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Aja Romano


Aja Romano is a geek culture reporter and fandom expert. Their reporting at the Daily Dot covered everything from Harry Potter and anime to Tumblr and Gamergate. Romano joined Vox as a staff reporter in 2016.

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The absolute best anime shows on Netflix right now

There's so much you're missing out on.

On May 9, 2016 by Aja Romano, John-Michael Bond

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Why do rappers love ‘Dragon Ball Z’ so much?

A growing number of rap artists are looking to Goku and his fellow Saiyan for inspiration.

On Mar 19, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Lisa Frank’s artistic style meets tarot cards in this amazing fanart

Each design choice has a purpose, and they're all fun to consider.

On Mar 17, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Zardulu is the shadowy artist (and wizard) who faked your favorite viral moments

Trust no one.

On Mar 16, 2016 by Aja Romano

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‘Slash’ succeeds as young adult story, completely fails as a movie about slash fiction

Slash fans who voiced concerns over the film during its Kickstarter phase were right to be worried.

On Mar 16, 2016 by Aja Romano

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J.J. Abrams talks ‘Star Wars,’ diversity, robots, murderers at SXSW

'We had to do something.'

On Mar 14, 2016 by Aja Romano

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SXSW’s Online Harassment Summit tackles the issue of social network harassment

At SXSW's Online Harassment Summit, the panel that was almost cancelled. .

On Mar 13, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Brianna Wu tackles online harassment in high-stakes SXSW summit

'Reddit is failing women.'

On Mar 12, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Wizard secrets leak and segregation ensues in J.K. Rowling’s latest history lesson

Day three of Rowling's week-long reveal deals with the total segregation of wizards.

On Mar 10, 2016 by Aja Romano

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J.K. Rowling faces backlash for her new depiction of Native American history

Was the peace between Native Americans and colonial wizards really as simple as JKR makes it seem?

On Mar 9, 2016 by Aja Romano

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J.K. Rowling explores how the Salem Witch Trials devastated America’s magical community

The Harry Potter author continued to share history lessons with her fans on Pottermore.

On Mar 9, 2016 by Aja Romano

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A major death on ‘The 100’ sparks massive backlash from queer fans

The 'dead lesbian' trope refuses to die.

On Mar 8, 2016 by Aja Romano

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The 12 best fandom culture podcasts run by and for fangirls

What better way to stay in touch with all things fandom than following these fandom podcasters?

On Mar 6, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Inside the fandom behind the runaway success of ‘Hamilton’

By engaging Tumblr in creative ways, 'Hamilton' proved Broadway can thrive in the Internet era.

On Mar 6, 2016 by Aja Romano

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New Harry Potter fan film serves up Mauraders-era tension with Snape

There's plenty of drama in this new fan-made prequel to the Harry Potter series.

On Mar 3, 2016 by Aja Romano