Brett Cardaro
Gaming & Anime Features, Lists and Guides Writer
Contributing since September, 2022
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About Brett Cardaro
Brett is an Anime and Gaming writer for CBR. When he’s not writing about isekai or The Legend of Zelda, he’s usually producing Lo-Fi beats or reading Wittgenstein. He’s currently in the early stages of developing a narratively-driven RPG for mobile, though he often procrastinates in favor of continuing his quest to reach Diamond Rank with his Zombie World/Eldlich deck in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel.
Industry Focus
Brett has a background in philosophy which informs a lot about the way he approaches his analysis of games and anime. For him, they are contemporary myths that hint at the subconscious beliefs and desires of their creators, and subsequently mold the minds of those that consume them. He's also well aware that powerscaling Dragon Ball is impossible, but he'll try anyway.
Favorite Media
If Brett were trapped on an island with only Ocarina of Time, Pokemon Red version and Final Fantasy 9, he would be content.
Author Details
Brett is a journalist, poet and musician from Long Island, New York. He has over 10 albums of music scattered across the internet, released under various aliases. He hopes you never find or listen to any of them.
Latest Articles
Why Frieren Accepts Weak Magic Spells As Payment
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Every Character in Jujutsu Kaisen is Expendable Except One
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10 Questionable Storylines in The Lord of the Rings
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Why Chainsaw Man’s Reze Arc is Perfect For A Movie
The Reze arc contains some of Chainsaw Man’s most exciting and emotional moments that make it perfect for a film adaptation.
10 Magic Anime With The Most Ridiculous Spells
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10 Reasons Sweet Home Season 2 Didn't Hit as Hard as Season 1
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The Importance of Gohan’s Special Beam Cannon in Dragon Ball Super
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15 Most Violent Video Game Series Of All Time
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The Eminence in Shadow’s Latest Hot Spring Episode Taps Nintendo’s Biggest Game of 2023
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Chainsaw Man: 10 Moments Manga Readers Can’t Wait to See in the Reze Arc Film
Chainsaw Man manga readers can't wait to see fan-favorite Reze in action.
Everything We Know About Chainsaw Man, Part 2
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10 Smartest Characters In Classroom Of The Elite
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Demon Slayer's creator Koyoharu Gotouge is shrouded in mystery, but there are a few snippets of information every fan will want to know.
Stardew Valley: Why Four Corners Is the Best Farm Layout
While each farm layout in Stardew Valley offers something special, Four Corners takes everything good about the others and combines them into one.
How A Classic Zelda Game's Greatest Strength Became TOTK's Most Criticized Feature
TOTK's biggest weakness for fans was that it's too similar to BOTW. Here's how a classic Zelda sequel made that same quality into its strength.
How Goku Makes Dragon Ball's Villains Stronger
Goku has saved the world numerous times from powerful villains, but it could be argued that, because of him, villains only get stronger.
Jujutsu Kaisen: 10 Best Fights in the Shibuya Incident Arc, Ranked
With high stakes and emotional scenes, JJK's Shibuya arc has some of the best fights in the entire series.
12 Fastest Ways To Make Money In Breath Of The Wild
Whether taking one's time or blazing through Breath of the Wild, finding the fastest methods for earning Rupees is vital to success.
Does Nobara Die in Jujutsu Kaisen?
Nobara’s fate continues to be one of Jujutsu Kaisen’s most debated topics in the fandom, and the anime adaptation is only fueling the fire.