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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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Crunchyroll to Stream Shabake Anime
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Series premieres in Japan on October 3 Full Article at ANN
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2025-09-14 at 06:13:27
shallm, Yurina Hirate perform songs for 2nd part Full Article at ANN
2.5 Dimensional Seduction Manga Enters Final Arc
2025-09-14 at 05:15:00
Yū Hashimoto's manga launched in 2019, inspired TV anime last year Full Article at ANN
1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Has Biggest U.S. Opening Ever for Anime Film
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Film's combined preview, opening day earnings estimated at US$33 million, surpassing Pokémon: The First Movie's US$31 million record Full Article at ANN
Shonen Jump+ Mobile Game Launches on September 24
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Jump+ Jumble Rush game featuring characters from various Shonen Jump+ manga titles Full Article at ANN
Live-Action Hirayasumi Series Announces November 3 Premiere
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Series based on Keigo Shinzō's slice-of-life manga that is also inspiring anime Full Article at ANN
Laid-Back Camp Anime Gets New Game for Switch, PC via Steam
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Yurucamp△Minna de Wachawacha! Camping Cook! slated for this winter Full Article at ANN
Aquaplus Delays New Utawarerumono Game to 2026
2025-09-13 at 20:21:50
Game originally slated for fall 2025 Full Article at ANN
Rakuen Tsuihō -Expelled from Paradise- Kokoro no Resonance Sequel Film Reveals New Teaser Video
2025-09-13 at 08:10:11
Staff to reveal more information in November Full Article at ANN
Yano-kun's Ordinary Days TV Anime Reveals Ending Theme in 2nd Promo Video
2025-09-13 at 08:00:00
Konomi Kohara joins cast as Okamoto Full Article at ANN