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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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Junket Bank Manga Gets TV Anime
2026-03-11 at 11:38:42
Sōma Saitō, Rikuya Yasuda star in CUE anime this October Full Article at ANN
Kadokawa to Consolidate Animation Production in New 'Studio One Base' Venue in Tokyo
2026-03-11 at 11:00:00
Company to consolidate its studios ENGI, Studio KADAN, Raging Bull, BELLNOX FILMS, Chiptune Full Article at ANN
Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses Huck the Air Pirate and the Princess of Steam, The Regalia of the Underdog, 1 More Title
2026-03-11 at 10:00:00
Also: Taiwanese creator Chang Sheng's Baby Full Article at ANN
Taku Kawamura Ends Yonehara-kun wa Tsuyo Tsuyo Gyaru kara Hanarerarenai Manga
2026-03-11 at 09:04:39
Manga's 2nd volume by My Clueless First Friend creator ships in May Full Article at ANN
Rudel Develops The Witch and the Hundred Knight Smartphone Game for 2026
2026-03-11 at 08:49:31
13 years after 1st game debuted Full Article at ANN
Nippon Ichi Software to Debut Gobble Side-Scrolling Game on September 24
2026-03-11 at 08:13:19
Game slated for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PC via Steam, Windows Full Article at ANN
Nippon Ichi Software to Debut Prinny Sugoroku Party Game This Fall
2026-03-11 at 07:52:56
Game slated for PS5, Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam Full Article at ANN
RuriDragon Manga Goes on Hiatus Until April 27
2026-03-11 at 07:44:49
Manga returns in combined 22nd/23rd issue of Weekly Shonen Jump Full Article at ANN
Sweetness & Lightning's Gido Amagakure Launches Tomoshibi Kara Sparkle Manga on April 7
2026-03-11 at 07:24:18
A Galaxy Next Door creator's new manga follows piano-playing old lady with runaway granddaughter Full Article at ANN
So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? Manga Gets TV Anime
2026-03-11 at 07:07:35
Kikunosuke Toya, Yōko Hikasa, Azusa Tachibana star in BAKKKA anime in October Full Article at ANN