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About Mallory Flory
Mallory is a multi-faceted creative with over a decade of experience in the entertainment/artistic industry. Utilizing her extensive experience in music, film, and theatre, she specializes in Japanese culture and art, media development, and creative writing. In 2024, she gained her master’s degree in music education from Liberty University, where she explored the role of the arts in Japanese culture, including anime, music, and the performing arts.
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Industry Focus
As an anime writer for Screen Rant, Mallory discovers the latest in anime news, explores both new and classic anime and manga, dives deep into story/character analysis, and examines the influence of Japanese culture in anime.
Favorite Media
Mallory’s favorite anime include Death Note, Hunter x Hunter, and Orange. However, a lot of her artistic inspiration is drawn from Studio Ghibli. Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away are her top favorite Hayao Miyazaki films. Finally, Mallory is a part of multiple fandoms whose media is sourced from, or inspired by, Japan, including Super Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog, and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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I Met the Voice Actor for Sanji, Here’s What He Had to Say About the Industry
The best advice on how to get into the entertainment industry can only come from veterans, and here is what the voice of Sanji had to say.

"One Piece Saved Shonen Jump": Legendary Dragon Ball Editor Confirms The Impact of Oda's Masterpiece
While Torishima previously doubted the series’ potential, he has confirmed that One Piece’s impact on Shonen Jump rivals only that of Dragon Ball’s.

Hatsune Miku Cosplay Brings the World's Most Iconic Digital Singer To Life, & The Result Is Stunning
One of the biggest names in Japanese entertainment has been brought to life by u/Cosmickittycos on Reddit, and the result is absolutely stunning.

What Is Manhwa? & Where To Read It & What Are The Best Series Explained
Most anime fans are familiar with manga, which are Japanese comic books, but few are familiar with Manhwa, manga's Korean counterpart.

One Piece Makes Its Runway Debut Thanks to Legendary DJ and Producer Steve Aoki
The Dim Mak x One Piece collaboration collection premiered at 2024’s New York Fashion Week, with outfits inspired by the latest One Piece arc.

The One Piece Remake Is a Mistake, And It Proves Japan Is Accepting a Terrible American Film Trend
While the One Piece remake may seem like nothing more than a tribute to Oda’s work, it may open the floodgates to a much larger problem.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Is An Incredible Franchise, But There's One Glaringly Obvious Thing It's Missing
With the franchise’s explosive success that it has seen in the past few years, there is one flaw I can’t help but notice: its lack of an anime series.

Gorgeous Hunter x Hunter Fanart Confirms What The Series' Best Potential Couple Is
A collection of absolutely stunning Hunter x Hunter fan art confirms the series’ best potential couple, but it’s not what fans think.

Decades Later & Death Note Is Still My Favorite Anime For One Big Reason Many Western Viewers Completely Missed
Death Note pulls inspiration from the world’s two most practiced religions, and that's one of the reasons it's so remarkable.

One Piece's Straw Hats Become Pokémon in Incredible New Fanart Fans Of Both Franchises Need To See
Out of 1,025 Pokémon, only ten truly do the Straw Hat’s eccentric personalities justice.

One Piece Nico Robin Cosplay Perfectly Captures Why Her Early Look Is Still The Absolute Best
u/mugiwarajen’s cosplay perfectly captures why Robin’s earliest look is still her best, especially because of what it represents: her character arc.

One Piece Vivi Cosplay Makes The Heroine Look More Regal Than Ever
u/KirisakiAyeen’s cosplay has made One Piece’s Princess Vivi look more regal than ever, unlike ever before, just in time for her return to the series.

Where Each Straw Hat Would Be if Luffy Never Recruited Them
Luffy's role in the legendary One Piece franchise is much larger than fans realize, but not for the reasons they may think.

If You Loved Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies, You Should Watch This War Anime Masterpiece Too
Grave of the Fireflies is Studio Ghibli’s soberest story, yet it harbors a dedicated fanbase, and I have just found their watchlists’ newest addition.

Jujutsu Kaisen Makes the NYT Best Seller List Just Ahead of the Series' Ending
Multiple manga series made this month’s New York Times Best Seller list, including the soon-to-be-ending Jujutsu Kaisen.

All American Film Students Should Be Learning About Studio Ghibli (And Mine Will)
Despite its enormous, undeniable footprint on Western entertainment, anime is still considered a niche genre in education and academic circles.

New Tearjerker Anime Is Destined To Be The Saddest Series In an Underrated Genre
News surrounding Studio NUT’s new original series, Negative Positive Angler, has flooded in, promising a shockingly emotional new show.

I Rewatched All Hunter x Hunter, & There’s Only One Character Who Needed Way More Screen Time
Melody: Music hunter, masterful musician, and one of Hunter x Hunter’s most underrated characters.

A Prototype One Piece Character Foreshadowed the Series' Biggest Twist 30 Years in Advance
The Rubber Tree Spirit, a character found in an early One Piece sketch, may have predicted the appearance of Nika, the Sun God.

10 Best Wind Breaker Moments from Season 1, Ranked
Wind Breaker delivered plenty of exciting and heartfelt moments in its first season.