Josh A. Stevens

@joshastevens.com

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Anime PR and writer who loves Pokémon and is a massive Mari Okada fanatic. By-lines at Anime UK News, Crunchyroll etc. He/Him. www.joshastevens.com

The title card for the episode, saying The Death of Superman, against a stone monument of Superman’s S symbol, with blood dripping down it.
A still from the film showing a giant Godzilla emerging from the sea behind a plane.
A photo of a baby grow in a store that is white and green checkered, with Nirvana branding.
Key art of the anime series Kaiju Girl Caramelise, showing a high school girl with sparkly eyes and a monstrous lizard claw for a hard, standing before a background of a giant Godzilla-esque monster roaring in a city.
A meme image saying if you don't love me at my, showing an image of the Ramparts of Ice anime, followed by then you don't deserve me at my, showing You and I are Polar Opposites.
A photo of an excerpt from the volume’s translation notes, pointing out a reference to an episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! that didn’t air until 2003.
A screenshot from Pokémon Legends: Arceus showing Taunie. A young girl, saying “X and Y, huh? I remember hearing something about that a long time ago”.
A poster for My Adventures with Superman, showing Superman looking surprised as he reluctantly dodges a pinch by Kara, a young woman who is wearing a black and red suit while looking intense.
A photo of a Virtual Boy balanced on top of a Switch and Switch 2.
Mega Victreebel, which looks like an upside down, inflated Weepinbel.
The poster for Princess Mononoke, showing a girl wearing a red mask stood in a first, with a large white wolf behind her.
I am a white British man. I don’t know what it feels like to be judged for the colour of my skin, or be treated as inferior because of my gender. However, I know that it’s wrong to make someone feel that way, and it’s deeply disturbing that not everyone does. I have been heartbroken seeing Charithra Chandran sharing screenshots of the abuse being posted about her. No-one should have to endure a joyous time being twisted by cowardly bigots. Anyone who judges or abuses Charithra Chandran, or anyone else, for the colour of their skin is no One Piece fan. The series has always had stories that were obvious allegories to racism, like Fisher Tiger and Fishman Island, or the Celestial Dragons who enslaved buccaneers like Kuma. If you watch One Piece and still put down an actress because of the colour of her skin,
A blu-ray copy of the movie Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out.
A photo of my television screen showing the Blu-ray menu for Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl
Key artwork from Symphogear showing the main cast, six girls in different coloured battle armour, in action poses.
A still from KPop Demon Hunters showing the three main protagonists, all young women dressed up in matching outfits
A photo of a notice on the Fureru disc that, translated, says The movie "Furereu." It is the main disc. This disc contains a Japanese audio guide for people with visual impairments to enjoy. If you want to watch the main story with a Japanese audio guide, please wait as it is. For playback without a Japanese audio guide, please select "Menu". In addition, to return to this menu, please reinsert the disk.
A screenshot of my email inbox showing an email from Crunchyroll Store, saying that manga is now available in the UK.
A screenshot of Pokémon Violet showing the gym leader Tulip telling the main character not to upload the selfie they took to social media.
A poster for the Superman movie, showing the film’s logo in front of Clark Kent.
A screenshot from Mario Kart World of a purple Yoshi driving a car with a top hat and monocle
A panel from the Syd Craft manga series, showing Inspector Soufflé looking pissed off as she says “X… all for such a stupid reason”.
A copy of Absolute Martian Manhunter Issue 1
Gyokuyō from The Apothecary Diaries, laughing.
A still from Cromartie High School showing a gorilla sat at a school desk reading a book.
A photo of a Pokémon Journeys Together elite trainer box next to a booster box. Two Bellibolt Squishmallow plushes, an Iono plush, and a little Bellibolt plush surround the box
The key art of Zenshu, showing Natsuko, the heroine with long black hair and a purple hoodie, holding an animation peg bar. Below her, the fantasy hero Luke strikes a pose with the cartoon unicorn Unio.
A poster for the animated movie Flow, showing a black cat floating underwater, surrounded by fish.
The teaser poster for Daredevil Born Again, showing Wilson Fisk on a white background, against Daredevil on a red background.
A photo of a Nintendo Switch copy of Xenoblade Chronicles X Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch, and a preorder bonus keychain.
The Magic the Gathering card "Voja, Jaws of the Conclave" but with its artwork replaced with a still of Cardinal Lawrence from the movie Conclave, played by Ralph Fiennes.
A photo of Marvel Legends action figures of Matt Murdock sat at the Ichiraku Ramen bar from Naruto, where figures of Iron Fist and Luke Cage are stood behind the counter. Iron Fist is offering a bowl of ramen to Wilson Fisk, who is standing over Matt as the two exchange looks.
A screenshot of my Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket collection showing my promos from the recent event drop. There are 3 Cherrim, 4 Raichu, 8 Nosepass, 7 Staraptor, and 4 full art Gible.
A screenshot of ReZero, showing the white haired Emilia pulling her arm back in preparation to throw a punch
A Feraligatr, a bipedal crocodile Pokémon, lying on its back with its hands on its stomach, having a very satisfying sleep.
A stylised poster for Captain America: Brave New World, showing the main cast.
Emilia from ReZero, standing against the backdrop of a city, with an annoyed face.
The U.K. release poster for The Colors Within.
A still of Hina, a girl with pink hair, looking really embarrassed and cute
A photo of three different figures of Holo from Spice & Wolf, with a figure of Jim Carrey’s Doctor Robotnik from Sonic the Hedgehog hidden in the background.
A photo of two One Piece cards, an OP06 super rare Gecko Moria, and an OP07 alternate art Ace.
A photo of my deck box opened up to show the Nico Robin leader, next to alternate art promo cards of Sanji, Charlotte Pudding, Hitokiri Kamazo, and Kaku.
A photo of my purple deck box on a large store playmat. The deck box is open, showing my deck and Nico Robin leader card.
A photo of me holding up both a Japanese copy and an English copy of the manga Ruri Dragon.
A still from the anime Blue Box showing Hina, a girl with pink hair tied up into buns, looking extra smug.
A screenshot of the Pokémon Center website showing a 3-pack of Squirtle pins. Two are in standard happy poses, but one is looking up with a worried look its face, and its mouth agape.
A screenshot from Discussing Film posting that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is ineligible for Best Picture at the Oscars.
An image showing the poster artwork of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 alongside Perfect Days