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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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Sega Streams Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond Short Animated Film on YouTube
2026-11-12 at 15:00:00
Short commemorating franchise's 35th anniversary features Sonic & friends vs. Metal Sonic Full Article at ANN
Professor Layton and The New World of Steam Game Reveals English Dub, Cast
2026-11-12 at 13:30:41
Christopher Robin Miller, Lani Minella return as Professor Layton, Luke, respectively Full Article at ANN
Disney to Premiere Lilas Dreams & Memories Documentary About YOASOBI's Lilas Ikuta on December 30
2026-11-12 at 13:00:00
2-part documentary about ikura's experience with High School Musical streams/airs on December 30 Full Article at ANN
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Game Adds Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture's Laocorn on November 19
2026-11-12 at 11:31:15
Laocorn trailer, Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture digest movie streamed Full Article at ANN
Shin Oishinbo TV Anime Casts Kenji Yamauchi, Ken Uo
2026-11-12 at 10:45:34
Series casts Yamauchi as Mantarō Kyōgoku, Uo as Tōjin Tōyama Full Article at ANN
Kakao Piccoma Launches New 'Lulumiru' BL Webtoon Platform
2026-11-12 at 09:15:00
New service available in Japan only launched on November 5 Full Article at ANN
Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United Game Announces New, Earlier February 4 Release Date
2026-11-12 at 07:15:00
Game first announced for February 16 release for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam Full Article at ANN
Nabe ni Tama wo Ukenagara TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, Staff, January Debut
2026-11-12 at 05:17:34
Shū Uchida, Masaaki Mizunaka both voice Juntarō in J.C.STAFF anime Full Article at ANN
Live-Action Wandance Film's New Video Previews Insert Song by mabanua
2026-11-12 at 04:36:18
mabanua performs "Step by Step feat. Sagiri Sól, Kenya Fujita" for film opening on November 27 Full Article at ANN
Chained Soldier Manga Resumes on December 12
2026-11-12 at 04:10:50
Manga went on hiatus in October after artist Yōhei Takemura's wrist injury Full Article at ANN