When I told people I wanted to go to art school I was often meant with the question, “Why go to art school when you can spare yourself the thousands of dollars and just watch tutorials online”. With the current state of the creative industry being reshaped by AI, I found it to be a fair question. However, I was determined that I wouldn’t let myself be another victim of the world stripping down one’s creativity for more “practical” aspirations. I saw further education in art as something far more than a credential. What I wanted to gain out of college wasn’t a degree but access to the tools, mentorship, and community to help articulate a creative voice that could be used to help others. As a motion design student at Ringling College of art and Design, I've had the opportunity to be a part of lectures, coursework, and critiques that have taught me how to see design as a language to communicate with audiences. Being part of a student body like Ringling with industry involved faculty and peers has given me the technical grounding and confidence to put that into action. Now entering my sophomore year in the fall, I plan on making an impact in the world by continuing to partner with community organizations and studios to use motion design and public art to vocalize important messages. Volunteering at the Aviva Senior Living Memory Care Unit, I truly felt the impact on what practicing this commitment could do for a community. In August 2025, I joined 24 other volunteers, to assist with the painting of an outdoor floral mural for the residents at Aviva. After completing my 3-hour painting session I had a chance to speak to one of the senior directors of the project and was informed on how the residents were grateful now having a painted wall to bring more joy to the outdoor ambiance. This experience allowed me to test my design skills on different mediums and also highlighted the commitment to creating artwork that serves people rather than just impressing them. From August to November 2025, I volunteered as a junior mentor for the Xtreme Heat, created by the non-profit organization Greatness Beyond Measure. There I worked alongside 12 children, ages 8-12, aiding them with the fundamentals of coding. What made this experience unique was my ability to bridge creativity and STEM. The way I approach an art brief or problem solve when things went wrong, mirrored exactly how these children would decode robotics challenges and work through technical errors. Volunteering with Xtreme Heat allowed me to see how artists have to offer so much more in spaces that many wouldn’t immediately see themselves fitting into. Sometimes making an impact doesn’t require leaving the studio. As an artist I aim to create work that spreads messages about culture, identity, and inclusivity. One piece that illustrates this would be a skateboard deck design I made called ‘Sak Pase’, representing the vibrant culture of Haiti, where my family is from. Another project I created was Golden Frequency, an album cover concept project designed to encapsulate the rich ambiance of popular Afro soul artists and celebrate the luxury of music rooted in culture. Moving forward, I plan on turning my time with the Aviva mural project into an ongoing partnership between Ringling students. Using the same bridge between creativity and STEM I found at Xtreme Heat I also plan on becoming a mentor for young art enthusiasts with similar passions of motion graphics and design. I look forward to taking on higher roles in the community's Black Student Union to create works of art that advocate for black cultural identity. My education at Ringling fosters my knowledge on tools that can later serve communities, mentees, and cultures I care most about.

As a motion design student at Ringling, I plan on making an impact in the world by continuing to partner with community organizations and studios to use motion design and public art to vocalize important messages. Volunteering at the Aviva Senior Living Memory Care Unit, I truly felt the weight of what visual art can do for a community. In August 2025, I joined 24 other volunteers, to assist with the painting of an outdoor floral mural for the residents at Aviva. After completing my 3-hour painting session I had a chance to speak to one of the senior directors of the project and was informed on how the residents were grateful now having a painted wall to bring more joy to the outdoor ambiance. This experience allowed me to test my design skills on different mediums and also highlighted the commitment to creating artwork that serves people rather than just impressing them. From August to November 2025, I volunteered as a junior mentor for the Xtreme Heat, created by the non-profit organization Greatness Beyond Measure. There I worked alongside 12 children, ages 8-12, aiding them with the fundamentals of coding. What made this experience unique was my ability to bridge creativity and STEM. The way I approach an art brief or problem solve when things went wrong, mirrored exactly how these children would decode robotics challenges and work through technical errors. Volunteering with Xtreme Heat allowed me to see how artists have to offer so much more in spaces that many wouldn’t immediately see themselves fitting into. Sometimes making an impact doesn’t require leaving the studio. As an artist I aim to create work that spreads messages about culture, identity, and inclusivity. One piece that illustrates this would be a skateboard deck design I made called ‘Sak Pase’, representing the vibrant culture of Haiti, where my family is from. Another project I created was Golden Frequency, an album cover concept project designed to encapsulate the rich ambiance of popular Afro soul artists and celebrate the luxury of music rooted in culture. What each of these experiences has emphasized is that art is much greater when it can bring others together. I will continue creating with the communities that need them most whether that's bringing more murals to spaces like Aviva, mentoring young creatives, or creating work rooted in culture that helps people feel seen.

