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Latest Review Lupin III: The Secret of Mamo
A textbook example of how the first in a series isn't always the best.
Latest Review Spice and Wolf II
More smart, sharp-tongued, thoroughly entertaining economic adventures with an added emphasis on substantive romance.
Latest Review Wedding Peach DX
A thoroughly enjoyable four-shot that defies the self-imposed limits and traits of the genre.
Latest Akemi's Anime Blog Posts
Notes and musings about what we're currently watching, as well as goings-on in Japan.
Site Status Update (and secret project introduction)
07/23/2014
AAW's unplanned hiatus is the unfortunate side effect of our editor having a stroke, the proprietor buying a house, and my inability to do more than one big project at a time. The positive side effect is that it's time to announce what the heretofore-secret big project is.
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Sweet Blue Flowers Manga Finale Notes
08/10/2013
After reading the Sweet Blue Flowers manga finale, I'm torn between having enjoyed the characters and being satisfied with the conclusion and the nagging disappointment that the whole thing was lacking in narrative skill and the end was particularly rushed.
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Detroit Metal City Notes
03/06/2013
Detroit Metal City is a situation comedy about a nice guy getting into awkward situations because he moonlights as the lead singer of a death metal band. The setup sounds good, and the execution is better than funny--it's hilarious.
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Eden of the East Movies and Fridge Rage
12/15/2012
Eden of the East starts with a bang in the TV series, then follows it up with two movies, the second of which ended up being a prime example of what I shall call Fridge Rage.
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RightStuf Holiday Sale Underway
11/21/2012
RightStuf's obscenely cheap Holiday Sale is here again! We list some favorites among the even-larger-than-usual list of dirt-cheap anime to empty your wallet.
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Summer Wars Notes
09/13/2012
Summer Wars is a bit like a cross between Omoide Poroporo, a lighthearted Satoshi Kon film, and WarGames, and while it's not a perfect film it has quite a bit going for it.
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What's New at AAW RSS Feed
Mar. 15, 2013
In honor of the late Naya Goro, unforgettable voice actor of Zenigata, a review of the not-so-good classic Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo.
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Square Enix Confirms Layoffs, Restructuring in N. American, European Publishing Operations
2025-11-08 at 11:15:00
Reports state more than 100 workers in U.S., UK could be impacted Full Article at ANN
Manga UP! Global Adds The Noble Unlocker's Ascendancy Manga in English
2025-11-08 at 10:00:00
Yu Kajii's manga adaptation of Ibarakino's story launched in January Full Article at ANN
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, October 27-November 2
2025-11-08 at 08:15:00
My Hero Academia earns 3.7% rating, Tougen Anki earns 2.2% rating Full Article at ANN
Japan's Video Game Rankings, October 27-November 2
2025-11-08 at 07:15:00
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake debuts in top 3 spots Full Article at ANN
Scum of the Brave TV Anime Casts Momo Harumi
2025-11-08 at 06:09:14
Harumi voices Yukine Indō Full Article at ANN
Detective Conan Anime's 1-Hour 'Episode Zero' Special Slated for January 3
2025-11-08 at 05:44:55
YTV announced on Saturday that the Detective Conan television anime series' one-hour Meitantei Conan Episode "ZERO" Kudō Shinichi Suizokukan Jihen (Detective... Full Article at ANN
Hana-Kimi TV Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, January 4 Debut
2025-11-08 at 05:09:19
Satoshi Hino joins cast, YOASOBI's theme songs previewed Full Article at ANN
Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. Manga Gets TV Anime at Liden Fillms in 2026
2025-11-08 at 02:22:51
Series follows everyday life of cool older man who secretly loves small, cute things Full Article at ANN
Yowayowa Sensei TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, Staff, April 2026 Debut (Updated)
2025-11-07 at 23:38:54
Marika Kōno, Kakeru Hatano star in romantic comedy anime about new teacher Full Article at ANN
Voice Actor Fumiyoshi Shioya Limits Activities
2025-11-07 at 22:46:03
Agency states actor is "exhausted" after being slandered on social media Full Article at ANN