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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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Koei Tecmo Develops Tentatively Titled 'Fuji' Game Project
2026-06-29 at 15:00:00
"IP360" government grant to fund action game with oriental visuals Full Article at ANN
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Gets Switch 2 Edition on October 29
2026-06-29 at 13:45:00
Switch 2 release includes DLC characters, cross-play support between Switch/Switch 2 Full Article at ANN
Evangelion: Death (True)² & Rebirth, The End Of Evangelion Films Hit U.S. Theaters for 30th Anniversary Movie Fest on July 21-22
2026-06-29 at 13:15:00
Evangelion: Death (True)² & Rebirth screens on July 21, The End Of Evangelion on July 22 Full Article at ANN
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Game's Opening Movie Reveals Theme Song, July 27 Release Date
2026-06-29 at 12:21:14
Yuiko Ōhara performs theme song for free-to-play smartphone game Full Article at ANN
Petals of Reincarnation Manga Ends With 25th Volume
2026-06-29 at 12:15:00
Series debuted in May 2014 Full Article at ANN
Crossed Hearts Licenses 4 BL Manga
2026-06-29 at 12:05:06
The Bird in the Cage Dreams, Until We Fall in Love, more Full Article at ANN
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Anime Streams 2nd Teaser Trailer
2026-06-29 at 11:50:16
Anime premieres this fall on Netflix Full Article at ANN
Sirotan TV Anime Reveals Promo Video, Cast
2026-06-29 at 11:25:10
Series stars Aoi Yūki, Miyu Hanasaki, Rina Hidaka, Riyo Iwai Full Article at ANN
Stardust Telepath Manga Ends in 7th Volume
2026-06-29 at 11:15:00
Series debuted in 2019 Full Article at ANN
Manga Up! Global Adds The Lonely King and His Sunshine Bride's Happily Ever After, Yoshi no Zuikara, 1 More Manga
2026-06-29 at 11:00:00
Don't Pry Into People's Genders in Online Games! also licensed Full Article at ANN