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J.R. Waugh

(He/Him)
Windsor
As seen in: Screen Rant, IMDb, MSN, MSN Canada, Aol, Flipboard, ComicBook, NewsBreak, Attack of the Fanboy, PC Invasion, The Nerd Stash
Covers:  Anime, Manga, Manhwa, Donghua, Manhua, Gaming, TV, Movies
Doesn't Cover: Celebrities, Politics, and Current Events
🎮🎞️ 📺 Anime Editor at ScreenRant fmr. editor on @comicbook, bylines at @FanboyAttack, @thenerdstash, and elsewhere. Tips & PR at: j.r.w@screenrant(dot)com

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A prolific writer and editor whose work spans TV, Movies, Gaming, and his beloved home, Anime & Manga, J.R. is a respected and passionate voice in the industry. J.R. particularly enjoys dissecting a series for its themes and cultural resonance, while always on the lookout new things his friends and audiences will love.

J.R. Waugh’s Journalist Portfolio

Spy x Family Shed a Joyful Light on Dark Times in My Life

Spy x Family Shed a Joyful Light on Dark Times in My Life

Spy x Family is an extraordinarily special series that can make a joyful connection with fans even in their l…

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One Naruto Quote Gave Me a Stunning Lesson on Masculinity, but It Got Ruined by the English Dub

One Naruto Quote Gave Me a Stunning Lesson on Masculinity, but It Got Ruined by the English Dub

Naruto enjoys global popularity with its relatable characters, including lessons on fundamental parts of grow…

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I'm Naruto's Biggest Fan, and It's Time to Admit One Piece Is Better

I'm Naruto's Biggest Fan, and It's Time to Admit One Piece Is Better

Enjoying multiple Shonen Jump series inevitably invites comparisons, but not many come as heated as Naruto vs…

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Berserk Is the Opposite of a Shonen, Which Is Why Its Use of the Most Cliché Shonen Trope Surpris...

Berserk Is the Opposite of a Shonen, Which Is Why Its Use of the Most Cliché Shonen Trope Surpris...

Berserk, one of the greatest seinen manga of all time makes poignant use of a trope found in Fairy Tail, Naru…

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It’s Official: The Best Manga You’ve Never Read Is Coming to the US

It’s Official: The Best Manga You’ve Never Read Is Coming to the US

A seinen historical epic with 120 million copies sold is finally getting a U.S. English print release this fa…

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Chainsaw Man Proves Shonen Jump's 60-Year Formula Is No Longer Working

Chainsaw Man Proves Shonen Jump's 60-Year Formula Is No Longer Working

Chainsaw Man's creator highlights a Shonen Jump issue that people are growing increasingly aware of.

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Boruto Hints At Romance For Major Series Villain, And It Changes Naruto Lore Forever

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Boruto Uzumaki with Konoha village background Published Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT An experienced Editor representing Canada via ScreenRant's Team Anime, J.R. has been reading manga since the first printing of Shonen Jump in North America. This passion drove him to write about anime, manga, and manhwa since 2022, having recently served as Lead Anime Editor for ComicBook.com.
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20 Years Later, A Massive Adult Swim Anime's Greatest Meme Dies A Slow And Sad Death

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Published Jun 20, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT An experienced Editor representing Canada via ScreenRant's Team Anime, J.R. has been reading manga since the first printing of Shonen Jump in North America. This passion drove him to write about anime, manga, and manhwa since 2022, having recently served as Lead Anime Editor for ComicBook.com.
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Netflix's Stranger Things Replacement Is A 10/10 Horror Masterpiece Begging For A Weekend Binge

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Published Jun 19, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT An experienced Editor representing Canada via ScreenRant's Team Anime, J.R. has been reading manga since the first printing of Shonen Jump in North America. This passion drove him to write about anime, manga, and manhwa since 2022, having recently served as Lead Anime Editor for ComicBook.com.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing guides for Attack of the Fanboy up to and after its acquisition. Got to see quite the spectrum of compensation expectations there.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! However, I do not own one. I love a tactile typing experience with lots of feedback, but a typewriter would never fit in my office.

How is social media changing news?

Social media can often muddle the real news of the day, but its keen observers can also prop up sources in ways print could only dream.
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