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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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Cregger's Resident Evil Opens at #2 in Japan, 5th Girls und Panzer das Finale Film Opens at #5
2026-10-15 at 12:15:00
Chiikawa movie back at #1, Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht: Rising at #10 Full Article at ANN
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 28-October 4
2026-10-15 at 10:15:00
The Apothecary Diaries season 3 debuts with 4.8% rating, Tougen Anki: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc with 2.7% rating Full Article at ANN
Gundam Blitz Order Mobile Game Announced
2026-10-15 at 09:15:00
Network test for 1st idle game in Gundam franchise will host network test in November Full Article at ANN
Crunchyroll Adds English Dub for Saga of Tanya the Evil the Movie Anime
2026-10-15 at 08:15:00
Film opened in Japan in February 2019 Full Article at ANN
Fate/Extra Record Game Highlights Opponents in New Character Promo Video
2026-10-15 at 07:51:23
Also: Game to hold special hands-on event in Tokyo on November 7-8 Full Article at ANN
'Are You a Landmine, Chihara-san?' Anime Announces January 7 Debut
2026-10-15 at 07:43:18
The staff for the television anime of Ryon's Are You a Landmine, Chihara-san? (Jirai nandesu ka? Chihara-san) manga announced on Thursday the anime's... Full Article at ANN
Bless TV Anime Casts Kōki Uchiyama
2026-10-15 at 07:23:04
Uchiyama voices Akiharu Nakano in series debuting in January Full Article at ANN
Kei Urana's Gachiakuta Manga Resumes on November 11
2026-10-15 at 07:08:14
Manga has been on hiatus since August 5 so author could do research Full Article at ANN
I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World 2nd Season Anime Reveals Teaser Video, New, Returning Cast & Staff, January 2027 Debut
2026-10-15 at 05:58:23
Ikumi Hasegawa, Sora Amamiya join anime's cast Full Article at ANN
Firefly Wedding TV Anime Casts Kanon Amane
2026-10-15 at 05:37:31
Amane voices courtesan Yukari in ongoing anime Full Article at ANN