Phil Archbold
School
Northumbria University
Expertise
Studio Ghibli, Vikings, Harry Potter
- Phil has been creating online film and TV content full-time since 2015, and his articles have been viewed by millions of people.
- Phil was once part of the transcription team at the award-winning podcast MuggleCast.
- Phil developed an interest in anime and Asian cinema in his teens and has been hooked ever since. He's traveled Asia extensively and always makes sure to check out the local movie theater whenever he visits somewhere new.
Experience
Phil's first writing gig was with the regional daily newspaper The Chronicle, penning reviews for live music events, theater performances, and stand-up comedy shows across the North East of England. His love of travel led to him going freelance, and he's been lucky enough to work remotely from some incredible locations over the years. After a stint as a reporter at Sports Mole (he's a soccer nut and huge Newcastle United fan), he found his forever home in entertainment writing. Phil was a contributor at What Culture and Screen Rant before he joined the Looper team in 2016. He's now a full-time editor at Looper.
Education
Phil earned a bachelor's degree in Politics and Media Studies from Northumbria University and then fine-tuned his writing skills with the U.K.'s National Council for the Training of Journalists.
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Stories By Phil Archbold
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"Suicide Squad ISEKAI" is an upcoming animated series that combines everyone's favorite team of DC anti-heroes with an ever-popular anime genre.
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The manga series "Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead" is finally getting an anime. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming adaptation.
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Season 3 of the psychological high school thriller anime "Classroom of the Elite" is coming soon. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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"The Rising of the Shield Hero" Season 2 got a lot of flak from some fans, but Season 3 is on the way, and here's what we know about it so far.
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The dust has now settled on the third season of "Demon Slayer," and fans are keen to know what's next. Here's the lowdown on "Demon Slayer" Season 4.
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"SPY x FAMILY" is returning with a feature-length movie that may be the most exciting adventure yet for Loid, Yor, Anya, and Bond. Here's what you need to know.
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With the announcement of an anime adaptation soon approaching, here's what we know so far about Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout."
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Here's everything you need to know about Netflix's highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the long-running anime and manga series "One Piece."
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"Spy x Family" became one of the most talked about anime shows when it aired in 2022. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming second season.
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The romantic comedy anime "The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague" has been winning plenty of praise. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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The edgy romcom anime "Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro" returned for a second season in 2023. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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The combination of anime and sports has often produced noteworthy projects, and "The First Slam Dunk" could be the next. Here's what we know about the film.
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It's a great time to be a fan of anime, and the jazz film "Blue Giant" could be another worthy addition to the list of all-time great anime films.
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Based on the light novel series of the same name, "Spy Classroom" is an espionage anime with a playful side. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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Here's everything you need to know about the fantasy anime "Ningen Fushin: Adventurers Who Don't Believe in Humanity Will Save the World."
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The upcoming anime "SHY," based on Bukimi Miki's manga of the same name, is a new take on the superhero genre. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming second season of "My Dress-Up Darling," the hit cosplay series that took the anime world by storm in 2022.
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"The Ancient Magus' Bride" dropped a new two-part season in 2023, and the second cour is almost upon us. Here’s what you need to know about Season 2 Part 2.
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It's the franchise that made Brendan Fraser and The Rock superstars, and now we look back at the entire millennia-spanning history of "The Mummy" movies.
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There's a lot to take in as all the story threads tie together in brutal and unexpected ways, so we're breaking down the show's ending.
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We've lost many stars from the "Power Rangers" franchise in the years since "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" debuted back in 1993. Let's take a look.
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"Vikings: Valhalla" is set 100 years after the events of the first show. There's a whole lot going on, so here are all the small details you may have missed.
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From shows that inspired generations to the modern-day classics that stand as a shining example of the medium, we're ranking the best anime series of all time.
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From disappointing war flicks to truly terrible thrillers, here are the worst movies of 2022.
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From matinee idols who broke barriers to beloved TV comedians, we're here to pay tribute to the actors we lost in 2022.
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Katheryn Winnick had no idea that playing shieldmaiden Lagertha in History's Vikings would be her big break in the industry. This is her untold truth.
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The Weasleys have become well known thanks to their prominence in the Harry Potter franchise. Let's break down their entire family tree.