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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News

Manga UK Offering AKIRA 4K Replacement Scheme in February

Manga UK's parent company Funimation have announced a replacement scheme for their recent 4K SDR release of the iconic anime film AKIRA, promising 4K HDR replacement discs in February 2021.

Josh A. Stevens • 22nd December 2020

Roundup

Anime UK News Review of 2020 Part 2: Anime

2020 has been a year like no other – but anime has provided a great source of diversion and entertainment. So…what were the best titles of 2020? Read on…

AUKN Staff • 22nd December 2020

News

Chainsaw Man to Get Anime by Attack On Titan: The Final Season Studio

The latest issue of Weekly Shonen JUMP has confirmed that Tatsuki Fujimoto's delightfully violent Chainsaw Man series is getting a TV anime from MAPPA. The manga is also continuing in JUMP+.

Josh A. Stevens • 13th December 2020

News

Funimation To Acquire Crunchyroll Anime Streaming Service

Sony Pictures has announced that they are set to acquire anime streaming service Crunchyroll from AT&T, adding it to their Funimation Global Group.

Josh A. Stevens • 10th December 2020

News

Manga UK’s Wicked City and 4K AKIRA Releases Affected By Issues

Long-awaited Demon City Blu-ray lacks the anime's iconic swear-filled British dub, while Manga UK's first ever 4K release of the iconic AKIRA is presented in 4K SDR, instead of the 4K HDR seen in the Japanese release.

Josh A. Stevens • 6th December 2020

News

Boys’ Love Anime Film “Twittering Birds Never Fly” Gets VOD Release Next Month

Sentai Filmworks confirms December premium digital release for "Twittering Birds Never Fly", the feature film debut from a label and animation studio dedicated to Boys' Love anime. Plus, watch BanG Dream! FILM LIVE, and the indie horror film Aragne: Sign of Vermillion.

Josh A. Stevens • 18th November 2020

News

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle Anime Film To Release in 2021

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, a brand new anime film featuring the Mythical Pokémon Zarude, will launch worldwide in 2021, The Pokémon Company International announced today.

Josh A. Stevens • 13th November 2020

Roundup

What We’re Watching in Autumn 2020 – Anime UK News Autumn 2020 Preview

Autumn 2020 has brought a wealth of new anime titles to our screens - but which ones are worth watching? The Anime UK News writers share their first impressions...

AUKN Staff • 28th October 2020

Roundup

Summer Season 2020 Overview

The final episodes of the Summer 2020 anime season have aired and it’s time for the writers at Anime UK News to deliver their verdicts! Find out which series – if any – were worth watching all the way through.

AUKN Staff • 7th October 2020

News

Learn The History Behind Drifters With Virtual Manga Tour

Sengen-en, the historic home of the Shimazdu family, are holding a virtual tour of artwork from the "Drifters" manga that stars a fictionalised re-imagining of legendary samurai Shimazdu Toyohisa, and the family's historic home.

Josh A. Stevens • 7th September 2020

News

Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul Launches Virtually This Month

Following a delay to the film's planned theatrical release back in April, Sentai Filmworks have announced a premium limited streaming release for the dark fantasy sequel film Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul.

Josh A. Stevens • 5th September 2020

News

All 4 Adds Persona 5 The Animation English Dub

Channel 4's online hub continues their partnership with Anime Limited by adding Persona 5 The Animation, with an English dub that sees the game's voice actors return to their popular characters!

Josh A. Stevens • 3rd September 2020

Roundup

Summer Season 2020 Preview

The Summer 2020 Season is well underway now. but, due to the pandemic, is it rather a slimmer season than usual - and are any of the new series worth watching? The writers at Anime UK News are here to offer their thoughts and recommendations!

AUKN Staff • 5th August 2020

News

Anime Limited Completes Shinkai Catalogue with 5CM Per Second & Children Who Chase Lost Voices

Following today's Weathering With You announcement, Anime Limited have confirmed that they're completing their Makoto Shinkai collection by bringing two of the director's previous films back to the UK market: 5 Centimeters per Second, and Children Who Chase Lost Voices!

Josh A. Stevens • 17th July 2020

News

PROMARE, Your Name, and more anime hit Showcase at Home Service

Showcase at Home, a digital storefront by the cinema chain of the same name, has added a wealth of anime films for rent and purchase, including PROMARE, Your Name, Maquia and more!

Josh A. Stevens • 17th July 2020

Roundup

Spring Season 2020 Overview

The 2020 Spring Season has come to an end. In spite of cancellations and postponements due to COVID-19, were there still series that impressed the writers at Anime UK News?

AUKN Staff • 7th July 2020

News

In Memoriam: Tatsufumi Itō

Anime UK News remembers Tatsufumi Itō, the director of Symphogear's first season and veteran animator, who has sadly passed away.

Josh A. Stevens • 1st July 2020

Anime Review

Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day Review

With her latest film A Whisker Away landing on Netflix and Anthem of the Heart arriving on Screen Anime, we look back at the modern classic that arguably made Mari Okada's name: the emotional "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" to ask, was it really worth crying over?

Josh A. Stevens • 25th June 2020

News

J-Novel Club Announces Replacement Scheme For “My Next Life as a Villainess…” Light Novels

J-Novel Club announces replacement scheme for the first volume of Satoru Yamaguchi's light novel series following a printing error.

Josh A. Stevens • 20th May 2020

News

UPDATED: Anime Limited Announces CloudMatsuri Virtual Convention!

Anime Limited announces CloudMatsuri, a free virtual convention, featuring guests like the studios behind Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, BEASTARS, and even the upcoming Fairy Tail RPG!

Josh A. Stevens • 15th May 2020