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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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Kakao Entertainment Rolls Out Free AI Short-Form Video Tool for Webtoon Creators
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Technology automatically selects key webtoon scenes, transforms them into short clips of around 40 seconds Full Article at ANN
Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 22-28
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New Iron-Blooded Orphans 10th anniversary short also previewed in trailer Full Article at ANN
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 Posts 2nd Promo Video
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New season premieres next April Full Article at ANN
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 22-28
2025-10-04 at 06:15:00
Yaiba: Samurai Legend finale earns 2.3% rating, Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube earns 2.0% Full Article at ANN
Naver Webtoon Launches US$70,000 Monthly Reward Program for Short-Form Video Feature 'Cuts'
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Naver Webtoon to roll out "Cuts Fund Share" program starting in November Full Article at ANN
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Ema Toyama Launches New Mahō Renshūsei Riri Raspberry Manga
2025-10-03 at 18:00:00
Manga about lonely girl entering magic school launches on October 31 Full Article at ANN
North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 28-October 4
2025-10-03 at 17:00:00
Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, Quality Assurance in Another World anime; Gran Familia, Boyfriend, Sometimes Girlfriend manga ship Full Article at ANN
Opening 7 Minutes of 4th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film Streams on YouTube
2025-10-03 at 16:00:00
Mizuiro no Sasha opens in Japan on October 10 Full Article at ANN