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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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Golden Kamuy Anime Announces Additional Cast for Final Arc
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Shizuka Ito voices character in February 23 episode Full Article at ANN
Manga Up! Global Adds Writer Tomoki Matsumoto, Artist LOSA's The Bound Hero Knows No Fear Manga
2026-02-16 at 10:00:00
Manga about woman fighting for her dream to become a hero launched in 2021 Full Article at ANN
SuBLime Licenses 3 New Manga for Physical, Digital Release
2026-02-16 at 08:15:00
Puling's Sunshine in Hades, Fumi Tsuyuhisa's Robin in the Veil of Night, Natsuki Kizu's Given 10th Mix set for release late this year Full Article at ANN
CyberConnect2 Announces New .hack//Z.E.R.O. Action RPG
2026-02-16 at 07:47:01
CyberConnect2 plans, develops, publishes game with music by Taro Hakase Full Article at ANN
Voice Actor Masaru Ikeda Dies at 83
2026-02-16 at 06:53:57
Ikeda died on January 31 due to heart failure caused by myocardial infarction Full Article at ANN
Bloodstained Game Creative Director Shutaro Dies at 52
2026-02-16 at 04:30:00
Shutaro died on February 10 due to pancreatic cancer Full Article at ANN
Victoria of Many Faces TV Anime Reveals Teaser Visual, July Debut
2026-02-16 at 04:00:00
Series stars Chika Anzai, Shion Wakayama, Yōhei Azakami Full Article at ANN
Crunchyroll Streams Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Anime Specials
2026-02-16 at 02:54:34
1st part started streaming on Sunday, 2nd part streams on February 22 Full Article at ANN
Hideki Satō, Former Sega President Known as 'Father of Sega Hardware,' Dies at 75
2026-02-16 at 02:37:15
Satō was instrumental in development of all of Sega's home consoles Full Article at ANN
Detective Conan's Ran Mōri Voice Actress Wakana Yamazaki Goes on Hiatus
2026-02-16 at 01:31:32
Yamazaki is undergoing medical treatment; Akemi Okamura to voice Ran Mōri starting in episode airing on March 14 Full Article at ANN