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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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The Promised Neverland, Blue Box Manga Both Get New Novels
2026-10-13 at 18:00:00
Nanao writes both Yakusoku no Neverland ~10-nen-me no Okurimono~, Ao no Hako Epilogue novels for release on December 4 Full Article at ANN
Tsūkaku Tantei Tsūtenji Natsume, Isekai Yurutto Survival Seikatsu Manga Both End
2026-10-13 at 17:00:00
Tsūkaku Tantei Tsūtenji Natsume ended on Friday, Isekai Yurutto Survival Seikatsu to end on November 9 Full Article at ANN
Black Summoner Manga Ends With 200th Chapter
2026-10-13 at 16:00:00
Gin Ammo's adaptation of writer Doufu Mayoi, illustrator Kurogin's light novels launched in 2018 Full Article at ANN
Glacier Bay License Oedo-chan of Moguraya, A Vase of Life, Faraway Blue, More Manga
2026-10-13 at 15:00:00
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Manga Creator Masako Watanabe Dies at 97
2026-10-13 at 13:00:00
Watanabe's works include Glass Castle, Hitori Matsuri, Himegoto Full Article at ANN
The Fable Season 2 TV Anime Reveals More Cast, January 9 Premiere
2026-10-13 at 11:31:39
Takanori Hoshino, Koichi Yamadera, Hiroyuki Yoshino, more join cast Full Article at ANN
Rakuen Tsuihō -Expelled from Paradise- Kokoro no Resonance Anime Film's Trailer Reveals Theme Song
2026-10-13 at 10:35:24
Theme song by TeddyLoid feat. Ayane Sakura (as Gabriel), Nagi Inoue (from Nogizaka46) Full Article at ANN
Talent Agency Intention Announces Dissolution on March 31, 2027
2026-10-13 at 10:00:00
Company to end operation due to owner Kenichi Suzumura's adjustment disorder Full Article at ANN
The Coppersmith's Bride Manga Ends in 3 Chapters
2026-10-13 at 08:57:08
namo launched manga in May 2020, published in English by J-Novel Club Full Article at ANN
The Heroic Tale of the Villainous Prince's Hirosaki Launches New Manga
2026-10-13 at 08:42:09
Saijaku Maō no Shinimodori Saiseitan manga launched on October 7 Full Article at ANN