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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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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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Amazon Prime Video Adds Look Back Anime Film Globally on November 7
2024-10-21 at 23:22:36
Director Kiyotaka Oshiyama draws new visual for announcement Full Article at ANN
11th Shimajirō Anime Film Opens Next March
2024-10-21 at 22:47:32
Eiga Shimajirō Shimajirō to Yūki no Uta's teaser streamed Full Article at ANN
Lupin III: Part II & Ultraman Singer Noboru Kimura Dies at 72
2024-10-21 at 20:59:07
Singer known for theme songs for Barefoot Gen, Thunderbirds 2086 Full Article at ANN
Tokyo Override Animation Reveals Cast, New Visual, November 21 Debut
2024-10-21 at 20:56:59
Fairouz Ai, Ryota Takeuchi, Tomoaki Maeno, Mariya Ise, more star in Thailand-based RiFF Studio's show on Netflix Full Article at ANN
Misao Inagaki Launches New Manga About Horror YouTuber Omagatoki Film on November 18
2024-10-21 at 18:00:00
Inagaki to launch Omagatoki FILM Mienai Mono ga Mieru Toki manga Full Article at ANN
Samurai Harem's Yuu Minamoto Launches New Manga
2024-10-21 at 17:00:00
Watashi-tachi wa Kakechigatteiru debuted on October 17 Full Article at ANN
K Manga Expands into Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore
2024-10-21 at 16:30:00
Company stated plans to expand into more territories in future Full Article at ANN
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga Anime Postponed to November 3 Due to World Series
2024-10-21 at 16:04:21
Edited 21-episode anime to feature reshot scenes of series' Fish-Man Island arc Full Article at ANN
The Irregular at Magic High School Novels' 19th Volume Gets Manga on November 18
2024-10-21 at 15:00:00
Ichijō Masaki Tenkō-hen manga covers Ichijō's temporary transfer to First High School Full Article at ANN
Kosaku Shima Manga to Be Revised After Depicting Man Paid to Protest Against U.S. Base
2024-10-21 at 14:31:22
Creator Kenshi Hirokane, editors apologize for depiction in story set in Okinawa Full Article at ANN