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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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TMS Entertainment to Stream Lupin III vs. Detective Conan Film, 4th Collection of Detective Conan Anime
2026-10-19 at 17:00:00
Crossover film streams on YouTube on October 24; more Detective Conan episodes stream on November 1 Full Article at ANN
Netflix Replaces Chief Content Officer, Lays Off About 1,000 Employees
2026-10-19 at 16:00:00
Former Disney/Fox executive Peter Rice replaces Bela Bajaria as CCO Full Article at ANN
Actor Michael Forest Dies at 97
2026-10-19 at 14:00:00
Forest had roles in Star Trek, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, The Big O Full Article at ANN
CloverWorks' Omnibus Anime Film Grotesqqque Streams 'Yoroshiku★Girl' Segment Early on Netflix for Limited Time
2026-10-19 at 13:00:00
Segment streams on October 23-November 5, ahead of film's November 6 opening Full Article at ANN
Lezhin Ent. to Launch AI Character Chat Service Teaz in Korea
2026-10-19 at 12:15:00
Teaz will allow users to interact directly with characters from original series published on Lezhin Comics, Bomtoon Full Article at ANN
EST N8 Picks Up Korean-Animated Film Pilgrims for Worldwide Sales
2026-10-19 at 11:15:00
Japan Sinks: 2020's Pyoungkang Heo directs film starring Hyang-gi Kim, Ji-hu Park, Joo-young Lee Full Article at ANN
Welsh & Shedar Anime's Trailer Reveals English/French Dubs' Debut on YouTube on November 5
2026-10-19 at 11:05:31
English dub stars Daniel J. McLean, Kevin Garcia, Marissa Lenti, more Full Article at ANN
Manga UP! Global Adds Lily of the High Seas, Killer's Familia, The Imperial Court's Floral Stylist, 3 More Manga
2026-10-19 at 11:00:00
Service also adds: I Became a Saint to Support My Idol!, The Abandoned Tamer Signs a Deal With a Devilishly Beautiful Dragon, After Getting the Crap Skill "Poison Immunity," I Ate the Toxic Meat of a Dead SSS-Rank Monster and Awakened an OP Ability Full Article at ANN
Comic CMOA Service Remains Suspended After Confirmed Unauthorized External Access
2026-10-19 at 10:40:25
Service suspended since Thursday Full Article at ANN
Rakuten Viki, Imaginus to Debut AI-Assisted Korean-Animated Series The Painted Soul on October 21
2026-10-19 at 10:15:00
Rakuten Viki plans to add more animated content in the future Full Article at ANN