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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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Chainsaw Man Ranks #1 on Bookscan's March Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
2026-04-19 at 11:15:00
19 manga including Jujutsu Kaisen, Gachiakuta, One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Demon Slayer, Steel Ball Run, The Summer Hikaru Died also rank on list Full Article at ANN
Adult Manga Publisher FAKKU Addresses Payment Processor Issues, Investigates Additional Payment Options
2026-04-19 at 10:15:00
Company stated longtime payment processor partner terminated its account without warning in late 2025 Full Article at ANN
Mission: Yozakura Family Anime Season 2 Casts Yume Miyamoto
2026-04-19 at 09:25:02
Miyamoto voices gossip magazine reporter Jigokumimi no Usa in episode 30 on April 26 Full Article at ANN
Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, More Manga Rank on NYT April Bestseller List
2026-04-19 at 09:15:00
The 20th volume of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man manga ranked at #2 on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in... Full Article at ANN
Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #1 on Bookscan's February Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
2026-04-19 at 08:15:00
17 manga including Gachiakuta, Dandadan, Demon Slayer, The Summer Hikaru Died, Frieren, One Piece, more rank on list Full Article at ANN
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, April 6-12
2026-04-19 at 06:15:00
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 4 stays at #4, Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 also stays at #7 Full Article at ANN
Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 6-12
2026-04-19 at 05:15:00
Pokémon Pokopia stays at #1 for 6 weeks straight; Starfield debuts at #3 Full Article at ANN
Korea Cartoonists Association to Hold Webtoon Forum on Cyberbullying, Mental Health
2026-04-19 at 04:15:00
Webtoon artists like Super Pink, Raha Lee will present at event on April 24 Full Article at ANN
'Covet the Scholar, Princess' Webtoon Confirmed for Live-Action Adaptation
2026-04-19 at 03:15:00
Historical romance series combines palace intrigue with political drama Full Article at ANN
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Game Launches Open Beta Test Next Week
2026-04-19 at 02:15:00
Game's 7-minute introduction trailer also streamed Full Article at ANN