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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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Sung Hoo Park's Original Anime Series Bullet/Bullet Reveals Summer Debut in Teaser
2024-11-20 at 23:02:02
Anime also reveals staff, with Hidetaka Tenjin as mechanical designer Full Article at ANN
Tsukasa Hojo's Cat's Eye Manga Gets New Anime on Disney+ in 2025
2024-11-20 at 22:36:17
Anime's teaser features Ado cover of Anri's "Cat's Eye" opening song for 1983 anime Full Article at ANN
Twisted Wonderland Anime Unveils Staff, 3-Season Run, October 2025 Debut
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Yumeta Company, Graphinica adapt game's manga for Heartslabyul, Savanaclaw, Octavinelle dorms Full Article at ANN
Seven Seas Licenses Himegasaki Sakurako Is a Hot Mess & Adored By an Elite Officer: Could This Be Love? Manga, 12 Kingdoms Novels, 7 More Titles
2024-11-20 at 21:14:26
Also licensed: Two Guys at the Vet Clinic, I'll Forget You Starting Today, Senpai!, Qualia the Purple audiobook, ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword! audiobook, more Full Article at ANN
Live-Action Cells at Work! Film's Clips Contrast Healthy, Unhealthy Bodies
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Film opens on December 13 Full Article at ANN
Live-Action A Girl and Her Guard Dog Film Reveals New Trailer
2024-11-20 at 17:00:00
New visual unveiled for film opening in theaters on March 14 Full Article at ANN
New The Rose of Versailles Anime Film's Main Trailer Reveals Theme Song by Ayaka
2024-11-20 at 16:00:00
Video previews 'Versailles' theme song, features narration by actress Hitomi Kuroki Full Article at ANN
Live-Action Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Film's Japanese Dub Trailer Reveals Toshiyuki Morikawa as Shadow
2024-11-20 at 15:47:09
Aoi Yūki voices Maria, Koichi Yamadera voices Gerald Full Article at ANN
Gundam Card Game Launches on December 8 at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston
2024-11-20 at 15:14:27
"Gundam Card Game Edition Beta" slated for January 2025 with full release that year Full Article at ANN
Attack on Titan Finale Compilation Film Drops to #2 in Japanese Box Office
2024-11-20 at 15:00:00
Live-action Mr. Yano's ordinary days debuts at #5 Full Article at ANN