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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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North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 27-October 3
2026-10-02 at 17:00:00
Spirited Away anime; The Lord-Magear's Apprentice, Can You Kiss Me First?, Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! manga ship Full Article at ANN
Live-Action Street Fighter Film's Trailer Features Cast's Comments About Franchise
2026-10-02 at 16:00:00
Film opens on October 16 Full Article at ANN
Welsh & Shedar Anime Streams on YouTube in November
2026-10-02 at 15:00:00
1st 2 episodes stream in English, Japanese, French in early November Full Article at ANN
FX Fighter Kurumi-chan, #I'm Looking For Zombie, Reborn as a Space Mercenary Anime Get Same-Day English Dubs
2026-10-02 at 14:00:00
All 3 reveal English dub casts Full Article at ANN
Toonami Airs Wind Breaker, Gachiakuta Anime
2026-10-02 at 13:08:13
Adult Swim's programming block adds Wind Breaker on October 10, Gachiakuta on October 17 Full Article at ANN
Viz Media Licenses The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom Manga
2026-10-02 at 12:00:00
Manga's anime adaptation debuts on Saturday Full Article at ANN
Hikari Launches Manga of Mashimesa Emoto Story
2026-10-02 at 11:15:00
"Dansō o Shiirare Otoko to Shite Ikitekita Kōshaku Reijo wa, 2-kaime no Jinsei wa Dress o Kite, Reijō Life o Ōka Shitai" manga launches on November 5 Full Article at ANN
7th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film Reveals Ending Theme Song With Music Video
2026-10-02 at 10:21:57
Junko Yagami performs song for film opening in Japan on October 30 Full Article at ANN
Keishi Ayasato's Seijo Seisen Novels Get Manga
2026-10-02 at 10:15:00
Sasami Kamone draws manga Full Article at ANN
Kuma Miko's Masume Yoshimoto Launches New Manga
2026-10-02 at 09:15:00
Kyō wa Kawabe de Sugoshitai manga launches on November 5 Full Article at ANN