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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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Persona 4 Revival Game Launches February 18, 2027 (Updated)
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New title remakes original 2008 game Full Article at ANN
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Teach You a Lesson Debuts on Netflix at No. 5 Globally
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Series reached No. 1 in several countries including South Korea, the Philippines Full Article at ANN
Web Novel Series 'Got Dropped Into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work' Gets Webtoon Adaptation
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Series follows rookie employee on field investigation team at Baekilmong Company, who explores urban legends while developing survival strategies Full Article at ANN
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 2 Announces Opening Song Artists, October Debut
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FLOW rock band returns for new opening "Sorrow" Full Article at ANN
Kaiju Girl Caramelise Anime's New Video Unveils More Staff, Theme Songs, July 2 Debut
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METANICK performs "Otome Kaijū" opening, HoneyWorks feat. HaKoniwaLily performs "Otome no Honki" ending Full Article at ANN
Dara-san of Reiwa Anime's 2nd Trailer Reveals More Cast Members, Ending Song, July 2 Debut
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Aoi Koga, Tomokazu Sugita, Mai Aizawa, Saori Hayami, Hōchū Ōtsuka join anime's cast Full Article at ANN
The Villager of Level 999 Anime's Main Promo Video Unveils More Staff Members, Ending Song, July 1 Debut
2026-06-07 at 04:20:16
Yukimura. performs ending song "HP" Full Article at ANN
Atari Launches Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered on November 3
2026-06-07 at 03:07:00
Remaster of 2002 game to launch on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2 Full Article at ANN
Live-Action 'Tonight, I Have a Date with a Serial Killer' Series Reveals More Cast
2026-06-06 at 20:59:11
Hirona Yamazaki, Sō Okuno, Reia Yonekura, Masahiro Toda play cops in July 1 series Full Article at ANN
From Overshadowed to Overpowered Anime's New Video Unveils FLOW's Opening Song, June 25 Debut
2026-06-06 at 07:36:19
Anime to stream in Japan 6 days before July 1 TV premiere Full Article at ANN