Briana Lawrence

Senior Features Editor at Crunchyroll

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In Search of the Pinmaker: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure

Mar 3, 2025 | simonandschuster.com | Joanna Cacao |Briana Lawrence

Skylar, Angela, Travis, and Sophie all received superpowers from enamel pins. But now they must track down the elusive pinmaker in this epic adventure, the sequel to In Search of Superpowers: A Fantasy Pin World Adventure. But friendships are put to the test in the wake of the mysterious pinmaker's identity. Is this too much for the crew to take on? Four kids. Four pins. Four superpowers. One dark secret. And it's getting . . . bleaker.
Gamer Girls: Retro Rhythms

Oct 15, 2024 | simonandschuster.com | Andrea Towers |Briana Lawrence |Alexis Jauregui

About The Book Jess, Celia, Nat, and Lucy are the Gamer Girls—four BFFs who game together. In this fourth book of the exciting series, the friends discover a new game at a local arcade, Dance Dance Rhythms. (Okay, maybe it's not that new. In fact, it's a little retro.) But mistakes happen and it's up to Jess to put them right, or else her mom's dreams could be CRUSHED.
The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know Review

Jun 11, 2024 | lynlynsays.com | Briana Lawrence

The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know By Briana Lawrence Publisher: Running Press Adult Publication Date: 6-11-2024The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know by Briana Lawrence is what I would like to say a paperback version of a Wikipedia webpage of an anime we know and care about. It is something fans need when so much anime and manga are published every month.
The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know|Paperback

Jun 10, 2024 | barnesandnoble.com | Briana Lawrence

Dive into the world of manga and discover 50 of the most influential and essential series and standalone titles—from Boys Run the Riot to Chainsaw Man to Sailor Moon—with this must-have guide for manga fans by Crunchyroll senior editor Briana Lawrence.
'Mindless Self Indulgence' Controversy Explained

Apr 26, 2024 | themarysue.com | Evan Tiwari |Julia Glassman |Briana Lawrence |Kaila Hale-Stern

Electropunk band Mindless Self Indulgence is known for their versatile music, but lately, they have been in the news for something appalling, which involves James Euringer, a.k.a. Jimmy Urine. **Content warning: This article contains references to pedophilia and sexual assault.** On August 9,2021, Euringer was accused of grooming, sexually assaulting, and molesting a 15-year-old girl.
20 Fantastic Manga to Celebrate National Coming Out Day!

Oct 11, 2023 | crunchyroll.com | Briana Lawrence

There’s been a steady rise of queer stories that offer a variety of narratives with unique perspectives. You can go for a wholesome coming out story where a teenager’s mom simply looks at them and says, “love is neato” which, ironically, is similar to what happened with my mom. You can also go for a more hard-hitting narrative that touches on mental health and inner monologues that spiral society’s negative comments on repeat — an honest depiction of 18-year-old me.
The Essential Manga Guide

Oct 1, 2023 | hachettebookgroup.com | Briana Lawrence

About the Author Briana Lawrence is a freelance writer and author who’s trying her best to cosplay as a responsible adult. Her writing tends to focus on the importance of representation, whether it’s through her multiple book series, or the pieces she writes for Crunchyroll, as their Senior Features Editor, and other media outlets.
Cozy Corner: Yotsuiro Biyori

Aug 22, 2023 | crunchyroll.com | Kelly Knox |Jared Clemons |Briana Lawrence |Tony Cocking

Welcome to Cozy Anime Corner, your go-to place for finding the perfect anime to brighten your day! Every month I’ll highlight a comfy series with low stakes, calm vibes and heroes I wish I knew in real life. Chill out and treat yourself with this month’s pick that’s as mellow as matcha tea: Yotsuiro Biyori!Yotsuiro Biyori is a 12-episode slice-of-life anime that follows the staff of a traditional Japanese cafe over the course of a year.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’s Love for Anime - Crunchyroll News

Aug 17, 2023 | crunchyroll.com | Briana Lawrence |Jared Clemons |Tony Cocking |Brianna Albert

FeaturesProtect Donatello at all costs, dudes!As a child of the ‘80s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been a part of my life for decades. It’s not a franchise I think about all the time, but when it’s on my mind it always puts a smile on my face. I’ve also enjoyed watching new generations get to know the turtles, their excitement sparking the kind of joy you feel when you think about Ninja Rap, stage shows that you really wanted to go to, and a truly beloved television uncle portraying Shredder.
The Relatability of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead

Aug 14, 2023 | crunchyroll.com | Briana Lawrence |Brianna Albert |Daniel Dockery |Daryl Harding

FeaturesAkira Tendo is a moodThe trailer for Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead offers immediate wish fulfillment for those who have, or are, working a job that mistreats them. Akira Tendo, the series protagonist, wakes up one morning and realizes he doesn’t have to go to work ever again. Granted, it’s because of the zombie apocalypse, but after years of unbearable work demands it’s a satisfying way to barrel through a case of the Mondays.