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Latest Review Lupin III: The Secret of Mamo

1.5 stars

A textbook example of how the first in a series isn't always the best.

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Spice and Wolf II Box Art

Latest Review Spice and Wolf II

4 stars

More smart, sharp-tongued, thoroughly entertaining economic adventures with an added emphasis on substantive romance.

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Wedding Peach DX Box Art

Latest Review Wedding Peach DX

3.5 stars

A thoroughly enjoyable four-shot that defies the self-imposed limits and traits of the genre.

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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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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, November 3-9

2024-11-06 at 17:00:00
86 Eighty-Six, The Vexations of a Shut-in Vampire Princess anime; Kagurabachi, Colette Decides to Die manga ship Full Article at ANN

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Manga Gets Live-Action Film

2024-11-06 at 16:33:34
Ryuto Sakuma, Mizuki Yamashita star in film opening on March 28 Full Article at ANN

Taking Care of God Artist Jun Yokoyama to Launch New Manga in November

2024-11-06 at 15:00:00
No Murder No Life debuts on November 18 Full Article at ANN

Honda's From Sick Planet With Love Manga Ends in January

2024-11-06 at 14:00:00
Manga launched in January 2020 Full Article at ANN

HIDIVE Adds Ninja Scroll Anime Film

2024-11-06 at 13:23:51
Madhouse, Yoshiaki Kawajiri's 1993 movie streams on November 12 Full Article at ANN

Saint Seiya: The Next Dimension Manga Gets Sequel

2024-11-06 at 12:01:48
"Saint Seiya Then: Haikyo no Hana" special manga debuts on November 14 Full Article at ANN

'Even if you don't do it' Manga to End in December

2024-11-06 at 11:00:00
Series debuted in 2017 Full Article at ANN

Misaki Sako's Kinshiro no Tsuma Desu ga Manga Ends

2024-11-06 at 10:00:00
Manga adaptation of Atsushi Kagurazaka's novel launched in 2022 Full Article at ANN

OKITSURA Anime Unveils New Visual, Opening Song

2024-11-06 at 07:10:00
Okinawa's 4-piece band HY perform theme song Full Article at ANN

Rock Is a Lady's Modesty Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Main Cast, Staff, April Debut

2024-11-06 at 07:08:46
Akira Sekine, Miyuri Shimabukuro star in anime Full Article at ANN