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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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Sentai Filmworks Screens World Premiere of 4K Restoration of Ninja Scroll Anime Film at Berlinale
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Following 1st screenings in February, Sentai will release film in 4K UHD in early 2027 Full Article at ANN
Yonoi Tsukihiko's Happy Hell Manga Ends in Next Volume
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8th volume shipped on Monday Full Article at ANN
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The official X/Twitter account for Sega's Sonic Racing CrossWorlds racing game announced on Tuesday that it is adding AiAi from Super Monkey Ball in a... Full Article at ANN
Usamaru Furuya Launches New Manga on April 11
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To You in the Beyond Film Teaser Unveils Staff, October 9 Opening
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TMS Entertainment produces Akiko Abe's story of boy meeting mysterious girl on island Full Article at ANN
World's End Club Game Gets Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One Releases
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Game 1st launched for iOS devices in 2020 before getting releases for Switch, Steam in 2021 Full Article at ANN
Killing Bites' Shinya Murata Launches Akujo Ranking Manga on March 9
2026-02-10 at 18:00:00
Wakata Wakuta draws manga Full Article at ANN