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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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Yen Press Licenses Yankee & Carameliser, Magical Midlifer, Monster-Colored Island, More Manga/Novels
2025-04-18 at 18:40:00
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Ize Press Announces English Print Releases of The Merman Trapped in My Lake, I Love Amy
2025-04-18 at 18:30:00
I Love Amy marks Ize Press' 1st girls-love release Full Article at ANN
North American Anime, Manga Releases, April 13-19
2025-04-18 at 17:00:00
Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League anime; Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms, Mii-chan Wants to Be Kept manga ship Full Article at ANN
Fire Force Season 3, Anne Shirley Anime Reveal English Dub Casts
2025-04-18 at 14:30:00
Dub premieres for Fire Force season 3 on Friday, Anne Shirley on Saturday Full Article at ANN
Netflix Adds My Hero Academia: You're Next Film on April 20
2025-04-18 at 13:00:00
Film opened in Japan in August 2024, U.S. on October 11 Full Article at ANN
Blue Box Anime's English Dub Debuts
2025-04-18 at 11:37:34
Zach Aguilar, Xanthe Hyunh, Kayli Mills, Caden Shaffer, Daman Mills star Full Article at ANN
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-orders Open on April 24 Following Delay from Tariffs' Impact
2025-04-18 at 11:00:25
Console/games' prices, release dates remain unchanged Full Article at ANN
ABC TV Reveals New 'ANiMiDNiGHT!!!' Programming Block for Sunday Nights
2025-04-18 at 07:49:47
Asahi Broadcasting (ABC) revealed the name for its new programming block on Friday, "ANiMiDNiGHT!!!" ABC TV had revealed the new programming block in March... Full Article at ANN
Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole Anime Reveals More Cast, July 7 Premiere in Video
2025-04-18 at 06:10:32
Ayumu Murase, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Atsumi Tanezaki join cast Full Article at ANN
Live-Action Chihayafuru Sequel Series Reveals Main Cast
2025-04-18 at 04:19:10
Ami Tōma stars with Mone Kamishiraishi reprising Kanade Ōe role from films Full Article at ANN