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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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North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 17-23
2025-08-21 at 17:00:00
No Longer Allowed in Another World, Queen's Blade Rebellion anime; A Man Who Defies the World of BL, Sacrifice of My Manly Soul manga ship Full Article at ANN
Machiko Kyō Launches New Series
2025-08-21 at 16:00:00
Rusuban Neko Kinako debuts on August 28 Full Article at ANN
Holmes of Kyoto Manga Ends
2025-08-21 at 15:00:00
Akizuki launched manga adaptation of novels in October 2017 Full Article at ANN
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth Games' PS4 Releases Delayed to October 28 in West
2025-08-21 at 14:00:00
Idea Factory International (IFI) announced on Thursday that it is delaying the release for the Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, Hyperdimension Neptunia... Full Article at ANN
Abrams ComicArts' Kana Licenses Naoki Urasawa, Takashi Nagasaki's Billy Bat Manga
2025-08-21 at 13:21:49
1st English volume slated for June 2, 2026 Full Article at ANN
Dan Da Dan 2nd Season Anime's Climax Promo Video Reveals New Cast Member
2025-08-21 at 13:00:43
Daichi Fujiwara plays Kinta Sakata Full Article at ANN
Ys X: Proud Nordics Game's Trailer Reveals Switch 2, PC Releases in West
2025-08-21 at 12:30:38
Switch 2, PC versions launch in West in early 2026 Full Article at ANN
Death end re;Quest Code Z Game's PC Version Launches on August 27
2025-08-21 at 12:21:32
Idea Factory International revealed on Tuesday that it will release Compile Heart's Death end re;Quest Code Z game on PC via Steam on August 27. The game... Full Article at ANN
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake Game's Opening Movie Video Reveals Switch 2 Release, Demo
2025-08-21 at 12:09:04
Switch 2 version has higher resolution/frame rate, shorter load times than Switch release Full Article at ANN
GlobalComix Platform Adds Kodansha Manga in English Including Special Issue of Young Magazine
2025-08-21 at 12:00:00
500 volumes of Kodansha's library available now; additional 5,500 volumes will be added next week Full Article at ANN