Louis Kemner
6431 articles published since August 27, 2019
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.
Bleach: Ichigo Kurosaki's Unusual Family Tree Explains His Power
Ichigo's family is an unusual one, even by shonen standards, but his family tree explains how he became so powerful.
10 Ways Demon Slayer's Best Characters Could Get Even Stronger
Demon Slayer's best fighters, like Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Shinobu, are all powerful but could get even stronger before their final fight with Muzan.
Bleach: Mayuri's Four Arrancars, Explained
Captain Kurotsuchi chose four powerful, memorable Arrancars to serve as his puppets, fighting his Sternritter foes on equal terms.
The Surprising Anime That Inspired Demon Slayer
It's clear that Bleach and Naruto helped inspire Demon Slayer, but a third shonen anime also fueled Koyoharu Gotouge's imagination.
How Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Can Deepen Nobara's Character the Right Way
Jujutsu Kaisen finally has a romantic subplot, and it enhances rather than sabotages Nobara's strong character, which is vital for her development.
The 10 Best One Piece Villains & Their Birthdays, Height, and Zodiac Signs
Personal details such as height and zodiac signs can make One Piece villains like Charlotte Katakuri and Captain Blackbeard feel more human to fans.
10 Saddest Anime Scenes of All Time, Ranked
Heartbreaking scenes from anime like Violet Evergarden and Fruits Basket are bound to make viewers cry and hit them right in the feels.
10 Darkest Deaths in Death Note, Ranked
Death Note is packed with disturbing, grim deaths from beginning to end as Light Yagami strives to rule the world as the godly Kira.
10 Anime Characters Who Are All Bark, No Bite
Anime characters like Death Note's Matt and Mumen Rider from One-Punch Man talk a big game but don't have the goods to back it up.
How Netflix's One Piece Finally Added True Horror to the Series
Captain Kuro was always a sinister One Piece villain, but Netflix's live-action adds a horror element to his arc for a more exciting experience.
The 10 Best My Hero Academia Villains & Their Birthdays, Height, and Zodiac Signs
My Hero Academia fans would love to know how tall villains like Himiko Toga and Stain are, and explore the meaning behind their zodiac signs too.
10 Ways 1984's The Terminator Embraces Horror Movie Clichés
The original Terminator movie isn't just sci-fi -- it's an excellent horror movie with familiar tropes like hidden monsters and one final scare.
The 10 Best Naruto Villains & Their Birthdays, Height, and Zodiac Signs
Naruto fans are curious to learn the more personal details of the anime's best villains, such as their birthdays and even how tall they are.
The 10 Best Quotes From the Best Shonen Anime Villains, Ranked
The best anime villains like Bleach's Aizen and One Piece's Doflamingo always have something interesting to say, even if their words are twisted.
Netflix's One Piece Improved Sanji's Recruitment With One Simple Twist
In the One Piece anime, Sanji is reluctant to leave the Baratie restaurant, but the Netflix live-action changes things up a bit
10 Strongest Star Wars Characters Who Could Beat Shin Hati
Shin Hati has proven herself a formidable warrior in Ahsoka, but even if she can beat Sabine, other Jedi could take Shin down without any fuss.
10 Most Shocking Moments In Naruto, Ranked
From jaw-dropping plot twists to heartbreaking deaths, Naruto was filled with surprising moments that left fans speechless.
10 Most Heartwarming Scenes In One Piece, Ranked
With touching scenes of acceptance, kindness, and love, One Piece continuously warms fans' hearts and brings tears to their eyes.
10 Great One Piece Quotes That Define a Main Character
Monkey D. Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat crew have impactful quotes that show fans who they are.
15 Best Anime Studios And Their Most Iconic Works
The best anime studios and their most popular works have made the industry what it is today, from Studio Bones to Pierrot and Trigger.