Kirsten Carey

Writer

Kirsten Carey is a writer specializing in anime, animation, and video games, whose work can be seen on the likes of The Mary Sue, Channel Frederator / The Leaderboard, and Screen Rant. She's also a musician with a band called Throwaway.

A photo illustration shows Sephiroth and Cloud from old games and new.

WILL THEY OR WON’T THEY?

The Internet Has Spent 17 Years Begging These Boys to Kiss

The stars of one of the biggest video games of all time—and slowest slow-burn relationship ever—have so much sexual tension, you can slice it with a gigantic sword.

Kirsten Carey

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Why Making Pitchfork Part of GQ Is Wildly Sexist

Condé Nast’s decision to fold the historically independent music website into its flagship men’s magazine spells disaster for female musicians.

Kirsten Carey

END OF AN ERA

When a Polarizing Series Ends, What Becomes Its Legacy?

For most fans, “Attack on Titan” was a brilliant, unforgettable work. But for others, it was a pro-fascist rallying cry—resulting in a decade of tension and controversy.

Kirsten Carey