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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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Alice in Wonderland Anime Gets DVD Release
2024-10-17 at 16:00:00
1983 series gets DVD with English audio only on February 11 Full Article at ANN
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Game's Trailer Reveals Earlier February 21 Release
2024-10-17 at 15:21:21
Trailer previews naval combat, new/returning characters, story Full Article at ANN
Konami Announces Edens Zero Action RPG for Consoles, PC in 2025
2024-10-17 at 15:07:36
Trailer previews gameplay for Xbox Series X|S, PC title Full Article at ANN
BLUELOCK Season 2 Anime Reveals English Dub's Cast, October 18 Debut
2024-10-17 at 14:31:12
English dub features returning cast Full Article at ANN
HIDIVE to Stream I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? Anime
2024-10-17 at 14:11:01
Series debuts in January 2025 Full Article at ANN
Dragon Ball Daima Anime Confirms Stephanie Nadolny's Return as Young Goku in English, Aaron Dismuke as New Character Glorio
2024-10-17 at 13:45:52
Nadolny played young Goku/Gohan in original Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball GT dubs Full Article at ANN
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game Reveals Vegeta (Mini), Glorio DLC; Kakarot/Xenoverse 2 Games Add Goku (Mini)
2024-10-17 at 13:24:40
Vegeta (Mini), Glorio to join Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero's 2nd DLC pack Full Article at ANN
Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Game Reveals 3 More Titles, February 27 Release
2024-10-17 at 12:27:54
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards, Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction Full Article at ANN
Orlando's Universal Epic Universe Theme Park with New Super Nintendo World Attractions Opens on May 22
2024-10-17 at 11:25:21
Orlando's Super Nintendo World to feature Donkey Kong Country area, Yoshi ride Full Article at ANN
Gonzo Reveals New Promo Video for 'SAMURAI cryptos' NFT/Blockchain Project
2024-10-17 at 10:25:47
Animator Ai Yokoyama directs "SAMURAI RELIGION" video Full Article at ANN