Josh A. Stevens

I really dislike that @magic.wizards.com are introducing God Packs. They completely warped Pokémon and One Piece. I specifically got more into Magic because of what those games became. Also, reducing the commons/uncommons in Collector Boosters without any replacement or price reduction?

This is a real screenshot from the Blue Box Wiki. It is also fact. #AoNoHako

A shame that @crunchyroll.com has borked the subtitles for their biggest show of the season. I can’t put my finger on if it’s just a timing issue or if lines are missing entirely, but “The Apothecary Diaries” Season 3 episode 1 is unfortunately currently unwatchable in this state.

Finally found a couple of OP17 packs in the wild. I know that the value hunters hate this, but the Panda Man cards ARE the chaotic funny spirit of One Piece. I pulled an SR in my other pack but idc because this one’s funny.

ReZero’s Season 4 finale somehow cleared the bar already set by the incredible animation in earlier episodes. Emilia vs Volcanica was easily the highlight - being slick and action-packed, while also true to Emilia’s precious dorkiness. Please announce Season 5 soon…

Much has been said in recent years about anime becoming mainstream, but I think both “Mononoke” Chapter 3 and “The Ramparts of Ice” being mentioned in TV Choice - a listings magazine found in every supermarket and newsagents in the UK - really cements that. Also, they know ball.

“Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games” might have had the best final episode I’ve seen in a while. Absolute peak absurd Shonen hype where being an idiot is somehow a superpower, frankly putting a lot of actual Shonen anime to shame, mixed with yuri angst, and a dash of Rocky.

I’ve seen a few games do this, but “Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave” has a feature where you can toggle the appearance of insect-like enemies. I have friend who has severe arachnophobia, so this neat to see.

“Live for love, not for the laws”. This week’s Goodbye Lara episode ending with that absolute mic drop. A summary of Grace’s life, a call to action for Mari, and basically saying “gay rights” all in one line. Incredible.

I haven’t really paid attention to Magic the Gathering lore, but hearing about Jace’s crimes against dogs in Reality Fracture is making him kill-on-sight for me. The heck you mean Yoshimaru is now a stray, and Jiang Yanggu no longer has Mowu?! What does Jace have against dogs?!

Didn’t think Andy Burnham was that old

I finally watched “The Road to El Dorado” and I can see why that film was the sexual awakening for *everyone*.

Rest in peace Tim Curry. I’ll always remember him for his delightfully dishevelled performance as a the Cat King in the English dub of Studio Ghibli’s “The Cat Returns”. I usually prefer to watch films in their original language, but make an exception for him.

“My Adventures With Superman” Season 3 was wonderful. Kara was a standout, but I also loved how intense the action was, and how the season explored who Clark Kent is without Superman. I’m a big anime nerd, so I love how MAWS embraces its inspirations. Please renew for Season 4!

The Incredibles 3 sounds like it’s certainly taken notes from Tiger & Bunny. A corporate sponsored superhero league, an older hero questioning his relevancy now he’s past his prime…

After all the hype and goodwill from Season 1, what a disappointment X-Men 97 Season 2 has been. Incredibly unfocused and rushed right through to the ridiculous finale. Instead of a new season every year, I’d prefer Marvel Studios take the time to find a new direction.

A real conversation with the mother. #GoodbyeLara

“My Adventures With Superman” Season 3 is absolutely mogging “X-Men ‘97” Season 2 (and a good chunk of weekly anime if I’m honest), but I don’t know if people are ready for that conversation.

Spent my Saturday watching the first 4 episodes of “Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games”. That was so fucking stupid. I want more.

This is not as Christopher Nolan intended…

Guys, why does ONE IMAX ticket at my local cost £20?! I’ll be poor, like Christopher Nolan intended…

My Adventures With Superman S3 E5 was phenomenal, and easily the best episode of the show to date. Intense throughout with the oppressive force of Hank, and the dread of the iconic “Death of Superman” hanging overhead. Anything felt possible, which made it so thrilling to watch.

Green yuri baby.

This is really Kōcha Agasawa's world, and we're just living in it.

I like how the “Destroy All Humans, They Can’t Be Regenerated” manga’s translation notes are so thorough that they even point out anachronisms (the manga is set in 1999).

RuriDragon is getting an anime by Kyoto Animation!!!! I always felt that an adaptation was inevitable, but that is such a perfect match. I can’t wait! youtu.be/Fw0gYw_rMHc?...

“Kaiju Girl Caramelise” is finally getting an anime! Fun fact: I wrote a short film based on the manga for my Screenwriting: Adaptation class back at uni. I only had 20-pages, so could only adapt Vol. 1 and needed an original ending. It was the highest grade of my entire degree.

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.

Yeah, maybe you should ask that Floette all about it 💀

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’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.

Fire Emblem Among Us shadow drop certainly isn’t how I expected to end the day. www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/re...