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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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3 more special videos will stream weekly before anime's April 4 premiere Full Article at ANN
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Short starring Asuka premiered at "Evangelion:30+;" festival on February 21 Full Article at ANN
Manga UP! Global Adds The Kind Adventurer and the Reincarnated Girl in English
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Manga centering on C-class adventurer who saves reincarnated girl launched in 2024 Full Article at ANN
WEBTOON Entertainment Names Yongsoo Kim President to Lead Global Operations
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WEBTOON Ent.'s leadership team will report to President, who in turn reports to Founder, CEO Junkoo Kim Full Article at ANN
Greenwich Ent. Acquires N. American Rights to Ryuya Suzuki's Debut Feature Anime Film Jinsei
2026-03-07 at 02:41:21
Company to screen film in N. American theaters this summer Full Article at ANN
Re:ZERO Anime Season 4 Reveals Ending Theme Song, Visual, April 8 Premiere
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MYTH&ROID, TK from Ling tosite sigure perform ending theme song Full Article at ANN
North American Anime, Manga Releases, March 1-7
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Chainsaw Man, The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 anime; Cells at Work! Lady, Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker manga ship Full Article at ANN
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Game Streams Overview Trailer
2026-03-06 at 16:00:00
Game slated for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC in 2026 Full Article at ANN
Pragmata Game's Main Trailer Reveals Game's Earlier April 17 Release
2026-03-06 at 15:00:00
Game originally scheduled to launch on April 24 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC Full Article at ANN
Shin-Ei Animation, Lesprit Animate Trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3 Game
2026-03-06 at 14:00:00
Game launches for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam on March 13 Full Article at ANN