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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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10 Best Anime To Watch On Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime is streaming exciting and classic anime such as Trigun, Vinland Saga, and Ouran High School Host Club.

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20 Longest-Running Anime Of All Time

Anime like One Piece and Detective Conan have been airing for decades and have episode counts in the thousands. Which series have been around longest?

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10 Strongest Anime Characters With Power Over Plants

Anime characters with the power to control plants, like Hashirama Senju from Naruto and Kurama from Yu Yu Hakusho, are some of the strongest around.

A three-image collage. On the left, Joe Yabuki blocks a punch with a smile on his face in Ashita no Joe. In the middle, Junk Dog lifts his fists with a smile on his bruised face in Megalobox. On the right, Baki Hanma prepares to throw a punch with glowing eyes in Baki the Grappler, the subtitles reading  1
10 Best Boxing Anime

Boxing is one of the most exciting sports, and some of the most thrilling anime center around it. The best boxing anime are all incredible shows!

A three-image collage. On the left, Thorfinn stares miserably through his long, lanky hair in Vinland Saga. In the middle, Vegeta smirks confidently in Dragon Ball Z. On the right, Shouya Ishida looks vulnerable and nervous in A Silent Voice. 1
10 Best Redemption Arcs In Anime

Villains making the journey to heroes are some of the best stories in anime, as seen in Dragon Ball, A Silent Voice, and Vinland Saga.

A three-image collage. On the left, Gin lifts his mask to show his human face in In the Forest of Fireflies' Light. In the middle, the Nine-Tailed Fox stands above the forest and snarls in Naruto. On the right, Kaguya reaches up in delight to the falling cherry blossoms in The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. 1
10 Best Anime And Manga Based On Japanese Mythology

Many of the best anime are based on Japanese mythology, folklore, and even urban legends, leading to some truly incredible anime.

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10 Best Akatsuki Fights In Naruto

The fights against members of Akatsuki are some of the coolest in all of Naruto, leading many fans to ask which are the best of the best.

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10 Best Flashback Episodes In Anime

Some of the best episodes and arcs in anime are made up of flashbacks, as seen in Naruto, Berserk, and Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

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10 Best Sentient Weapon Partners In Anime

Some of the best weapons in anime are the hero's living partners, as seen in Soul Eater, Naruto, Bleach, and Noragami.

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10 Best Sequel Series Kids In Anime

Often, the children of the original show's heroes star in the sequel, as seen in Boruto, Dragon Ball, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

A three-image collage from Naruto. On the left is a young Kakashi Hatake in his Anbu Black Ops mask. In the middle is Sasuke Uchiha yelling as he's pecked from behind by a large ostrich. On the right, Hinata Hyuuga closes her eyes and lifts her hands as she activates Protecting Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms. 1
10 Best Naruto Filler Episodes That Actually Improve The Series

While many criticize Naruto for its many filler episodes, there are some that – shockingly – improve upon the original series.

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Which Demon Slayer Character Are You, Based On Your Enneagram Type?

Demon Slayer has an explosive and expressive cast of characters. It can be fun for fans to compare these beloved characters' enneagram results

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10 Best Super Modes In Anime

Many anime give their characters powerful transformations, such as Dragon Ball, Naruto, and One Piece.

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12 Most Manipulative Anime Villains

The best anime villains manipulate, deceive, and control the heroes and everyone around them to get their way, as seen in Monster and Chainsaw Man.

Panda, Toge Inumaki, Maki Zen'in, Nobara Kugisaki, Megumi Fushiguro, and Yuuji Itadori standing in a line beside one another, and looking at someone offscreen in Jujutsu Kaisen. 1
Each Major Jujutsu Kaisen Character's Zodiac Sign Fits Them Perfectly

All of Jujutsu Kaisen's major characters fit their zodiac signs incredibly well such as the Pisces Yuuji Itadori and Sagittarius Satoru Gojo.

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10 Anime Characters With The Worst Jobs

Whether it be devil hunting or slaying monstrous, man-eating titans, certain anime characters can't catch a break from their awful jobs.

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10 Best Anime Over 100 Episodes

Some of the best anime ever made are over 100 episodes: besides classics such as One Piece and Naruto, this list has some surprises for hardcore fans.

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10 Best Anime Heroes Who Became Villains

There is nothing more dramatic and exciting in anime than heroes who become villains, forcing their former comrades to fight them to the bitter end.

A three-image collage. On the left, a blank-faced Kiritsugu Emiya points a gun. In the middle, Bardock looks upward, bloodied and with his outfit torn, in Dragon Ball Z. On the right, Kyouko and Katsuya Honda walk on the beach, each holding their daughter Tohru's hands.  1
10 Best Anime Prequels

Some of the best prequels in anime include movies like Fruits Basket: Prelude and shows like Fate/Zero.

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10 Best Horror Anime Fans of Zom 100 Need to Watch

For fans of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, there are still plenty of traditional horror—and horror comedy—anime to check out in the show's vein.

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