As a motion design student at Ringling, I quickly learned that the art world is deeply collaborative and community driven. Being in art school has not only sharpened my technical skills but my understanding of how to articulate my own artistic voice and use it to strengthen communities I belong to. It wasn’t until volunteering at the Aviva Senior Living Memory Care Unit that I truly felt the weight of what visual art can do for a community. In August 2025, I joined 24 other volunteers, to assist with the painting of an outdoor floral mural for the residents at Aviva. After completing my 3-hour painting session I had a chance to speak to one of the senior directors of the project and was informed on how many residents didn’t have much to do so they’d often go outside to catch some fresh air and converse among themselves. However, having a freshly painted wall with brightly colored flowers would hopefully bring more joy to the outdoor ambiance. This experience not only allowed me to test my design skills on a different medium but also highlighted the commitment to creating artwork that serves people rather just impressing them. The same critical thinking that shapes my motion design can also be found in several different areas far beyond the studio. From August to November 2025, I volunteered as a junior mentor for the Xtreme Heat, a robotics team developed by the non-profit organization Greatness Beyond Measure. There I worked alongside 12 children, ages 8-12, aiding them with the fundamentals of coding, LEGO robotics, and collaborative problem solving. What made this experience unique was my ability to bridge creativity and STEM. The way I approach an art brief, use design fundamentals to create artwork, or problem solving when things go wrong, mirrored exactly to how these children would decode robotics challenges, assemble LEGO pieces into a functioning robot, and work through technical errors. I enjoyed when they’d personally reach out to me for artistic advice on how to make their robot designs more visually charming. Volunteering with Xtreme Heat allowed me to see how artists have to offer so much more in spaces that many wouldn’t immediately see themselves fitting into. Sometimes showing making an impact doesn’t require leaving the studio. As an artist I aim to create work that blends humor with important messages about culture, identity, and inclusivity. One piece that illustrates this would be a skateboard deck design I made called ‘Sak Pase’, representing the vibrant culture of Haiti, where my family is from. The design includes elements like the hibiscus, which is the national flower. Prestige beer which is the staple in Haitian social life and the palm tree which is a center piece in the country’s flag that signifies independence, freedom, and sovereignty. Another project I created was Golden Frequency, an album cover concept project designed to encapsulate the rich ambiance of popular Afro soul artists and celebrate the luxury of music rooted in culture. What each of these experiences has emphasized is that art is much greater when it can bring others together. My education at Ringling will help me continue my commitment to being involved in my community as it will allow me to provide even better innovative ways to connect my knowledge in art into other aspects of life, as seen with my time volunteering for Aviva and Xtreme Heat. Beyond college I plan to cherish the lessons I’ve learned through these experiences and create work that can evoke emotion from people of all different backgrounds.

