Girltaku® is run by an eclectic group of super-nerds powered by fandom and equipped with dazzling creativity. Get to know more about us!
Pika (She/Her)
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Favorite Anime: Black Lagoon
Favorite Manga: Yona of the Dawn
Comfort Character: Power (Chainsaw Man)
Bio:
Pika is an LA based cosplayer, graphic designer, and the world’s strongest Fairy Tail defender. She began her content career on what is colloquially known now as “2020 Anime TikTok.” So she’s a big believer in being cringe, AND FREE. If she’s not answering the phone, she’s probably binge-reading a romance manga or catching Pokemon.
Lo (She/Her)
Co-Founder & Operations Director
Favorite Anime: Cowboy Bebop
Favorite Manga: Cells at Work
Comfort Character: Frosch (Fairy Tail)
Bio:
Lo is a Texas based creator who loves retro anime and all things pop culture! She’s a mental health advocate that hopes to bring people of all walks of life together through their love of anime, manga, manwhas and webtoons. Ask her about You Got Served, and you have a friend for life.
Carrington (She/They)
Blog Manager & Writer
Favorite Anime: Nana & Banana Fish
Favorite Manga: The Promised Neverland
Comfort Character: Asahi (Haikyuu)
Bio:
The local Nana enthusiast, Carrington is a writer, cosplayer and Twitch Streamer! Their love for all things nerdy, is kind of like a best friend who won’t shut about her current obsessions. She’s passionate and fun, just like their blog post! Carrington loves working with Girltaku and hopes to be a light to all nerdy people looking for a fun and safe space!
Maya (She/Her)
Blog Writer
Favorite Anime: Erased
Favorite Manga: My Hero Academia
Comfort Character: Kirishima (MHA)
Bio:
Maya is a Philly based, art obsessed, pop culture addict who enjoys chaotic good. She’s an aspiring fictional novelist, human rights and sustainability advocate, and anime fanatic. She loves all things music, animation and storytelling, but is known to cosplay on a whim. Maya joined Girltaku hoping to help give life to a space dedicated to the feminine experience in niche communities.
Pippa (She/Her)
Manga Reviewer
Favorite Anime: Fruits Basket (2019)
Favorite Manga: Nana
Comfort Character: Shirayuki (Snow White with the Red Hair
Bio:
Cozy, comfort reads meets philosophical think pieces, and somewhere in the middle is Pippa. She appreciates bold colors, over-thinkers, and thoughtful stories about women.
Poppy (They/Any)
Manga Reviewer
Favorite Anime: One Piece
Favorite Manga: Witch Hat Atelier
Comfort Character: Portgas D. Ace (One Piece)
Bio:
One Piece-obsessed cosplayer, nomad who has lived in over five countries and speaks multiple languages, and bookworm. Accidentally built an online community after posting cosplays to befriend One Piece fans, and wouldn’t have it any other way.
Additional Credits
And of course we couldn’t do Girltaku® without these amazing individuals!
Pari
Talent Manager
Diane
3D Animator
Ash Noel
Soundtrack Artist
BoyKnife
Avatar Artist