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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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Major 2nd Manga Returns on October 26 After 1-Year Hiatus
2022-10-05 at 01:16:06
Creator Takuya Mitsuda went on hiatus last October due to health issues Full Article at ANN
Anime NYC Hosts Studio Trigger's Hiromi Wakabayashi, Shigeto Koyama, SUSHiO
2022-10-04 at 15:00:00
Convention takes place on November 18-20 at Javits Center Full Article at ANN
Crunchyroll Streams 'More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers,' The Little Lies We All Tell, KanColle: Let's Meet at Sea, More Anime
2022-10-04 at 13:04:28
Also: Yowamushi Pedal Limit Break, The Ancient Magus' Bride OAD 3 Full Article at ANN
Final Evangelion Film's Blu-ray Disc/DVD Tease New Prologue to Previous Film
2022-10-04 at 12:32:45
"Evangelion: 3.0 (-46h)" bonus video debuts on home video on March 8 Full Article at ANN
Tactics Shinsetsu Manga to End in 2nd Volume
2022-10-04 at 08:00:56
Final volume releases on November 18 Full Article at ANN
Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier Manga Exceeds 4.5 Million Copies in Circulation
2022-10-04 at 07:52:40
Manga's 11th volume releases on October 21 Full Article at ANN
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Anime's Promo Video Reveals January 2023 Debut
2022-10-04 at 07:18:15
New visual, more staff also revealed Full Article at ANN
Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa Anime Casts Junya Enoki
2022-10-04 at 05:55:54
Junya Enoki plays Tsutomu Hanbayashi in 2nd episode Full Article at ANN
Bungo Stray Dogs Anime's 4th Season Reveals New Visual, 2 New Cast Members
2022-10-04 at 05:06:51
Yuuki Kaji, Yōhei Azakami join cast for 4th season premiering in January Full Article at ANN
Kaze no Daichi, Dr. Typhoon Manga Creator Eiji Kazama Passes Away
2022-10-04 at 04:05:12
Award-winning golf manga creator died of pancreatic cancer at 75 Full Article at ANN