My name is Yvanna Pierre. I am a student at Ringling College of Art and Design, currently studying Motion Design. My work ranges from portraits to character design to text animations and graphic design. My pieces include a wide range of humor while delivering important messages about culture, identity, and inclusivity. I love utilizing colors that contrast and pop to the eyes of viewers, maintaining a sense of realism while inviting the ‘messy’ esque rendering style and embracing exaggerated features. My first introduction to art was my aunt who is a graphic designer. Every day I'd look over her shoulder mesmerized by the beautiful colors and typography on her computer and I’d skim through her sketchbook to look at the initial ideas that brought each piece to life. As I got older, I became fascinated with the world of animation; From storytelling, character design, and the ability to build your own world. The idea of creating something that could connect people from several different backgrounds was incredible to me. Now educating myself on how to integrate these two artforms through motion design I strive for my art to be purposeful and deliver meaningful messages. A piece of mine that I believe displays this would be the short animation ‘Hair”. In this a girl straightens her 4c hair as she gets ready for a day of school. However, with the humidity of the sun, her long hair rapidly reverts to its natural state of enchanting curls. This was made to display the pressure from societal beauty standards people with 4c hair must face to straighten their hair and the frustrations that are met when their hair doesn't cooperate. What inspired me was my own struggles trying to navigate through my hair. Despite the new inclusiveness in embracing natural features, the need to straighten my hair for a special day or nice event still holds a chokehold on me. Outside of creating, I aim to teach others how to spread their own messages through volunteerism. Between August 2025 and November 2025, I volunteered as a junior mentor for the Greatness Beyond Measure Xtreme Heat Robotics Team. Throughout this endeavor I Monitored 12 children, ages 8-12, while they learned about the science behind coding. I assisted the students with building Lego bots and improving their presentational and collaborative skills. Another event I participated in was being part of the production of a Zine project for the Black Student Union Club on my college campus. In this I assisted in finding talented black artists on campus to have their work featured in the Zine and have the pamphlet distributed across campus during black history month. This allowed artists in a PWI to feel seen and showcase the wonderful skills they’re capable of on a large scale. One journey I will take on during the summer between June 8th – July 31st is being an assistant art teacher at a local art museum. In this I will play a part of spreading the joys of creating to younger generations. The program goes over immersive activities like painting, ceramics, sculpting, and digital art, is something that I take a personal interest in as a motion design student who works directly with art in motion and films. Participating in this program means a lot to me as I believe an early introduction to art could foster so many talented artists and help them find their voices, similar to my story.

I have been in love with art for as long as I can remember. There wasn’t a time when you’d catch me without a coloring book and crayons lost away in my own world. People have always considered me to be shy and reserved; introverted and not to fawn on large crowds. Keeping only a close knit of friend’s, I’d often find a corner and draw away. Being a person that’s struggled with social anxiety all my life, art has always been a form of coping and a way to escape reality. Either overwhelmed or timid to join a group of people, art was always on my side. I lacked confidence in myself and admired the world I could create and thrive in with just a few pieces of paper and a pencil. The characters in my world didn’t have to be perfect. There was no limit to what I could create and what those characters could do or obtain. When I was younger, I’d spend the summer with my aunt who was a graphic designer. Every day I looked across her shoulder mesmerized at the beautiful colors and graphics of typography and skimmed through her sketchbook to look at the initial ideas that brought each piece to life. The beautiful pencil strokes, the grey scale shading, or even the vision boards with messy handwriting and collages of images on her desk. It was these occasions that made me realize that my admiration for art could turn into a career. As I became more immersed in the world of art I began a new appreciation for the digital world, more specifically animation. Bursting out of my shell and reaching miles away from my comfort zone through various school clubs and community events, I met people who enjoyed various animated shows. Seeing multiple drawings be compiled into a 24 frame per second image sequence to create innovative forms of entertainment with important life messages, dynamic plots, and inspiration left me in awe. When you watch an animated film, you can be transported into another universe, see things that are beyond the world’s boundaries, and create your own reality. You can step foot into a childhood dream, get away from the tumultuous world, and create a safe space. With my career goal of becoming an animator I plan to be part of the talented teams that help make this happen. Whether it be designing characters that are relatable and inclusive, illustrating the settings in which these characters will thrive, or being the one who makes these ideas come to life. In times where things seem to be overwhelming and chaotic, I strive for my art to be what brings comedic relief while being purposeful and still deliver important messages. Beginning a new chapter in my life as an incoming college freshman in the fall of 2025, I plan on going to an art school that helps me flourish and provide tools that I can utilize to make these ambitions become a reality.

