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Francesco Cacciatore-

Francesco Cacciatore

About Francesco Cacciatore

Francesco is an Editor working for Screen Rant's Anime and Comics section. In his spare time he is also a lecturer in History and Cultural Studies. You can get mad at him on Twitter @FrancCacc

Author Details

Francesco is an Editor for Screen Rant's Anime and Comics sections. Before joining SR, he had a successful career as a young academic researcher, teaching courses in Contemporary History and Sociology at universities in Italy and the UK.

Industry Focus

Francesco is one of the founders of Screen Rant's Anime section, contributing to its explosive success thanks to his knowledge of both classic franchises such as One Piece and Dragon Ball and of the newer animes streaming every week. He also works for the Comics section, where he follows his other passion, Marvel Comics.

Favorite Media

Francesco loves One Piece and One-Punch Man, but he also keeps an eye on new gems such as Dandadan. His favorite current anime is My Hero Academia. His favorite Marvel characters are Dr. Doom and Thor, and his favorite story is the classic Infinity Gauntlet saga. He considers Al Ewing the best writer of the modern age of comics. Francesco read the Lord of the Rings at 10, and since then he has devoured countless fantasy and sci-fi books and movies.

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When Will Dragon Ball DAIMA Take Place In The Series' Timeline?

Fans of Dragon Ball are understandably excited about the new anime but they are wondering when exactly DAIMA takes place in the timeline.

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Who Petrified Humanity? - Dr. Stone's Biggest Mystery Explained

Dr. STONE finally answers the mystery behind the plot of the manga series: who is Why-man, and why did they petrify humanity?

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The Eminence In Shadow Season 2: Release Date, Trailer, & Everything We Know So Far

After the success of its first season, The Eminence in Shadow anime will return in 2023 with a Season 2. Here’s everything we know so far.

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One Piece Reveals Luffy's Mom For the Very First Time

One Piece addressed one of the biggest mysteries in the series, teasing the first appearance of the mother of the protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy.

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One Piece Finally Explains Shanks' Powers

One Piece has finally explained Shanks’ abilities and why he is considered one of the most powerful pirates in the world.

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10 Strongest Baki Hanma Fighters, Ranked

With a series built on strong characters such as Baki, it's hard to pick who is more powerful, but some of these fighters clearly stand at the top.

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One Piece Finally Gives Fans The Kaido Flashback They Demanded

The epic conclusion of Luffy and Kaido's fight in the One Piece anime also gives fans the extended Kaido flashback they have always demanded.

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Dr. Vegapunk's True Identity in One Piece Explained

Throughout the Egghead Island arc One Piece has been revealing more about the identity of the mysterious scientist Dr Vegapunk and his satellites.

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Toru's True Appearance Explained - What Does My Hero Academia's Invisible Girl Really Look Like?

The creator of My Hero Academia, Kohei Horikoshi, finally revealed the full look of Toru Hagakure, Invisible Girl, to the delight of fans.

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Goku's NEW Ultra Instinct Is His Strongest Dragon Ball Form Ever

Goku's battle against Gas just unlocked his ultimate form - a reimagined version of Ultra Instinct that allows him to fully tap his emotions.

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One Piece Confirms Law's Tragic Fate

One Piece finally shows the outcome of the battle between Law and Blackbeard, and the tragic fate of the Heart Pirates will break fans’ hearts.

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One-Punch Man Is Giving A Huge Power-Up To A Beloved Hero

King is One-Punch Man's weakest hero (in theory), but his desire to pursue real strength now leads him to a path that could result in a big change.

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Garou's Return In One-Punch Man Confirms His Story Arc Had The Perfect Ending

One-Punch Man’s Garou Arc resolution perfectly suits the character and also opens the way for interesting developments in the future of the series.

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Dragon Ball's Official Timeline Teases That GT Is Actually Canon

Shueisha created an official timeline for the Dragon Ball franchise, and it includes the events from Dragon Ball GT, making it canon.

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One Piece Katana Specialist Koji Kawamoto On Zoro's Unique Fighting Style & More

Skilled sword stunt specialist Koji Kawamoto discusses Roronoa Zoro's three-sword style, working with katanas, and his love of One Piece.

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One-Punch Man Confirms Saitama's Planet-Crushing True Strength

One-Punch Man’s Saitama is known for his incalculable strength, but the latest chapter of the manga drops a valuable way to measure his power.

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One Piece Confirms Shanks Was Aware of Luffy's Secret All Along

One Piece confirmed that Red-Haired Shanks was aware of the secret of the Gomu Gomu no Mi Devil Fruit, changing his relationship with Luffy forever.

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One Piece EP Steven Maeda addresses his role in bringing the infamous manga to live action, and shares what fans can expect from the adaptation.

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Director Emma Sullivan discusses her two episodes of Netflix's One Piece, as well as the challenges and the excitement of this huge project.

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Suzume's Ending Explained: How The Power Of Memories Connects People

Suzume’s ending features time travel and ancient gods but it’s not as complex as that of Your Name, while still stirring viewers' feelings.

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