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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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North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 2-8
2026-08-07 at 18:00:00
Rooster Fighter anime; Crescent Moon Marching, Girl Meets Rock!, The Princess Groom manga ship Full Article at ANN
His Majesty the Demon King's Housekeeper Manga Ends in Next Chapter
2026-08-07 at 18:00:00
Manga's final chapter publishes in October Full Article at ANN
SAG-AFTRA Lists Voice Actor Michael Donovan's Death
2026-08-07 at 17:05:17
Donovan voiced Ryoga in Ranma ½, Master Roshi in Dragon Ball Full Article at ANN
Mechanical Designer Katsushi Murakami DIes at 83
2026-08-07 at 16:46:47
Murakami served as mechanical designer, Chogokin planner, toy designer Full Article at ANN
Teki Yatsuda's Myther Manga to End
2026-08-07 at 16:00:00
Yatsuda has submitted manga's final chapter Full Article at ANN
Anime NYC Holds Panels for Big West/Macross, English Dub Premieres of Go Forward. Anime, 27th Detective Conan Film
2026-08-07 at 15:00:00
Macross panel includes screening of Macross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walkūre film Full Article at ANN
Gotham Group to Develop Film, TV Adaptations of Viz Media's Original Properties
2026-08-07 at 14:00:00
Agreement focuses on Viz Originals graphic novel line, RWBY franchise Full Article at ANN
Multi-Mind Mayhem: Isekai Tensei Soudouki Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Cast, Staff, January 2027 Premiere
2026-08-07 at 13:00:33
Takashi Matsuyama, Satoshi Inomata, Yukari Anzai, Ayasa Itō, Sumire Morohoshi join cast Full Article at ANN
Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film Gets IMAX Screenings
2026-08-07 at 11:40:13
Film opens in theaters, IMAX on August 28 Full Article at ANN
Romelia War Chronicle Anime's Trailer Reveals Additional Cast, October 2026 Premiere
2026-08-07 at 10:51:20
Series casts Shoya Chiba, Gakuto Kajiwara, Shun Horie, Ryunosuke Watanuki Full Article at ANN