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
Anime Expo
Mixx Zine 6 – Harlem Beat – Sailor Moon 3D Video Game Ad
Nothing too spectacular in this issue of Mixx Zine. Seriously. Still dude bros editing a magazine with b-boy lingo -pure '90s color and layout and style.Highlights:New series Harlem Beat. Way too many colors and !Exclamation! !Points! on the Mixx Page. Everything has to be branded Mixx. 3D Adventures of Sailor Moon has a better ad than the previous issue. Better … [Read more...] about Mixx Zine 6 – Harlem Beat – Sailor Moon 3D Video Game Ad
Animerica – Darkstalkers Morrigan – Kazou Yamazaki – Haruka Takachiho – Noburo Ishigura Panel Interviews – October 1997
Darkstalkers cover featuring Morrigan must have sold more copies that the previous issues...This issue had some great coverage from Anime Expo. I scanned some "Virtual Panel" interviews and discussions.The interviews were of director Kazou Yamazaki (Maison Ikkoku, Urusei Yatsura) and creator of Dirty Pair and Crusher Joe, Haruka Takachiho.Next up was an great read. … [Read more...] about Animerica – Darkstalkers Morrigan – Kazou Yamazaki – Haruka Takachiho – Noburo Ishigura Panel Interviews – October 1997
Animerica – Sailor Moon – Anime Convention Season – Katsucon – Katsuhiro Otomo Steamboy – August 1997
Surprise! Another Sailor Moon cover. Anime winks creep me out. They look so odd.Highlights:Peacock King - Spirit Warrior - Still amazes me that there are commercial anime releases that I've never heard of.The focus of this issue is convention season.Anime Expo 1997 - July 4-6 1997 (3 days not 4) - 1,200 person-long reg line on Friday with a 3 hour wait - SEE … [Read more...] about Animerica – Sailor Moon – Anime Convention Season – Katsucon – Katsuhiro Otomo Steamboy – August 1997
Animerica – Akira – Anime Soundtracks – Japanimation – August 1994
This issue is all about anime soundtracks - (not to mention having Akira on the cover to get additional sales.) For awhile, I was heavily into soundtracks - Hellsing TV and Noir were in CDs that were in my car constantly back then. Now, I fast-forward the opening and endings to get the show. I try to make use of the time I have allotted to watch anime. Sure I love music, but … [Read more...] about Animerica – Akira – Anime Soundtracks – Japanimation – August 1994