About Daniel Kurland
Daniel Kurland is a freelance writer, comedian, and critic, who lives in the cultural mosaic that is Brooklyn, New York. Daniel’s work can be read on ScreenRant, Splitsider, Bloody Disgusting, Den of Geek, and across the Internet. Daniel recently completed work on a noir anthology graphic novel titled, "Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Noir: A Rag of Bizarre Noir and Hard Boiled Tales" and he’s currently toiling away on his first novel. Daniel's extra musings can be found @DanielKurlansky on Twitter.
Industry Focus
Daniel Kurland's focus is on anime and horror, in all its different shapes and sizes.
Favorite Media
Daniel Kurland's favorite media is Seinfeld, Frasier, King of the Hill, the works of John Carpenter and David Cronenberg, and Dragon Ball.
Latest Articles
The JOJOLands Chapter 14 Review: “Hawaii State Land Registry Office” Is Old-Fashioned Heist Bliss
The JOJOLands Chapter 14 kickstarts a new heist that helps Dragona, Usagi, and Charming Man showcase their smooth criminal skills.
Every Dragon Ball Z Saga's Best Fight
Dragon Ball Z is full of unforgettable fights, but each major story saga has one clear winner that stands out from the rest.
10 Best Dragon Ball Redemption Arcs, Ranked
Anime loves a good redemption arc and Dragon Ball is no exception, with many evil individuals who go on to see the light and shed their wicked ways.
10 Ways The Original Dragon Ball Anime Aged Poorly
The original Dragon Ball is an iconic shonen series, but there are certain elements that haven't exactly aged gracefully.
10 Highest Grossing Studio Ghibli Movies, Ranked
Studio Ghibli is responsible for some of the most beloved anime films of all time, but many of these movies have also made waves at the box office.
Dragon Ball Super Needs to Let Majin Buu Do Something Besides Sleep
Majin Buu is one of Dragon Ball Super's strongest characters, but the series has struggled to put the powerhouse to proper use.
RETRO REVIEW: Ranma ½ Is Still a Shonen Anime Classic 35 Years Later
Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2 is a shonen anime classic that holds up incredibly well 35 years later.
10 Ways Ranma ½ Has Aged Surprisingly Well
Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma 1/2 is an iconic shonen series and despite how it's dated in some respects, it's also aged quite well for a '90s series.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Ranma 1/2
Rumiko Takahashi's iconic shonen anime, Ranma 1/2, turns 35 and there are some surprising details about the anime that even die hard fans don't know.
10 Best Super Dragon Ball Heroes Characters Who Deserve to Be Canon
Super Dragon Ball Heroes features a wild mix of the franchise's lore and there are many unique characters in it who deserve to be proper canon.
10 Strongest Dragon Ball Super Characters Baby Vegeta Can Beat
Dragon Ball GT's Baby Vegeta is a memorable villain, but he'd also fare well against some of Dragon Ball Super's strongest characters.
10 Best Dragon Ball Z Fights That Don't Star Goku Or Vegeta
Goku and Vegeta tend to dominate Dragon Ball Z's biggest battles, but there are still plenty of great fights that feature the rest of the cast.
The Original Dragon Ball's Best Villain Deserves a Comeback
Demon King Piccolo is the original Dragon Ball's best villain and he's long overdue for a second chance at evil in Dragon Ball Super.
RETRO REVIEW: Dragon Ball Episode 1, “The Secret Of The Dragon Balls,” Begins Its Legacy With Lots Of Levity
The original Dragon Ball's first episode is dense in character work and world-building that starts the franchise on a confident note.
Every Canon Dragon Ball Saiyan & Their Strongest Form
The Saiyans are already Dragon Ball's strongest characters in-canon, and the overwhelm transformations just give them even more of an advantage.
Dragon Ball Super Needs to Fix its Biggest Problem When the Series Finally Comes Back
Dragon Ball Super's manga has many unresolved storylines that it needs to start paying off when it returns from its hiatus.
Dragon Ball Z: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Gohan & Piccolo's Relationship
Dragon Ball Z is full of unforgettable characters, but Gohan and Piccolo's special bond is brimming with surprising amount of depth.
Every Single Dragon Ball Series (In Chronological Order)
The Dragon Ball franchise encompasses 30 years of different series. These are every Dragon Ball series in chronological order.
Dragon Ball GT's Greatest Villain Still Needs to Be Made Canon
Dragon Ball GT has a contentious reputation, but its popular villain, Baby, is long overdue to become a canon character.
Dragon Ball GT's Final Episode Still Has the Best Ending in the Franchise
Dragon Ball GT remains a controversial entry in the franchise, but it stands tall when it comes to its final episode and how it wraps up its story.