Josh A. Stevens
@joshastevens.com
Anime PR and writer who loves Pokémon and is a massive Mari Okada fanatic. By-lines at Anime UK News, Crunchyroll etc. He/Him.
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The finale of Pokémon Legends: Z-A is the most intense and cinematic in series history, with a mix of absurdity and poignancy that speaks to the game’s strong character writing.
So much discussion has focused on the technical aspects, but Game Freak deserves props for the story.
So much discussion has focused on the technical aspects, but Game Freak deserves props for the story.
October 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The finale of Pokémon Legends: Z-A is the most intense and cinematic in series history, with a mix of absurdity and poignancy that speaks to the game’s strong character writing.
So much discussion has focused on the technical aspects, but Game Freak deserves props for the story.
So much discussion has focused on the technical aspects, but Game Freak deserves props for the story.
I won’t say much due to spoilers, but it’s a shame to see a major outlet criticise Pokémon Legends Z-A for supposedly not having a certain something, only for my time with the game to make me realise that they clearly didn’t finish the game’s story :/
October 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I won’t say much due to spoilers, but it’s a shame to see a major outlet criticise Pokémon Legends Z-A for supposedly not having a certain something, only for my time with the game to make me realise that they clearly didn’t finish the game’s story :/
Yeah, maybe you should ask that Floette all about it 💀
October 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Yeah, maybe you should ask that Floette all about it 💀
Sanji when he’s leaving the Baratie to join the Straw Hats.
October 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Sanji when he’s leaving the Baratie to join the Straw Hats.
With “My Adventures with Superman” leaving Channel 4, I finally made time to watch it, and wish I had sooner. It’s really heartfelt, and it pays homage to anime in a way that feels more charming than usual attempts by western media.
I just hope HBO Max launches in the UK in time for Season 3.
I just hope HBO Max launches in the UK in time for Season 3.
October 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
With “My Adventures with Superman” leaving Channel 4, I finally made time to watch it, and wish I had sooner. It’s really heartfelt, and it pays homage to anime in a way that feels more charming than usual attempts by western media.
I just hope HBO Max launches in the UK in time for Season 3.
I just hope HBO Max launches in the UK in time for Season 3.
I’ve been watching “My Adventures With Superman” before it disappears from Channel 4, and I’ve been loving all the subtle anime references, but a nod to OUTLAW STAR was not on my bingo sheet.
Series was already great with Lois and Kara, but now it’s undeniably the GOAT.
Series was already great with Lois and Kara, but now it’s undeniably the GOAT.
October 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I’ve been watching “My Adventures With Superman” before it disappears from Channel 4, and I’ve been loving all the subtle anime references, but a nod to OUTLAW STAR was not on my bingo sheet.
Series was already great with Lois and Kara, but now it’s undeniably the GOAT.
Series was already great with Lois and Kara, but now it’s undeniably the GOAT.
Fire Emblem Among Us shadow drop certainly isn’t how I expected to end the day.
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News Release : Sep. 25, 2025
Press release of Nintendo Co., Ltd.
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September 24, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Fire Emblem Among Us shadow drop certainly isn’t how I expected to end the day.
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I always held the belief that Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle should have been a TV anime instead, and seeing the first movie hasn’t changed my mind.
Especially as I wouldn’t have been distracted by a kid recording bits on his phone, or the two phones that went off…
Especially as I wouldn’t have been distracted by a kid recording bits on his phone, or the two phones that went off…
September 12, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I always held the belief that Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle should have been a TV anime instead, and seeing the first movie hasn’t changed my mind.
Especially as I wouldn’t have been distracted by a kid recording bits on his phone, or the two phones that went off…
Especially as I wouldn’t have been distracted by a kid recording bits on his phone, or the two phones that went off…
I already have Virtual Boy on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2???
September 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I already have Virtual Boy on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2???
Pretty sure I could do nuts things with this in my Choco deck…
Let's talk mechanics of #MTGxSpiderMan, starting with Web-slinging as seen on Spider-Man India!
Cast spells for a cheaper cost by also returning a tapped creature you control to its owner's hand. #MTGxSpiderMan
Cast spells for a cheaper cost by also returning a tapped creature you control to its owner's hand. #MTGxSpiderMan
August 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Pretty sure I could do nuts things with this in my Choco deck…
He is fat and silly, like me. New friend. #PokemonLegendsZA
August 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
He is fat and silly, like me. New friend. #PokemonLegendsZA
Caught up with the Turkey! anime, and episode 6 did not hold back. Damn. How is this anime so peak?
August 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Caught up with the Turkey! anime, and episode 6 did not hold back. Damn. How is this anime so peak?
Disappointed to learn that Marvel Comics are doing blind bags for “Ultimate Endgame” Issue 1 - especially because the variants I’d want are blind bag only!
Just feels greedy. Why is everything a blind bag/box these days?
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Just feels greedy. Why is everything a blind bag/box these days?
www.marvel.com/articles/com...
Marvel's All-New True Believers Blind Bags Debut with 'Ultimate Endgame' #1
This December, 'Ultimate Endgame' #1 arrives at comic shops in True Believers Blind Bags, Marvel Comics’ first-ever blind bag program.
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August 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Disappointed to learn that Marvel Comics are doing blind bags for “Ultimate Endgame” Issue 1 - especially because the variants I’d want are blind bag only!
Just feels greedy. Why is everything a blind bag/box these days?
www.marvel.com/articles/com...
Just feels greedy. Why is everything a blind bag/box these days?
www.marvel.com/articles/com...
Once in a while, you experience a film that makes you ask “What am I doing with my life?”. For the first time in years, I rewatched Princess Mononoke, in IMAX, and… wow.
