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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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Dark Machine The Animation Series' New Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, October TV Debut
2026-08-18 at 23:48:14
Ryūnosuke Watanuki, Jun Kousaka, Minori Suzuki, Rikuya Yasuda join cast Full Article at ANN
Netflix to Stream 3rd Mononoke Film Globally on September 29
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Mononoke The Movie: Chapter III – The Curse of the Serpent opened in Japan on May 29 Full Article at ANN
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime Casts Rina Honnizumi
2026-08-18 at 23:20:41
Honnizumi plays Philly who debuted in episode 7 on Monday Full Article at ANN
Shiro Kuroi's Leviathan Manga Gets Live-Action Film
2026-08-18 at 20:26:29
Shunsuke Michieda, Natsuki Deguchi star in February 11 sci-fi survival horror film Full Article at ANN
The Irregular at Magic High School 'Invasion Arc' Manga Ends, 'Future Arc' Manga Begins
2026-08-18 at 20:00:00
Hazumi Takeda launched "Invasion Arc" manga in May 2025, will begin "Future Arc" manga next month Full Article at ANN
Jujutsu Kaisen, The Summer Hikaru Died Rank on NYT August Bestseller List
2026-08-18 at 19:00:00
The first volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #7 on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in... Full Article at ANN
Comico Manga Service in Japan Shuts Down in January 2027 After 13 Years
2026-08-18 at 18:00:00
Service launched in 2013 Full Article at ANN
MediaOCD Adds Kyo Kara Maoh!, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, Kashimashi Anime, More Titles to Discotek Deep Dives Project
2026-08-18 at 17:00:00
Also: Ninja Scroll: The Series, Reborn!: Special Fan Disc, City Hunter 3, more Full Article at ANN
Ayumu Murase Steps Down From Kanon Himeno Role in The Idolmaster SideM
2026-08-18 at 16:30:00
New cast member for Mofumofuen unit to be announced at later date Full Article at ANN
Manga Mavericks Books Appoints Erica Friedman as Managing Editor
2026-08-18 at 16:00:00
Friedman has written yuri content for numerous publications Full Article at ANN