I am a United States based artist born in Florida that enjoys creating both traditional and digital art. My creative aspiration is to go into the animation industry. Whether it be working with big companies on major films, starting my own animated series, or helping small businesses with creative elements, I want to spend my life fully immersed in art. My pieces include a wide range of humor while delivering important messages about culture, identity, and inclusivity. I love utilizing colors that contrast and pop to the eyes of viewers, maintaining a sense of realism while inviting the ‘messy’ esque rendering style and embracing exaggerated features. I am influenced by my experiences and those around me. I see art as a journal. A way to express the things I do, see, and feel. Music and art are intertwined as music is a form of art. They are both a crucial component to human experience. I believe that art is important to society because it is everywhere. To the shows we watch, the clothes we wear, the music we hear, the buildings we walk on, or even the furniture we sit on. Before any of those were made there was a person that sat down and designed it. There was someone that decided to use a medium to make a statement and express their thoughts. Art is what forms cultures, connects others, and builds identity. It can be used to fight social prejudice or help underprivileged demographics. It can create entertainment and be one of the main fosters of memories. However, the most important factor that art has to our society that I personally love is that it’s one of the closest things we have to time travel. For example, the art form of photography is the capture of time through playing with light, color, and shadows. When you look at famous artists like Diane Arbus, whose portfolio primarily consisted of images from New York in the 1950s, you can see how others lived more than decades back. You get social commentary on the unequal living conditions in New York in the 1950's and third point perspective on individuals lifes. Another example would be fashion where popular trends are perfect indicators of time periods like y2k, bell bottoms, mom jeans, or cottage core etc. Songs like ‘Party Rock Anthem’ by LMFAO or ‘Pump it’ by Black Eyed Peas will transport people to the 2010s and have them reminisce about hoverboards and the ice bucket challenge . Some songs will remind people of their childhood or their first breakup.While others are a staple to their culture and revolution like Reggae, Kompa, Salsa, Afro Beats, Metal and so much more. Art is what makes us feel alive and digest emotions. But my favorite art piece that serves as an indicator of time would be the painting by Annie Lee called ‘Blue Monday’. This 1985 illustration of a women waking up on her bed with a sluggish character represents the pains of black woman especially during the late 1900’s. It allows viewers to travel in time and get a taste of being an African American woman with little to no respect in society on a Monday morning fighting the pain, fatigue, and stress to wake up and do what she must do to help provide for her family. Art is important because we wouldn’t be who we are without it. It’s an instinct in humans. From Pablo Picasso to Beyonce, art is just in us. It’s a documentation of time, experiences, and emotions.

I am a United States based artist born in Florida that enjoys creating both traditional and digital art. My pieces include a wide range of humor while delivering important messages about culture, identity, and inclusivity. I love utilizing colors that contrast and pop to the eyes of viewers, maintaining a sense of realism while inviting the ‘messy’ esque rendering style and embracing exaggerated features. I am influenced by my experiences and those around me. I see art as a journal. A way to express the things I do, see, and feel. I am the eldest daughter of a Haitian American family that is immersed in Caribbean culture. From a young age I have gotten accustomed to living in all sorts of environments. I mostly grew up in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. My parents were young and couldn’t afford their own place immediately after I was born. We were in and out of close relatives’ houses, dealing with scorching heat temperatures, and fighting bug infestations. By the time my sister was born, around 7 years later, I am proud to say that our living conditions have steadily become far better than they used to be. However, when moving into Tampa and going through the chaos that was the covid 19 pandemic I developed some health issues. In 2021 