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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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GKIDS to Screen 4K Restorations of Studio Ghibli Films in N. America in 2026
2025-12-07 at 15:15:00
Studio Ghibli's Atsushi Okui is overseeing creation of Imax versions of 4K restorations Full Article at ANN
Sony Releases Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Film on Digital on December 9
2025-12-07 at 13:15:00
Release will feature both Japanese audio with English subtitles as well as English dub Full Article at ANN
Marvel's Silent Möbius x Avengers Crossover Comic Series Detailed
2025-12-07 at 12:02:28
Kia Asamiya personally handling story, art, colors for full-color series slated for spring 2026 Full Article at ANN
Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club Film's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, May 8 Debut
2025-12-07 at 11:50:55
Sublimation.animates 3D anime film Full Article at ANN
emaqi Adds Yankee JK Kuzuhana-chan, The Nectar of the Divine Mantra, 3 More Manga
2025-12-07 at 11:15:00
Also licensed: Shi-chan's Delights, Kitchen by the Sea, Narusawa Loves the Face You Make When You Eat Full Article at ANN
New High School! Kimengumi Anime Debuts on January 9
2025-12-07 at 10:00:00
The second 2026 issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that the new television anime of Motoei Shinzawa's High School! Kimengumi... Full Article at ANN
Makoto Shinkai Confirms He Is Currently Working on New Work
2025-12-07 at 09:15:00
Suzume director records video message to commemorate films streaming on Crunchyroll in India Full Article at ANN
Code Geass Franchise Reveals New Anime & Manga Works, Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture TV Airing, More Projects for 20th Anniversary (Updated)
2025-12-07 at 06:00:00
New anime work titled Code Geass Hoshi Oi no Aspar; manga project by Tomofumi Ogasawara in collaboration with Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Full Article at ANN
Hiiro Ishibashi Joins Cast for Final Season of My Hero Academia Anime
2025-12-07 at 03:54:37
Anime's final episode airs next Saturday Full Article at ANN
'Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun' Anime's 4th Season Unveils Main Visual, Teaser Trailer
2025-12-07 at 01:46:33
4th season debuts in April 2026 Full Article at ANN