Lee Russo
185 articles published since May 02, 2020
About Lee Russo
Passionate writer, storyteller, game designer, and future King of the Pirates. Graduated from Marist College in 2020, he's currently a featured writer for the anime/manga and games sections of CBR, but he also makes games on the side with friends. You can often find his face buried in manga or completely engrossed in some JRPG or a new shonen anime. leerusso39@gmail.com
One Piece: Who Is Luffy's Grandfather?
In One Piece, Luffy's grandfather is one of the most respected marines ever to serve yet also preceded a revolutionary and pirate.
One Piece: The Brutal Origins of Luffy’s Infamous X Scar
Monkey D. Luffy's infamous scars are a part of who he is — but when did he Luffy get the scar on his chest and who gave it to him?
One Piece: Who Are the Seven Warlords of the Sea?
One of One Piece's most iconic factions, let's reexamine who the seven Warlords of the Sea are and exactly what makes them so cool.
One Piece: Why (and How) the Straw Hats Took a Two-Year Break
One Piece set the standard for how to pull off a good shonen anime timeskip. So what sets it apart from how other stories handle similar jumps?
One Piece: Robin’s New Transformation Makes Her a True ‘Devil Child'
Chapter #1021 of One Piece resumes Robin's fight against Black Maria with a new transformation -- and a devilishly satisfying conclusion.
One Piece: How Trafalgar Law's Macabre Ope Ope Fruit Works
Let's take a close look at Trafalgar Law's Devil Fruit, the Ope-Ope Fruit, and why it's as powerful as it is..
One Piece: What Comes After Law and Kidd's Last Stand Against Big Mom?
In Chapter 1038, Law and Kid release an all-out attack to defeat Big Mom, but will this be enough to defeat the mighty Yonko -- and what comes next?
One Piece: The Gorosei Argue as [SPOILER] Emerges Off Wano's Horizon
The first hints of what transpired during Reverie are revealed and a new character approaches Wano's borders in One Piece's Chapter 1037.
One Piece: Usopp & Whitebeard Commander [SPOILER] Save Samurai With Cowardice
With his back against the wall in One Piece Chapter 1036, can Usopp's cowardice be what saves him, Kiku and Kin'emon?
One Piece: How the Weirdest Straw Hat Changed From Villain to Nakama
How did One Piece's Franky go from a two-bit thug at the start of Water 7 to one of the most likable and goofy characters in all of the series?
One Piece: King’s Backstory Is Another Tragic Addition to Oda’s Cruelest Trend
King's backstory is revealed in Chapter #1035 of One Piece, and this sad tale bears a striking resemblance to a certain Straw Hat's past...
Kill la Kill: How To Get Started With The Anime & Manga
Kill la Kill is still regarded as one of the best anime of the 2010s, so here's a guide for newcomers to start the series that started Studio Trigger.
One Piece: The Origin of Zoro's Swords
Zoro has had quite a few blades over the years in his journey to become The World's Greatest Swordsman.
One Piece: A New Zoro Flashback Strengthens the Bond Between Swordsman and Sword
As Zoro struggles to tame his sword, Enma, in One Piece Chapter #1033, he's reminded of a memory from his childhood that could be the key to victory.
One Piece: Has Zoro Met His Match in an Aerial Duel Against King?
One Piece Chapter 1032 finds Zoro switching from pirate hunting to dinosaur hunting when fighting King. It's looking dicey for the swordsman...
Why One Outs Is the Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor of Sports Anime
One Outs has struck out for too long. With high-stakes gambling and mind games set in a sports anime, it's perfect for Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor fans.
One Piece: Is Sanji About to Abandon His Humanity for the Sake of His Nakama?
In One Piece Chapter #1031, Sanji comes to a serious crossroads. Will he be the same man that joined the Straw Hats, when he comes out of it?
Mushoku Tensei: Everything to Remember Before Season 2 Begins
Need a quick refresh on what's happened with the characters of Jobless Reincarnation before jumping into Season 2?
Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku - The Suicide Squad-Style Manga Is Perfect for the Bloodthirsty
In the mood for a manga with a Suicide Squad set-up with an Edo Period spin, then Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku is your next manga.
One Piece: Is Killer About to Surrender His Life to Save Kid?
One Piece Chapter #1029 returns to Killer vs. Hawkins, but is the masked scythe wielder going to sacrifice himself to save his captain?