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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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Japan's Video Game Rankings, November 23-29
2020-12-04 at 06:05:00
Momotaro Dentetsu, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity stay at #1, #2 Full Article at ANN
Spice & Wolf VR 2 Anime's English-subtitled Promo Video Streamed
2020-12-04 at 05:35:00
Sequel VR anime launches on Oculus, Steam on December 10 with releases planned for PSVR, Switch Full Article at ANN
Mamoru Oshii's VladLove Anime's 'Mai Version' Opening Sequence Streamed
2020-12-04 at 05:04:06
Lovebites perform theme song for anime premiering on December 18 Full Article at ANN
New Natsume's Book of Friends Anime Film's Trailer Previews Anly's Theme Song
2020-12-04 at 04:55:00
2nd film in franchise featuring 2 stories premieres on January 16 Full Article at ANN
Nao Emoto Draws Manga of NisiOisin's Shin Honkaku Mahō Shōjo Risuka Novels
2020-12-04 at 04:05:00
Manga launches in April 2021 Full Article at ANN
Sailor Moon Eternal Anime Films' New Video Previews Transformation Sequence for 6 Guardians
2020-12-04 at 03:47:20
1st film in 2-film project opens on January 8 Full Article at ANN
True Cooking Master Boy Anime's Sequel Reveals Promo Video, January 11 Debut
2020-12-04 at 03:27:06
Aika Kobayashi, Humbreaders perform themes for sequel series Full Article at ANN
Pony Canyon Listed as Registering 'Anime-PlatinumEnd.com' Domain
2020-12-04 at 03:05:00
Pony Canyon Inc. is listed as registering the "Anime-PlatinumEnd.com" domain name on Wednesday. Takeshi Obata and Tsugumi Ohba (Death Note, Bakuman) launched... Full Article at ANN
Batman Ninja's Stage Play Delayed to October 2021
2020-12-04 at 02:46:30
Stage play was originally slated to open this year Full Article at ANN
Antique Bakery Manga Gets Live-Action Thai Show
2020-12-04 at 01:40:15
Fumi Yoshinaga's manga previously inspired 2008 TV anime, 2001 live-action Japanese series, 2009 Korean film Full Article at ANN