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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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Rensuke Oshikiri's Horror Manga Sayuri Gets Live-Action Film This Summer
2024-03-28 at 05:11:55
Sadako vs. Kayako's Kōji Shiraishi directs film Full Article at ANN
Terraformars Manga Resumes After 5-Year Hiatus on April 4
2024-03-28 at 03:14:12
Manga went on hiatus in 2019 due to Yū Sasuga's health issues Full Article at ANN
North American Anime, Manga Releases, March 24-30
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Berserk, Fist of the North Star: Legend of Kenshiro anime; The Alchemist Who Survived Now Dreams of a Quiet City Life, Stitches manga ship Full Article at ANN
Deadman Wonderland Duo Launch Manga Adaptation of Higa Shimai Series
2024-03-27 at 16:30:00
Horror light novel series began publishing in 2018 Full Article at ANN
Combatants Will Be Dispatched! Manga Ends
2024-03-27 at 16:00:00
Manga adaptation launched in 2018 Full Article at ANN
Ushijima the Loan Shark Manga Gets Spinoff Manga About Aizawa
2024-03-27 at 15:30:00
Aizawa time travels back to the 90s in new manga Full Article at ANN
Manga Up! Global Adds Love in the Palm of His Hand, Cuticle Detective Inaba, 2 More Manga
2024-03-27 at 15:00:00
Also: Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden, Lofty Flower, Fall for Me!! Full Article at ANN
Gahi-chan! Manga Ends
2024-03-27 at 14:30:00
Tirotata debuted romantic comedy in 2020 Full Article at ANN
Chibi Godzilla Raids Again Anime Sequel Streams With English Subtitles on YouTube on April 10
2024-03-27 at 14:11:18
English-subbed trailer streamed Full Article at ANN
Warner Bros. Japan to Produce Over 10 Anime Titles Per Year
2024-03-27 at 13:30:00
Company's Japanese anime studio to double output Full Article at ANN