Ryan Bridges
Contributing since October, 2021
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About Ryan Bridges
Ryan is a feature writer for CBR that was raised on anime, video games, and fantasy novels. They turned that strong passion for media into a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and screenwriting from LSU in 2021. They are a self described Dungeons & Dragons fiend and #1 Naruto fan. You can find their unsolicited opinions and writing at astormingthought
Latest Articles
Five Nights at Freddy's: Will William Afton Ever Truly Die?
The main antagonist of FNAF, William Afton, always manages to come back from the dead. What stops FNAF's greatest villain from truly dying?
Dungeons & Dragons: How to Build the Perfect Circle of the Moon Druid
The right build can make the Circle of the Moon Druid an unstoppable force of claws and fangs in any Dungeons & Dragons campaign.
Naruto: What Happened to the Senju Clan?
The Senju were at one point the strongest clan in the Leaf Village. Now only one known member remains. What happened to the Leaf's founding clan?
Last Airbender Theory: Azula’s Blue Fire Proves She’s Irredeemable
Firebending in Avatar is fueled by emotion. Azula might have so much hate and cruelty in her heart that it has changed the color of her flames.
These Boruto Theories May Solve the Mystery of Metal Lee’s Family Tree
Family has been a major theme in both Boruto and Naruto, so it's important to know the family tree of each character, including Metal Lee.
Naruto: Itachi’s Deadly Illness is Sadder Than Expected
Itachi is one of the few characters in Naruto to have a terminal illness, so why was Itachi afflicted and what caused it?
The Legend of Vox Machina: Keyleth’s Aramenté Is More Than a Copy of Avatar
Keyleth's Aramenté may have been inspired by Avatar, but the druid's journey has taken a life of its own.
Avatar: How Aang Got the Avatar State Back and Mastered It
Azula's lightning strike severed Aang connection to the Avatar State so how did he regain control of it during his fight with Ozai?
The Last Airbender: How Did Avatar Kyoshi Live for So Long?
Kyoshi's unnaturally long life is one of the strangest things about her in the avatar universe. What was her secret?
Tokyo Ghoul: What Does "1000-7" Mean?
Tokyo Ghoul's most iconic quote comes from its darkest moment and represents a major shift in the series as a whole.
Why Poison Is Dungeons & Dragons' Worst Damage Type
Dungeons & Dragons has a lot of different damage types for players to use, but poison is easily the weakest. Here's what makes it so terrible.
Dungeons & Dragons: Why Your Next Character Should Be a Hexblood
Excellent at gathering information, Hexbloods are a great choice for Dungeons & Dragons players seeking a unique and dark character experience.
The Best Video Games Stories Have One Thing in Common
Many of the greatest narratives in gaming all use this popular trope. Why does this trope connect with players and what makes it so compelling?
Is The Callisto Protocol Too Much of a Retread of Dead Space?
The Callisto Protocol is shaping up to be an amazing science fiction horror survival game, but will it be anything more than a Dead Space clone?
Demon Slayer: Tanjiro's Greatest Power Isn't Sun Breathing - It's Something Stranger
Tanjiro has access to a number of powerful Breathing forms and Demon Slayer skills. None of these compare to his weirdest power: his sense of smell.
Critical Role - Exandria Unlimited: Calamity Shows How to Make Evil Gods Interesting
Brennan Lee Mulligan has shown every Dungeon Master how to make evil Dungeons & Dragons gods compelling in Exandria Unlimited: Calamity.
Naruto Anatomy: The Strange History of Orochimaru’s Body
Through years of experimentation, Orochimaru has modified his body so much that it's hardly even human. How does his strange anatomy work?
Love Live!: Perfecting the Idol Genre
Love Live! has remained the face of idol anime for over a decade. With such a long history, the series has managed to popularize idol anime worldwide.
Is Barbara Gordon the Best Choice for Gotham Knights' Batgirl?
Would Gotham Knights' story be improved if a different Batgirl took up the mantle instead of Barbara Gordon?
What Are Hogwarts Legacy's PS5 Exclusive Features?
Hogwarts Legacy will have a number of PS5 features that will have a major impact on the game's immersion through haptic feedback and more.