Akemi's Anime Blog
Notes and musings about what we're currently watching, as well as goings-on in Japan. Check it out.
Welcome To The NHK Midpoint Notes
03/04/2010
Welcome to the NHK is a series that treads that tragicomic line between realistic, engaging psychodrama and situation comedy, and has me laughing hard at things that really shouldn't be funny. ...
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Ghost Talker’s Daydream Anime Notes
02/26/2010
Only watched a bit so far, but the anime adaptation of this edgy manga is, while relatively faithful, very poorly executed. ...
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What's New At The Site
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Feb. 11, 2010
In advance of next month's DVD/Blu-ray release, a hefty review of Miyazaki's latest, Ponyo.
Nov. 1, 2009
Two double reviews: Lengthy discussions of the spectacular Code Geass and its mostly-disappointing sequel R2, plus the disturbing Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan and its not-so-disappointing sequel. Also another review from reader Chainclaw, of Steamboy.
Jun. 9, 2009
New reader review from deep in the backlog of Ninja Scroll: The Series by longtime contributor Chainclaw, the first of several.
Jun. 1, 2009
New official reviews of the fun Allison and Lillia, season 1 and season 2, and the hilarious Kyouran Kazoku Nikki.
Apr. 4, 2009
New official review of Dennou Coil.
Mar. 29, 2009
New official review of Popotan and a reader review of Batman: Gotham Knight by longtime contributor Wolfwood.
Mar. 21, 2009
New official review of Shadow Star Narutaru and a reader review of Eureka Seven by Jared Prewitt. More of both to follow.
Feb. 22, 2009
Though it's been up for a few days already, we're going to give the blog thing a shot, with commentary on what we're currently watching. This isn't in place of any reviews; rather, it's making my internal notes public in the hopes some might find them interesting, plus a few side bits of commentary that didn't fit anywhere else on the site. We're also going to try and add bits of Akemi's commentary on interesting goings on in Japan, if her schedule permits. Also, since the blog is more about process than product, it makes more sense to post details with what's going on at the site there rather than here; the news feed will, thus, return to what it was in the old days, more of a brief list of changes. The blog is linked from the home page or available at blog.animeworld.com; feel free to comment if you love or hate the idea--it's a work in progress.
And on that note, two new reviews today, both of rather goofy comedies: The crazy, funny Akahori Gedou Hour Rabuge and the weak Itsudatte My Santa. Also fixed the review search, which was somewhat broken.
Jan. 1, 2009
Welcome to 2009: today we celebrate AAW's tenth birthday. '08 was a rather quiet year here, and we did hope to have something a little more exciting ready for an anniversary announcement, but it's not ready yet, so oh well. Instead, just a thank you to all of the 10 million people who've visited AAW over the past decade, and a wish of a good 2009 to all.
Aug 16, 2008
New reviews! First another unexpectedly good Geneon comedy, Dokkoida?!. Second the obscure action-western Early Reins.
And third, our first two reviews to include Blu-ray info: Yukikaze and SOS Tokyo Metro Explorers: The Next. We figured that, since the silly next-gen format wars finally ended it was time to get on the boat, in particular reviews of the ridiculously expensive not-quite-imports from Bandai's Honneamise label, like these two, to help you decide if it's really worth quadruple the price of the DVD for a high def version.
More stuff and reader reviews to follow in the near future.
Industry News
News Provided by Anime News Network
Japanese Comic Ranking, March 8-14
2010-03-17 at 18:06:33
One Piece, Naruto, Reborn stay on chart; Angel Heart, Chihayafuru debut in top 5 Full Article at ANN
Right Stuf Adds Dirty Pair TV Anime Series
2010-03-17 at 17:00:42
Sunrise animated Haruka Takachiho's novels about 2 female galactic private eyes Full Article at ANN
One Piece #57 is Fastest Manga to Sell 2 Million
2010-03-17 at 15:50:39
Latest volume reaches 2 million in 2 weeks; #56 took 6 weeks Full Article at ANN
Anime Central Hosts 4 Japanese Soul Eater Voice Actors
2010-03-17 at 10:00:00
Yumiko Kobayashi, Kouki Uchiyama, Kaori Nazuka, Narumi Takahira head to Illinois Full Article at ANN
Mari Yamazaki's Thermae Romae Wins Manga Taisho Award (Updated)
2010-03-17 at 06:41:55
Cartoon Grand Prize goes to gag manga about Roman, Japanese baths Full Article at ANN
Full House Manhwa Gets 3D Animated Film in Korea, Japan (Updated)
2010-03-17 at 05:30:00
Soo Yon Won's romance already printed by CPM in U.S., adapted for TV in Korea Full Article at ANN
Manga Sales Drop a Historic 6.6% in Japan in 2009
2010-03-17 at 02:28:38
Y418.7 billion total; mag sales fell below Y200 billion for 1st time in 18 years Full Article at ANN
Japan's Animation DVD Ranking, March 8-14
2010-03-16 at 22:39:26
Gundam UC, Summer Wars, Hetalia, 20th Century Boys, Seitokai no Ichizon, Mamoru Miyano, Durarara Full Article at ANN
Asahi: Tokyo's 'Virtual' Child Porn Bill Put on Hold
2010-03-16 at 19:20:07
Choice to continue debate would postpone vote until at least June Full Article at ANN
Gundam UC 1 is New #1 Anime BD in 1st-Week Sales (Updated)
2010-03-16 at 15:58:02
Newest Gundam's 1st BD sells 56,000, trails only Michael Jackson's This Is It in Japan Full Article at ANN
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