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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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Crossed Hearts Launches Studio Hearts Imprint, New Licenses
2026-08-23 at 17:32:33
Titles include The Two of Them Can't Be Mobs, Love Beyond the Final Boss: The Hero's Party's Quest for Love, more Full Article at ANN
Yūki Kodama's Agent Jupiter Manga Ends
2026-08-23 at 17:15:00
Series debuted in February 2025 Full Article at ANN
Manga Up! Global Adds Unwinding with the Aloof Girl at the Standing Bar Manga
2026-08-23 at 16:51:27
Sorinokoshi, Taichi Okubo's romantic comedy launched on Manga Up! in Japan last August Full Article at ANN
Ignatz Awards Nominate Box Garden Beetle Manga for Outstanding Collection
2026-08-23 at 16:18:31
Seirinkogeisha published Akino Kondoh's manga short story collection in Japan in 2004, Glacier Bay Books released it in English in May Full Article at ANN
RIDI to Shut Down Japanese Short-Form Live-Action Platform Kanta
2026-08-23 at 16:15:00
Company to discontinue service to focus its resources on fan community platform business built around comics, webtoons, web novels Full Article at ANN
Kakao Games Partners With The Grimm Entertainment to Develop Games Based on Webtoons
2026-08-23 at 15:15:00
Founded by webtoon artist Taejun Pak, The Grimm Entertainment owns several popular IPs, including Manager Kim, Lookism Full Article at ANN
WEBTOON Acquires 60% Stake in Game Company RI Games Holdings to Expand Webtoons Into Games
2026-08-23 at 14:15:00
Developer's lineup includes games based on popular webtoon titles Overgeared, Doom Breaker, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Full Article at ANN
Hanashi Media Licenses The Hated Prince's Do-Over, The Sage of the Forbidden Library, 6 More Light Novels
2026-08-23 at 13:15:00
Company to release Living the Slow Life as a Demon Lord, Shimotsuki-san Has a Thing for a Background Character, more light novels in English Full Article at ANN
Amasian TV Streams Chiikawa Anime for Free in U.S.
2026-08-23 at 12:15:00
Platform streams series with Japanese audio, subtitles in English Full Article at ANN
Uma Musume Franchise Announces New Umayuru Full Gate! Short Anime
2026-08-23 at 12:12:47
New short anime streams in September Full Article at ANN