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Shannon Brady

About Shannon Brady

Shannon Brady is a writer who specializes in fiction and media analysis. Her short stories can be found in such publications as Queer Sci Fi, Jerry Jazz Musician, Dark Peninsula Press, and Third Flatiron Anthologies. She loves anime, fantasy, and horror, and when not writing can be found baking or petting dogs.

Author Details

Shannon Brady is a writer who specializes in fiction and media analysis. Her short stories can be found in such publications as Queer Sci Fi, Jerry Jazz Musician, Dark Peninsula Press, and Third Flatiron Anthologies. She loves anime, fantasy, and horror, and when not writing can be found baking or petting dogs.

Industry Focus

Shannon is an Anime and Manga writer who primarily writes about shows like Naruto, Hunter x Hunter, Noragami, Fullmetal Alchemist, Trigun, Cowboy Bebop, Pokemon, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and many more. Before writing solely anime and manga lists, she also wrote about horror movies and video games like The Legend of Zelda. 

Favorite Media

Shannon likes to branch out into all genres and media, but her favorites are shounen anime and horror movies. Ever since watching Naruto, Death Note, Jaws, and Alien at a young age, she was hooked, and is always looking for new favorites.

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: 10 Best JoJo Villains

The villains of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure are all strong and entertaining, but which ones stand out in this flamboyant crowd?

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10 Best Isekai Anime Of All Time

In isekai like The Vision of Escaflowne and The Boy and the Beast, characters travel to other worlds, becoming powerful heroes in their adventures.

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10 Strongest Anime Student Councils You Wouldn't Want To Mess With

Student councils in anime are often outrageously strong, which can be played for either humor or drama, as in Revolutionary Girl Utena and Food Wars!

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10 Best Anime Fans Of Neon Genesis Evangelion Need To Watch

Neon Genesis Evangelion has inspired and influenced countless sci-fi and mecha anime, from FLCL to Bokurano to Code Geass.

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10 Best Anime Fans Of Naruto Need To Watch

Naruto is one of the best shonen anime of all time, and there are many other similar shows that fans should check out once they're done with Naruto.

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10 Most Powerful Kids In Anime

Some of the strongest characters in anime are powerhouse kid heroes, such as Gon Freecss in Hunter x Hunter and Naruto Uzumaki in Naruto.

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Best JoJos, Ranked

Over the decades, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has featured many unique heroes in both the anime and manga, but who are the fan favorites?

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Demon Slayer: Which Hashira Are You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign?

Zodiac signs can determine a person's personality, strengths, and weaknesses. What are the Zodiac signs of the nine Hashira?

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10 Best Found Families In Anime

As anime like Spy x Family, Noragami, and Gakuen Babysitters show, the love of a family can be found anywhere.

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10 English Voice Actors With The Most Anime Roles

Many of the best anime voice actors have years of experience and hundreds of English dub roles, such as Monica Rial, Luci Christian, and John Swasey.

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10 Best Anime Movies That Are More Than Oscar-Worthy

The best anime movies, both original stories and spinoffs of shows, stand among the highest ranked animated films on Letterboxd.

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10 Saddest Pokémon Backstories

Pokémon isn't always as happy as fans remember. Often, its characters have the saddest backstories, as seen with Cubone, Charmander, and Team Rocket.

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10 Strongest Kings In Anime

Some of the strongest kings on TV can be found in anime, as seen in shows like Ranking of Kings, Hunter x Hunter, and Dragon Ball Z.

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10 Best Festival Episodes In Anime

Festival episodes in anime highlight some typical Japanese traditions, and are always great to introduce dramatic or heartwarming moments.

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10 Best Anime Every Zelda Fan Needs to Watch

Legend of Zelda has a lot in common with the best anime, from Princess Mononoke to Hunter x Hunter, and fans should check out these shows.

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10 Best Anime Series For Fans of Prestige TV

Prestige TV shows like Succession are bigger than ever, and these 10 anime series show that the medium is just as worthy of critical praise.

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10 Best Rivals In Anime

Even the best anime heroes are nothing without a good rival, and it’s only through these challenges that they can reach their full potential.

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10 Scariest Ghosts In Anime, Ranked

Horror and supernatural anime like Ghost Hunt and Bleach have some of the most horrifying ghosts in the medium, but which rank as the scariest?

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10 Best Anime Adaptations Of Media Other Than Manga

Great anime have been adapted from books, movies, American cartoons, and even music, as seen in shows like Deltora Quest and The Tatami Galaxy.

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10 Best Twist Villains In Anime

Some of the best villains in anime don't reveal themselves as villains until a big plot twist, as seen in Bleach, Naruto, and Attack on Titan.

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