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Casandra Ronning

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June, 2024
B.A. English from DePaul University
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About Casandra Ronning

Casandra is currently an author at Screen Rant and previously worked for the online publication Slag Glass City. She has been published twice in her college's literary journal. As a recent graduate of DePaul University, Casandra is committed to expanding her horizons in the field of literature.

Industry Focus

Casandra specializes in creating content for anime and manga for Screen Rant. She has extensive knowledge of both classic and modern series, covering a wide range of titles, including Dragon Ball, the Big Three, and the New Generation Big Three, as well as new and emerging series in the industry.

Favorite Media

Casandra has a lifelong ion for anime and manga, with Dragon Ball, Violet Evergarden, Demon Slayer, and Nana among her top favorites. Outside of work, she enjoys listening to indie rock and alternative bands. On rainy days, she likes to play a classical record and a good book. 

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I'll Never Forgive My Hero Academia For Completely Wasting Its Best Villains

My Hero Academia has many fantastic villains, but some were overlooked too soon, despite the massive potential they had to offer the series.

Naruto and Sasuke at the forefront with illusions of Boruto or mentor figures like Jiraiya and Kakashi vaguely hinted behind them
Naruto Just Gave Sasuke the 1 Job He Never Wanted, But That Is Why It Works So Well

Sasuke may not have wanted to take on a mentorship role, but in the end, training Boruto turned out to be a perfect role for his character.

Dragon Ball - Porunga and Shenron
Dragon Ball: Every Eternal Dragon, Ranked From Weakest to Strongest

Dragon Ball is known for its wish-granting dragons, from Shenron to Daima's Porunga, but their limitations and differing strengths set them apart.

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Death Note - Kira and L
Holy Crap, Death Note: The Musical Will Make a Return to the Stage This Year

Death Note: The Musical is set to make an exciting return to the stage in Tokyo, Japan, later this year to celebrate a big anniversary.

Dragon Ball - Goku and Vegeta
Goku Is the Greatest, But These 10 Scenes Prove Vegeta Deserves Dragon Ball's Top Spot

Son Goku is a fantastic protagonist, but after Vegeta was introduced, it became clear who is more deserving of the top spot in Dragon Ball.

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A young and innocent Gohan alongside his beaten and bloodied future self.
Gohan's Most Defining Dragon Ball Scene Has An Emotional Real World Story That Made Us Tear Up

Gohan's original voice actor, Stephanie Nadolny, shared what she thinks is his most pivotal moment and the heartfelt story behind her performance.

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10 Greatest Anime From Toei Animation of All Time, Ranked

Toei Animation has produced some of the most iconic anime in history, although certain productions stand out much more than others.

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Yuri on Ice - Viktor and Yuri
Despite Its Recent Cancelation, Yuri on Ice Is Prepping For an Overdue Resurgence

Yuri!!! on Ice has become a cultural landmark and shattered boundaries since its debut, and now, fans have the opportunity to revisit the series.

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Naruto's Creator Doesn't Like Playing Favorites, But 1 Character Is an Exception to the Rule

Masashi Kishimoto's favorite character offered him creative and artistic challenges that he wholeheartedly embraced, and the series is better for it.

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Solo Leveling Looked Great, But the Best Animated Anime of 2025 Is One Nobody Is Watching

Solo Leveling is excellent, but another anime has a unique style and bold production decisions that make it stand out above the rest.

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Kakashi Hatake
Kakashi Dropped One of Naruto's Coldest Lines, But After All These Years, It Should Make You Mad

Kakashi Hatake isn't an easy man to threaten, and his coldest line may reflect his tragic past; it also overlooks the one constant in his life.

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Face It, Naruto Brought Shonen's Best Villain to Anime 26 Years Ago and the Record Still Stands

One of the best antagonists in shonen comes from Naruto and stands out for his philosophy, ability to challenge perspectives, and narrative depth.

Super Saiyan 4 Goku in Daima
Dragon Ball Daima's Last Two Episodes Get Official Dub Release Date

Crunchyroll has officially revealed the date for the English dubbed finale of Dragon Ball Daima, and fans couldn't be more excited for its release.

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Major Webtoon Scan Site Shut Down After Cease and Desist

As of May 9, a popular scanlation site, Reaper Scans, has been officially shut down after receiving a Cease and Desist letter from Kakao Entertainment

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Shonen Jump Is Bringing Back The Creator of an Axed Manga

Yuki Kawaguchi is set to return to Shonen Jump with an intriguing brand new series following the premature cancellation of The Hunters Guild: Red Hood

Ninja vs Gokudo
Over The Top Doesn't Even Begin To Describe New Ninja Anime

Fans are excited about the anime adaptation of Ninja vs. Gokudo, known for its absurd premise, but are worried about potential censorship.

Goku transforms into Super Saiyan 4 in canon for the first time in Dragon Ball Daima episode 18
Only One Dragon Ball Moment Made His English Voice Actor Say "It's Amazing. There aren't words"

Stephanie Nadolny reflects on her return as Mini Goku in Dragon Ball Daima and shares her thoughts about the Super Saiyan 4 Transformation.

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My Hero Academia's Successor Just Hit A Major Milestone, Here's Why You Should Be Paying Attention

My Hero Academia's successor is steadily gaining momentum and growing. Shy explores what it means to truly be a hero through a heartfelt storyline.

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Eren Yeager from Attack on Titan
Sorry, But Attack on Titan Totally Debunked One of Its Most Controversial Theories

After years of fan speculation, Hajime Isayama finally reveals the true identity of Historia's child's father in the Attack on Titan guidebook.

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We it It, These 10 Dragon Ball Characters Aged Really Badly

Dragon Ball is great, but some characters haven’t aged well, having become forgotten or associated with outdated tropes that tarnish their legacy

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