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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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Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan December List
2025-01-17 at 18:00:00
16 manga including Berserk, Dandadan, One Piece, Demon Slayer, Dragon Ball Super, Uzumaki, Kagurabachi, Chainsaw Man make list Full Article at ANN
GKIDS Acquires Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Anime Film
2025-01-17 at 16:39:03
Re-edited theatrical version screens in N. America on February 28 Full Article at ANN
Headhunted to Another World Anime Reveals English Dub Cast, January 20 Premiere
2025-01-17 at 16:24:33
Joshua Waters, Taylor Murphy star in dub on Monday Full Article at ANN
Crunchyroll Streams Witchy Precure!!: MIRAI DAYS Sequel Anime
2025-01-17 at 16:14:41
1st 2 episodes stream on Crunchyroll on Saturday Full Article at ANN
Guilty Gear Strive Game Delays Venom DLC Character to End of March
2025-01-17 at 16:00:00
Character was originally scheduled for early 2025 Full Article at ANN
Media Blasters Licenses Amazing Nurse Nanako Anime
2025-01-17 at 15:02:10
Company to release 6-episode OVA on Blu-ray Disc Full Article at ANN
Kamitsubaki City Regenerate Game Delayed to March 13
2025-01-17 at 14:45:00
Visual novel originally slated for release on February 20 for Switch, Steam Full Article at ANN
Higurashi: When They Cry Smartphone Game Ends Service on February 27
2025-01-17 at 13:30:00
Game launched in September 2020 Full Article at ANN
Suisei Hoshimachi, NOMELON NOLEMON Perform Insert Songs for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Anime
2025-01-17 at 12:00:41
Anime debuted with re-edited theatrical version on Friday Full Article at ANN
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Trailer Reveals January 23 Launch for 1st DLC Pack 'Hero of Justice'
2025-01-17 at 10:39:44
Beast Gohan, Orange Piccolo, Gamma 1, Gamma 2, Cell Max join roster Full Article at ANN