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Ederlyn Peralta-Freelance Writer

Ederlyn Peralta

Freelance Writer

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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.

Author Details

Ederlyn has been writing about anime and manga for over a decade. She has been featured on CBR, ANN, and the now defunct MoviePilot. She has been a panelist at anime conventions like Fanime and presented on topics such as "Romantic Values in Shojo" and the "Asian Identity in Anime." She has also been featured as a guest podcaster for the Nakama Podcast. Ederlyn has also incorporated her love of anime and manga into the classroom and used the medium as literary texts.

Industry Focus

Ederlyn mainly enjoys writing about anime, specifically anything involving My Hero Academia, Spy x Family, and the shojo genre. She also has an interest in writing about manga, webtoons, and any East or Southeast Asian drama or film.

Latest Articles

Split Images of Gojo Satoru
Gojo's 10 Best Fights in the Jujutsu Kaisen Anime, Ranked

Satoru Gojo has some of the most iconic fights in Jujutsu Kaisen. However, some of his battles are more memorable than others.

Fruits Basket, Banana Fish and Ouran High School Host Club
10 Must-Watch Shojo Anime With the Best Endings, Ranked

Many shojo anime do not authentically depict the manga series. However, these shojo anime are top-notch with their endings.

Split Images of Sailor Moon ,Revolutionary Girl Utena and Boys Over Flower
10 Best Written Classic Shojo Anime Couples, Ranked

Some classic shojo couples have not only brought tears to our eyes but made their fans believe in true love and romance. Here's why they are the best.

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10 Best Anime Movies That Weren't Made By Studio Ghibli EMAKI
10 Best Anime Movies That Weren't Made By Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli has dominated the anime film industry for years. Yet, non-Ghibli anime films like Paprika and Ghost in the Shell deserve recognition.

Collage of Anya, Loid, and Yor Forger from Spy x Family.
Spy x Family Cast and Character Guide

Anya Forger is an anime fan's national treasure, but plenty of other charming Spy x Family are worth the attention.

My Hero Academia's Midoriya and Tomura Shigaraki
My Hero Academia Cast and Character Guide

A comprehensive guide is helpful for remembering fan-favorite My Hero Academia characters, from talented Pro Heroes to complex vigilante criminals.

Split Images of Sign of Affection, Ouran High School Club, and Snow White With Red hair
Where Have All the Shojo Anime Gone?

The recent decline in shojo anime has brought on several speculations. Is shojo anime dying, or have shojo fans found a new interest?

Quirkless Deku from MHA.
My Hero Academia: Why Being Quirkless Is Actually a Blessing in Disguise

My Hero Academia makes Quirks the best thing to happen to a person, but sometimes it's better to be an average and ordinary human.

Split Images of Inuyasha
A Complete Timeline of Inuyasha

Fans can easily forget key plot points and storylines in Inuyasha, making a guide to all five seasons of the feudal love story especially helpful.

Inuyasha Characters
Inuyasha Cast and Character Guide

Inuyasha is more than just a timeless love story and a battle against good and evil. From Kagome to Sesshomaru, Inuyasha has an unforgettable cast.

A collage of Yuki and Itsuomi in A Sign of Affection.
How A Sign of Affection Communicates the Five Love Languages in the Anime Medium

A Sign of Affection creatively uses the five love languages to develop Yuki and Itsuomi's relationship.

The characters in their ready for battle poses in the Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash Cover Art
Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Techniques, Explained

Jujutsu sorcerers use cursed techniques to fight cursed spirits, but what are cursed techniques, and how do they work?

Satoru Gojo Domain Expansion
Jujutsu Kaisen: Domain Expansion, Explained

Domain Expansion is the ultimate power move for jujutsu sorcerers. But what is a Domain Expansion, and how is it used in battle?

Jujutsu Kaisen Gojo
Why Jujutsu Kaisen Still Needs Satoru Gojo

Satoru Gojo may not be the star of Jujutsu Kaisen anymore, but there are plenty of reasons why he should remain in the storyline.

Dark Deku in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia: Dark Deku, Explained

The Dark Deku arc is a pivotal storyline in the development of Izuku Midoriya's character.

My Hero Academia's Tomura Shigaraki
My Hero Academia: Tomura Shigaraki's Powers & Backstory, Explained

Tomura Shigaraki's dark past and terrifying quirk have made him the ultimate antagonist.

Edward from Fullmetal Alchemist
Every Form of Alchemy in Fullmetal Alchemist, Explained

What is each type of alchemy featured in Fullmetal Alchemist, and how do they work?

All For One from My Hero Academia
How To Make All For One Anime's Greatest Villain

All For One is already a top-notch villain with his overpowering quirk, but other evil traits make him the best one of all.

Frieren in front of nature in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.
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!

The lead characters from Delicious in Dungeon, Metallic Rouge, and Sign of Affection.
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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