Matthew Magnus Lundeen is a writer, critic, and aspiring cinephile trying way too hard and simultaneously not enough. He writes anime features for Game Rant when he isn't trying to write fiction.

Steel in anime means a whole lot more than mere sparks and clashing sound effects. A well-drawn blade can settle kingdoms, split mountains, or even carve a hero’s name into memory. Handles carry ...

Anime is full of iconic swords, from the flamboyant Excalibur to the oversized Dragon Slayer, inspiring memorable battles and characters alike. Rurouni Kenshin's Sakabato is not just a blade; it's a ...