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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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Tapas to End Service in March 2027, Leaving Readers Without Access to Purchased Content
2026-10-01 at 17:03:37
Starting on October 1, users can no longer acquire additional Ink through app Full Article at ANN
'More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers' Manga Resumes from Hiatus
2026-10-01 at 16:00:00
Manga went on hiatus in March 2025 Full Article at ANN
Topo Gigio's Voice Actor Peppino Mazzullo Dies
2026-10-01 at 15:30:00
Mazzullo voiced mouse character Topo Gigio in puppet appearances, 1988 anime Full Article at ANN
Evangelion: Δ Cross Reflections Extended Reality Game Streams Teaser Video
2026-10-01 at 14:34:21
1st game launches in 2027 following delay from 2026 Full Article at ANN
Tasokare Hotel -Tsubomi- Smartphone Game Ends Service
2026-10-01 at 13:30:00
Sequel game ends service on November 30 Full Article at ANN
The Ramparts of Ice Season 2 Anime Streams English Dub Trailer
2026-10-01 at 12:22:33
2nd season debuted on Thursday Full Article at ANN
GlobalComix Adds Tomb Raider King, Overgeared, Love Tattoo, The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne, More Titles
2026-10-01 at 12:00:00
Also: To Sir, Without Love: I'm Divorcing You, The Return of the Disaster-Class Hero Full Article at ANN
Hideki Arai's SPUNK! Manga Gets Live-Action Film
2026-10-01 at 11:00:00
Crowdfunding project also launched for film Full Article at ANN
A Bride's Story Manga Gets New Volume Under New Publisher This Winter
2026-10-01 at 09:15:00
New Otoyomegatari Zoku no 1 volume will have 3 chapters, about 80 pages, larger A4 size, with planned 16th volume Full Article at ANN
Bless TV Anime Casts Kentarō Kumagai
2026-10-01 at 08:12:14
Kumagai as MM in January 2027 anime Full Article at ANN