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Mallory Flory

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April, 2024
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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.

はじめまして!

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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the Straw Hats from the One Piece anime ending 'dear sunrise'
30-Year-Old One Piece Prototype Was Recently Found, and the Straw Hats Have Never Looked Better

Forward, One Piece’s prototype, follows the story of Monkey D. Pao, a young pirate created by Eiichiro Oda at only 19-years-old.

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Lazarus anime
Cowboy Bebop Creator's New Anime Lazarus Announces 2025 Release Window

New dark science-fiction series will be led by fan-favorite Cowboy Bepop director.

Nami squeezing Luffy's cheeks while she scolds him.
Why the Best Anime Protagonists Like Luffy Don't Have a Love Interest (and Don't Need One)

Anime like One Piece, Death Note, and Wind Breaker have prime examples of protagonists who don’t have a love interest and don’t need one anytime soon.

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Collage style image featuring Meruem, Kurapika, and Hisoka from Hunter x Hunter
Every Hunter x Hunter Anime Arc, Ranked

Hunter x Hunter has produced a timeless collection of arcs that will surely entertain a wide range of audiences for decades to come.

Anime Studios Best Works
10 Most Popular Anime Studios and Their Best Works

Only 10 anime studios have proven to be unparalleled, defined by their animation quality, adapted stories, and best works.

Shouyou Hinata grinning as he leaps up towards the camera in Haikyuu
Haikyu!! Taught Me a Very Important Lesson About the True Value of Anime

Anime such as Haikyu!! inspire us to the characters in their pursuit of a particular skill or dream.

Attack on Titan meme scene Berthold staring at Annie
Every Attack on Titan Pop Culture Reference Catalogued in Impressive New Fan Project

From pop culture to memes to foreshadowing, Attack on Titan is filled to the brim with hidden references.

Shota Goshozono and Gojo pictured together in a collage-style image
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Director Returns for Season 3, and There's One Character He Can't Wait to Animate

Shota Goshozono is more excited than ever to bring Gege Akutami’s story and characters to life in season 3 of the anime adaptation.

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Sanda manga
Beastars' Creator's Follow-Up Manga Gets Anime Adaptation, & It's So Much Wilder Than You'd Expect

A Santa Claus anime announcement from the creator of Beastars may have been the last thing manga fans expected on their 2024 bingo card.

Image of One Piece's Straw Hat Crew standing on Luffy's ship, the Thousand Sunny, after the Time skip.
This Massive One Piece Spoiler Made Me Enjoy the Series Even More

While I was told countless times to avoid all spoilers for One Piece, there was one that made the series even more exciting.

Hello Kitty x Junji Ito
Hello Kitty Has Never Been Creepier Than In Strange New Junji Ito Collaboration

A Junji Ito x Hello Kitty pop-up store will appear exclusively in Parco locations for a limited time.

Billie Eilish and Hajime Isayama
Attack On Titan Creator Celebrates Billie Eilish's New Album With Incredible New Art

Billie Eilish has never looked better in Hajime Isayama’s recent artwork.

Dracule Mihawk wields his sword Yoru on Marineford from One Piece.
One Piece Mihawk Cosplay Makes the Villain Look More Epic Than Ever

Mihawk is the perfect One Piece villain to bring to life, but also one of the hardest.

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Billie Eliish Chihiro
Studio Ghibli's Most Iconic Film Inspired a Huge Pop Star's Latest Hit

Studio Ghibli’s impact on American media has always been wide-ranging, but its influence has officially reached the pop music industry.

Characters from wind breaker anime stand on steps
Wind Breaker Season 1 Review: A Delinquent Anime Carried by Its Protagonist

Wind Breaker's story has some outstanding redeeming qualities but it peaks early in the season, leaving the protagonist to carry the show to its end.

Miyazaki at his desk
Hayao Miyazaki's 10 Most Iconic (and Sometimes Chaotic) Quotes

While some may say that the artist resembles their art, Miyazaki proves to be a bit of a conundrum.

Nico Robin in front of the Water 7 gates in One Piece
One Piece's Best Saga Is Still Water 7, And Here Is Why

One Piece’s 4th saga, the Water 7 saga, remains the most iconic despite being one of the earliest storylines in the series.

Nami from One Piece smiling
One Piece's Saddest Backstory Is Surprisingly Relatable to Many People, Including Me

In addition to her expert navigation and cartography skills, Nami is deeply caring and has an overwhelming sense of responsibility.

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Overhead pic of characters from Non Non Biyori anime laying on the grass looking up at the sky.
Iyashikei: What is Anime's Most Relaxing Genre & What are The Best Anime You Should Watch From it? 

One lesser-known, rarely discussed genre of anime has proven to have healing effects on viewers.

The Straw Hat Pirates are shown smiling together pre-timeskip in One Piece's opening 13,
10 Most Iconic One Piece Pre-Time Skip Moments

Many viewers can agree that there is something special about the Pre-Time Skip era of One Piece.

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