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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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Amasian TV Streams Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Anime For Free
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Platform streams series with Japanese audio, subtitles in English Full Article at ANN
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Game's Overview Trailer Reveals Demo
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Video previews Mii creation, customization, requests, Little Quirks, shops, multiplayer Full Article at ANN
Village in the Shade Game Heads West in Fall
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Game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC Full Article at ANN
Lupin the IIIrd The Movie: The Immortal Bloodline Anime Confirms March 24 Digital Launch, Physical Blu-ray Disc Release on July 21
2026-03-25 at 11:30:17
Anime launched on digital platforms for rental or purchase on Tuesday Full Article at ANN
Oshi no Ko Anime Gets 4th Season
2026-03-25 at 11:08:22
Teaser video, visual unveiled for final season Full Article at ANN
So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? Anime Streams Teaser Trailer
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Anime premieres in October Full Article at ANN
Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa Manga Goes on Hiatus
2026-03-25 at 09:00:55
Detective Conan spinoff, which inspired 2022 TV anime, does not specify return date Full Article at ANN