Writer's Note: I am still expanding on this article. I wanted a draft out the day of Crunchyroll's Anime Awards Show held 11 years to the date.February 24, 2007 marked the height of the anime boom – ADV’s The Anime Network’s 1st Annual Anime Awards. In the coming months, Suncoast and other music stores, where anime and manga was sold, began closing at an increasing … [Read more...] about American Anime Awards of 2007 – The Apex of the Anime Boom
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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 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
Manga Mania #42 – UK Anime, Manga and Asian Action Film Magazine – October/November 1997
In the '90s while North America had Protoculture Addicts and Animerica, the UK had a couple of anime magazines.This is an issue of Manga Mania, edited by Helen McCarthy and Editorial Assistants Jonathan Clements and Martin Eden. Spend a couple of minutes and check out their personal sites for more info on these people.I like the tone of UK anime magazines. They read … [Read more...] about Manga Mania #42 – UK Anime, Manga and Asian Action Film Magazine – October/November 1997
Revolutionary Girl Utena – Animerica Magazine December 1998
Revolutionary Girl Utena - Similar to Sailor Moon features, I decided to scan this first in-depth feature from this issue. It's very informative. My favorite part of Utena is the beginning sword fight song and the stairs. Lots of stairs. Best watching experience for Utena to me is still the metaphor-laden movie. Here are some more highlights from this issue: I scanned the … [Read more...] about Revolutionary Girl Utena – Animerica Magazine December 1998
