The cover may look Slayers but this issue is all Rurouni Kenshin, Kimagure Orange Road and Mobile Suit Gundam Wing with feature for Slayers Try. I did not know that Rurouni Kenshin and Samuai X released around the same time. I never got into that series.FINALLY a decent ad from Pioneer. Big image, unique logo placement and that's it. Well done.Anime … [Read more...] about Rurouni Kenshin and Samurai X – Kimagure Orange Road – Animerica June 2000
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Animerica – Mobile Suit Gundam 20th Anniversary – Ah My Goddess Fan Art – October 1998
This month's cover feature is the 20th Anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam. In 1998, Gundam finally gets released in the US by Bandai Entertainment via Anime-Village.com Tons of ads in this issue, some great some really, really bad. Let's enjoy this time machine, shall we?Highlights:This month's Anime Focus section had a new voice actor interview - Tiffany Grant. If … [Read more...] about Animerica – Mobile Suit Gundam 20th Anniversary – Ah My Goddess Fan Art – October 1998
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 – Urusei Yatsura – Mighty Space Miners – Record of Lodoss War Box Set – November 1995
Urusei Yatsura is the cover for November.I think this Record of Lodoss War ad has the first appearance of an anime box set. Granted they've shown bundles for Anime 18, but this is the first for US Manga Corps. Promoted as a "Gift Box" 13 episodes for $129 - a good $50 price break than purchasing the individual volumes.Here's the oddity of this issue. Suncoast has two … [Read more...] about Animerica – Urusei Yatsura – Mighty Space Miners – Record of Lodoss War Box Set – November 1995
Animerica Magazine – Streamline Pictures, SoftCel Ads – 3×3 Eyes Cover October 1995
3x3 Eyes is on the cover this month. What to talk about in this issue?Maison Ikkoku manga chapter was good. One of the first manga series I purchase all the volumes.The Suncoast "Action Packed Anime" ad is the quintessential mid 90's ad design scheme. Full page starburst with lots of primary colors. It's like they are channeling "Saved By The Bell"1st Streamline … [Read more...] about Animerica Magazine – Streamline Pictures, SoftCel Ads – 3×3 Eyes Cover October 1995
