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Vanessa Piña

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April, 2024
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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.
 

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The Apothecary Diaries Jinshi and Maomao
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

Frieren from Frieren Beyond Journey's End, Anne from Anne Shirley and Ginko from Mushishi
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.

solo leveling season 2 Sung Jinwoo, Goo Gunhee and Thomas Andre cut manhwa scene
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.

Violet from Violet Evergarden, Odokawa from Odd Taxi and Vladilena from 86
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.

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Jinwoo from Solo Leveling in front of Thomas Andre and Liu Zhigang
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,  Yhwach from Bleach and Anos Voldigod from The Misfit of Demon king Academy
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.

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The Apothecary Diaries - Maomao and Jinshi looking very shocked
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.

Park Ji-hoon as Si-eun in Weak Hero
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.

Custom image of live-action Luffy and the Netflix logo
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.

Jinwoo from Solo Leveling, Frieren from Frieren Beyond Journey's End and Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries
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.

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Jin Woo and the Statue of God in front of the shadows of the monarchs from Solo Leveling
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.

Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling next to Thomas Andre using his ability reinforcement
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.

Kages in Naruto, Naruto Uzumaki, Minato Namikaze and Gaara wearing their cloaks
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.

Naruto as adult next to his son Boruto
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.

Sung Jin Woo and Sung Il-Hwan from Solo Leveling
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.

One Piece - Luffy next to Gold D. Roger
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.

Ken Kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul, Hanamichi Sakuragi from Slam Dunk and Shiro from Dean Wonderland
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.

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Shocked Luffy next to Bartholomew Kuma from One Piece
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 Live-action trailer cut featuring Jisoo from BLACKPINK as the character Lee Jihye and the characters Kim Dokja and Yoo Jonghyuk from the manhwa
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.

Seichiro Nagi and Isagi Yoichi from Blue Lock
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.