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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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The Apothecary Diaries Series Gets New Mystery Game for Consoles, PC
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The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother launches in early 2027 for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC Full Article at ANN
Danganronpa 2x2 Game's Trailer Reveals January 14 Release
2026-09-09 at 13:14:51
Video previews new scenario, Slayhem Mode Full Article at ANN
Level 5 Announces Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain Game for Switch 2
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English-subbed trailer teases updated version of Yo-kai Watch 2 3DS game Full Article at ANN
SSS-Class Revival Hunter Novel/Webtoon Gets Anime
2026-09-09 at 12:31:53
STUDIO fu's anime of Sinnoa, Neida's webtoon premieres in January 2027 Full Article at ANN
Persona 4 Revival, Persona 6 Games Get Switch 2 Releases
2026-09-09 at 11:52:12
Persona 4 Revival launches on Switch 2 on May 20 Full Article at ANN
Monster Hunter Wilds Game Gets Switch 2 Release on December 4
2026-09-09 at 11:38:24
Game's Ascendance expansion also heads to Switch 2 Full Article at ANN
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Game Gets Definitive Edition for Switch 2
2026-09-09 at 11:27:20
cite>Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Edition launches on February 25 Full Article at ANN
Professor Layton and The New World of Steam Game's Trailer Reveals December 10 Release
2026-09-09 at 11:11:15
Game launches worldwide for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC Full Article at ANN
Nintendo Announces Kirby and the World Beyond Game for Switch 2
2026-09-09 at 11:03:44
3D Kirby game launches in spring 2027 Full Article at ANN
Nintendo Announces Metroid Ravenous 2D Game for Switch 2
2026-09-09 at 10:53:54
Game launches on January 28 Full Article at ANN