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
Hit New Mystery Anime Confirms its Hero is One of The Medium's Most Interesting Detectives
Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries might be obligated to solve palace mysteries, but her way of resolving problems makes her unique.
Rick and Morty: The Anime Looks Epic in New Teaser
Adult Swim gave anime fans their first glimpse of the upcoming Rick and Morty anime with a small teaser, which shows the mad scientist in action.
Critically Acclaimed Sci-Fi Anime Movie Arrives on Crunchyroll
Psycho-Pass Providence, which came out in theaters earlier this year, will be making its way worldwide through Crunchyroll, filling in the timeline.
Naruto's Tragic Past Actually Made Him Weaker & His Alternate Versions Prove It
As much of a juggernaut as Naruto is by the story's end, his alternate-universe versions show that he still could have achieved greater power.
Surprising Detective Anime is Actually a Perfect Series to Get Kids Into the Medium
"Family-friendly murder mysteries" might seem like an oxymoron, but Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple is purpose-built for kids.
Hotly Anticipated Delicious in Dungeon Anime Reveals International Release Date
A new trailer for the upcoming Delicious in Dungeon confirms that it will also be appearing on Netflix in January, near the start of the year.
Naruto's Other Fourth Hokage Fixes The Series' Biggest Sakura Problem
Sakura's position in Naruto has always been contentious, an alternate reality's Fourth Hokage shows how she could have been more relevant.
New Idol Anime Movie From Acclaimed Studio Looks Beautiful in First Teaser
Cloverworks revealed that it is adapting the novel Trapezium. The movie, which premieres next May, provides a fresh look at the Idol business.
Dark Gundam Series is Secretly the Perfect Holiday Anime, Confirms Studio
Despite its horrific, but necessary, depiction of war, Sunrise and Gundam fans still mirthfully consider War in the Pocket perfect for Christmas.
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.