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About Vanessa Piña
Vanessa Piña is a freelance writer who covers anime and manga for Screen Rant. With a ion for creativity and storytelling, Vanessa is an avid manhwa fan who also enjoys reading web novels and is always looking to give recommendations and spread the love for the medium.
Industry Focus
A writer for Screen Rant since 2024. Her writing focuses on shōnen anime like Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, One-Punch Man, and Dragon Ball, but she also loves writing about manga in general.
Favorite Media
She started watching animes like Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece, Cardcaptor Sakura, and Pokémon on television as a kid, but now she enjoys series like Mob Psycho 100, Hunter X Hunter, Bungou Stray Dogs, March Comes in Like a Lion, and Studio Ghibli movies.
She is also obsessed with classic books, especially crime novels and fantasies.
Latest

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Is Better Than Anyone Predicted, And 1 Incredible Scene Shows Why
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 and Jinshi's role in the story have proven to be so much better than viewers ever imagined thanks to one perfect scene

Need More Anime From Studio Ghibli? Then You Need to Watch These 10 Perfect Shows
There is a unique charm in Studio Ghibli movies but these anime are great alternatives for those looking for something similar to Miyazaki's work.

In Solo Leveling, There's Only 1 Level Above S-Rank, and It's One Jinwoo Will Never Reach
In Solo Leveling, Jinwoo can level up without limit, but there's a title that the Shadow Monarch won't get no matter how much more power he amasses.

We All Love the Classics, But These 10 New Series Are Clearly Anime Masterpieces
Although nothing beats the classics, some of the best new-generation anime are so good that even the most diehard retro fans should watch them.

Every National Level Hunter in Solo Leveling, Ranked Weakest to Strongest
Solo Leveling's National Level Hunter didn't have much screen time to display their powers, but the story proved who the clearly superior ones are.

Solo Leveling's Jinwoo May Be Strong, But Here Are 8 Anime Characters He Can't Beat
Solo Leveling fans know that Jinwoo is strong, but these anime characters could not only defeat him but even make him look like a complete joke.

It's Official, The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Is Heading Towards Another Break
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 will be taking a small break ahead of its climax. Here's the news on when to expect the episode to drop.

Netflix's Top K-Drama Is Reigniting Interest In a Classic Webtoon, Paving the Way For a Major Revival
A recent K-drama adaptation is now generating rumors of a revival of its original webtoon. With recent news making the possibility stronger than ever.

In Case You Missed It, One Piece's New Season 2 Teaser Contains Some Very Clever Manga Easter Eggs
Netflix's One Piece live-action has many references to the manga, but the new teaser for season 2 dropped several easter eggs that most fans missed.

Solo Leveling May Be Anime of the Year, But These 5 Series Also Deserve a Watch ASAP
Solo Leveling won Anime of the Year at the 2024 Crunchyroll Awards, but here's how each nominee should have ranked and why you should check them out.

8 Epic Solo Leveling Moments That I Can't Wait to See In the Anime
These moments in Solo Leveling are especially epic and worth looking forward to as they will create even more hype than anything shown so far.

Solo Leveling's Creator Already Explained a Huge Plot Hole About One of the Series’ Greatest Powers
Solo Leveling's author finally explained one of the greatest powers of National Level hunters and Monarchs that has been questioned by fans.

Naruto: Ranking the Anime's Most Powerful Kages From Weakest to Strongest
In Naruto, the Kage are the strongest in their villages. But among all generations, some Kages stand out for their powers, battles, and unique feats.

Nearly 10 Years Ago, Naruto's Worst Episode Dropped and Dishonored Anime's Greatest Hero
One Naruto episode was heavily criticized for betraying the expectations of fans and became a dark stain at the end of the series.

Even Solo Leveling's Creator its That Fans Completely Misunderstood The Real Power of Jinwoo's Father
Solo Leveling's author recently pointed out a misconception about Jinwoo's father, Sung Il-Hwan, revealing he is far stronger than fans thought.

Finally, One Piece's New Arc Is Bringing a Young Gol D. Roger to Life With a Major Flashback
One Piece gave a sneak peek of Gol D. Roger in the preview of episode 1130, which will shine a light on one of the biggest mysteries in the series.

10 Classic Anime Series That Needed a Remake Yesterday
Many classic anime are so good that they are overdue for a remake that will improve the quality of their animation and captivate new audiences.

One Piece's New Arc Proves the Anime Can Still Shock Fans, And 1 Dark Scene Is to Blame
One Piece episode 1129 just introduced one of the most shocking moments in the series, which served as a powerful reminder of how dark the story is.

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Is Eyeing a Live-Action Debut, But a New Trailer Has Fans Worried About a Big Change
Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint will release its live-action adaptation in July, but its new trailer has created controversy among fans.

Blue Lock's Best Series Is Ending, and It Leaves a Key Character's Fate Up In the Air
Blue Lock has recently fueled fans' concerns after the recent announcement that its spin-off series, Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, will end soon.