Michael Peña
Dominican Republic, New York
Covers:
Comics, Manga, Manhwa, Webtoons, Anime, Video Games, Nerd Culture, Technology
Oncology pharmacy tech who writes very long essays about culture and the people who actually make it. @MangaMavericks & @SojuManhwaPod Essays → waveycanto.com
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Michael Peña’s Biography
Read Full Bio →Michael "Marion" Peña is a New York City–based journalist and media creator covering manga, anime, and comics through reporting, criticism, and interviews. His work appears in The Comics Beat, and he also publishes through Toonami Faithful and Strict Algorithm (formerly Weekly Shogakukan Edition). He’s especially interested in the craft and business of publishing—localization, creator perspectives, and the cultural context that shapes what audiences get to read and watch.
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See all 19 answers →What was your first job as a journalist?
Cosplay thread for Otakon 2018 as an independent. Anime NYC 2019 Coverage as a freelancer
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I wrote a persuasive essay for 5th grade on a typewriter!
How is social media changing news?
Algorithms dictate speed, outreach, and virality. But eventually whatever truly matters will get its due attention.