I was diagnosed with POTS and social anxiety. POTS stands for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. It is when I stand up or change positions too fast and risk the chance of fainting. I had developed low blood pressure and began experiencing random heart palpitations. I was on heart monitors, vitamin supplements, and experienced several hospital scares. As far as my anxiety goes, transitioning from online school back to in-person school was no easy task after staying isolated so long and already having a history of shy and very introverted tendencies. I would get panic attacks and nervous twitches at random times of the day. It would become very overwhelming as my POTS disorder and anxiety would intertwine and I would become confused on which way is the best to calm myself down. Because of my panic attacks I would get palpitations, and because I was feeling those it would only increase my anxiety and trigger my POTS causing a cycle. Despite me still navigating through these today I have kept my faith and prayers high and have managed to decrease the severity of these medical episodes. Due to my parent’s financial situation growing up they couldn’t afford to put me in day care so I would often stay with my aunt who was a graphic designer. Every day I looked across her shoulder mesmerized at the beautiful colors and graphics of typography on her computer and skimmed through her sketchbook to look at the initial ideas that brought each piece to life. The beautiful pencil strokes, the grey scale shading, or even the vision boards with messy handwriting and collages of images on her desk. She was my first introduction to art and the person that sparked what would turn into a lifelong dedication and admiration for the creative field. Once I got older, I became fascinated with the world of animation. From storytelling, character design, or the ability to build your own world, the idea of creating something that could connect with people from several different backgrounds was always incredible to me. Pixar, DreamWorks, and Ghibli studio films have been a core part of my life helping me seek proper world values and morals. When you watch an animated film, you have the opportunity to be transported into another universe, see things that are beyond the world’s boundaries, and create your own reality. You can step foot into a childhood dream, get away from the tumultuous world, or even create a safe space. With my career goal of becoming an animator I plan to be part of the talented teams that help make this happen. Whether it be designing characters that are relatable and inclusive, illustrating the settings in which these characters will thrive, or being the one who makes these ideas come to life. In times where things seem to be overwhelming and chaotic, I strive for my art to be what brings comedic relief while being purposeful and still deliver important messages. Beginning a new chapter in my life as an incoming college freshman in the fall of 2025, I plan on going to an art school that helps me flourish and provide tools that I can utilize to make these ambitions become a reality. One ideology I hold high is that no matter what school you go to, it's the work that you put in during your time there that determines your success. All throughout my schooling I have passed classes being an A and B student. I have taken both honors and Advanced Placement classes, have gotten my AP capstone research papers published by small literary magazines, and was inducted in the National Honors Society being a well participating member. I don't say this to flaunt my academic achievements but instead say this to illustrate how I don't believe that having good grades or passing tests determines who you are as a person but rather highlights work ethic. All while balancing a job, extra online classes, personal health, and extra curriculars, I managed my priorities and made sure to get things done. With already beginning my application process and getting accepted into art schools, I plan to use this money to fund my creative aspirations to the school that allows students to learn endless amounts of new material and fully immerse themselves in the craft they choose to pursue. My application towards this scholarship is made as I believe artists getting their hands on any tools that come their way and can help their ambitions come to life if they fully utilize their resources is very crucial to many successful artist stories out there. I believe that success comes with action, and this is one of the numerous examples of how I plan to get to the finish line.

