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About Ederlyn Peralta

Ederlyn Peralta is an Anime & Manga Features Writer for CBR. She has an MA in Comparative Literature from San Francisco State University and a BA in Japanese from UC Berkeley. She spends her time playing with tarot cards, collecting crystals, and consuming too much pop culture entertainment. She runs a personal blog and you can find her on Twitter @lynlynsays.

Latest Articles

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This Anime Was Not Only The Top Fall 2023 Title But The Best Of The Entire Year

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End subverts fantasy tropes through unconventional world-building and pacing to become 2023's best anime!

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The Most Anticipated Winter 2024 Anime That Aren’t Sequels 

From cooking monster meals to hanging out with fun gyaru gals, here are the hottest new anime for the Winter 2024 season!

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Manga Vs. Anime – Which Is Better?

The manga versus anime debate is controversial among fans, but there are important sides to consider when it comes to both mediums!

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Who's Stronger? Mega-Level Digimon Or Mega-Evolved Pokémon?

There's constant debate on who would win an all-out brawl, a Pokémon or a Digimon. Let's settle this once and for all!

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Why Did The Pokémon Anime Make Ash Lose So Often?

Ash Ketchum has more losses than wins in Pokemon tournaments, but those losses didn't stop him from achieving his dreams – they motivated him.

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Does Ash Have A Girlfriend In Pokémon?

Ash had many female friends, but one stood out of all of them. Ash's childhood friend, Serena will forever be the one who got away – or maybe not.

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The Most Anticipated Fall 2023 Anime That Aren’t Sequels

A few highly anticipated anime series are debuting in Fall 2023 that are entirely new and not sequels to existing shows.

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Goblin Slayer Season 2 Trailer, Release Date, Plot, & Latest Updates

Goblin Slayer and Priestess return to rid the world of goblins on October 6th. Here's all the latest official news on the new season!

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Spy x Family Season 2 Trailer, Release Date, Plot, & Latest Updates

Anya, Yor, and Loid Forger are back for Spy x Family Season 2, premiering on October 7th. Here's all the latest official news on the new season!

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My Clueless First Friend Sets a New Standard for Anime Friendship

My Clueless First Friend flew under the radar, but its perspective on childhood friendships is worth the watch.

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How the Concept of "Yamato Nadeshiko" Transformed the Female Anime Protagonist

Many female characters are based on this Neo-Confucian concept of "Yamato Nadeshiko," the ideal Japanese woman.

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Yu-Gi-Oh!: Why is Dark Magician So Important to Yugi in the Anime?

The Dark Magician is more than just a trump card in dueling. He's Yugi's friend and guardian.

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Does The Anime Industry Have A Nostalgia Bait Problem?

From Cardcaptor Sakura to Urusei Yatsura, anime sequels and reboots benefit the industry—for the most part, anyway.

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Which Anime Studio Has The Best Anime?

Top anime studios such as Kyoto Animation, Madhouse, and Studio Trigger are always in competition, but one anime studio stands leagues above the rest.

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How Tik Tok & Social Media Changed The Anime Industry

Tik Tok and other forms of social media has proven to have a drastic (and mostly positive) effect on the anime industry.

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Subs Vs. Dubs — Which is Better and Why Do Fans Argue At All?

The Subs Vs. Dubs debate has baffled many anime fans. Looking at the pros and cons, let's settle this debate once and for all.

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The Differences Between Manga, Manhwa & Manhua, Explained

Manga, manhwa and manhua are the same, right? Nope. Here's a comparison between the three types of East Asian comics.

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How The Original Fullmetal Alchemist Anime Ended a Story That Was Nowhere Close to Over

FMA fans rarely acknowledge the 2003 series due to its drastic change to the ending, but even so, it is still a worthy watch.

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Demon Slayer: Does Every Character NEED a Tragic Backstory?

Demon Slayer is known for their characters' dramatic backstories. Yet, the execution of Season 3 makes fans reconsider this literary technique.

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Why Digimon Adventure Hits Way Harder as an Adult

Whether it's survival or the bonds of friendship, Digimon Adventure brings a whirlwind of emotions to adult fans.

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