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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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Crunchyroll Manga Adds Sanda, Saint Seiya: Dark Wing, More Titles from Titan, J-Novel Club, Compass
2026-03-09 at 16:00:00
Also: The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows, Gamera - Rebirth: Code Thyrsos, more Full Article at ANN
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Wins Saturn Award for Best International Film
2026-03-09 at 14:32:11
Nominees included Attack on Titan: The Last Attack, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, The Colors Within Full Article at ANN
WarioWare Game Series Director Goro Abe Leaves Nintendo
2026-03-09 at 13:30:00
Abe to work as professor at Osaka Electro-Communication University Full Article at ANN
Kamiina Botan, Yoheru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Opening Theme Song
2026-03-09 at 11:15:20
yonige perform theme song for anime debuting on April 10 Full Article at ANN
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Game Unveils Beatrix as Playable Character
2026-03-09 at 11:15:00
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok – launches on July 9 Full Article at ANN
Kocchi no Kento Performs Dandelion Anime's Theme Song
2026-03-09 at 10:31:41
Anime of Gintama creator one-shot manga premieres on Netflix in April Full Article at ANN
Nintendo Sues U.S. Government Over Tariffs Vacated by Supreme Court
2026-03-09 at 10:15:00
Company seeks refunds of vacated taxes with interest Full Article at ANN
XSEED Reveals Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Game's English Release on April 28
2026-03-09 at 09:00:00
HD remastered version of Ys: Memories of Celceta game gets Switch release Full Article at ANN
Anime Boston 2026 Hosts Japanese Singer Coda, Voice Actress Kujira
2026-03-09 at 08:15:00
Anime Boston takes place at Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA from April 3-5 Full Article at ANN
Fist of the North Star, Galaxy Express 999 Composer Nozomi Aoki Dies at 94
2026-03-09 at 07:46:53
Aoki also composed soundtracks for Akuma-kun, Patalliro!, more anime Full Article at ANN