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Sage Ashford

Senior Writer

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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

Split Images of Kaguya, Naruto and Madara
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 Coolest Bankai Transformations
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.

Naruto in his Nine Tails Chakra mode and Baryon mode from the anime Naruto
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.

Solo Leveling Season 1
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 master, a monk, and a sontaran from doctor who
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.

Anya from Spy x Family, Frieren from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Ichigo from Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War
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.

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Dragon Ball Kamehamehas
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?

Red Dead Redemption II, GTA V and Spider-Man 2
30 Best Open World Games, Ranked

These gorgeous open-world games mesmerize players with their beautiful landscapes, impressive buildings, and entertaining traversal systems.

Optimus Prime vs. Starscream in both the Transformers movies and the comics
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.

Neji Hyuga, Naruto Uzumaki and Kakashi Hatake
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?

Superman comics
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.

A split image of the devil is a part timer and visions of escaflowne
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.

Megumin from anime Konosuba and Ainz Ooal Gown from anime Overlord
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.

Batman investigating clues in front of comic art from DC's Batman comics
Every Batman Comic Currently Running

Between Mark Waid, Chip Zdarsky, and Ram V, Batman's ongoing comic series have never been in better hands.

A collage of a chibi anime character yelling and of a charming sailor offering his hand
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.

Yuno, Lucius Zogratis and Asta from Black Clover
The 25 Most Powerful Characters In Black Clover

Magical power is everything in Black Clover, leading the strongest characters to push each other past their limits, constantly increasing their might.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Steins Gate and Vivy Flourite Eyes
The 20 Best Time Travel Anime

The time travel genre isn't the most prevalent in anime, but it's one that more often than not is done very well.

Stellar Blade, Another Crab's Treasure, and Sand Land
10 Best Video Games To Look Forward To In April 2024

The month of April continues the trend of recent years delivering non-stop great games for fans of all genres.

A split image features the main characters from Lost in Space, Alice in Borderland, and Pluto
The Best Sci-Fi Series Streaming on Netflix

Netflix has some great options and the science fiction fan can rejoice, from darkly gritty to light-hearted space travel.

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15 Anime With The Longest Titles Ever, Ranked EMAKI
15 Anime With The Longest Titles Ever, Ranked

Anime titles get longer and longer over the years. These are the shows with the most long-winded names imaginable.

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