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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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Akane-banashi Anime Holds World Premiere in U.S. in April
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Anime to premiere on April 1 in NYC, followed by Anime Boston screening on April 4 Full Article at ANN
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Manaka Nakayama, Kaori Maeda, Akira Sekine, Yō Taichi, Yū Sasahara star in CUE show Full Article at ANN
Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 3 Debuts in April With Final Arc Teased
2026-02-18 at 05:25:11
2nd season's cast, staff return for upcoming season Full Article at ANN
I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Anime's New Video Reveals More Staff
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Ascendance of a Bookworm, Given's MICHIRU co-composes music in July yuri dark fantasy Full Article at ANN
Marika's Love Meter Malfunction Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, Theme Song, March 13 Debut
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Kōhei Amasaki, Maaya Uchida, Ayasa Itō, Yurie Igoma, Rie Kugimiya star Full Article at ANN
Candy Caries Anime Unveils 2nd Teaser, Cast, Theme Song Artists, April 15 Debut
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Miyuki Sato, Hana Takeda star in stop-motion show from Pui Pui Molcar's Tomoki Misato, Wit Studio Full Article at ANN
L'étoile de Paris en fleur Anime Film's Long Trailer Previews Theme Song
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Ryokuoushoku Shakai performs theme song "Kaze ni Noru" for March 13 film Full Article at ANN
Live-Action Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem Show Casts Jun Matsumoto
2026-02-17 at 21:00:07
Arashi member plays Shinsengumi founder Matsudaira Katamori in show debuting on March 26 Full Article at ANN
Medabots Card Robattle RB Game Launches for Switch on June 25
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Card battler features online matchmaking Full Article at ANN
Poupelle of Chimney Town Sequel Film's Subtitled Trailer Reveals English Title
2026-02-17 at 20:21:16
Chimney Town: Frozen in Time opens in Japan on March 27 Full Article at ANN