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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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TOHO to Acquire N. American Animation Distributor GKIDS as Its Subsidiary
2024-10-15 at 16:39:21
TOHO aims to grow outside of Japan, with GKIDS maintaining its management team Full Article at ANN
GTO: Paradise Lost Kai Manga Ends
2024-10-15 at 15:00:00
Manga relaunched on April 1 earlier this year after more than 1 year in hiatus Full Article at ANN
Gintama Spinoff 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei Gets 1st New Novel in 6 Years
2024-10-15 at 14:00:00
New Soreyuke Dai Kyūgi Taikai novel debuts on December 4 Full Article at ANN
Crunchyroll Adds BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- Film on October 17
2024-10-15 at 12:23:03
Film streams subbed/dubbed in select territories worldwide Full Article at ANN
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game Sells Over 3 Million Copies Within 24 Hours of Release
2024-10-15 at 12:00:00
Game launched on October 11 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam Full Article at ANN
Goblin Slayer -Another Adventurer- Nightmare Feast Game Delayed to November 15 in West
2024-10-15 at 11:35:34
Sword Maiden will be free DLC character for Switch game Full Article at ANN
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Game's Trailer Reveals February 14 Release
2024-10-15 at 10:56:28
Game launches for Switch, PS4, PS5, PC Full Article at ANN
I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History Anime's English Dub Reveals Cast, October 15 Premiere
2024-10-15 at 10:24:18
Celeste Perez, Kamen Casey, Landon McDonald, Eduardo Vildasol, more star in dub on Tuesday Full Article at ANN
Duel Masters LOST Tsuioku no Suishō Sequel Anime Debuts This Winter
2024-10-15 at 10:00:51
The November issue of Shogakukan's Coro Coro Comic magazine revealed on Tuesday that the anime adaptation of Shigenobu Matsumoto and Yō Kanebayashi's manga... Full Article at ANN
Gundam Silver Phantom VR Anime Streams 2nd Promo Video
2024-10-15 at 06:32:01
Anime feature debuted on Meta Quest 2/3 on October 3, before Quest 3S's launch on Tuesday Full Article at ANN