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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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Ken Akamatsu Named as Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
2024-11-15 at 01:25:52
Akamatsu also appointed as Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Reconstruction Full Article at ANN
Orange Inc.'s e-Bookstore Service emaqi Adds Makoto Mizuta's Bouncer Manga
2024-11-15 at 00:01:00
Action manga launched in 2014 Full Article at ANN
Twin Engine Hosts Manga Contest; Launches New Manga Label, Web Manga Magazine in Spring 2025
2024-11-14 at 22:00:00
Manga contest winner gets 300,000 yen cash prize, guaranteed serialization Full Article at ANN
Kaijū Sekai Seifuku TV Anime's 2nd Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, April Debut
2024-11-14 at 21:44:06
Aoi Yūki, Rina Kawaei, Sōta Nakajima star in DLE anime of monsters prepping for world conquest Full Article at ANN
Mashin Sōzōden Wataru Anime Reveals January 12 Debut in New Commercial
2024-11-14 at 20:00:00
lol performs show's opening theme song Full Article at ANN
My Tiny Senpai Manga Gets Live-Action Series on January 15
2024-11-14 at 19:52:22
#2i2 idol Tōmi plays Shiori Katase in office romantic comedy Full Article at ANN
Random House Graphic Launches Ink Pop Brand for Manga/Manhwa/Webtoons with I Wanna Be Your Girl Manga as Debut Release
2024-11-14 at 16:27:26
Company to publish Umi Takase's I Wanna Be Your Girl on July 1, 2025 Full Article at ANN
Crunchyroll Adds Ashita no Joe Anime
2024-11-14 at 14:54:29
Service streams 1st season on Thursday, 2nd season on December 3 Full Article at ANN
GKIDS Acquires N. American Rights to Naoko Yamada's A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird Anime Films
2024-11-14 at 14:40:02
A Silent Voice to return to theaters in N. America on December 15-16 Full Article at ANN
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Anime Gets Sequel, Spinoff Game About Kokorowa, Smartphone Game
2024-11-14 at 13:46:04
English-subbed trailer streamed for Sakuna Chronicles: Kokorowa and the Gears of Creation game Full Article at ANN