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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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Shakugan no Shana: Blaze Edge Browser Game Launches on September 14
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Free-to-play game with in-app purchases will be available in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Korean Full Article at ANN
Black Torch TV Anime Reveals 'Final' Promo Video
2026-09-11 at 06:07:51
Series debuted on July 4 Full Article at ANN
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Anime's 2nd Part Reveals October 13 Debut in Promo Video
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Cider Girl, aruma perform theme songs Full Article at ANN
A Wild Last Boss Appeared! Season 2 Anime Reveals September 26 Early Streaming Debut, More Cast in 2nd Promo Video
2026-09-11 at 05:49:44
Chakura performs ending theme song Full Article at ANN
Psyren TV Anime Reveals More Cast, Opening Theme Artist, October 5 Debut in Video
2026-09-11 at 05:00:00
CLAN QUEEN performs opening; Yūko Kaida, Nobuyuki Hiyama join cast Full Article at ANN
Live-Action Ao to Midori BL Series Unveils Theme Song Artists, Visual
2026-09-11 at 00:06:56
ONE N' ONLY performs opening theme song "Crush On You" Full Article at ANN
My Sword Saint Master Is Too Cute to Live With! Anime Reveals Staff, New Visual
2026-09-11 at 00:02:01
Makina-san's a Love Bot?! director Masayoshi Nishida directs anime at Wolfsbane, Lightbox Full Article at ANN
'Optimus Prime: Awakening' Animated Short's Clip Posted
2026-09-10 at 23:55:40
Short debuts alongside The Transformers: The Movie 4K re-release Full Article at ANN
Muramasa: Revenant Blades Game Launches on February 4
2026-09-10 at 23:36:42
New long gameplay video posted for game on PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Steam Full Article at ANN
Sasaki and Peeps 2nd Season Anime Reveals Main Trailer, 2 New Cast Members, Opening Theme Song, October 7 Debut
2026-09-10 at 21:00:00
MADKID perform opening theme song "Unbroken" Full Article at ANN