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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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The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power Manga Ends in Next Volume
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Manga adaptation debuted in April 2022 Full Article at ANN
The Record of a Fallen Vampire Manga Gets New Series After 19 Years, Teases Announcement
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In/Spectre author Kyo Shirodaira, Yuri Kimura launch Vampire Jūjikai: Inu ni wa Inu no Uta on October 9 Full Article at ANN
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Manga to End in 12th Volume Next Spring
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Series reaches 8.2 million copies globally Full Article at ANN
Star Detective Precure! Film Assembles You and Idol Precure, Wonderful Precure! in 2 Trailers
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Precure girls from 3 series unite in film opening next Friday Full Article at ANN
Orb, 100 Meters Manga Creator Uoto to Launch 2 New Manga Series
2026-09-12 at 21:00:20
Uoto to launch Hallucination Meat, also partners with Kyō Yoneshiro for Test Taker/Cheaters Full Article at ANN
Tokyopop Releases Can't Buy My Love, Romantically Challenged, 3 More Manga in 2027
2026-09-12 at 16:15:00
Company also licenses A Fangirl's Guide to Learning How to Date 3D Men, LOVE IS PAIN, How to Fall In Love with You Again Full Article at ANN
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 31-September 6
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword PS5 version debuts at #1, Switch 2 version at #3 Full Article at ANN
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, August 31-September 6
2026-09-12 at 12:15:00
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman season 2 earns 2.4% rating Full Article at ANN
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Anime Episodes 49, 50 Delayed to October 19, 26
2026-09-12 at 11:13:17
Episodes 7, 28, 46, 48 to re-air in weeks before episodes 49, 50 Full Article at ANN
Netflix Announces Cast for Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Outback
2026-09-12 at 10:15:00
Series based on G'day webtoon follows man who travels to Australia after his older sister's sudden death Full Article at ANN