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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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anohana Anime Gets New Stage Play in August
2023-06-05 at 01:41:07
New stage play opens in Tokyo on August 9-15 Full Article at ANN
Live-Action Fly Me to Saitama Sequel Film Confirms 4 More Returning Cast Members
2023-06-05 at 00:03:19
Ryō Katō, Tsubasa Masukawa, Maju Ozawa, Shoko Nakahara return in 2023 film Full Article at ANN
Ishura Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
2023-06-04 at 21:00:00
Aoi Yūki, Mamiko Noto, Rie Takahashi join cast for series that will stream exclusively on Disney+ worldwide Full Article at ANN
Let's Make a Mug Too Anime Gets Dental Hygiene Spinoff Anime About Rokuro
2023-06-04 at 20:58:56
Rokurō no Dai Bōken premieres within DentalE app in spring 2024 Full Article at ANN
Juné to Re-release Kou Yoneda's No Touching At All Boys-Love Manga With New English Localization
2023-06-04 at 13:00:00
New edition launches this fall Full Article at ANN
Mitsubachi Miyuki's Cheeky Brat Manga Gets Extra Chapter on June 20
2023-06-04 at 12:00:00
23-volume school romance manga ended in 2021 Full Article at ANN
Genjitsu no Yohane -Sunshine in the Mirror- Anime's 2nd Video Unveils July 2 Debut
2023-06-04 at 11:29:02
New series in Love Live! franchise Full Article at ANN
My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1 Anime to Premiere on July 8
2023-06-04 at 11:23:24
The staff for the television anime of Nazuna Miki and Subachi's My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1 (Level 1 dakedo Unique Skill de Saikyō desu)... Full Article at ANN
Manga UP! Launches Miss Shachiku and the Little Baby Ghost Manga in English
2023-06-04 at 11:00:00
Manga about woman who meets worried ghost inspired anime in April 2022 Full Article at ANN
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale Anime's 2nd Part Reveals Promo Video, 6 More Cast Members, July 7 Debut
2023-06-04 at 09:00:00
Also: New manga to launch this summer adapting new arc Full Article at ANN