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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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Dorohedoro Anime Season 2 Unveils English Dub's Cast
2026-04-15 at 21:38:06
Aleks Le, Griffin Burns, Cherami Leigh, others star Full Article at ANN
Seven Seas Licenses The Berserker NPC Unknowingly Destroys the World, 4 More Titles
2026-04-15 at 21:34:46
Also licensed: Amamiya-san is the Cutest…and I'm a Close Second!, Hate Me, but Let Me Stay - Mr. Asanaga and Mr. Yanagi, more Full Article at ANN
Always a Catch! Anime Casts Yūko Kaida
2026-04-15 at 21:18:56
Kaida plays Queen Rubini Full Article at ANN
Pan Dorobō Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Main Cast, Ending Theme Song
2026-04-15 at 19:30:00
Ayaka Asai stars as Pan Dorobō Full Article at ANN
WEBTOON Establishes Chief Business Officer Role in Global Leadership Restructure
2026-04-15 at 18:00:00
Restructuring aims to improve execution speed, coordination across markets Full Article at ANN
Writer Yukiaki Kurando, Artist WOOMA to Launch New Manga in June
2026-04-15 at 17:00:00
Kimi no Kao de Boku ni Kiss shite manga launches on June 15 Full Article at ANN
Gorō Kanbe Launches New Manga
2026-04-15 at 16:00:00
Golian no Junjō na Junai debuts on April 21 Full Article at ANN
YOASOBI Announces 'Never Ending Stories' N. American Tour for August
2026-04-15 at 15:00:00
Tour runs from August 4-16 Full Article at ANN
Star Fox 64 Voice Actor Jock Blaney Dies
2026-04-15 at 14:00:00
Wolf's voice actor died peacefully in sleep at home on March 19 Full Article at ANN
All You Need Is Kill Anime Film Ships on Blu-ray Disc on July 7
2026-04-15 at 12:30:00
Anime now available digitally for rental/purchase Full Article at ANN