Brianna Barboza
79 articles published since June 21, 2022
About Brianna Barboza
A traveler at heart, Brianna is a newly graduated university student with a BA in Arts & Technology. With multiple novels in progress and as a trained doujinshi author, she has a passion for creativity and writing. As she consistently strives to improve herself and pick up new skills, her ultimate goal is to work from the top of the gaming industry in Japan.
Oshi no Ko: Why Akane Is The Most Suitable For Aqua
Aqua may be popular with girls, but there's only a select few who can handle him, Akane is one of them.
Oshi no Ko: The Love (and Lies) of the Idol Industry
The widely anticipated anime adaptation has finally hit the screen. And what other better way than to experience the "true" life of the industry?
Oshi no Ko: How Revenge is a Family Tradition
Every family has their traditions, but the Hoshino family's is a little more severe.
Inside Japan's Most Popular Maid Cafe: @Home Cafe
Akihabara is known for its maid cafes, but there stand out some with multiple establishments and their own buildings. @Home Cafe is one of them.
Animate Cafe's NieR Automata Ver1.1a Collab: How Was It?
Running from early March to early April, Animate Cafe collaborated with DECOTTO to bring us chocolatey character-themed donuts. Here's how it went.
Inside Raku Spa's NieR Automata Ver1.1a Collab
From mid-February to late March, Raku Spa locations all over Japan, participated in an exclusive collaboration to promote NieR Automata Ver1.1a.
Inside Anime Japan 2023
One of Japan's largest annual conventions, just celebrated its 10th anniversary last month. Let's take a deep dive into what it had to offer.
NieR Automata Ver1.1a Episode 6: 2B Learns The History of Her Original Model
Finally we learn Lily's backstory and what truly happened during YoRHa's fateful "maiden" mission, hundreds of years ago.
The Tragic Love Story of Nano's "No Pain No Game"
Ever since Nano's debut in 2012, two of her most popular songs are still widely debated to this day. What do they mean?
NieR Automata Ver1.1a Episode 5: 2B and 9S's Discovery of a Peaceful Enemy
After a close encounter with Simone, the YoRHa androids once again find themselves at odds with their own ethics. Are the machines really their enemy?
The Japanese Singer & Animator Who Uses MS Paint
You don't need to have an expensive program to make beautiful work. One Japanese artist is proving that with her incredible work.
NieR Automata Ver1.1a: An Adaptation, Not A Recreation
NieR Automata's anime has only received mixed reviews from audiences. But lest we forget what the purpose of an adaptation is.
NieR Automata Episode 4: 9S's Turmoil on Purpose
The machines have found a new purpose in life. But can the androids do the same? What exactly does it mean to truly "live"?
The Tragic Love Story of Nano's "Nevereverland"
The meaning behind Nano's "Nevereverland" is something fans love to debate. Here's a closer look at the story the song is trying to tell.
Why Final Fantasy X Would Be a Great Anime Adaptation
With rumors of a third installment to the FFX series, perhaps an animated series would be an excellent addition.
How The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague Subverts Gender Norms
A workplace romance about a hopeless romantic descendant of a Yokai finding his true love. But isn't it usually the other way around?
NieR Automata Ver1.1a: The Resistance Explained
Fans know who the YoRHa androids are, but what about the ones that went to Earth first?
Content From The Original Game That NieR Automata Ver1.1a Needs To Include
Adaptations shouldn't rely too heavy on it's source material, but including bits and pieces from it, can be beneficial in the long run.
Gundams May Not Just Be Fictional Anymore
As tensions rise between countries in the modern day, Japan's already made two working Gundams.
Kaiji Tang Interview: Behind The Scenes With Satoru Gojo's VA
GameRant sits down with Kaiji Tang in an exclusive interview to get his insight into the life of a voice actor.