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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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My Hero Academia: All's Justice Game Gets Switch 2 Version With New Minigame Mode
2026-06-18 at 12:00:47
Game launches for Switch 2 on September 4 Full Article at ANN
Bandai Announces New Naruto Card Game
2026-06-18 at 11:40:37
New TCG debuts at Gen Con from July 30-August 2 before launching worldwide in 2027 Full Article at ANN
Corrector Yui Manga Creator Keiko Okamoto Dies
2026-06-18 at 10:45:31
Okamoto died on May 6 due to cerebral hemorrhage Full Article at ANN
2026 World Webtoon Awards Opens Reader Nominations
2026-06-18 at 10:15:00
Nominations for main awards will run from June 15 to July 24 through event's official website Full Article at ANN
'Got Dropped Into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work' Webtoon Breaks Record on KakaoPage Launch
2026-06-18 at 09:15:00
Webtoon achieved platform's highest-ever hourly, daily transaction revenue for newly released title Full Article at ANN
MAO Anime Announces 2nd Part Opening Song by Boy Group 20th Century
2026-06-18 at 08:29:22
Former V6 members perform new MAO opening song "Bokura ga Uwagaki suru Sekai," 26 years after "CHANGE THE WORLD" opening song for Inuyasha anime Full Article at ANN
Crunchyroll Plans to Expand to Taiwan, S. Korea
2026-06-18 at 08:15:00
Taiwan localization slated to begin this summer, with S. Korea following later in the year Full Article at ANN
2nd Live-Action Mr. Osomatsu Film Debuts at #3, New Version of Milky☆Subway Film at #9 in Japan
2026-06-18 at 07:33:05
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ranks at #4 in its 8th weekend Full Article at ANN
The World's Strongest Rearguard - Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals Theme Songs
2026-06-18 at 07:31:56
Redhair Rosy performs "license" opening song, Inner Journey band performs "Owaranai Yoru no Mamori-kata" ending song Full Article at ANN