Key The Metal Idol - cover for February 1997Highlights for this issue:I have a copy of The Complete Anime Guide 1997 edition, listed in the Editor's page.Read the review of Neon Genesis Evangelion English dub VHS. I forget how old this series is -it has aged quite well.The quick piece about anime idol singer is a good read. I always liked Animerica's charts - … [Read more...] about Animerica – Anime Fan Art – Neon Genesis Evangelion Review – Key The Metal Idol – February 1997
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Animerica – InuYasha – Goldenboy – Magic Knight Rayearth – January 1997
For the first issue of 1997, Magic Knight Rayearth is the cover.Highlights:First retail callout in an ad for Best Buy. First mention of MIXX Zine debuting in coming months - Tokyopop is coming. First appearance of Sailor Moon manga in the US. First appearance of InuYasha - Rumiko Takahashi's brand new manga. First mention of this new DVD technology. When will it … [Read more...] about Animerica – InuYasha – Goldenboy – Magic Knight Rayearth – January 1997
Animerica – Maison Ikkoku – Tenchi Muyo – Neon Genesis Evangelion – December 1996
This the second cover for Maison Ikkoku.Highlights:Check out this months "From the Editor" page. Patrick Macias makes an appearance in the Contributors section.My favorite part of this issue is the Anime Series Round Up. Goes over the differences from the Tenchi Muyo Series and OVA as well as the first full page of details about Neon Genesis Evangelion.The … [Read more...] about Animerica – Maison Ikkoku – Tenchi Muyo – Neon Genesis Evangelion – December 1996
Animerica – Dragon Ball Z – FUNimation – Manga Video – November 1996
The first of many Dragon Ball Z covers for Animerica. This one is "The World..From A to Z"DBZ scans I wanted to share: The first Dragonball Z broadcast ad. DBZ was first in syndication through Saban Network For Kids. Syndication in the 90's as you see in the ad was as different times. There was no Sundays at 9:30 E/P. Syndication was not guaranteed nationwide … [Read more...] about Animerica – Dragon Ball Z – FUNimation – Manga Video – November 1996
Animerica – Patlabor Mobile Police – Fatal Fury – Eagle Riders – October 1996
I finally have all of Patlabor - the OVA's, TV series and the three movies. This issue helps explain where to start and the differences over each.The Pioneer ad for the Tenchi Muyo TV series has Mihoshi and Kiyone as the focus of the ad. Curious that they didn't go with Tenchi and the harem.The VIZ Video ad for Fatal Fury has not one but two burst call outs. One titled … [Read more...] about Animerica – Patlabor Mobile Police – Fatal Fury – Eagle Riders – October 1996
Animerica – Armored Trooper Votoms – Ani-Mayhem Anime Card Game – September 1996
Armored Trooper Votoms is the cover, feature and VHS ad of record for this issue. I watched this series in 2001 via Netflix because it was one of the only full complete titles to rent on the service (Gundam Wing was second)I wanted to highlight Ani-Mayhem again by scanning an article introducing the card game. Magic, the Gathering was released in 1992 and I guess this was … [Read more...] about Animerica – Armored Trooper Votoms – Ani-Mayhem Anime Card Game – September 1996
Animerica – Sailor Moon – Suncoast Video – MD Geist – August 1996
The second and certainly not the last cover for Sailor Moon.Lots of Sailor Moon in this issue but I mainly wanted to point out the Sailor Moon puns, gadget list and Japanese and English names for the Sailor Moon Special Attacks.I really cringe at 90's marketing. Case in point: Suncoast Video. "Futons. Karate. Sushi. They never prepared you for this Japanese custom." At … [Read more...] about Animerica – Sailor Moon – Suncoast Video – MD Geist – August 1996
Animerica – Galaxy Express 999 – Leiji Matsumoto – Goldenboy – July 1996
Leiji Matsumoto time. Galaxy Express 999 is on the cover for the July issue. Had not idea that VIZ released this on VHS. I scanned this helpful Leijiuniverse chart to that connects Captain Harlock to everything. It reminds me of a NYC subway map.Pioneer's first ad for the Tenchi Muyo In Love ad - Christopher Franke is highlighted as doing the music for the movie. I'm still … [Read more...] about Animerica – Galaxy Express 999 – Leiji Matsumoto – Goldenboy – July 1996
