Soniya is an anime reporter at Sportskeeda, who began exploring the world of anime and manga during the COVID-19 pandemic. Soon a convert, Soniya has since been an enthusiastic member of their dynamic fandom, and her passion has guided her deeply in her professional journey.

Having graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, and having a rich 5-year writing experience under her belt, Soniya believes she has unlocked the key determinants of impactful content—accuracy, relevance, and adherence to ethical standards. She prioritizes thorough fact-checking, strives to establish relevance of her content for its intended audience, and maintains objectivity and confidentiality while developing a story. Her strengths lie in artist profiling and contextualizing their work against the backdrop of history and culture for an insightful reading experience.

Soniya’s favorite artists are Hayao Miyazaki and Gege Akutami, and she admires the positive impact of their art on children. According to her, Miyazaki's films have inspired them to dream, while Akutami's stories have pushed them, including herself, to think differently and creatively.

When not immersed in the animanga world, Soniya loves to read Japanese literature in translation and try out new art mediums to paint. The best part of her day, however, is to spend time with her orange tabby cat.

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