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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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Film opens in N. American theaters on Friday with 5-minute clip streaming from February 26-March 5 Full Article at ANN
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Anime debuts on April 6 Full Article at ANN
Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy Game's PC Version Launches on March 25
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Idea Factory International announced on Thursday that it will release Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy (initially announced as Madō Monogatari... Full Article at ANN
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Smartphone Game's Opening Cinematic Video Reveals March Release
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Pre-registrations opened for Final Fantasy 3v3 crossover game Full Article at ANN
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Skirt, ODD Foot Works perform opening theme "FANCLUB" Full Article at ANN
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Kimimaro launches on Friday as final member of Season Pass 9 Full Article at ANN
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Exclusive: Scholastic Reveals Sneak Peek of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga
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Collaboration between Dav Pilkey, Motojiro to debut on April 7 Full Article at ANN
Japan's Video Game Rankings, February 9-15
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Yakuza Kiwami 3/Yakuza 3: Dark Ties for PS5 debuts at #1 Full Article at ANN
Onegai AiPri TV Anime Unveils Main Cast, Staff, April 5 Debut in Teaser Video
2026-02-26 at 07:19:03
Hanaka Agawa, Rika Kanaya, more star in new Pretty Series anime Full Article at ANN