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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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Rina Kawaguchi, Satsuki Shiina, Seena Hoshiki voice new streamer unit created for anime Full Article at ANN
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, LoveR Kiss Endless Memories Games to Launch for Switch 2
2026-01-10 at 04:45:00
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP releases for Switch 2 on March 26; LoveR Kiss Endless Memories releases for Switch 2 on April 30 Full Article at ANN
Street Fighter 6 Game Streams Teaser Trailer for DLC Character Alex
2026-01-10 at 03:45:00
Character will debut in early spring 2026 Full Article at ANN
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Wins Honorary Award at Astra Film Awards
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KPop Demon Hunters wins Best Animated Feature, Best VO Performance, Best Original Song Full Article at ANN
Kadokawa Releases The Fake Alchemist Manga in English Digitally
2026-01-10 at 01:45:00
Digital release debuts before Yen Press' physical release in February Full Article at ANN
Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline Anime Listed as Streaming on Amazon Prime Video on March 24
2026-01-10 at 01:02:53
Film screened in U.S. theaters from January 4-6 Full Article at ANN
Abrams ComicArts' Kana Licenses Muneyuki Kaneshiro, Kensuke Nishida's Jagaan Manga
2026-01-10 at 00:12:22
14-volume supernatural horror manga ran from 2017-2021 Full Article at ANN
Setsuo Itō Joins Cast of 4th Season of 'Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun' Anime
2026-01-09 at 23:53:50
New season debuts in April Full Article at ANN