
Joel Balkovec
Anime Features Writer
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About Joel Balkovec
From Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Joel Balkovec is an Anime Features Writer for Screen Rant.
He is a professional writer and editor whose creative writing, narrative non-fiction, and reporting have appeared on various local and international websites.
For Screen Rant, he writes primarily about Fantasy and History-themed anime and cult classic animes from the 80s through the 2000s.
Read his articles here, follow him on X at https://twitter.com/thisisjnb and read his creative writing at https://realmgard.com.
Author Details
Joel Balkovec is an Anime Features Writer for Screen Rant. He is a professional writer and editor whose creative writing, narrative non-fiction, and reporting have appeared on various local and international websites.
For Screen Rant, he writes primarily about Fantasy and History-themed anime and cult classic animes from the 80s through the 2000s.
Industry Focus
Fantasy and History-themed anime and vintage cult classic animes from the 80s through the 2000s.
Favorite Media
Mononoke, Dragon Ball, Escaflowne, Captain Harlock, Pokémon, Inuyasha, Sailor Moon, Bubblegum Crisis, Azumanga Daioh, various cult classic animes from the 80s through the 2000s.
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10 Best Steampunk Anime of All Time
Blurring the lines between Science Fiction and Fantasy, the Steampunk genre allows for some incredible creative possibilities in anime.

One Piece Meets Gundam in Outrageous Space Opera More Anime Fans Should See
Like One Piece in space, Bodacious Space Pirates is a must-watch anime series for any fans of Science Fiction stories or pirate yarns.

10 Best Dragon Ball Z Episodes
The best Dragon Ball Z episodes are the undeniable high points of the series and make the most of a new direction after the original series.

10 Best Dragon Ball Episodes
Although the original Dragon Ball has been largely overshadowed, the influential original series is an important milestone with incredible episodes.

10 Best Anime Inspired By Mythology
Anime heroes have undertaken quests, faced enemies, and wielded legendary weapons drawn from or inspired by traditional myths.

10 Best Fantasy Anime on Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the perfect place to find Fantasy series, whether it's a rewatch or diving into a new series for the first time.

10 Most Powerful Anime Swords
Legendary swords that stand out above other fictional weapons and have earned their place as the iconic weapons of iconic heroes.

10 Coolest Creepy Crawlies In Anime
The coolest creepy crawlies in anime make good use of the common phobia of bugs, with brilliant visual designs based on real-life insects.

10 Best Student-Teacher Relationships in Anime
The guidance of capable teachers has allowed anime heroes to reach their full potential, even to the point of suring their mentors.

Trigun Gets a Mech Twist in Underrated Anime Classic More Fans Should See
Gun X Sword is an underrated anime that is inspired by Trigun's cowboy tones, but adds a lot to that premise, including mecha.