Wild to remember this was once a PG, though. Upped to a 12A, I’m surprised that the dismemberment and blood didn’t earn it a 15.
Wild to remember this was once a PG, though. Upped to a 12A, I’m surprised that the dismemberment and blood didn’t earn it a 15.
August 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Once in a while, you experience a film that makes you ask “What am I doing with my life?”. For the first time in years, I rewatched Princess Mononoke, in IMAX, and… wow.
Wild to remember this was once a PG, though. Upped to a 12A, I’m surprised that the dismemberment and blood didn’t earn it a 15.
Wild to remember this was once a PG, though. Upped to a 12A, I’m surprised that the dismemberment and blood didn’t earn it a 15.
I stand with Charithra Chandran. Racists will never find the One Piece.
August 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I stand with Charithra Chandran. Racists will never find the One Piece.
Kaede has always been close to my heart. Years ago, I wrote for Crunchyroll about how she helped my own social anxiety. This was long overdue.
This film is so CUTE. Watching Kaede do her best, and learn it’s normal to be different… I just want to give her a hug and support whatever she wants to do.
This film is so CUTE. Watching Kaede do her best, and learn it’s normal to be different… I just want to give her a hug and support whatever she wants to do.
August 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Kaede has always been close to my heart. Years ago, I wrote for Crunchyroll about how she helped my own social anxiety. This was long overdue.
This film is so CUTE. Watching Kaede do her best, and learn it’s normal to be different… I just want to give her a hug and support whatever she wants to do.
This film is so CUTE. Watching Kaede do her best, and learn it’s normal to be different… I just want to give her a hug and support whatever she wants to do.
I finished my rewatch of “Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai” as my latest treadmill watch, so it’s time to take a day off, sit back, and rediscover peak.
August 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
I finished my rewatch of “Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai” as my latest treadmill watch, so it’s time to take a day off, sit back, and rediscover peak.
Why did Kaiju No. 8 use stock audio of an elephant for what is clearly a reptilian kaiju?
July 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Why did Kaiju No. 8 use stock audio of an elephant for what is clearly a reptilian kaiju?
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I should not be trusted with interchangeable figures.
February 17, 2024 at 10:26 PM
I should not be trusted with interchangeable figures.
Tragedy. I messed up trimming my beard, so it all had to go. I look like Nathan Lane from Austin Powers, and when I showed Mum the clip, she agreed 💀
RIP beard.
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RIP beard.
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Austin Powers: Goldmember - Austin & Foxxy Cleopatra
YouTube video by tyrant026
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July 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Tragedy. I messed up trimming my beard, so it all had to go. I look like Nathan Lane from Austin Powers, and when I showed Mum the clip, she agreed 💀
RIP beard.
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RIP beard.
youtu.be/vg-ywBSbQXg?...
I can’t believe that “KPop Demon Hunters” wasn’t given a theatrical release. Not only is the film absolutely phenomenal, but it should have been insanely marketable.
The film is so full of charm, genuinely 🔥 songs, and incredibly slick animation. Sony Pictures Animation are on a roll.
The film is so full of charm, genuinely 🔥 songs, and incredibly slick animation. Sony Pictures Animation are on a roll.
July 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I can’t believe that “KPop Demon Hunters” wasn’t given a theatrical release. Not only is the film absolutely phenomenal, but it should have been insanely marketable.
The film is so full of charm, genuinely 🔥 songs, and incredibly slick animation. Sony Pictures Animation are on a roll.
The film is so full of charm, genuinely 🔥 songs, and incredibly slick animation. Sony Pictures Animation are on a roll.
It’s admittedly weird seeing #UmaMusume blow up in the west, when I spent years feeling like I was one of the few people who realised how amazing it is.
Anyway, if you’re enjoying the game, watch the anime. Pretty Derby Season 2 is peak.
Anyway, if you’re enjoying the game, watch the anime. Pretty Derby Season 2 is peak.
July 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
It’s admittedly weird seeing #UmaMusume blow up in the west, when I spent years feeling like I was one of the few people who realised how amazing it is.
Anyway, if you’re enjoying the game, watch the anime. Pretty Derby Season 2 is peak.
Anyway, if you’re enjoying the game, watch the anime. Pretty Derby Season 2 is peak.
For you, the day David Dastmalchian was cast as M. Bison was the greatest day of your life. But for him, it was Tuesday.
July 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
For you, the day David Dastmalchian was cast as M. Bison was the greatest day of your life. But for him, it was Tuesday.
In conversation with “The Anthem of the Heart” and starring a mind-reading hedgehog, I finally watched #Fureru - the latest anime film from from the creators of “Anohana”.
Read my review: www.joshastevens.com/post/fureru-...
Read my review: www.joshastevens.com/post/fureru-...
Fureru (2024) - Film Review
Josh reviews Fureru, the latest anime film from the creators of Anohana, including screenwriter Mari Okada.
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June 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
In conversation with “The Anthem of the Heart” and starring a mind-reading hedgehog, I finally watched #Fureru - the latest anime film from from the creators of “Anohana”.
Read my review: www.joshastevens.com/post/fureru-...
Read my review: www.joshastevens.com/post/fureru-...
Sat down to watch #Fureru, and the disc opens with a message (written and verbal) about an audio-described version that will play automatically, unless you go to the menu.
This is apparently common with Japanese home ent releases lately. A really intuitive way of handling accessibility features!
This is apparently common with Japanese home ent releases lately. A really intuitive way of handling accessibility features!
June 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Sat down to watch #Fureru, and the disc opens with a message (written and verbal) about an audio-described version that will play automatically, unless you go to the menu.
This is apparently common with Japanese home ent releases lately. A really intuitive way of handling accessibility features!
This is apparently common with Japanese home ent releases lately. A really intuitive way of handling accessibility features!