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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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Film centers on incident that occurs during "Spring Float Race" Full Article at ANN
Toho Reveals New Godzilla Anime Series
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Orange, Igloo Studio to produce series about boy who possesses power of Godzilla Full Article at ANN
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Makoto Furukawa, Wakana Kuramochi, more join cast Full Article at ANN
ITZY's Yuna Joins Cast of Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series My Favorite Employee
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Yuna will play top actress in the series based on My Oppa is an Idol webtoon Full Article at ANN
WEBTOON Partners With Paris Opera on New Ballet-Themed Original Webcomic
2025-11-28 at 17:15:00
30-episode story follows young Korean dancer in Paris Opera's corps de ballet Full Article at ANN
HYBE Launches Webtoon Dark Moon: Two Moons Globally
2025-11-28 at 15:15:00
New series serves as sequel to DARK MOON: The Blood Altar Full Article at ANN
Lezhin US Webtoon Platform Adds Comment Section
2025-11-28 at 13:15:00
Company also launches user engagement event Full Article at ANN
The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess Manga Ends in 9th Volume
2025-11-28 at 11:15:00
Manga adaptation debuted in July 2020 Full Article at ANN