Josh A. Stevens

Reviewing anime by moonlight, working in film by daylight, never running out of things to write, he is the one named Josh A. Stevens.

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Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2024 Part 1: Anime

Join the writers at Anime UK News as they look back at their favourite anime of 2024 and look forward to what's coming in 2025!

AUKN Staff • 20th December 2024

Roundup

Scotland Loves Anime 2024

With this year's Scotland Loves Anime having come to a close, our writers look back on the festival and what films you should be keeping an eye out for!

AUKN Staff • 1st December 2024

Anime Review

Look Back Review

In cinemas this Friday, the anime film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's "Look Back" has been an unexpected hit overseas, but is it as good as people say it is?

Josh A. Stevens • 25th October 2024

News

Tatsuki Fujimoto’s “LOOK BACK” To Release in UK Cinemas Next Friday

K-Movie Entertainment confirms that the feature film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's LOOK BACK is coming to UK cinemas on Friday 25 October!

Josh A. Stevens • 19th October 2024

Roundup

Summer 2024 Overview

Rather like the unreliable UK weather this summer, the Summer anime series have been stop-start, affected by the Paris Olympics, some off-air for a few weeks in mid-run and/or finishing at 10 …

AUKN Staff • 4th October 2024

News

BBC iPlayer Acquires Rights to ONE PIECE English Dub in the UK

The One Piece English Dub is real! The BBC has confirmed that they have acquired UK streaming rights for the incredibly popular anime's English dub, with over 1,000 episodes releasing on BBC iPlayer between September and December.

Josh A. Stevens • 30th August 2024

Anime Review

Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines Episodes 1-4 Review

Summer 2024 is arguably the season of the romcom anime, but what has made "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines" such a stand-out that it's reportedly attracted the attention of Makoto Shinkai? Let's find out...

Josh A. Stevens • 7th August 2024

News

Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Sees HMV Exclusive Steelbook Release this October

Crunchyroll UK have announced the first English-language release of Sunrise's popular mech anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, which will be released on Blu-ray Steelbook exclusively from HMV this October.

Josh A. Stevens • 10th June 2024

News

Akira Toriyama 1955-2024

Akira Toriyama, the celebrated creator of iconic manga such as Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump, and Jaco the Galactic Patrolman, has passed away aged 68.

Josh A. Stevens • 8th March 2024

News

The Hottest New Anime Makes Its Long-Awaited Big Screen Debut This April In SPY x FAMILY CODE: White

Japan’s heartfelt and action-packed #1 box office sensation opens wide across the UK & IRE from Friday 26th April!

London, UK, 8th March 2024 – Organising a family holiday can …

AUKN Staff • 8th March 2024

News

Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron Becomes First Anime to Win a BAFTA

Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron has made history by becoming the first anime film to be awarded a BAFTA¬

Josh A. Stevens • 18th February 2024

Anime Review

Mari Okada’s Maboroshi Review

Following the success of Maquia, the acclaimed anime writer and director Mari Okada teams up with Studio MAPPA for a story about a town trapped in time. "Maboroshi" is a teen love story as beautiful as it is transgressive, and unflinchingly Okada - but is it good?

Josh A. Stevens • 26th January 2024

Roundup

Scotland Loves Anime 2023 Roundup

After attending the 2023 edition of Scotland Loves Anime, AUKN writers reflect on both the best and the worst of what this year's festival had to offer.

AUKN Staff • 30th November 2023

News

Believe it! Anime Limited Acquires Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden at MCM London Comic Con

You better believe it - Anime Limited have announced that Masashi Kishimoto's iconic "Naruto" and "Naruto Shippuden" anime series are coming to Blu-ray in the UK!

Josh A. Stevens • 28th October 2023

News

Makoto Shinkai to Attend Early “Suzume” Screening Next Month

Crunchyroll have announced a special preview for Makoto Shinkai's latest anime blockbuster "Suzume" at the BFI Southbank cinema next month, where the director will be in attendance.

Josh A. Stevens • 14th February 2023

Features

Interview: Anime Director Naoko Yamada on Science SARU and LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Known the world over for hit anime like "A Silent Voice" and "K-On!", celebrated anime director Naoko Yamada sat down with us to discuss her recent move to Science SARU, LGBTQ+ themes in anime, and more!

Josh A. Stevens • 4th November 2022

News

Scotland Loves Anime Edinburgh Relocates to Cameo after Filmhouse Closure

Scotland Loves Anime's Edinburgh leg relocates to the Picturehouse Cameo following the closure of the Filmhouse.

Josh A. Stevens • 10th October 2022

News

Tickets for “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” Film Now on Sale!

Tickets for the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero anime film are now on sale, ahead of the film's 19th August theatrical release!

Josh A. Stevens • 22nd July 2022

News

Anime Limited Partners with ITV’s Upcoming Streaming Service

ITV have announced a partnership with Anime Limited for their upcoming streaming service ITVX, which will include Hideaki Anno's Gunbuster and more!

Josh A. Stevens • 22nd July 2022

News

Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure UK Concert Cancelled

The UK performance of the Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure orchestra concert has been cancelled, according to emails sent to ticket holders.

Josh A. Stevens • 20th July 2022