Pokemon cover! I choose you! I was too old to get into Pokemon when it started, but I know that a lot of Poke-kids got into anime because of Pokemon. "Anime - Gotta collect them all!" Here's 8 pages of the Pokemon feature that fully introduces Pokemon to the novice. The Editor's page has a picture of the Pokemon Volkswagen Beetle.After reading this, I had no idea that the … [Read more...] about 1st Pokemon Cover -Pikachu and Ash Ketchum – Animerica July 1999
1999
Satoshi Kon Interview – Perfect Blue Animerica June 1999
I was at Big Apple Anime Fest (BAAF) in August 2003 and got to see the world premiere of Satoshi Kon's Tokyo Godfathers and also got to see Millennial Actress as part of the double bill that evening. That was a treat.Below is a feature article introducing Satoshi Kon's directorial debut for Perfect Blue. Take time out of your day to read this 3 page interview below. I still … [Read more...] about Satoshi Kon Interview – Perfect Blue Animerica June 1999
Animerica – Slayers and Over-Priced VHS English Subtitled Anime Releases – May 1999
The cover is Gatchaman Tatsunoko greatness, but I think The Slayers feature is the best part of this issue. If you want to introduce your friends to Slayers, send them to read this feature scan. That's kinda it on the main items to cover. Onto the highlights of this issue. Lots of 90s ads.Urban Vision uses an accent in the word anime. Plus this cringe worthy copy "The … [Read more...] about Animerica – Slayers and Over-Priced VHS English Subtitled Anime Releases – May 1999
Animerica April 1999 Full of Lum and Urusei Yatsura
Back in 1998-99 these Animerica issues had lots of promotion for Video Girl Ai. I eventually got this series in 2009 in a Right Stuff sale for cheap and have yet to watch it. But that's not really the focus of this issue for me. It's the Urusei Yatsura feature.I had no idea that the Urusei Yatsura manga went from 1978 to 1987 and that there were 195 episodes. This is one … [Read more...] about Animerica April 1999 Full of Lum and Urusei Yatsura
Animerica Irresponsible Captain Tylor March 1999 Issue
Irresponsible Captain Tylor is one of the shows where I have purchased the series years ago, but have yet to watch it. I know this to be the old school favorite of older fans, but I don't hear the praises of this title much these days. Maybe some of the old fans suggest this to a new crowd or show it at their regional anime convention/club.Highlights for this issue:I … [Read more...] about Animerica Irresponsible Captain Tylor March 1999 Issue
