Ray Liu

Ray Liu is a New York-based entertainment and culture writer and K-beauty content creator. With a master’s degree in English, he finds purpose in analyzing fictional works with a cultural lens that centers marginalized communities. When he’s not writing, he’s making K-beauty content and reviews on YouTube (rayliur). Feel free to tweet him at @rayliur on Twitter.

Turning to anime as a form of self-care

A fantasy subgenre called isekai is rising in American popularity for its portrayal of gentle healing amid a tidal wave of burnout

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The ‘Flawless’ Imperfections of K-Beauty

Writer and K-beauty expert Ray Liu examines Elise Hu’s new book and the future of this booming industry

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Makoto Shinkai is Anime’s Next Living Legend

Watch these five films by the talented director before his next, ‘Suzume,’ hits theaters

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