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Kara Ketchum-Writer

Kara Ketchum

Writer

About Kara Ketchum

Kara Ketchum is a digital marketing generalist and veteran cosplayer who loves to watch some good ol' animated brawls between robots, monsters, and teenagers. When not glued to a streaming service, Kara enjoys fine vegan dining and collecting rocks.

(PS, yes, that's their real last name.) 

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Every Usopp Lie In One Piece (And If They've Come True Yet)

In the anime One Piece, Usopp's lies are to be expected, but some come across as more like prophecies.

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13 Rarest TCG Cards Of All Time

From cards awarded during tournaments to exclusive variants, several of the rarest TCG cards remain the only copy of their kind.

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10 JoJo Stands Based On Hit Songs (Ranked By Plays On Spotify)

It's no secret Hirohiko Araki has placed many musical references into JJBA, including Super Fly, November Rain, and Jail House Lock.

Catarina Devon, Nico Robin and Big Mom from anime One Piece 1
15 Strongest Female Devil Fruit Users In One Piece

Female powerhouses like Catarina Devon, Nico Robin, and Big Mom have proven themselves as some of the strongest Devil Fruit users in One Piece.

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11 Types Of Anime Money (& Their Dollar Values)

From Zeni to Berry to Double Dollars, it's possible to figure out the real-world value of famous anime money with little investigating.

Hikage from Fire Force, Soshi Miketsukami from Inu x Boku Secret Service, and Mugetsu from xxxHOLiC. 1
10 Strongest Kitsune From Anime

Anime features some powerful kitsune characters, such as Hikage from Fire Force and Mugetsu from xxxHOLiC.

A collage of Basil Hawkins, Killer, and Donquixote Rosinante from One Piece. 1
10 Coolest One Piece Character Designs And Their Real-World Inspirations

Eiichiro Oda is a master at integrating real-world inspiration in his dynamic character designs.

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10 Best Sports Anime If You Don't Like Sports

Sports aren't everyone's thing, but sports anime like Haikyu!!, Aim for the Ace!, and Blue Lock are still worth the watch.

Nathan Seymour (Tiger & Bunny), Sailor Uranus (Sailor Moon), & Princess Sapphire (Princess Knight). 1
10 Nonbinary Anime Heroes

Anime heroes like Nathan Seymour (Tiger & Bunny), Sailor Uranus (Sailor Moon), and Princess Sapphire (Princess Knight) defy the gender binary.

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10 Video Game Currencies Converted To Real Money

Whether Rupees in The Legend of Zelda or Pokémon dollars, video game currencies have surprising real-world values.

A collage of High-Fat, Usopp, and Koala-from One Piece. 1
10 One Piece Characters With The Weirdest Names (According To Reddit)

There's a lot of odd stuff in One Piece, but names like High-Fat, Usopp, and Koala are the weirdest of the weird.

Yasuji Murata's Monkey And The Crabs, The Hare And The Tortoise, and The Dull Sword split image. 1
The 10 Oldest Anime You Can Still Watch Today

Anime becomes increasingly popular each year, but few know that anime started more than 100 years ago.

Kiba from Wolf's Rain, Lain Iwakura from Serial Experiments Lain, and Ginko from Mushishi. 1
10 Best Anime Openings By Artists That Aren't Japanese (According To Spotify)

From American rock bands to Russian pop stars, these songs have brought unique cultural styling to anime OPs, creating unforgettable moments.

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10 One Piece Plot Points That Are Actually Retcons

With a beloved story over 25 years in the making, it may come as a surprise that some plot points were changed or added last minute.

A collage of Enid from OK KO!, Garnet from Steven Universe, and Bart from The Simpsons in battle positions. 1
10 References To Naruto In American Cartoons

Naruto's continuous popularity has resulted in undeniable nods to the beloved anime series in many notable American cartoons.

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10 Best Anime Turning 50 In 2023

From sports anime like Aim For The Ace! to sweet anime like Doraemon, several inspirational anime are approaching their 50-year anniversaries.

Split image of Batwoman, Esther Abrams from The Scent of May Rain, and Willow Zimmerman from Whistle. 1
10 Best Comics By Jewish Creators

Jewish writers and artists have crafted some of the best comics and Jewish stories published by DC and indie comic book publishers.

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10 Best Anime Inspired Hollywood Movies

Anime is not always an overt Hollywood movie influence, but the flourishes can be seen in any number of films.

A split image of Android 16 from Dragon Ball Z, Seto Kaiba from Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Gentle Criminal from My Hero Academia. 1
10 Anime Villains Who Hate Murder

Some anime villains are willing to commit all sorts of dastardly deeds, but they draw the line at murder.