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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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Miss Kuroitsu From the Monster Development Department Anime Delays 2nd Episode by 1 Week
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2nd episode's broadcast was canceled on night many stations had special news bulletins after tsunami warning Full Article at ANN
Hairpin Double Anime for Okayama International Circuit Airs on February 4
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Anime about 5 transforming heroines commemorates 30th anniversary of racing circuit Full Article at ANN
Gal*Gun: Double Peace Shooter Game's Switch Version Streams Opening Movie
2022-01-19 at 01:34:26
Switch version launches on March 17 Full Article at ANN
Bandai Namco Ent. Reveals Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master Game
2022-01-19 at 00:03:09
Game launches on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox consoles, PC on January 27 Full Article at ANN
Voice Actor Kent Itō Tests Positive for COVID-19
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Wotakoi voice actor recuperates at home after developing cold-like symptoms on Monday Full Article at ANN
Live-Action Isekai Izakaya "Nobu" Series Gets 2nd Season
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Ryōhei Ōtani, Rena Takeda reprise roles for series premiering in May Full Article at ANN
Yui Makino Performs Theme Song for The Girl From the Other Side Feature-Length Anime
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Anime releases on DVD on March 10 Full Article at ANN
Monster Hunter Rise Game Surpasses 8 Million Combined Shipments, Digital Sales
2022-01-18 at 14:00:00
Franchise has shipped cumulative 78 million units as of September 30 Full Article at ANN
Kingdom Hearts Franchise's Switch Version Launches on February 10
2022-01-18 at 13:00:00
Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary event takes place in Tokyo on April 10 Full Article at ANN
Funimation Streams LBX Girls TV Anime's English Dub
2022-01-18 at 12:00:00
Dub premieres on Wednesday Full Article at ANN