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Lauren Kells-Staff Writer

Lauren Kells

Staff Writer

June, 2021
My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer
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About Lauren Kells

Lauren is an Anime Writer for ScreenRant. She studied English with minors in Spanish and business at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. She works as a freelance writer and is a published poet with work published in five different literary journals.

Aside from writing, she adores anime. She keeps up to date with all of the latest shows and manga, frequently attends conventions, cosplays, and runs a few anime fan s. Since she is very ionate about both anime and writing, she chose to blend these two ions into a fulfilling role at ScreenRant. 

Favorite Media

Lauren is a huge lover of anime. Her current favorite anime is Jujutsu Kaisen. Some of her other all-time favorites include Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man, Hell's Paradise, Death Note, Fruits Basket, BLUELOCK, and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. She is always looking for her next favorite anime or manga and happily welcomes recommendations!

Outside of anime, she loves listening to music, cooking and baking, travelling, spending time with friends and family, writing poetry, and reading.

Industry Focus

Lauren has been writing for fun all of her life and writing professionally for three years. She has built a career of freelance writing and editing across many different genres, pop culture and anime writing being one of her favorites!

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Which Attack on Titan Character Are You Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Wondering which Attack on Titan character you are most like based on your zodiac sign? Here is the answer to that question.

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You may believe you know everything there is to know about the world's most famous feline, but there are many little-known facts about Hello Kitty.

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Attack on Titan's 1 Anime Spin-Off is so Weird That Every Fan Needs to Watch it

Few people know about Attack on Titan's spin-off series, but any fan of the franchise should definitely check it out immediately.

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The Whole Reason Hello Kitty Even Exists Is Entirely Because of... Snoopy. No, It's Really True.

The reason for Hello Kitty's popularity can be attributed to another famous anthropomorphic animal character: Charles Schulz's Snoopy.

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I Really Hate to it It, But Attack on Titan's Official Hello Kitty Crossover Looks Cute as Hell

Hello Kitty's cutest crossover of all time is with one of the most violent anime series to ever exist, and it is surprisingly adorable.

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Only One Of Hello Kitty's Friends Caused So Much Trouble That Sanrio Erased Them From Existence

One adorable Sanrio character was completely eliminated from the franchise's line-up of characters forever for a shocking reason.

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Even early on in Solo Leveling, it immediately became apparent to me that Sung Jinwoo is one of the best anime protagonists of all time.

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My Hero Academia's Creator Reveals the Disturbing Origin of All For One's Real Name

My Hero Academia's All For One has a more horrifying origin story for his last name than fans could have ever possibly imagined.

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It's Official, Jujutsu Kaisen Has a New Mini-Anime In the Works, And It Sounds Stupidly Cute

Jujutsu Kaisen's season 2 movie will feature an adorable surprise including some of its best characters.

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After a Massive Trailer Leak, Demon Slayer's Team Has a Dire Warning for Fans

Thinking about posting spoilers for Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle movie? Think again, because it will definitely cost you big.

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Hello Kitty Isn't a Cat: It's Time You Met Kitty White, Sanrio's Secret Kawaii Icon

Hello Kitty may look just like a cat, but according to Sanrio itself, that assumption about the character could not be further from the truth.

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After Years Of Hype, I'm Finally Watching Solo Leveling, And I Understand Why It's Already a New Classic

I waited years to watch Solo Leveling for the first time, but was pleasantly surprised by how incredible the anime really is.

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Don't Wait Until 2028, Solo Leveling Season 3 May Release Sooner Than You Think

Despite the recent Solo Leveling announcement producer Sota Furuhashi made, season 3 may still debut earlier than fans anticipate.

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New Jujutsu Kaisen Movie Gets Its First Trailer And US Release Date, And It's Coming Sooner Than We Thought

Jujutsu Kaisen's movie trailer is finally here, and it was accompanied by the long-awaited official US release date as well.

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Attack on Titan's Publisher Is Making A Bold But Genius Move, And Shonen Jump Should Be Taking Notes

Attack on Titan's publisher, Bessatsu Shonen Magazine, is introducing an innovative new contest, and other publishers should follow suit.

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Producers predict that Solo Leveling season 3 will be a massive hit just like the first two seasons, if fans can do this one thing.

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"Miyazaki didn’t want that scene to end": The Boy and the Heron Actor Reveals One Moment Made Anime's Most Famous Director Crack

The Boy and the Heron is phenomenal from start to finish, but director Hayao Miyazaki himself has a surprising favorite scene.

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Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki Already Settled One of Princess Mononoke's Biggest Theories

One widely speculated fan theory about Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke was finally just confirmed by the creator Hayao Miyazaki.