Sage Ashford
Senior Writer
Contributing since November, 2016
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About Sage Ashford
Staff Writer for CBR, Sage Ashford has also written for Comicon as well as other sites such as The Gamer, and has been doing freelance work since 2014, and been working for CBR since 2016. His focus is primarily on spreading the word on obscure anime, comic books, and games whenever possible. Follow him on Twitter @ sageshinigami, or on YouTube @ nolevelcap.
Author Details
Raised in Mississippi, Sage began writing comic reviews online in 2004. After taking a break post-high school, he returned to school and graduated from college in 2015 and began working for CBR as a freelance writer in 2017.
Favorite Media
Classic cape comics, but specifically stuff focused on Iron Man and Green Lantern. Giant robot anime but specifically Patlabor and Macross. JRPGs, but specifically the Trails, Xenoblade, and Yakuza franchises.
Industry Focus
On CBR, Sage's focus is on the anime, comics, and gaming sections, where he writes a mix of lists and recommendation resources.
Latest Articles
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Every Recently Banned & Limited Card In Yu-Gi-Oh!
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20 Best Cartoon Siblings, Ranked
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15 Best TV Shows About Artificial Intelligence
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20 Greatest Wrestlers Of All Time
For years, great wrestlers like Andre the Giant, Triple H and the Undertaker have been sacrificing life and limb for fans' entertainment.
Naruto's 15 Strongest Characters of All Time
Between Naruto and Shippuden, plenty of powerhouse ninjas were introduced to the story, but which among them were the strongest of all time?
Bleach: 15 Coolest Bankai Transformations
Quickly turning the tide of battle, the coolest bankai transformations in Bleach remain famous for their stunning appearances and impressive power.
Every Jinchuriki Form Naruto Mastered, In Order of Appearance
As a Jinchuriki, Naruto has the power of a Tailed Beast. The Nine-Tails has several phases, and Naruto completes many modes throughout his journey.
10 Best Solo Leveling Season 1 Scenes, Ranked
Season 1 of Solo Leveling had some incredible fights and intense character moments that helped make it one of the best anime of the Winter season.
The 30 Deadliest Doctor Who Villains in the Franchise, Ranked
The Doctor has faced countless enemies in their long life, from somewhat silly monsters of the week to recurring universe-scale threats like Daleks.
10 Best Shonen Anime Since 2020, Ranked
Shonen has seen a growth in popularity beyond the main demographic it's aimed at especially in the West and many amazing anime premiered in the 2020s.
The 10 Most Epic Kamehamehas In Dragon Ball History, Ranked
There have been some amazing Kamehamehas throughout the Dragon Ball series but which one is considered the best?
30 Best Open World Games, Ranked
These gorgeous open-world games mesmerize players with their beautiful landscapes, impressive buildings, and entertaining traversal systems.
10 Most Brutal Transformers Fights, Ranked
While Optimus Prime can stand up against almost any Decepticon, the fight between "allies" like Megatron and Starscream really impressed fans.
30 Most Popular Naruto Characters, Ranked
Naruto introduced some of anime's most beloved and unforgettable characters, like Minato Namikaze, Itachi Uchiha, and Gaara, but who's most popular?
Every Superman Comic Currently Running
Following the adventures of Superman, Power Girl, and the rest of the Superman family, DC's Superman comics keep DC fans entertained every month.
The Best Isekai Of All Time, Ranked
The best of the best when it comes to Isekai anime have otherworldly stories, epically overpowered protagonists and remarkable adventure.
The Best Isekai Streaming on Hulu
Isekai is a widely popular genre of anime, and Hulu has some of the very best, as well as some underrated examples of the genre to stream.
Every Batman Comic Currently Running
Between Mark Waid, Chip Zdarsky, and Ram V, Batman's ongoing comic series have never been in better hands.
30 Best Comedy Anime To Watch Right Now
From Space Dandy, to Nichijou, and classics like Ouran High School Host Club, don't miss out on these hilarious anime.