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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.
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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Thoughts on Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works
08/20/2012
Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works feels like a choppy video game in it's first act however once it enters the second act it starts feeling like an actual movie and I found it enjoyable. There are still huge gaps in the plot but it does a few things better than the TV series that came before it.
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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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Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z's Gameplay, Arcade Mode, Parody Videos Streamed
2013-12-13 at 15:00:00
Keiji Inafune/Team Ninja collaboration ships in N. America Xbox 360/PS3 on March 4 Full Article at ANN
Mushishi Anime Special's 1st TV Ad Features Past Characters
2013-12-13 at 14:05:00
Yuto Nakano returns as Ginko in 1-hour special about sun-eating shade Full Article at ANN
Etsuko Yakushimaru, Yoko Kanno Make Space Dandy's Ending Song
2013-12-13 at 13:00:00
"Welcome to the X Dimension" written by Yakushimaru, arranged by Kanno Full Article at ANN
Inazuma Eleven Now Streaming on Hulu with English, Spanish Dubs
2013-12-13 at 12:00:00
Site streaming 1st 26 episodes of Level 5's soccer anime Full Article at ANN
Super Sonico Anime's 1st Ad Reveals January 6 Premiere
2013-12-13 at 10:30:00
Anime to feature opening theme song by NitroPlus mascot girl Full Article at ANN
Infinite Stratos 2: Ignition Hearts PS3/PS Vita Game's Promo Streamed
2013-12-13 at 09:45:00
Game revolving around girls trying to get back Ichika's memory to be released on February 27 Full Article at ANN
Tonari no Seki-kun's New Promo Videos Bring Back Robot Family
2013-12-13 at 06:53:00
Takuma Morishige's comedy of girl who sits next to intricate distraction maker to premiere on January 4 Full Article at ANN
Maken-Ki! Two Anime's Promo, TV Spot Streamed
2013-12-13 at 05:48:24
Videos promote "love-comedy filled with action and breasts" premiering January 15 Full Article at ANN
Singer Ayumi Hamasaki Engaged to UCLA Medical Student
2013-12-13 at 04:43:21
Engaged to 25-year-old "ordinary" student on Thursday Full Article at ANN
Bishōjo Gag Comedy Manga Angel's Drop to End in December
2013-12-13 at 04:10:00
Chizuna Nakajima's manga inspired TV anime from AIC Frontier Full Article at ANN