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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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A Tale of the Secret Saint TV Anime Delayed from April to October
2026-01-30 at 05:55:54
Staff state delay is "in order to aim to provide a more enjoyable work for everyone" Full Article at ANN
'Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?' TV Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
2026-01-30 at 05:37:40
New visual also revealed Full Article at ANN
Rich Girl Caretaker Anime Confirms TV Format, July Debut in Promo Video
2026-01-30 at 04:26:22
Staff, cast also revealed Full Article at ANN
'Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!' TV Anime Debuts in April
2026-01-30 at 04:00:00
The staff for the television anime of Watomura's Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu! (I'm Home, Sorry for the Intrusion!) manga revealed on Friday that the anime will... Full Article at ANN
Fate/Grand Order Arcade Game Ends Operation in March
2026-01-30 at 02:56:11
Game launched in Japan in July 2018, will have Sega collaboration before end of operation Full Article at ANN
Boichi Draws New Rokudenashi Blues Manga
2026-01-30 at 01:54:25
Manga centering on battle between Onizuka, Kasai will launch this summer Full Article at ANN
New Ghost in the Shell Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, July Debut, More Staff
2026-01-29 at 23:00:00
Taisei Iwasaki, Ryō Konishi, Yuki Kanesaka compose music Full Article at ANN
2nd Gundam Hathaway Film's Ending Song Is Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child o' Mine'
2026-01-29 at 22:40:44
Rock band's iconic 1988 song plays in film opening today Full Article at ANN
3rd Girls und Panzer Spinoff Film Reveals Teaser Visual, Promo Video
2026-01-29 at 22:00:00
3rd film opens in Japan on March 6 Full Article at ANN
Live-Action Sakamoto Days Film's New Video Unveils Order Assassins' Cast
2026-01-29 at 21:06:25
Takumi Kitamura, Yūsei Yagi, Meru Nukumi join cast Full Article at ANN