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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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Comikey Licenses The Emperor's Treasure, Gakuen Babysitters, 4 More Titles
2026-11-09 at 09:03:31
Also added: The Plebeian: Beyond the Bloodline Elite, The Oppressed Saint and Her Loyal Duke, Mr. Kusakabe's Gentle Love, more Full Article at ANN
SEGA Confirms Leak of 2.2 Million Newsletter Recipients' Email Addresses
2026-11-09 at 07:34:00
SEGA: No indications that other personal info was also leaked Full Article at ANN
Dragon Quest Teases New RPG for iOS, Android
2026-11-09 at 07:10:41
Dragon Quest RPG Makai Ju to Michibikareshi Shima game's trailer debuts tomorrow Full Article at ANN
Late Tetsuya Chiba's Autobiographical Manga to End in 8th Volume
2026-11-09 at 04:17:48
Tomorrow's Joe's creator launched Hinemosu Notari Nikki in 2015, went on hiatus on September 25 before his October 22 death Full Article at ANN
Heisei Haizan-hei ☆ Sumire-chan Manga Resumes on November 16
2026-11-09 at 04:06:36
Creator Satomi U went on hiatus due to maternity leave Full Article at ANN
Live-Action In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Film Rises to #2, 7th Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Film Opens at #10
2026-11-09 at 01:25:15
Live-action Resident Evil rises to #3 Full Article at ANN
My Hero Ultra Rumble Game Gets Mobile Version
2026-11-08 at 23:59:00
English, Japanese teasers streamed Full Article at ANN
Hirayasumi TV Anime to Stream on Netflix
2026-11-08 at 23:56:48
Global streaming begins in January Full Article at ANN
Live-Action Golden Kamuy: Karafuto Pursuit Arc Series Unveils More Cast
2026-11-08 at 23:30:18
Ayana Shiramoto, Hiroto Ōshita join cast Full Article at ANN
Fool Night Manga Crosses 1 Million Copies Worldwide
2026-11-08 at 23:22:41
Anime of manga will debut globally on Netflix on November 26 Full Article at ANN