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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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Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Ranks at #7 on NYT October Bestseller List
2025-10-11 at 10:15:00
The 27th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #7 on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in... Full Article at ANN
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 29-October 5
2025-10-11 at 08:15:00
Final season of My Hero Academia debuts with 3.9% rating Full Article at ANN
Scum of the Brave TV Anime Casts Ryōta Suzuki as Lead
2025-10-11 at 07:18:14
Suzuki plays "Shinigami" Yashiro in January 2026 anime Full Article at ANN
Let's Go Kaikigumi Horror Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026
2025-10-11 at 07:00:01
Byū's story of coward who helps revive group in charge of scary supernatural creatures Full Article at ANN
Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 29-October 5
2025-10-11 at 06:15:00
Ghost of Yotei debuts at #1, FFT: The Ivalice Chronicles Switch version debuts at #3 Full Article at ANN
Trigun Stargaze Anime Reveals Trailer, Visuals, Cast, January 2026 Premiere
2025-10-10 at 17:37:54
Chika Ayamori plays Milly Thompson, Ryūji Satō replaces Junya Ikeda as Knives Full Article at ANN
North American Anime, Manga Releases, October 5-11
2025-10-10 at 17:00:00
ODDTAXI, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time anime; Kamudo, I'm the Heroic Knight of an Intergalactic Empire! manga ship Full Article at ANN
Rooster Fighter Anime Reveals English Dub Trailer, Cast
2025-10-10 at 16:30:53
Patrick Seitz, Luci Christian, Kimoy Lee, Robbie Daymond, Roger Rose star Full Article at ANN
Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #2 on Bookscan's August Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
2025-10-10 at 16:30:00
16 manga including Spy x Family, Dandadan, Kagurabachi, The Summer Hikaru Died, Demon Slayer, more rank on list Full Article at ANN
Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Fighting Game Adds Neferpitou on October 16
2025-10-10 at 16:00:00
Neferpitou is 1st of 4 characters in Season Pass 1 Full Article at ANN