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Latest Review Lupin III: The Secret of Mamo

1.5 stars

A textbook example of how the first in a series isn't always the best.

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Latest Review Spice and Wolf II

4 stars

More smart, sharp-tongued, thoroughly entertaining economic adventures with an added emphasis on substantive romance.

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Latest Review Wedding Peach DX

3.5 stars

A thoroughly enjoyable four-shot that defies the self-imposed limits and traits of the genre.

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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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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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Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Ranks #2 on NYT June Bestseller List

2025-06-16 at 09:15:00
The 26th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #2 on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in... Full Article at ANN

Webtoon, Web Novel Positively Yours Confirmed for Live-Action Adaptation

2025-06-16 at 08:15:00
Series follows seemingly perfect high school teacher who has one-night stand with school's chairman Full Article at ANN

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Staff, October Debut

2025-06-16 at 08:03:21
Shunichi Toki, Arthur Lounsbery, Atsushi Tamaru, Tomoaki Maeno join cast Full Article at ANN

Summer Pockets Reflection Blue Game Gets Stream Release in English on June 27

2025-06-16 at 07:48:09
Updated version Summer Pockets game includes new playable characters, routes Full Article at ANN

The Beginning After The End Anime Casts Gen Sato, Shōya Chiba

2025-06-16 at 07:11:28
Sato as Elijah Knight, Chiba as Lucas Wykes to appear in 12th episode on Wednesday Full Article at ANN

YUJU Releases 'Sweet Dream' Song for This Is a Campus Romance Series Webtoon

2025-06-16 at 06:47:52
Series is one of Naver Webtoon's flagship romance titles Full Article at ANN

Anmari Yaku ni Tatanai Nihonshi Podcast Program Gets Anime Adaptation Debuting on June 29

2025-06-16 at 06:16:06
Podcast hosted by comedian Syrup Junpei features "Japanese history that is not taught in school, but you want to tell someone about" Full Article at ANN

My Hero Academia Anime's Final Season Streams Teaser Trailer

2025-06-16 at 06:00:00
Anime gets panel at Anime Expo on July 5 Full Article at ANN

Summer Pockets Anime Unveils 5th Video, Visual Featuring Ao Sorakado

2025-06-16 at 05:21:16
Natsumi Takamori voices character in currently airing anime Full Article at ANN

Lotto 1st Place Winner Goes to Work Too Webtoon Gets Live-Action Series Adaptation

2025-06-16 at 04:56:10
Jun-hyuk Lee, Hyun-woo Seo will star in comedy workplace series Full Article at ANN