About Louis Kemner
Louis Kemner has been a fan of Japanese animation since 1997, when he discovered Pokemon and Dragon Ball Z in elementary school. Now he's a bigger anime/manga fan than ever, and is ready to share what he knows with readers worldwide. He graduated high school in 2009 and received his Bachelor's in creative writing from UMKC in 2013, then put his skills to work in 2019 with CBR.com. He's always looking for a wonderful new anime to watch or manga series to read.
Industry Focus
Louis Kemner learned the basics of SEO and web content writing with Semify, then known as HubShout LLC, until he moved on to CBR.com, where he greatly expanded his skills with image usage, media embeds, pitching article ideas, and more. Louis has a self-sufficient approach to online content creation but has also learned to coordinate with editors to develop new ideas and communicate clearly to take his content to the next level.
Favorite Media
Louis enjoys a variety of pop culture franchises and games, some for a long time. He's been playing Magic: the Gathering nonstop since 2005, and recently got into Dungeons & Dragons in a big way, as both a player and dungeon master. Louis enjoys the MCU's many stellar movies and enjoys science fiction as well. Most of all, Louis is fiercely passionate about Japanese manga and anime, with favorites including Bleach, My Hero Academia, Berserk, Death Note, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
Latest Articles
Avatar: Uncle Iroh's Most Inspiring Quotes
Uncle Iroh is always there to share some of his great wisdom on Avatar: The Last Airbender. These are some of his most inspiring quotes.
15 Anime To Watch If You Liked Monster
Monster is a well-loved classic with iconic characters and a rich story. Here are ten related anime to watch if you liked Monster.
Top 20 Best Anime For Adults, Ranked
From merciless fan-favorite Attack on Titan to romantic comedies like Fruits Basket, anime is as dynamic a form of entertainment as any other.
RETRO REVIEW: My Hero Academia Season 3 Is an Unforgettable Battle
My Hero Academia's third season ups the ante and finally gets the anime's plot moving, with some explosive twists and series-defining fights.
10 Biggest Differences Between Naruto At the Start of the Anime & End of Shippuden
Naruto's journey which spanned a total of 720 episodes brought growth, hardship, and transformation to the titular character.
10 Best My Hero Academia Fights From the Movies
Although not alway on the level of the anime, the MHA films feature iconic hard-hitting battles against all new uniquely designed villains.
10 Best That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Episodes, Ranked
With Season 3 recently premiering That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has great episodes from Seasons 1 & 2 that prove why the anime is loved.
Every Straw Hat Pirate Who Uses Haki In One Piece (& How They Awakened It)
Haki is an important power in the world of One Piece, and only a select number of the Straw Hat Pirates can use it.
How Many Seasons of Bleach There Are, and Where to Watch Them All
One of the original Shonen Big Three, Tite Kubo's Bleach has a pretty loyal fan following, but for those new to the fandom, here's where to watch.
Why Rukia's Sacrifice in Bleach Hasn't Aged Well
Rukia's character arc in Bleach included loss & hardship but it all started with her initial sacrifice & possible fridging in Episode 1.
10 Beginner Friendly D&D Campaigns Newcomers Should DM
Anyone looking to start DMing with a pre-made Dungeons & Dragons campaign has a ton of excellent published options at their disposal.
Why Did Itachi Kill the Uchiha Clan in Naruto?
The Naruto anime took its time in revealing the truth about the events surrounding Itachi Uchiha's massacre of his own clan. Here's how it went down.
REVIEW: One Piece Chapter 1,112 Gets Chaotic (and Clumsy) as the Five Elders Close In
In One Piece's Chapter 1112, the Five Elders gain the upper hand and are poised to thwart Vegapunk's plans, all while a messy fight rages on.
10 Biggest Lessons Rukia Taught Ichigo in Bleach
Rukia is a reverse-isekai heroine who crosses paths with Bleach's protagonist Ichigo and becomes his teacher as he learns to become a Soul Reaper.
Dune: 5 Harsh Realities of Being a Sardaukar (& 5 Perks)
The Sardaukar are the Emperor's elite troops, fanatical to a fault. It's a rough life, but also a rewarding one.
Every Dungeons & Dragons Class, Ranked By Spellcasting Ability
Dungeons & Dragons is known for its magic mechanics, and almost every class has a form of arcane power — some are simply more magical than others.
20 Saddest Deaths In Naruto That Broke Fans' Hearts, Ranked
Many beloved heroes and villains from the Naruto franchise passed away, breaking fans' hearts in the process.
10 Biggest Differences Between Bleach and Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Although Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War hails from its predecessor series, many differences make TWBY stand out from Bleach's 2003 anime.
Naruto: 10 Characters Stronger Than Itachi (& 10 Who Are Weaker)
Naruto's Clan Killer Itachi might be a pretty powerful person, but there are some characters who could handily beat him (and many who would fail).
Bleach: Ichigo Kurosaki's Powers, Explained
Ichigo Kurosaki started out a normal human, but gained an extensive repertoire of skills and abilities that came almost naturally to him.