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Animerica – Dragon Ball Z – FUNimation – Manga Video – November 1996

July 8, 2012 by Lance Heiskell 4 Comments

The first of many Dragon Ball Z covers for Animerica. This one is "The World..From A to Z"DBZ scans I wanted to share: The first Dragonball Z broadcast ad. DBZ was first in syndication through Saban Network For Kids. Syndication in the 90's as you see in the ad was as different times. There was no Sundays at 9:30 E/P. Syndication was not guaranteed nationwide … [Read more...] about Animerica – Dragon Ball Z – FUNimation – Manga Video – November 1996

Animerica – Voyager Entertainment Star Blazers – Appleseed – 1st Mention of Evangelion – February 1995

April 18, 2012 by Lance Heiskell Leave a Comment

I don't remember Kishin Corps - skip.You have to read the story premise for Anime 18's Adventure Kid - World War II era computer discovered by a kid and now the spirit of the computer's creator is unleashed for Revenge and LUST.This year's crop of Ranma 1/2 ads are fun. Check out the playlist.This is the ad I've been waiting for. Voyager Entertainment's ad for Star … [Read more...] about Animerica – Voyager Entertainment Star Blazers – Appleseed – 1st Mention of Evangelion – February 1995

Animerica – Ranma 1/2 – SoftCel – Angel of Darkness – December 1994

April 11, 2012 by Lance Heiskell Leave a Comment

Two years in a row and the Christmas cover is Ranma 1/2. Animerica Giveaway! - win comics, videos, laserdiscs, and more! I want to win the lasers.To end out the year, let's have one more SoftCel ad for Angel of Darkness. Nowadays, you rarely get to read the phrase "using their own nubile bodies as bait" And remember that this hentai was English subtitled only -because you … [Read more...] about Animerica – Ranma 1/2 – SoftCel – Angel of Darkness – December 1994

Animerica – Moldiver, Genocyber, Homeroom Affairs – F3 – October 1994

March 30, 2012 by Lance Heiskell 2 Comments

I don't remember Moldiver. Is it worth a watch?The award for "PLEASE! Don't BUY Me!" goes to US Manga Corps' Genocyber. WTF?!?!I like the retail ads in this issue. HAMS in Westfield, IN has a ad selling anime 20% off. That's quite the statement given that most mail order and retailers back then sold at full SRP (Suggested Retail Price)The Tokyo Television Report … [Read more...] about Animerica – Moldiver, Genocyber, Homeroom Affairs – F3 – October 1994

Animerica – Akira – Anime Soundtracks – Japanimation – August 1994

March 26, 2012 by Lance Heiskell 1 Comment

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

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Practice Makes Awesome

A Few Tips Upon Reading

First off, find a secluded area and pour yourself a beverage of choice. You must cleanse the palate to take in the delicacies of the nostalgia I'm about to throw down.

Second, if it’s cold where you live, grab a blanket, maybe two. If at all possible, sit down while reading. I hate standing, never stood for it, never will.

Finally, see if you can find the encrypted message left in the third magazine post.

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