Kalai Chik is a Los Angeles-based writer covering trends in the world of animation and Asian media. She helped create the world’s first database of LGBTQ cartoon characters for Business Insider and was featured on NPR’s Morning Edition. Her work was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award and an LA Press Club Award. With over a decade of analytics and content strategy experience in the global film and TV industry, she’s written about the business of animation and Asian media through a data-driven lens. Her previous bylines include the LA Times, Anime News Network, Insider, Syfy Wire, and more. Follow Kalai Chik for continued coverage of the Asian media landscape and animation business insights.