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
Patlabor
Animerica – Macross Soundtrack – Kimagure Orange Road – ADV Films Logo – July 1998
Part II of the Macross "Summer of Love" 15th Anniversary of the series airing in Japan. The second part deals with all the numerous CD soundtracks and the article "Evolution of the Valkyrie" - goes through all the different designs and models from Macross Plus, Macross 7 and Macross II.The other main item I found in this issue is the full introduction of ADV Films modern … [Read more...] about Animerica – Macross Soundtrack – Kimagure Orange Road – ADV Films Logo – July 1998
Animerica – Patlabor – Sol Bianca – CPM US Manga Corps – December 1997
Patlabor wraps up 1997 for Animerica with the cover feature: "Anime Robots, Manga Heroes. Mecha in Manga"Highlights:Review of Neon Genesis Evangelion Volume 8 of 13. Yes 13 VHS volumes for the series. 2 episodes a tape. That's the way it was and you had to like it or else.CPM's US Manga Corps advertises another title that time has forgotten: Yotoden - Chronicle of … [Read more...] about Animerica – Patlabor – Sol Bianca – CPM US Manga Corps – December 1997
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 – 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
