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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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Japanese Agency to Warn Kadokawa on Alleged Violations of Freelance Act
2026-06-09 at 21:49:20
Company was supposedly late on payments to 100 freelance contractors for magazines Full Article at ANN
GungHo Announces Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet Game for Switch 2
2026-06-09 at 21:17:54
Sequel game in development for Switch 2 next spring Full Article at ANN
Hello Kitty Party Land Game Announced for Switch, Switch 2 on October 29
2026-06-09 at 21:06:19
Party game features over 160 Sanrio characters Full Article at ANN
Viz Media's Shonen Jump, Shueisha's Manga Plus Add Twilight Blade Manga
2026-06-09 at 21:01:15
Chiyoko Maruume, Tokegoro launched supernatural action manga on Wednesday Full Article at ANN
GKIDS Screens The Last Blossom Film in U.S. Theaters on August 30-31
2026-06-09 at 20:54:35
ODDTAXI creators' film opened in theaters in Japan on October 10 Full Article at ANN
Kaiji Gets New Live-Action Film in January 2027
2026-06-09 at 20:08:48
Tōya Satō returns to direct with Tatsuya Fujiwara reprising title role Full Article at ANN
Nintendo Announces Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Switch 2 With 12 Sports
2026-06-09 at 17:00:16
Boxing, Table Tennis, Archery, Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Thumb Wrestling, Skateboarding, Power Cruising, Prop Plane Full Article at ANN
Tales of Eternia Game Gets Remaster on October 16
2026-06-09 at 16:40:06
Tales of Eternia Remastered launches on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, PC Full Article at ANN
Koei Tecmo Announces New Atelier Karia Game for Early 2027
2026-06-09 at 16:22:57
Trailer streamed for game launching for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC Full Article at ANN
Capcom Releases Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for Switch 2
2026-06-09 at 16:00:09
Game including DLC launches digitally on June 23 with physical release to come Full Article at ANN