About Kevin Chu
Born and raised in Canada, Kevin Chu lived internationally throughout his childhood, spending the majority of his schooling in Hong Kong before returning to Canada, first to study at the University of British Columbia, and then to find work. He has written for the newspaper publications The Standard and Inkwell Productions before joining Screen Rant. Kevin has a love of videogames, anime, and everything related to them.
Author Details
Kevin has been writing professionally since 2015, doing editing and article writing for newspapers and children's publications like The Standard and Inkwell Productions, and also has written as a hobby. As one who's watched anime since childhood, he has great familiarity with the industry that lets him write about it without any reservations.
Industry Focus
Currently, Kevin is a contributing writer to Screen Rant's Anime section. You might see him give attention to mecha series like Mobile Suit Gundam, give shout-outs to obscure shows, or write about recent Shonen series like Kagurabachi or Naruto. He also follows the anime airing each season and general anime news for articles and analytical pieces.
Favorite Media
Kevin's favorite anime is Samurai Champloo, but he also enjoys both experimental anime and ones with more unusual art styles like Mononoke or Welcome to Dr. Irabu's Office, as well as slice-of-life series like Laidback Camp or Super Cub. That is not to say he enjoys a good action-packed series like Trigun or Chainsaw Man.
Latest Articles
Netflix & Seven Deadly Sins Creator Team Up For Epic New Anime Series
Netflix has announced it will be streaming Rising Impact, an upcoming adaptation of Nakaba Suzuki's golf manga that predates Seven Deadly Sins.
Creators of Beloved Anime Series Return For New Movie With an Incredible Trailer
Animated film Fureru dropped its first teaser introducing its visuals, and more importantly, the return of the creative team behind Anohana.
Adult Shinji, Asuka, & Rei: Evangelion Actually Got a Wild Continuation That Most Fans Missed
Evangelion has all kinds of spin-offs, but the most mysterious of them is easily the Anima novels, which are coming Westward as audiobooks.
Anime Crunch's Human Cost Confirmed in Depressing New Survey
The human cost of anime creation is clearer thanks to a survey in Japan. High percentages of fatigue, exhaustion, and more are cause for concern.
New Crunchyroll Original Anime Promises a New Twist on a Classic Genre
Crunchyroll has announced a new original anime, Astro Note. While its setting may seem familiar, the trailer promises plenty of twists on the formula.
10 Best Studio Trigger Anime
Trigger's anime have a reputation for excellence at minimum, and over a decade of operation, has built up a selection of shows worthy of viewing.
Huge Anime Crisis Averted - Thousands of Classic Anime Were Just Saved
TOHO has announced a new archive company that will oversee the thousands of anime masters Tokyo Laboratory left after it shut down.
One Crunchyroll Anime is the Perfect Binge Watch For Anyone Suffering Winter Blues
With winter in full swing, now is the perfect time to watch Crunchyroll's Laid-Back Camp, a slice-of-life staple that shows the warmth of the cold.
MAPPA & Acclaimed Writer Team Up With Netflix For New Supernatural Romance Anime
Maboroshi is the latest directorial work by Mari Okada; between her and MAPPA's animation, Netflix seems to have another winner locked in for January.
MAPPA Takes on Martial Arts In New Anime That's the Perfect Retro Throwback
Bucchigiri?! looks to be a madcap blend of the delinquent sub-genre and overblown martial arts that feels perfectly preserved from decades past.
Netflix's New Capcom Game Anime Adaptation Is A Bingeworthy Revival Of A Classic Series
Netflix's new Onimusha anime might not be the headline of the season, but as a perfectly functional Edo-era fantasy, it is worth its short runtime.
Shonen Jump's Big New Series Finally Explains its Power System
Chihiro and Sojo have begun their showdown in Kagurabachi, and the clash of Enchanted Blades finally gives some clue as to how they function.
A Major Anime Confirms the Limits of its Premise With One Episode
Shangri-La Frontier's most boring section of episode 7 is what happens when the story tries to take its video game setting seriously.
Critically Acclaimed Crime Anime Gets New Season & New Streaming Home
WIT Studio announced the sequel to Great Pretender, subtitled "razbliuto", as well as the anime's new streaming home on Crunchyroll.
The Seven Deadly Sins' Sequel Series Gets Official Netflix Release Date
A new Netflix trailer confirms that Four Knights of the Apocalypse has been acquired by the streaming service, which will broadcast it next January.
A Thrilling Racing Anime Just Completely Flipped a Huge Genre Trope on its Head
Overtake! is a classic underdog racing anime, but clever writing in its sixth episode turned many genre conventions on their heads.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Full Season Release Date & Time
Netflix's newest adaptation of the Scott Pilgrim series is nearly here, promising to truly bring the popular graphic novel to life in animated form.
New Netflix Pokémon Anime Gets Release Date & First Trailer
Pokémon Concierge's new trailer includes its release date as well as footage of its charming, stop-motion animation that helps it stand out.
Groundbreaking Isekai Series Finally Gets Anime Adaptation
Fans of The New Gate might be pleased that is finally getting animated, but after a decade of RPG-esque isekais, quality might not overcome quantity.
One of the Most Influential Manga Ever Gets First New Volume in Almost a Decade
A new Doraemon+ volume hits shelves in December, just in time to celebrate the 90-year anniversary of the birth of one of its authors.