videos/linds...
Lindsay Ellis — Bluey Adults
Bluey was the most streamed TV show of 2024, but it was not because of The Children.
nebula.tv
November 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Bluey Adults. nebula.tv/videos/linds...
I'm SCREAMING this looks so good omfg
Still can't believe I get to be a part of this, I'll never stop thanking my queen @sam-animeherald.bsky.social
Still can't believe I get to be a part of this, I'll never stop thanking my queen @sam-animeherald.bsky.social
Oh hey, @sam-animeherald.bsky.social sent me a couple of teaser photos of Anime Herald Mag #1! 🥰 Lookit it, I still can't believe it's real
You can get a copy of your own below
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
You can get a copy of your own below
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
November 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I'm SCREAMING this looks so good omfg
Still can't believe I get to be a part of this, I'll never stop thanking my queen @sam-animeherald.bsky.social
Still can't believe I get to be a part of this, I'll never stop thanking my queen @sam-animeherald.bsky.social
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Oh hey, @sam-animeherald.bsky.social sent me a couple of teaser photos of Anime Herald Mag #1! 🥰 Lookit it, I still can't believe it's real
You can get a copy of your own below
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
You can get a copy of your own below
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Oh hey, @sam-animeherald.bsky.social sent me a couple of teaser photos of Anime Herald Mag #1! 🥰 Lookit it, I still can't believe it's real
You can get a copy of your own below
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
You can get a copy of your own below
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
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If you head out to see Umetsu's new anime, Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl, in theaters, you might just catch a promo ad for Anime News Network! AFAIK, this is the first time we've had an advertisement in theaters!
November 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
If you head out to see Umetsu's new anime, Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl, in theaters, you might just catch a promo ad for Anime News Network! AFAIK, this is the first time we've had an advertisement in theaters!