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Daniel Kurland-Writer, Editor

Daniel Kurland

Writer, Editor

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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

Jodio and his gang from TheJOJOLands Chapter 14.
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.

Super Saiyan Goku in the center with Cell and Majin Vegeta on the sides
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.

Vegeta, Frieza and Picolo
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.

Dragon Ball' Kid Goku, Bulma and Roshi
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.

Split Images of Spirited Away, The Boy and The Heron, and Howl's Moving Castle
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.

Custom Image of Majin Buu in the center with Kid Buu to the left and Super Buu to the right from Dragon Ball
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.

Ranma 1/2
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.

Custom Image of Ranma and Genma Saotome in the center with the cast of Ranma 12 in the background
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.

Split Images of Ranma
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.

Baby Janemba, Golden Cooler, and Hearts from Super Dragon Ball Heroes
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.

Kale, Future Trunks and Baby Vegeta from Dragon Ball
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.

Dragon Ball Goku and Vegeta
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.

Demon King Picollo
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.

Bulma and Goku holding the 4 star Dragon Ball from Dragon Ball Episode 1
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.

Gogeta Blue, Super Saiyan Rage Future Trunks, and Gohan Beast from Dragon Ball.
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.

Goku and Dragon Ball Super Multiverse
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.

Gohan & Piccolo from Dragon Ball
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.

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Different representations of Goku from Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT anime
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.

Great Ape Baby Vegeta, Super Baby Vegeta 2, and Baby Vegeta
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
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.

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