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Hannah Diffey-Staff Writer

Hannah Diffey

Staff Writer

June, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing for New Media
Studio Ghibli, Demon Slayer, Spy X Family
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Industry Focus

Hannah has studied many forms of writing including journalism, screenwriting, and copywriting, but finds that she enjoys journalism and freelance writing the best. Using her knowledge of the art of writing, Hannah is able to analyze and recommend various anime. She loves compiling lists and taking note of character arcs, hidden meanings, foreshadowing, and many other aspects of anime. 

Author Details

Hannah Diffey is an Anime Author for Screen Rant and a ionate storyteller who has grown up reading and writing. When she is not working, Hannah loves to read, go to the gym, watch anime and movies, and play video games. She and her cat, Oreo, spend most evenings relaxing and writing about her favorite pieces of media.

Hannah studied professional writing and obtained a bachelor's degree at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. She now works as a freelance writer in the entertainment industry, focusing on video games, anime, and literature. Her published works can be found on Screen Rant, She Reads, and She Writes.
 

Favorite Media

Hannah is a fan of several forms of media including anime, video games, and books. Her favorite anime are Horimiya, Attack on Titan, Spy x Family, Demon Slayer, and Clannad. She is a particularly big fan of romance anime and has watched over 100 anime in her lifetime. In addition to this, Hannah enjoys playing video games, with her favorites being Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Stardew Valley, The Last of Us Part II, and Valorant. Literature and novels also hold a special place in Hannah's heart and she mostly reads fantasy and sci-fi books. Her favorites are Eragon, Mistborn, and Red Rising. 

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