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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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Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season's 2nd Part Previewed in Teaser
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New trailer streamed for Kingdom Hearts IV featuring Coco world Full Article at ANN
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Exclusive: Nakama Press to Release Ace of the Diamond Baseball Manga in Omnibus Volumes
2026-08-14 at 16:00:00
1st 3-in-1 omnibus volume launches in English on March 23, 2027 Full Article at ANN
Disney+ Announces Cast for Live-Action Webtoon-Based Series A Man's Man
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Jeong-min Park will star as Yoo-hyun Han; other cast members include Sung-woo Bae, Ji-hyun Kim, Moon-sung Jung, Sang-hoon Moon, Min Kim Full Article at ANN
The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Kesshō Member Ketteisen Anime Reveals Promo Video, More Cast, September 30 Premiere
2026-08-14 at 11:10:29
Series casts Tasuku Hatanaka, Reiji Kawashima, Ryūho Nagaoka, Megumi Han for Spain's team Full Article at ANN
Naver WEBTOON Cooperates With Korea's MCST, Interpol to Take Down 3 English Webtoon, Manga Piracy Sites
2026-08-14 at 10:15:00
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Disney+ Releases Made in Korea Season 2 Live-Action Show's Prequel Webtoon
2026-08-14 at 09:15:00
Webtoon bridges 2 seasons, depicting events from 9-year period that led Baek toward center of power Full Article at ANN