Housed on an island in the middle of the ocean, separated from the rest of the mainland after the Great Tokyo Earthquake, is Japan's only privately owned prison. It operates as a theme park run by the inmates, who participate in deadly games for the entertainment of the guests.

This is Deadman Wonderland — the anime universe TiaCorine would choose to live in if she had her pick.

Why?

She loves the suspense and the outfits.

That’s not to say Deadman Wonderland is her favorite, though. That would be Japanese manga Inuyasha. Hunter x Hunter is a close second. Attack on Titan at number three. Or maybe Sailor Moon.

Anime has long been a key source of inspiration for the 32-year-old self-described “anime trap” musician, born and raised (and still living) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to

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