With the 4th and 5th gen kpop groups relaying in, i'll be honest and admit its very difficult to decide which kpop artist is my favorite. From Straykids, StayC, PurpleKiss, Ateez, TXT, Enyphen, the list could go on. But one that will always have a major impact on my life is BTS. Not only have I been a BTS fan since the 5th grade but it was also the first group that captivitaed my eye to the Korean pop genre. I love them with all my heart and wouldn’t be the person I am today if it wasn’t for them. Many people think they’re just typical boys manufactured by a company that produce overrated songs, but they spread important messages. The seven-member boy band and Korean pop sensations, BTS accompanied South Korea’s president, Moon Jae-In to discuss the issues of climate change, the pandemic, and the importance of getting vaccines at the 2021 U.N assembly. Over millions of fans tuned in to watch their performance of “Permission to Dance” at the end of the speech. This performance included all the members, Jin, Jungkook, Taehyung, Jimin, Suga, J-Hope, and RM dancing throughout the halls and the U.N headquarters. “Permission to Dance” describes how more and more people are getting vaccinated and will soon, go back to normal routines; We don’t need permission to dance, it is time to celebrate the happiness of getting back with our loved ones. BTS has set yet another record of being the first Korean Pop band to ever perform in the United Nations General Assembly. The United Nations General Assembly is where politicians and people with seats in government discuss the issues around the world and propose ways to fix them. It is where policy making is done. During their speech, BTS went over on how the past two years for everyone a time of loss and confusion was. There was no sense of direction but most of us were still filled with the hope to continue forward. “This generation is the Welcome Generation.” Stated by BTS member Jin. BTS has also made many other appearances at the U.N to promote self-love. According to a GMA article, this was a project called Love Myself, sponsored by UNICEF, that emphasized self-acceptance and anti-violence. This project was inspired by their album trilogy at the time called “Love Yourself”. These three albums were released during 2017-18 to highlighting the importance of loving yourself and not letting anyone hold you back from being you. When it comes to approaching different ways to fix an issue BTS is no stranger. However, they are not the only ones who performed at the U.N. Other iconic legends like Beyonce and Shakira also made appearances around 2012 and many other celebrities like Selena Gomez and Angelina Jolie have been ambassadors creating fundraisers for important topics like poverty, illness, or violence. Although Blackpink may remind me to be a fierce independet women, Straykids will get me pumped up for the day, or NewJeans will transport me to a nice relaxing late 90's vibe, BTS is the group that has continously helped me get through tough times with self love, identity, and overall happiness.

Toy Story, Ratatouille, How to Train Your Dragon… what do all these movies have in common? Each movie holds a special place in an individual’s heart. The simple connections a child has to their toy, the drawing ambiance of the Paris city, or the thrilling adventure of turning a beast into a friend. The sentimental attachments we create with these movies last generations as they symbolize the memories and emotions developed while watching these animations. A simple sequence of images that are brought to life arising new forms of inspiration and perspectives on living. An impact on many lives bringing them raw human emotions; An impact I want to be a part of. From an early age I’ve been mesmerized by what human hands and the breach of creativity can create. Pixar, DreamWorks, and Ghibli studio films have been a core part of my life helping me seek proper world values and morals. When you watch an animated film, you have the opportunity to be transported to another universe, see things that are beyond the world’s boundaries, and create your own reality. You can step foot into a childhood dream, get away from the tumultuous world, or even create a safe space. With my career goal of becoming an animator I plan to be part of the talented teams that help make this happen. Whether it be designing characters that are relatable and inclusive, illustrating the settings in which these characters will thrive, or being the one who makes these ideas come to life. I want to make an impact through the world by showing individuals that its okay to be fully immersed in the world of animation despite the negative connotations of it only being for children. I want to create films that help people really discover who they are, inspire them to be brave, and challenge the world’s tasks. Let them relax and somber in a place they never knew could exist. In a world that seems to only get tougher and chaotic, I want my art to be what reminds people that there’s still things to look up to. That there is so much we can do, feel, and express. I want to be part of the team that helped create that euphoric sensation when you finish watching a movie, feeling like you can conquer anything.

