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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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Live-Action Under Ninja Film Streams 1st Trailer
2024-10-29 at 05:09:09
Film premieres on January 24 Full Article at ANN
New Live-Action Salaryman Kintaro Films' Teaser Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists
2024-10-28 at 21:22:01
Yū Shirota, Takaaki Enoki, Jun Hashimoto, Toshinori Omi, Yoshiko Nakada, more join cast Full Article at ANN
Masayasu Fukushima Launches New Series with Kujira (Updated)
2024-10-28 at 16:30:00
Fuyajō Tensei debuts on December 26 Full Article at ANN
Viz Releases Uzumaki Anime Digitally
2024-10-28 at 15:00:00
4-episode series based on Junji Ito's horror manga aired on Toonami, streams on Max Full Article at ANN
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Film Uses Late Christopher Lee's Voice for Saruman
2024-10-28 at 14:00:00
Original films' screenwriter Philippa Boyens went to Lee's records to find usable take from The Hobbit movies Full Article at ANN
Yūri Shibamura's Eiyū Sonogo no Second Life Novels Get Manga Adaptation
2024-10-28 at 12:31:22
Hiro Tōge launches gourmet fantasy story manga adaptation on December 26 Full Article at ANN
Exclusive: New 'Kana' Imprint Shares Preview of Leviathan Horror Manga
2024-10-28 at 12:00:00
Abrams ComicArts' Kana imprint to release Leviathan, Manhole manga on Tuesday Full Article at ANN
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Izuru Kira
2024-10-28 at 10:40:38
3D arena fighting game slated for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC in early 2025 Full Article at ANN
Nintendo to Launch Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete Offline Paid App on December 3
2024-10-28 at 10:15:52
New game app to replace Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp mobile game Full Article at ANN
Sakamoto Days Manga Gets New Spinoff Novel
2024-10-28 at 09:15:00
Renka Misaki writes Sakamoto Days Koroshiya Blues novel launching on December 4 Full Article at ANN