Merlyn De Souza-Staff Writer

Merlyn De Souza

Staff Writer

August, 2023
B.A. English from St. Xavier's College, Goa.
One Piece, My Hero Academia
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About Merlyn De Souza

Merlyn De Souza is a freelance writer and anime enthusiast based in Goa, India, with a Bachelor's in English Literature. When she isn't writing, she can be found exploring various realms of entertainment, including, but not limited to, K-dramas, novels, and even the occasional manhwa. She also enjoys all things creative, like sewing and makeup.

Industry Focus

Merlyn has been a writer since 2021. She particularly enjoys writing about One Piece, and has religiously followed the series for over five years. While she is well-versed in the latest shonen hits like Solo Leveling, My Hero Academia, and Jujutsu Kaisen, she also avidly follows and writes about manhwa and webtoons.

Favorite Media

Lately, Merlyn's been especially obsessed with anime like SpyxFamily and webtoons like Purple Hyacinth, I Am The Villain, and The Greatest Estate Developer. She's especially fond of series like Kamisama Kiss, Yuri on Ice, and Ouran High School Host Club.

Latest

Sung Suho from Solo Leveling Ragnarok with Kim Soleum from Got Dropped Into A Ghost Story
Solo Leveling Has Officially Lost Its Throne As The World's Biggest Manhwa To An All-Time Great

One unexpected challenger has risen to dethrone Solo Leveling as the world's biggest manhwa, shattering record with its debut.

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Eleceed - Kayden and Jiwoo from de main video
2026's Most Anticipated Webtoon Announces Major New Release, And It's Glorious

After nearly eight years, Eleceed is eyeing a long overdue release, and just in time for its upcoming anime adaptation.

Monkey D. Luffy and Joy Boy
New One Piece Episode Is So Good, It Single-Handedly Raised The Bar For The Series' Finale

One Piece's Elbaph Arc has crowned its most emotional episode already and its the perfect blueprint for the series' finale.

Custom image of live-action Luffy
Netflix's One Piece Is Secretly Making The Entire Franchise Better... No, Really

One Piece's live-action series has been a game-changer for the franchise, and now it's indirectly helping the manga in one major way.

Byeon Woo-seok with Jinwoo from Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling's Newest Series Is Facing A Challenge No One Could Have Predicted

The main star of Netflix's Solo Leveling live-action series has revealed the biggest hurdle they've faced so far, and it's not what you might think.

Kim Soleum from Got Dropped into A Ghost Story and Kim Dokja from Omniscient Reader
Omniscient Readers' Horror Isekai Successor Is Finally Getting Its Own Webtoon

As Omniscent Reader goes on hiatus until Season 2, fans may have found its perfect replacement in this new horror isekai release.

Luffy and Gunko from One Piece
One Piece's Newest Flashback Hints At A Major Villain Redemption

One Piece's newest flashback is finally uncovering Brook's secret past but it's also setting up one major villain for redemption.

Best Revenge Manhwa
15 Greatest Revenge Manhwa On Webtoon Too Addictive To Miss

Revenge manhwa offer readers the unique satisfaction of seeing the most despicable characters get what they deserve and these series do it best.

Lloyd from the greatest estate developer with the webtoon logo
Webtoon's King of Isekai Is Officially Returning With A Second Season

Webtoon's greatest isekai series, The Greatest Estate Developer just made a surprise return with new chapters.

Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling with raindrops
It's Officially The End Of An Era For Solo Leveling On Crunchyroll

Despite its massive success, Solo Leveling's performance at this year's Anime Awards suggests the hype surrounding the series is dying down.

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Lord of Mysteries imagery-1
China's Biggest Isekai Creator Is Back With a New Series

While fans wait for Season 2 of Lord of Mysteries, its creator just dropped a whole new series and it looks just as promising.

Dokja from omniscient reader with the webtoon logo
Webtoon's Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Has Never Been Easier To Binge

Webtoon's best action fantasy manhwa just wrapped up its first season, and the hiatus just gave fans the perfect chance to catch up!

Solo Leveling's Jinwoo Is Surprised
1 Year After Season 2's End, Solo Leveling Is Ready To Break Another Major Anime Record

Solo Leveling is close to setting a new record on Crunchyroll, beating even One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Demon Slayer.

Suho from solo leveling ragnarok with penelope from villains are destined to die
Solo Leveling's Sequel Success Only Continues To Highlight Its Greatest Isekai Rival

As Solo Leveling: Ragnarok takes home a major award, an unexpected series proves to be its biggest rival.

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Ahn Hyo-seop as seen in sold out on you
Netflix's Biggest Heartthrob Is Officially Back In Your Next Big K-Drama Obsession

Ahn Hyo-seop, the heartthrob who stole millions of hearts with Business Proposal, is back in a new Netflix rom-com that's taking over.

Mori Jin from the God of High school with a panel from mumumu in the background
Webtoon's Best Action Fantasy Creator Is Back With New Can't-Miss Series

The God of High School's creator has returned with a new martial arts webtoon and it's already a must-read.

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Luffy featured in the recent Uniqlo promotion
"Something We Can Proudly Present": The One Piece Director Hypes Remake After Major Update

One Piece's highly awaited remake finally has a release date and while fans have concerns, the director of Wit Studio just stepped up to address them.

Rudeus from Mushoku Tensei with the cover of an isekai webnovel in the background
Isekai Has Officially Reached Its Final Form Thanks to Wild New Series

While isekai and power fantasies struggle with oversaturation, one branch of isekai manhwa waits to be discovered, and a new series proves its genius.

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dokja from omniscient reader looking annoyed and jinwoo from solo leveling
The Ultimate Solo Leveling Killer Teases 2027 Anime, And It Could Be Huge

While fans wait for an update on Season 3 of Solo Leveling, its biggest rival, Omniscienmt Reader, has locked down a 2027 anime release.

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Yor and Loid forming a heart shape with their hands in Spy x Family anime
Spy X Family’s Main Romance Takes A Major Step Forward With A Shocking Confession

Spy X Family's biggest ship may sail soon as a shocking confession in the latest chapter has set the romance between Loid and Yor on the fast track.

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