Now, when most people hear the word K-drama they immediately think of heart throbbing series that depict over the top romance with the most gorgeous lead actors, thus forcing them to easily be repelled from these cliché story plots. However, what if I told you there’s more to this Korean entertainment genre. K-drama is simply just the term to describe television shows produced in Korea. Their shows go far beyond overplayed romance. If you’re into suspense, mystery, and psychological provoking shows then you may be a K-thriller stan; A term to describe the thriller induced niche in K-dramas. And one K-thriller you must make your next binge marathon is the show called ‘The Devil Judge’ as it will captivate all your attention and make you question who exactly has the authority to determine what’s truly right or wrong. In this drama the main characters test the limits of dystopian citizen’s morals to define what exactly justifies the wrong doings of a being and where the government stands on making these decisions. Building an amazing resume in law and civil matters, Kim Gaon starts his new job alongside renowned and fierce judge, kang yo-han; But these are no ordinary court trials. With the dystopian city caught in mass poverty and economic downfall, the citizens have lost trust in their government. They disagree with their decisions and see them as people who should not have such an amassed power. To help with this issue, Kang yo-han decides to hold court hearings like a livestream, allowing the majority vote of the country to determine the fate of criminals. However, these all conclude with the criminals being faced with barbaric consequences like live electrocution, public beatings, and burning. With Kim Gaon skeptical on these inhumane practices, he tries to put an end to this way of court trialing only to discover the real issues deep within the dystopia’s governmental matters. From bribes, manipulation, violence, and child trauma, secrets begin to unveil about the people in charge of the country and the thousands of millionaires who laugh at the poor starving and seeking reliable authority. ‘The Devil Judge’ keeps you on the edge of your seat with thought provoking concepts that root down to basic human functionality that society has been trying to break down for centuries. Can anyone really be capable of murder? Are we born or taught into wrong doings? Who draws the line between humane and inhumane? Does a pitiful past justify a stained future? People committing actions you thought would never go that path, people in control who you would have never assumed to hold such strengths, the weaknesses of the strong now becoming public. Events all connecting to each other, leaving you to truly wonder… who really is the devil judge?

Getting into the world of anime during the year 2020, I was introduced to the overwhelming collection of animations that provided me with a new way to entertain myself through such a monotonous year. Being a person that has had a large infatuation for art, anime allowed me to see that there were in fact people out there who took animation seriously and saw it as their safe space. Although American cartoons are something that I heavily enjoy, many individuals hold the misconception that cartoons are only for kids because of the use of imaginary characters, lack of relatability, and other animations being mostly revolved around very explicit comedy (like ‘Family Guy’, ‘The Simpsons’, or ‘South Park’). As someone who aims to pursue a the career of computer animation, whenever I share these ambitions, many tend to take it dismissive as they are brought to these viewpoints. Anime provides entertainment for a larger audience as it provides several genres and plot points that are appropriate for all ages. From action like ‘Attack on Titan’, thrilling plots like ‘Death Note’, ‘The Silent Voice’ for raw emotion seekers, or even ‘Cells at Work’ providing education on the human body, anime for me has been nothing but an endless library for captivating art. Although all the shows listed above have been considered some of the best animes of all time, one that tops them all for me is the show ‘The Disastrous Life of Saiki K’. Born with a massive range of superpowers and a rather nonchalant personality, the main character Saiki Kusuo narrates his journey getting through high school days and navigating the bothers of his everyday life. Despite the noticeably dull description, the show manages to be one of the most comedic and fascinating things I have ever watched. To begin, Saiki K is relatable. Being a shy, introverted, and reserved kid all my life I tend to cherish my peace and personal space. In ‘The Disastrous Life of Saiki K’ Saiki K is the same, however is never given the opportunity to do so. Everyone in Saiki’s life is perfectly designed to unintentionally make his life a living hell. Which brings out the second reason this show is a masterpiece, ‘The Disastrous Life of Saiki K’ satirical humor. Even though Saiki makes it clear that he doesn’t want anything to do with his peers, quirky characters like Nendo, Reita, Kaido, Teruhashi, and Mikoto get him warped up in their life issues. After every inconvenience he calmly says “good grief” in such an amazingly captured annoyed expression. The show is so random and chaotic yet manages to maintain a cohesive plot. Which is why lastly, Saiki K allows for a string of valuable life lessons despite their humorous delivery. Throughout the show Saiki learns to appreciate all his peers and the entertainment they provide in his life. He eventually even lets them know of his powers after being educated on the importance of trust. ‘The Disastrous Life of Saiki K’ is a show that I could watch endlessly as it manages to incorporate the realness of life with a superpower equipped character in a way that’s hilarious and joyful!