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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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Yatsukishiro's manga adaptation of Ibarakino's story launched in April 2024 Full Article at ANN
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 3-9
2025-11-15 at 08:15:00
Mamoru Hosoda's Wolf Children earns 5.8% rating; Shabake makes list with 2.6% rating Full Article at ANN
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Survey covers 7 areas, 61 indicators including company revenues, workforce data, overseas expansion, more Full Article at ANN
FUUTO PI: Kamen Rider Skull no Shōzō Anime Film Streams on Crunchyroll
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Film screened for limited time in Japanese theaters in November 2024 Full Article at ANN
Kaya, Utahime Dream All Stars Perform Themes for A Tale of the Secret Saint Anime
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Series debuts in April 2026 Full Article at ANN
XSEED Games Cancels Release of Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack
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Company had halted collection due to "unanticipated complication" last month Full Article at ANN
Daejeon Hosts 2025 University Webtoon Championship
2025-11-14 at 23:15:25
November 14-16 event features exhibition of student works from webtoon departments across Korea Full Article at ANN
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Judge Han-Young Lee Confirms January 2 Debut
2025-11-14 at 18:00:00
Story follows corrupt judge who time-travels 10 years into the past Full Article at ANN
Live-Action Portraits of Delusion Series to Debut on Disney+ in 2nd Half of 2026
2025-11-14 at 17:00:00
1st still photos revealed Full Article at ANN
Crossed Hearts Announces Print Release of 'Darling, Why Can't We Divorce?' Webtoon
2025-11-14 at 16:00:00
Ongoing series began serialization on Kakao Webtoon in 2024 Full Article at ANN