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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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FuRyu Previews Crymelight Game's Battles in New Trailer
2026-10-21 at 17:00:00
Game launches for Switch 2, PS5, PC via Steam on November 5 Full Article at ANN
Nao Emoto Launches Manga of Mokuyōbi ni wa Cocoa o Novel
2026-10-21 at 16:00:00
Manga launched on Tuesday Full Article at ANN
Rin Shimokawa's 'Godmother' Manga from Young Magazine US Starts Seralization on November 18
2026-10-21 at 15:00:00
Original 1-shot debuted in special Young Magazine US English issue Full Article at ANN
Magic Knight Rayearth, Sasaki and Peeps 2nd Season Anime Reveal English Dub Debuts, Casts
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Both dubs debut on Wednesday Full Article at ANN
The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother Mystery Game's Trailer Reveals March 18 Release
2026-10-21 at 12:01:06
Video previews mysteries, concoctions, investigations Full Article at ANN
Singer AKINO Graduates from bless4; Band Changes Name to 'bless∞(Forever)'
2026-10-21 at 11:35:12
AKINO to perform in final graduation performance with band on December 21 Full Article at ANN
A-DO Manga to End on November 18
2026-10-21 at 08:53:49
Jaku Amano to publish final chapter in Monthly Young Magazine's December issue Full Article at ANN
Firefly Wedding's Oreko Tachibana Launches New Manga in Winter
2026-10-21 at 08:47:52
Tachibana's Firefly Wedding manga ended in February, inspires ongoing TV anime Full Article at ANN
Orient's Shinobu Ohtaka Launches New Manga
2026-10-21 at 08:34:42
Geek and Crown manga launches on October 27 Full Article at ANN
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Manga Goes on Hiatus Again Due to Creator's Health
2026-10-21 at 08:30:24
Manga only recently returned from 2-month hiatus last month Full Article at ANN