Dillon Rey Dowell
Contributing since October, 2021
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About Dillon Rey Dowell
Dillon Dowell is an aspiring screenwriter and has long held a passion for movies of all genres. He holds a BA in Film and Media Studies from Yale University.
Latest Articles
How Can the Economy in Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Sustain the Duels?
The Witch From Mercury's battles look great, but how much of a toll do they take on the series' in-world economy?
Blue Lock: Is Having An Ego a Big Deal in Sports?
Blue Lock pushes the importance of ego in sports, but how big of a role does it really play?
Spy x Family: Is It Still the Same Show?
Spy x Family is back with its second cour, but some things about it feel different from what the anime's first half.
Why Was This Week's Round of Anime So Dark?
Most anime have dark episodes, but this past week seemed to deliver some truly bleak ones.
The Real Historical Inspirations Behind Spy × Family
Spy x Family brings a lot of laughs, but also grounds itself in some real, historical events.
Gundam: The Witch From Mercury's One Possible Solution for Miorine's Problem
The Witch From Mercury presents Miorine with a seemingly simple problem, but are things really so cut and dry?
The Devil is a Part-Timer: How Much Has Sadao Changed Since Season 1?
Sadao has gone through many life changes since coming to Earth, but how have these affected him from season to season?
The Devil is a Part-Timer: How Much Has Emi Changed Since Season 1?
Emi underwent some visual changes between seasons, but also saw some major growth as a character.
Fall 2022 Preview: Blue Lock
Blue Lock is an exciting sports anime with a different idea of teamwork than one might expect.
Fairy Tail: Takeover Magic, Explained
Take Over magic is extremely powerful in the world of fairy Tail, but it's also extremely dangerous.
One Piece: Was Buggy Better Off For Having Eaten His Devil Fruit?
Buggy eating a Devil Fruit was accidental, but was it actually all for the best?
One Piece: Why Sanji Shouldn't Have Taken Up Smoking
Sanji's signature cigarette very much marks his character, but doesn't make much sense with his background.
Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island - An Isekai Within a Shonen
The Greed Island arc ticks many of the boxes associated with Isekai anime, but can it truly be considered one?
Blue Period: A Depiction of Gender and Sexual Fluidity
Ryuji portrays many of the ins and outs of gender and sexual fluidity throughout Blue Period's narrative, making it stand out among other anime.
The Devil is a Part-Timer Season 2: Episode 3 Review
As Emi and Sadao spend the day entertaining Alas Ramus, the mysterious child's backstory finally comes to light.
One Piece's Most Relatable Character Might Be An Extra
Out of all of One Piece's fantastic powers and abilities, it's a very normal crewmember who might be the most relatable for audiences.
One Piece: Why Arlong Is The Best Early Villain
Arlong still stands as one of One Piece's most memorable villains, standing as the perfect early story foe for the young Straw Hat crew.
Hunter x Hunter: Why is the Hunter Exam's Final Phase So Brutal?
Becoming a HUnter is no easy task and the Hunter Exam's final phase proves that.
Fairy Tail: Iced Shell, Explained
Fairy Tail showcases plenty of powerful spells, but what is it about Iced Shell that makes it stand out?
One Piece: The Pirate Story That May Have Inspired The Baratie Arc
The story of Treasure Island seems to have inspired many moments and characters in the Baratie Arc. Just how much inspiration did Oda take from it?