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Latest Review Lupin III: The Secret of Mamo

1.5 stars

A textbook example of how the first in a series isn't always the best.

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Latest Review Spice and Wolf II

4 stars

More smart, sharp-tongued, thoroughly entertaining economic adventures with an added emphasis on substantive romance.

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Latest Review Wedding Peach DX

3.5 stars

A thoroughly enjoyable four-shot that defies the self-imposed limits and traits of the genre.

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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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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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Nikumaru's Kōshiki Furin Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

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Manga launched on February 24 Full Article at ANN

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Manga went on hiatus in September 2024, returned on February 15 Full Article at ANN

ChaO Anime Film Earns US$112,000 in U.S. Box Office

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Film earned US$70,254 in its first 3 days in U.S. Full Article at ANN

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Taichi voices Occult Horror Club president Reiko Aokiyama in episode 4 on Wednesday Full Article at ANN

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Game Gets 'Future Saga Chapter 4' DLC in Summer

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"FUTURE SAGA Chapter 4" launches as final DLC Full Article at ANN

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DLC introduces over 30 new characters, customizable costumes, super attacks, 4 new stages Full Article at ANN

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Game Announced

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Previously teased "Age 1000" project slated for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam next year Full Article at ANN

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"Enhanced" edition of Dragon Ball Super airs in fall Full Article at ANN

Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on Bookscan's March Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.

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19 manga including Jujutsu Kaisen, Gachiakuta, One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Demon Slayer, Steel Ball Run, The Summer Hikaru Died also rank on list Full Article at ANN

Adult Manga Publisher FAKKU Addresses Payment Processor Issues, Investigates Additional Payment Options

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Company stated longtime payment processor partner terminated its account without warning in late 2025 Full Article at ANN