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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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Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger Cast Will Attend Lexington Convention
2015-01-25 at 16:30:00
American Power Ranger cast, Ultraman cast will also attend Full Article at ANN
Japan Society in NY to Hold N. American Premiere of Tezuka's Completed Legend of the Forest Film
2015-01-25 at 15:30:00
Completed animated film premiered at Hiroshima Film Festival last year Full Article at ANN
Inafune Updates on Mighty No. 9 Progress in New Year's Video
2015-01-25 at 14:30:00
Team is currently working on porting, promoting video game Full Article at ANN
Toukiden: Kiwami Game's 'Infinite Mission' Trailer Streamed
2015-01-25 at 13:30:00
Game heads to PS4, PS Vita on March 31 Full Article at ANN
Gundam the Origin Gets 4-Panel Comedy Manga Spinoff & 24th Volume
2015-01-25 at 12:30:00
Hybrid Four-Panel's Kazuya Tani draws Char & Casval gag comedy Full Article at ANN
Evangelion & Resident Evil's Universal Studios Attractions Previewed in Videos
2015-01-25 at 10:00:00
Vistors can scan themselves for custom 3D Evangelion figures; Hyde makes opening remarks Full Article at ANN
Ballet du canard Manga About Same-Sex Couple Features Ballet BGM
2015-01-25 at 04:30:00
Background music plays during reading on digital manga website Full Article at ANN
Hataraku Maou-sama! High School! Spin-Off Manga Ends Next Month
2015-01-25 at 03:30:00
Spin-off of The Devil is a Part-Timer! light novel series began in 2012 Full Article at ANN
Kill Me Baby's Kaduho Starts New Manga Next Month
2015-01-25 at 02:35:00
New series in Dengeki Daioh G takes place in a tearoom Full Article at ANN
Prison School Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Author Getting Flu
2015-01-25 at 01:00:00
Akira Hiramoto's school comedy manga now has 4 million copies in print Full Article at ANN